So i was looking at my jeep the other day and started to wonder what would happen if i removed the air deflector under the front bumper...so i am curious..
What would happen if i removed the plastic air deflector under the front bumper?
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| Author: | gren71 [ Thu Oct 28, 2010 7:22 am ] |
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So i was looking at my jeep the other day and started to wonder what would happen if i removed the air deflector under the front bumper...so i am curious.. What would happen if i removed the plastic air deflector under the front bumper?
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| Author: | Elt31987 [ Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: OEM parts removla? |
You will gain more Approach Angle, More front clearance, Have a cooler looking KK and lose like. 5 MPGs |
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| Author: | awsumk [ Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:30 am ] |
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i've been thinkin about duin that too, not interested in losing MPG's though! |
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| Author: | Elt31987 [ Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:55 am ] |
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Its a Jeep, its not made for MPGs, its made to look Bad Arse and to go anywhere you need it to. Losing .2 to .5 MPGs is not noticeable, your foot will make a much bigger difference in MPGs than the air dam will. |
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| Author: | luigi1285 [ Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:05 am ] |
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doooo ittttt!!!!! then yours will look as sweet as mine  
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| Author: | Elt31987 [ Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:20 am ] |
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And since your lifted 2" the Air Dam is probably rendered useless now that your bumper is up higher. I'm sure if it was put in a wind tunnel with the lift the Air Dam wouldn't save you the same amount of MPGs |
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:50 am ] |
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Another thing that airdamn does it directs air to your radiator.You will loose some cooling efficiency at higher speeds. |
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| Author: | gren71 [ Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:03 pm ] |
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soo if im getting this right do it and see what happens? sounds like a plan to this guy. 
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| Author: | DirtyKK [ Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:10 pm ] |
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when i removed mine, oh about a month after buying a jeep, i noticed zero negative effects. of course i was already lifted and had larger tires and lost plenty of mpgs already.  ive heard about the whole air flowing over the radiator thing but this is not the first vehicle ive done such a thing to and have never had any ill effects. 
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| Author: | das4x4 [ Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:53 pm ] |
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Easy enough to put back on if you want.
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| Author: | E2 [ Fri Oct 29, 2010 1:05 am ] |
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tjkj2002 wrote: Another thing that airdamn does it directs air to your radiator.You will loose some cooling efficiency at higher speeds. This maybe somewhat true. I have not heard any issue on the KK if its removed. I left mine on just because my front and is up 5" and it may help give more clearance, but have not need to remove it yet. It has rubbed a few times. I have heard on some other type of cars that removing this piece will make your car overheat! |
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| Author: | DirtyKK [ Fri Oct 29, 2010 1:56 am ] |
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E2 wrote: tjkj2002 wrote: Another thing that airdamn does it directs air to your radiator.You will loose some cooling efficiency at higher speeds. This maybe somewhat true. I have not heard any issue on the KK if its removed. I left mine on just because my front and is up 5" and it may help give more clearance, but have not need to remove it yet. It has rubbed a few times. I have heard on some other type of cars that removing this piece will make your car overheat! You're not trying hard enough! I've bashed my entire bumper before and torn some of it where the winch plate was cut out. |
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| Author: | Tittiez [ Sat Oct 30, 2010 5:37 am ] |
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DirtyKK wrote: You're not trying hard enough! I've bashed my entire bumper before and torn some of it where the winch plate was cut out. +1! I already took mine off, and this weekend I still just about ripped my bumper off. It's awesome that they're basically snapped together like legos nowadays... 
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| Author: | DirtyKK [ Sat Oct 30, 2010 5:44 am ] |
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I kinda like the plastic bumper, has a little give to it
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| Author: | HoosierJeeper [ Sun Oct 31, 2010 1:32 pm ] |
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Removed mine on my Durango, no ill effects. |
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| Author: | gren71 [ Mon Nov 01, 2010 6:48 pm ] |
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SOOOOOOO i was reading the thread and decided to just go and do it...so i did!  LOVE IT But a word to the wise for those who are like my self and dont look into how it actually comes apart the right way...dont cut this plastic bolt..they dont have any thing to do with the air dim. They were about $4 at my local auto store. 
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| Author: | gren71 [ Mon Nov 01, 2010 6:49 pm ] |
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luigi1285 wrote: doooo ittttt!!!!! then yours will look as sweet as mine love the pic man, what kind of lift/tire combo are you running? |
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