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Hey, i'm sure you guys know what I'm talkin about, its on the bottom and sticks down about 2". Is this something that serves a purpose, and if not, can it be removed or is it part of the bumper?
RE: Black plastic skirt on bottom of front bumper?
I think it's just a decrative piece, you can remove it with some screws. just remember to take the captive nuts off so you can put it back on if you decide to put it back on at a later date
RE: Black plastic skirt on bottom of front bumper?
i think its ther to help direct the wind further down, so the oncoming air is directed lower to the ground at high speeds, to keep the air from wrapping under the bumper and geting restricted on the parts under ur truck
RE: Black plastic skirt on bottom of front bumper?
hehehe... I got a 3/4 ton QC CTD.
I too improved my forward approach angle the quick way. Fastest way to remove that little plastic bumper piece is to try and climb a pile of shale a little too steep. Pops off in seconds! hehehe
RE: Black plastic skirt on bottom of front bumper?
actually, it does have a purpose. It's a air dam that makes the air go further down below the vechicle, allowing less air to get under the vechicle at high speeds, decreasing wind resistance against parts under the truck, and decreasing the lift generated by such. Doesn't make much difference, but you might notice the vechice isnt quite as stable as before.