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front valence look !?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jasoncracer, Feb 19, 2016.

  1. Feb 19, 2016 at 7:29 AM
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    jasoncracer

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    I pulled the front valence off my sr5 and thought it looked un finished looking...? I see people pulling them off can I see some of your guys trucks closer up picks without valence? thanks
     
  2. Feb 19, 2016 at 10:17 AM
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    Here's mine.
     
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    killthehippies French Fry Enthusiast

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    What is a front valence?
     
  5. Feb 19, 2016 at 11:21 AM
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    Mike nice is the little hook hanging or you pull it off
     
  6. Feb 19, 2016 at 11:24 AM
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    That would be the air dam/air deflector on the front.
     
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  7. Feb 19, 2016 at 1:18 PM
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    Mike we have talked before you did bilstein 5100 set at .87 or first notch up correct . Did it change angles of transfer case? Or does it come with transfer drop?3

    leave rear stock?
     
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    The hook is the factory recovery point, it's not that strong and at some point I will upgrade it.
    The .85 setting on the front is not high enough to cause any issues with the drivetrain. I have the Firestone airbags on the rear for towing my camper, even at the min. psi (5lbs) they probably lift the rear a 1/2 inch.
     
  9. Feb 19, 2016 at 2:30 PM
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    Nice can you lead me where to get them ? And I'd like to do wireless ones !
     
  10. Feb 21, 2016 at 6:46 PM
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    removing the front air-dam may affect mpg correct? I wonder if you have a smooth aftermarket skid-plates would it mitigate any loss?
     
  11. Feb 21, 2016 at 7:11 PM
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    Unfortunately, aerodynamics isn't quiet that easy ...
     
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  12. Feb 21, 2016 at 7:21 PM
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    So does anyone have before and after pics of air dam removal? I read u can prolly experience a 1mpg loss.
     
  13. Feb 22, 2016 at 12:29 AM
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    I sacrificed the .025 savings in MPG over the goofy looks and clearance of having it on. :smash:
     
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  14. Feb 22, 2016 at 5:13 AM
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    I've looked at Firestone and Airlift - both don't have a 2016 product offering listed on any web site that I have found. Can you send a link to which product model you used?

    Thx
     

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