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**Wgesnerjr** · 08-24-2018, 10:32 AM

I'm having a devil of a time getting in original air dam bolted to a new AMD front bumper. This is a link to the new bumper I just purchased.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/a...caAkNEEALw_wcB

The air dam was not installed when I bought the truck, it was in the bed. I am not Sure how it bolts on. None of the bolt holes line up when I center the air dam. Does it bolt to the Bumper or core support? Also not sure where the ends of the air dam bolt to?
Does anybody have some pics of their install?
Thanks

sweetk30 · 08-24-2018, 12:37 PM

need better pics . . .

and any air dam i have seen bolts to the bottom of the bumper . clip nuts and bolts .

there is a 2wd 4" hang down . and 2 4wd versions 5 1/2" hang down . 1 solid like 2wd and 1 with cut outs for 4x4 tow hooks .

**Palf70Step** · 08-24-2018, 03:07 PM

These are the only shots I have of mine. The end piece slip over/under the bumper, while the middle pieces slip under the bumper There should be some J-clips in the bumper holes for the bolts to run thru (except for the end 2)

74CustomK20 · 08-24-2018, 09:14 PM

I thought the air dam was straight, and went from end to end?

mr16ga · 08-24-2018, 11:18 PM

I have a 86 c10 my air dam been gone a long time. I saved the bolts and capture nuts by leaving them in place, they, the bolts, go through holes the bumper. I'll take a picture if you want.

**Wgesnerjr** · 08-25-2018, 09:13 PM

Ok, so the solution to this issue is that the air dam is not for a c10. We ran the part number through google and found it's for an S10!

So, just so one one else tries, the S10 air dam WILL NOT WORK!
GRRRRR!

Thanks for all the replies.

sweetk30 · 08-26-2018, 09:19 AM

time for a 4wd no tow hook hole unit for the extra drop when you get the new one .

**Palf70Step** · 08-26-2018, 05:59 PM

That is I have on the one shown above. Had it on my last square also.

08-24-2018, 10:32 AM	#1
Wgesnerjr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 737	Air Dam install I'm having a devil of a time getting in original air dam bolted to a new AMD front bumper. This is a link to the new bumper I just purchased. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/a...caAkNEEALw_wcB The air dam was not installed when I bought the truck, it was in the bed. I am not Sure how it bolts on. None of the bolt holes line up when I center the air dam. Does it bolt to the Bumper or core support? Also not sure where the ends of the air dam bolt to? Does anybody have some pics of their install? Thanks Attached Images __________________ Jay Gesner Atlanta, GA 1985 C10 Long Bed 4X2 LS 5.3, 4L60E Father/Daughter Project

08-24-2018, 12:37 PM	#2
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Air Dam install need better pics . . . and any air dam i have seen bolts to the bottom of the bumper . clip nuts and bolts . there is a 2wd 4" hang down . and 2 4wd versions 5 1/2" hang down . 1 solid like 2wd and 1 with cut outs for 4x4 tow hooks . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

08-24-2018, 03:07 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Air Dam install These are the only shots I have of mine. The end piece slip over/under the bumper, while the middle pieces slip under the bumper There should be some J-clips in the bumper holes for the bolts to run thru (except for the end 2) Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-24-2018, 09:14 PM	#4
74CustomK20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Tell City, IN Posts: 637	Re: Air Dam install I thought the air dam was straight, and went from end to end? __________________ Big Nate Carp. Local 224. Buy made in the USA! 03 F350 6.0 Daily Race Truck. 79 C70 366 Project Dump.

08-24-2018, 11:18 PM	#5
mr16ga Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 5	Re: Air Dam install I have a 86 c10 my air dam been gone a long time. I saved the bolts and capture nuts by leaving them in place, they, the bolts, go through holes the bumper. I'll take a picture if you want.

08-25-2018, 09:13 PM	#6
Wgesnerjr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 737	Re: Air Dam install Ok, so the solution to this issue is that the air dam is not for a c10. We ran the part number through google and found it's for an S10! So, just so one one else tries, the S10 air dam WILL NOT WORK! GRRRRR! Thanks for all the replies. __________________ Jay Gesner Atlanta, GA 1985 C10 Long Bed 4X2 LS 5.3, 4L60E Father/Daughter Project

08-26-2018, 09:19 AM	#7
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Air Dam install time for a 4wd no tow hook hole unit for the extra drop when you get the new one . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

08-26-2018, 05:59 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Air Dam install That is I have on the one shown above. Had it on my last square also. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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