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Old 04-17-2011, 06:03 PM
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My front air dam is pretty loose ... Fix it or just take it off??
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Old 04-17-2011, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by pwross01
My front air dam is pretty loose ... Fix it or just take it off??
I'd take it off. if you ever offroad you're most likely going to rip it off anyways
Took mine off the first month i've had my jeeps and havent regretted it yet
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Remove the plastic air dam and install a steel skid plate.

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Old 04-17-2011, 06:16 PM
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Nice ... Good idea on the skid plate ... Ok, off it goes
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Wow...how much does that part # run? How beefy is that thing?
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I read a forum post from a Wrangler engineer who said the air dam is important for two things: reduced drag and better air circulation around engine compartment (reduced temps). So I would leave it on, or at least go with a beefier but similar replacement.
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Originally Posted by ronjenx
Remove the plastic air dam and install a steel skid plate.

Same here how much did that skid plate run you ?
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Haven't taken mine off yet, but I think I just might.
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Mine 'self removed' some where on some track! Figured it must be a sign to get a skid plate in its place! ??
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Originally Posted by blw
I read a forum post from a Wrangler engineer who said the air dam is important for two things: reduced drag and better air circulation around engine compartment (reduced temps). So I would leave it on, or at least go with a beefier but similar replacement.
I live in Phoenix. In the middle of summer, hot is what the temperature is BEFORE the sun comes up.
I have had my air dam off since purchasing the Jeep 2 years ago.

No cooling problems.
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