Wtf is this piece of plastic?

What the hell is this piece of plastic that makes my truck look like it has a double chin and why do I not see it on other 16's? Is it bad to take off?

 

That is an air dam. It's supposed to improve aerodynamics, thus improving MPG. It's easily removable and installable. I think the Sports have it and ORs don't, for reason of increased approach angle without it.

 

That chin provides extended support for the engine mounts. The mounts on your sport are different from the other trim levels that don't have the chin. By utilizing aerodynamics, forces are transferred upwards and inwards to the supports. If you remove it, there's a very good chance your engine mounts will crack and break over time, resulting in catastrophic loss.

 

You can remove it. Mpg may drop as much as 1mpg and you'll get extra wind noise. I got rid of mine, don't care about the 2 cons.

 

This is also true

 

Does this only apply to the Sport? I have a Limited that I was planning to take the air dam off of, but if it's going to cause issues, I'll leave it on

 

It applies to any trim that comes w/ the chin.

 

You are fucking Hilarious... I had to do a double read to make sure your info was correct..

Active aero based on engine load and torquing. LOL

 

@0210 wins the mindfuckery award.....

 

Whatever you do, DO NOT remove that plastic piece !!

 

It was well done I'll give him that. I pride myself on trolling and that deserved a moment of thought.

 

I think I'll add one to my OR to achieve super strong mounts

 

Aerodynamics. Take it off. Or dont.

 

I'm taking it off. It makes my truck look like it has a neck beard.

 

Aero bro, aero. Look at the NASCAR frontal areas. Basically the same idea. Having worked in windtunnels in Canadia (where 0210 is from), these things have to be really close to the ground to have good effect. With the KoBro tires, you've already cancelled out the benefits to some degree. Just yank it.

 

Any one know what it's called though?