Removing bumper valence? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevymotocross · 01-21-2011, 02:02 PM

Ever since I lowered the truck, I seem to forget the valence is there, scraping stuff, especially when pulling into parking spots.

As you can see, it's also not in the best of shape.

Would removing this affect gas mileage much?

ont_guy_38 · 01-21-2011, 02:03 PM

No you won't notice any difference at all

mooseknuckles · 01-21-2011, 02:13 PM

mine looks way worse than yours!....IMO I wouldn't take it off, it makes the truck look lower than it is, unless you dont like that look! I wish I had a new one though.

Hulk Will Smash · 01-21-2011, 02:51 PM

I'm going to put one on my truck. Well looking for a fiberglass spoiler actually, but without it, my truck looks like it's got an overbite. The bottom of the fenders ahead of the wells are higher than the bottoms behind the wheels and it kind of messes up the symetry of the truck.

RuralRoute C-30 · 01-21-2011, 03:51 PM

Except for cosmetics does this valance have any real value? Wondering because my 85 came without one but was pondering getting one to put back on.

Curious.

Mark

lilpoindexter · 01-21-2011, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RuralRoute C-30

Except for cosmetics does this valance have any real value? Wondering because my 85 came without one but was pondering getting one to put back on.

Curious.

Mark

The spoiler is there to try to force as much air as possible through the radiator

*87 chevy silverado* · 01-21-2011, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilpoindexter

The spoiler is there to try to force as much air as possible through the radiator

and to hide the suspention

**N2TRUX** · 01-22-2011, 12:11 AM

It's there to improve the aerodynamics of our beloved bricks. Its helps to improve stability, increase mpg.

If you really want one on a lowered truck, get a new one and run it through your table saw taking a 2" section off of the bottom. You still have the look, but not quite as low to the ground.

JuicyJ · 01-22-2011, 02:56 AM

I took mine off and wish I still had it. I need to look for another one at the junkyard.

01-21-2011, 02:02 PM	#1
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Removing bumper valence? Ever since I lowered the truck, I seem to forget the valence is there, scraping stuff, especially when pulling into parking spots. As you can see, it's also not in the best of shape. Would removing this affect gas mileage much? __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch

01-21-2011, 02:03 PM	#2
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: Removing bumper valence? No you won't notice any difference at all

01-21-2011, 02:13 PM	#3
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Removing bumper valence? mine looks way worse than yours!....IMO I wouldn't take it off, it makes the truck look lower than it is, unless you dont like that look! I wish I had a new one though. __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

01-21-2011, 02:51 PM	#4
Hulk Will Smash Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 492	Re: Removing bumper valence? I'm going to put one on my truck. Well looking for a fiberglass spoiler actually, but without it, my truck looks like it's got an overbite. The bottom of the fenders ahead of the wells are higher than the bottoms behind the wheels and it kind of messes up the symetry of the truck. __________________ '87 R30 Crew Cab Dually It's 11 PM, do you know where your IAC pintle is?

01-21-2011, 03:51 PM	#5
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: Removing bumper valence? Except for cosmetics does this valance have any real value? Wondering because my 85 came without one but was pondering getting one to put back on. Curious. Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

01-22-2011, 12:11 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Removing bumper valence? It's there to improve the aerodynamics of our beloved bricks. Its helps to improve stability, increase mpg. If you really want one on a lowered truck, get a new one and run it through your table saw taking a 2" section off of the bottom. You still have the look, but not quite as low to the ground. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-22-2011, 02:56 AM	#9
JuicyJ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 123	Re: Removing bumper valence? I took mine off and wish I still had it. I need to look for another one at the junkyard. __________________ America is all about speed, hot nasty bad ass speed



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.