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Air dam

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Crionchip, Mar 17, 2019.

  1. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:26 AM
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    Crionchip

    Crionchip [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Will an air dam bolt on to a 2018 TRD OR 4x4 DCLB? Does it help with highway mpg, or stability?
     
  2. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:30 AM
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    tacothyme

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    Yes, it’ll fit on an OR and does help with mpg. Stability - not so much. Maybe at 100mph?
     
  3. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:34 AM
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    tcjacado

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    Maybe a 1 to 2 mpg increase at highway speeds 60 and above, not sure about stability though. Yes a sr5, sport, or off road are interchangeable
     
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  4. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:34 AM
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    mgmdclb

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    Not sure where your located, but theres one in my bed thats gonna blow out any day now.
     
  5. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:38 AM
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    Crionchip

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  6. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:40 AM
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    ICU1

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    Air dam will bolt on any model Taco, except those Taco’s using the TRD Pro skid plate.
     
  7. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:40 AM
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    tcjacado

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    In other words..... nowhere near Canada
     
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  8. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:41 AM
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    NewWheeler

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    I think that you would have to cut out for the tow hook.
     
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  9. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:47 AM
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    jmneill

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    Correct.
     
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  10. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:47 AM
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    2,830km, might blow out by the time I get there bi

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  11. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:50 AM
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    jmneill

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    I've got one sitting on top of a bookshelf just North of Knoxville. If decide to drive up, shoot me a PM, there's a girl on Jax beach I'd like you to bring with.
     
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  12. Mar 17, 2019 at 11:56 AM
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    mgmdclb

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    I took mine off and have noticed no difference in my mileage, or stability. I was cruising along today getting 24 mpg with it in the box. It looks a lot better without it I think, but thats just my opinion!
     
  13. Mar 17, 2019 at 12:32 PM
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    gator2764

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    Right here is a great time to test the mpg. Drive and get it and post results!
     
  14. Mar 17, 2019 at 12:38 PM
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    hiPSI

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    Mine is in my garage. First 15K was with the air dam. Next 15K was without. I track mpg quite closely and only noticed a few tenths difference. Not enough to matter and 90% of my miles were interstate.
    Right now, my new 5.7 CC Tundra is getting one mpg less than my Tacoma did after my first 5K miles on the Tundra. Both stock. Its mind blowing.
     
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  15. Mar 17, 2019 at 12:44 PM
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    a400ryan

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    I’ve been looking to add one back on to my Sport.
    Interested in shipping it over if I pay shipping ?
    I’m located in Wpg
     
  16. Mar 17, 2019 at 1:51 PM
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    Deucer01

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    Lost 2 MPG when I removed it from my Sport so it's back on.
     
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  17. Mar 17, 2019 at 3:51 PM
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    My truck came with it removed/discarded from previous owner

    Now looking to install one back for any L/100 +
     
  18. Mar 17, 2019 at 3:59 PM
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    Paul631

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    It helps lessen noise levels at highway speeds, and keeps a bit of salt spray off the skidplate/front jack point area.
     
  19. Mar 17, 2019 at 4:03 PM
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    I can look into what it would cost to get it out there, I just sold the floor mats from my 07 to a guy in Winnipeg. I’d be asking $100 for it plus the shipping.
     
  20. Mar 17, 2019 at 4:06 PM
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    TiHo

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    I took mine off and my mpg didn’t change one bit and it looks so much better.
     
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