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Trimmed the front air dam

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by StPeteTaco, Aug 27, 2020.

  1. Aug 27, 2020 at 6:41 PM
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    StPeteTaco

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    Timmed about 3" off. If you look on the back side, there is an easy cut line you can follow.

    Opinions? Don't worry, you can't offend me.

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  2. Aug 27, 2020 at 6:44 PM
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    BSFord

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    Doesn't look much different to me:notsure:
     
  3. Aug 27, 2020 at 6:45 PM
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    Rock Lobster

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    Not bad. I can't even remember what the full chin looks like. Mines holding up some old paint cans in the garage. :cookiemonster:
     
  4. Aug 27, 2020 at 6:45 PM
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    Skydvrr

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  5. Aug 27, 2020 at 6:49 PM
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    My Name is Rahl

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    Why not take it off? It looks horrible any way you chop it.
     
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  6. Aug 27, 2020 at 6:50 PM
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    G8R_Taco

    G8R_Taco Just passin thru….

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    You prolly lost an mpg. Just rip it off! Like a band-aid.
    Nah, if you like it, that’s all that matters. :thumbsup:
     
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  7. Aug 27, 2020 at 6:50 PM
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    Grossomotto

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    This site will shame you into taking it off completely.
     
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  8. Aug 27, 2020 at 6:54 PM
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    Chunk

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    I took 3” off once she said she’d enjoy it, it was too much! We are now divorced!
     
  9. Aug 27, 2020 at 6:55 PM
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    Looks better. Clean cut.
     
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  10. Aug 27, 2020 at 6:56 PM
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    StayinStock

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    This man speaks truth. Then they will come after you for your street tires. They will gripe about the chrome rings on your air vents. They will howl at your stock Sport suspension. They will sneer at your lack of a faux pro grille and that you haven't plastered a TRD logo on every conceivable nook and cranny

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  12. Aug 27, 2020 at 9:40 PM
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    slowlane

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    I guess you don't care about resale value. You monster!!
     
  13. Aug 27, 2020 at 9:43 PM
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    e6400ultra

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    No MPG gain in my comparison testing. Anyone need a free air dam in NorCal?
     
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  14. Aug 27, 2020 at 11:15 PM
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    I'm typically a 'leave it stock' type. My '96 Tacoma is still all stock, however the Gen3 air dam is just so ugly had to take mine off.
     
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  15. Aug 27, 2020 at 11:43 PM
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    Malvolio

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    But why?
     
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  16. Aug 27, 2020 at 11:49 PM
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    Snowater

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    I bought an OR so it didn't have a front chin spoiler from the factory, but your trimmed one looks good.

    If you're happy who care's what others think?
     
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  17. Aug 28, 2020 at 3:56 AM
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    StPeteTaco

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    I wanted a cleaner look in the front, while still covering some of the front suspension parts. Putting a bumper LED in later today.

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  18. Aug 28, 2020 at 4:59 AM
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    kiki111

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    from pics.....looks good to me
     
  19. Aug 28, 2020 at 5:03 AM
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    BkerChuck

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    What did you use to cut it? Looks really clean from the pics.
     
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  20. Aug 28, 2020 at 5:53 AM
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    Burns

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    Same here, take it off, I am glad my off-road did not come with it.
     
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