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Air Dam Removal??

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tjmiller25, Feb 9, 2016.

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Feb 9, 2016 at 10:51 PM

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Sorry if already posted but i searched and could not find....
Looking to remove Air Dam due to looks, large tires and possible skid plate. How much does this effect MPG and any warranty issues??

Anything else i should know about removing is appreciated Thanks!!

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Feb 9, 2016 at 10:58 PM

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Hey thanks Rock...So last question then...why do they put them on??

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Thanks!!!

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I did not notice a change when I removed mine

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If you drive mostly highway you'll notice a difference. My commute is mostly highway and I added an air dam to my TRD Off Road and saw a couple MPG improvement.

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think I read somewhere that if you strip the air dam there are some sad-sack bolts or some unaesthetic reminder that you stripped the dam

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