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84Stepside · 03-14-2004, 07:26 PM

Anyone have any thoughts on the pros and or cons on having the front air dam below the front bumper or not?
Thanks
T

87 STEPPER · 03-14-2004, 08:11 PM

Um.............if it's not mounted under the front bumper where else would you mount it???

That's where it's mounted from the factory!

There's no pro's or con's either you have it there or you dont have it at all.

Stingray42 · 03-14-2004, 08:17 PM

I think he means what are the benifits of having one....

C&C Chevy · 03-14-2004, 08:22 PM

It help keeps some air from going under the truck at hi speeds.

87 STEPPER · 03-14-2004, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by C&C Chevy
It help keeps some air from going under the truck at hi speeds.

Well sorta it doe's what it's name inply's it dam's air up and into the front of the truck for better radiator cooling.

There's not that much more cooling provided by one.

I think it has a bigger visual effect than a functional one.

84Stepside · 03-14-2004, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Stingray42
I think he means what are the benifits of having one....

Andrew,
Thanks for clarifying my question. that's exactly what I wanted to know. I see my some of the responses, I was not succinct enough.
Thanks Again
T

1974StepSide · 03-14-2004, 11:56 PM

I agree, it's mostly visual. I have one on my '74 and the only downside to it is scraping it on those cement curb things they have in parking lots.

Slonaker · 03-15-2004, 01:29 AM

If you plan to buy one....you can get the one for the 4wd and it will hang a litle lower. It fits the same, and the cost was the same at the dealer. Thiis a oic of the 4wd spoiler on my 2wd, dropped 2.5 inches.

Slonaker

*1FaastC10* · 03-15-2004, 02:58 AM

i would show pics of mine, but it would be pointless. imagine slonaker's truck with a big wide dark blue stripe down the side...

jimfulco · 03-18-2004, 05:27 AM

Any significant effect on gas mileage?

TwinTurbo · 03-18-2004, 05:43 AM

Hmmm me no have that on my stepper

Mike76251 · 03-18-2004, 07:32 AM

Just hit over 110mph in our trucks and you will "feel" why they are there.
Waaay too much front-end lift to be safe.

oh yeah.........before anyone says "how did you know you were doing 110 when our speedos don't go that high?" I used a small GPS unit that records mph.

Slonaker · 03-18-2004, 06:21 PM

I went from a broken 2wd air dam to the 4wd one. I did not notice any difference in mileage, but it looks a lot better.

Slonaker

Tom · 03-19-2004, 05:53 AM

Anyone running one with a 5.5" front drop?

TwinTurbo · 03-19-2004, 06:13 AM

I want to know too and preferrably with pics. Where do you guys get these airdams? I found none on ebay and I don't want a new one because it's likely I'll rip it off on the first speedbump

Low87on20s · 03-19-2004, 12:21 PM

5 inch drop. I put some small round driving lights in mine.

Low87on20s · 03-19-2004, 12:21 PM

whoops, forgot to add the picture

lofat · 03-19-2004, 03:41 PM

nice paul! that looks good

Low87 · 03-19-2004, 03:53 PM

I've got the 2wd version on mine, 6" front drop. Looks good, but scraped up. I'm on my 4th one now, they don't last too long with regular driving on a low truck.

ocbaud · 03-19-2004, 03:56 PM

i need to get one for mine.

Tom · 03-19-2004, 05:48 PM

MIKE! SWERVIN ERVIN!!! I know you bought one from GM and had part # and price a while back, still remember them?

**swervin ervin** · 03-19-2004, 07:29 PM

Yep.

Bought a new one back in May of 99. $26.71 all total. Part number is 15569084.

Tom · 03-19-2004, 09:28 PM

Yo da man mike

bagged78 · 03-20-2004, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tom
Anyone running one with a 5.5" front drop?

I'm on my third one!! Five bucks at the bone yard... Some are cracked, but it will be cracked later on anyways..
I noticed a big difference on the freeway after I put one on, it just felt more stable at speed, not sure on gas milage..

bagged78 · 03-20-2004, 02:53 AM

Just noticed that you really can't see the air damn in that pic!! Sorry..

