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TRD Sport Chin Spoiler On or Off

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by DST75, Sep 26, 2019.

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TRD Sport Chin Spoiler

  1. Leave it on, looks good

    20 vote(s)
    27.0%
  2. Take it off, looks better off

    54 vote(s)
    73.0%
  1. Sep 26, 2019 at 4:30 PM
    #1
    DST75

    DST75 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Quick vote. In your opinion does the TRD Sport chin spoiler look better on or off? I wasn’t smart enough to take a before pic so found a generic for reference.

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    Last edited: Sep 26, 2019
  2. Sep 26, 2019 at 4:38 PM
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    Limey1795

    Limey1795 Well-Known Member

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    Took mine off. Also, I haven't noticed any real drop in mpgs.
     
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  3. Sep 26, 2019 at 4:44 PM
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    Riotfunk

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    Take it off. Your truck doesn’t need a bib.
     
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  4. Sep 26, 2019 at 5:32 PM
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    Kevin Jones

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  5. Sep 26, 2019 at 5:38 PM
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    dangeroso

    dangeroso Just float along and fill your lungs

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    Off. But that was when I thought it was an air dam...

    Chin spoiler sounds like a new must-have mod. Hmmm.
     
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  6. Sep 26, 2019 at 5:43 PM
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    freeriderchad108

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    A few minor things...
    Dropped ~2mpg taking mine off when I used to do a highway commute around 15 miles each way. I drive back roads to my new job and barely notice.

    I also lifted 3" (real 3" of lift, not a " 3" " kit) so I get like 21mpg average.
     
  7. Sep 26, 2019 at 6:12 PM
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    DST75

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    Haha
     
  8. Sep 26, 2019 at 6:18 PM
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    JRH_Tacoma

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    Definitely off!
     
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  9. Sep 26, 2019 at 6:29 PM
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    DST75

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  10. Sep 26, 2019 at 6:30 PM
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    Stitz

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    Off...truck looks higher/lifted without it
     
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  11. Sep 26, 2019 at 6:40 PM
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    Tacospike

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    If you have it off, just leave it off
     
  12. Sep 26, 2019 at 6:41 PM
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    shakerhood

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    Take that ridiculous geegaw off!
     
  13. Sep 26, 2019 at 6:43 PM
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    Sandman TRD

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    I took mine off. Ohhh wait a sec, mine didn’t come with one...
     
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  14. Sep 27, 2019 at 2:17 AM
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    Malvolio

    Malvolio free zip ties for Stun

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    Next step is to take the 40lb hood off. It doesn’t do anything plus the truck looks better that way.
     
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  15. Apr 2, 2023 at 4:07 AM
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    Black2023TRD4x4Off-Road

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    I actually wish my TRD Off-Road came with one. I do a lot of highway driving the diffuser would help make the truck handle the wind better. When it's windy you have to have a good grip on the steering wheel. You would also get better mpg with it on. But, if you don't drive on the highway daily I would say take it off because it does look better. Sometimes function is more important than appearance.
     
  16. Apr 2, 2023 at 4:46 AM
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    Chad 22

    Chad 22 I look both ways before crossing the ravine.

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    Took mine off my previous Sport... I'm in the camp of: noticed zero change in mpg and zero change in outside "wind" noise.
     
  17. Apr 2, 2023 at 5:06 AM
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    TacoDipVT

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  18. Apr 2, 2023 at 5:32 AM
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    RetGoalie

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    Taking mine off as soon as I get the TRD skid plate and that would be the biggest reason to remove it
     
  19. Apr 2, 2023 at 5:55 AM
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    BillyE

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    Took mine off. With it, I routinely got ~18.5 mpg. Tank after tank. Without it, I’m still getting ~18.5 mpg, tank after tank. My commute is back roads; usually have cruise on 60 mph. If you drive on the interstate, it might matter.
     
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  20. Apr 2, 2023 at 5:59 AM
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    TexasWhiteIce

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    Keep it on. No one notices it besides hard core Tacoma owners
     
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