03-14-2004, 07:26 PM	#1
84Stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lake Lanier Georgia Posts: 32	Front air dam Anyone have any thoughts on the pros and or cons on having the front air dam below the front bumper or not? Thanks T __________________ T Album84:http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4287521815

03-14-2004, 08:11 PM	#2
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Um.............if it's not mounted under the front bumper where else would you mount it??? That's where it's mounted from the factory! There's no pro's or con's either you have it there or you dont have it at all. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

03-14-2004, 08:17 PM	#3
Stingray42 Woot. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stouffville, Ontario Posts: 2,291	I think he means what are the benifits of having one.... __________________ Clarkson 96 Chevy RCLB 4.3 2WD

03-14-2004, 08:22 PM	#4
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	It help keeps some air from going under the truck at hi speeds. __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

03-14-2004, 11:56 PM	#7
1974StepSide Play it Loud... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: East San Jose, CA Posts: 465	I agree, it's mostly visual. I have one on my '74 and the only downside to it is scraping it on those cement curb things they have in parking lots. __________________ Big Moe =-=-=-= 1974 Cheyenne Super Stepside, 350/400, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster Mufflers... Needs new doors, fenders, hood, and paint. 1952 Chevy Pickup waiting to be brought back home!

03-15-2004, 01:29 AM	#8
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	If you plan to buy one....you can get the one for the 4wd and it will hang a litle lower. It fits the same, and the cost was the same at the dealer. Thiis a oic of the 4wd spoiler on my 2wd, dropped 2.5 inches. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

03-15-2004, 02:58 AM	#9
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	i would show pics of mine, but it would be pointless. imagine slonaker's truck with a big wide dark blue stripe down the side...

03-18-2004, 05:27 AM	#10
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Any significant effect on gas mileage?

03-18-2004, 05:43 AM	#11
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	Hmmm me no have that on my stepper

03-18-2004, 07:32 AM	#12
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,500	Just hit over 110mph in our trucks and you will "feel" why they are there. Waaay too much front-end lift to be safe. oh yeah.........before anyone says "how did you know you were doing 110 when our speedos don't go that high?" I used a small GPS unit that records mph.

03-18-2004, 06:21 PM	#13
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	I went from a broken 2wd air dam to the 4wd one. I did not notice any difference in mileage, but it looks a lot better. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

03-19-2004, 05:53 AM	#14
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,714	Anyone running one with a 5.5" front drop? __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

03-19-2004, 06:13 AM	#15
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	I want to know too and preferrably with pics. Where do you guys get these airdams? I found none on ebay and I don't want a new one because it's likely I'll rip it off on the first speedbump

03-19-2004, 12:21 PM	#16
Low87on20s Live from Atlanta Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 511	5 inch drop. I put some small round driving lights in mine. __________________ Paul

03-19-2004, 12:21 PM	#17
Low87on20s Live from Atlanta Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 511	whoops, forgot to add the picture __________________ Paul



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03-19-2004, 03:41 PM	#18
lofat Rollin' Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hayward, California Posts: 240	nice paul! that looks good __________________ :: 1977 C10 cheyenne :: :: 1973 new yorker brougham :: for sale - $1,500 lofat productions

03-19-2004, 03:53 PM	#19
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	I've got the 2wd version on mine, 6" front drop. Looks good, but scraped up. I'm on my 4th one now, they don't last too long with regular driving on a low truck. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

03-19-2004, 03:56 PM	#20
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i need to get one for mine.

03-19-2004, 05:48 PM	#21
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,714	MIKE! SWERVIN ERVIN!!! I know you bought one from GM and had part # and price a while back, still remember them? __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

03-19-2004, 07:29 PM	#22
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Yep. Bought a new one back in May of 99. $26.71 all total. Part number is 15569084. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

03-19-2004, 09:28 PM	#23
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,714	Yo da man mike __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

03-20-2004, 02:53 AM	#25
bagged78 world class smart ass! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Clinton Utah Posts: 335	Just noticed that you really can't see the air damn in that pic!! Sorry.. __________________ Aric 75 2WD BLAZER (never ending project) -some day maybe- 02 2500HD CREW CAB 4X (daily drive) -8" lift 37s and 22s- ____ ____________________________

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