Air Dam (important?)

[FMcClaren]

Hi guys
I know why the air dam is there but how important is it to have one while towing?
Thanks
Mac B

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01 2500 Bright silver QC A/T 4x4 LB 3. 54

 

[Pete Peterson]

I don't think they do anything at all!! I have all mine in the garage. Some may claim they help with milage or they direct more air into the grill but with a 7500lbs truck whats a little piece of plastic going to help!!! #ad
#ad
Pete

 

[Okie-Go]

I had one on the 98. The 01 does not have it,other than looks I can't tell any difference.

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[Turbo Terry]

Threw mine away. What junk.

 

[FMcClaren]

Thank you guys
Thats what i wanted to know. If i would of ordered my truck i would of got one but i didn,t this time. just saved a few bucks.
Thanks again
Mac B

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01 2500 Bright silver QC A/T 4x4 LB 3. 54

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

Theory is, one PROPERLY applied will direct air movement in a way that will benefit a vehicle in one manner or another - the FACT that ALL professional race cars use them pretty well proves their usefullnes IF they are installed correctly.

In the case of my '91 Dodge/Cummins (see pointer in sig below), I installed an aftermarket air dam below the bumper of my truck intended to increase frontal air pressure thru the radiator, while at the same time, provide a low-pressure area BEHIND the air dam to additionally promote air flow thru the radiator area. No way of knowing or proving the effectiveness of my use of the air dam - but I did manage to keep my coolent temperature within usable ranges in the older, poorly designed cooling system on my truck until I finally upgraded to a later and larger radiator.

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[Ted Constantine]

I did not get one this time. had one on my 98. 5 gasser but I think the trucks look better with out. Can't find any reason to have one.

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2001. 5 2500, quad cab, 4X4, ETH/DEE, 4. 10 LSD, 255/85 BFG MT, BD Exhaust Brake, JRE 4" exhaust, EZ w/ elbow, 275's, SPA, Amsoil Dual Bypass Filter, Amsoil under the hood (soon to be everywhere else), Leer topper, Piaa driving 510's in bumper, Line-X, Stereo= JVC KD-MX3000, MBQuart 6. 5 components in front doors, 6. 5 coax in rear, JL Audio Stealth Box sub in center seat, Fosgate 400a4 and 250a2 amps, DynaMat everywhere

 

[dabubba]

the air dam doesent matter for most 4x4's, It 's a ground effects kinda thing #ad
but for a 4x4 it might help let you know if you're running over something potentially to tall #ad
#ad
on us 2x's the front end is lower and the aero feature can be a plus #ad
Besides gary I ain't seen one on those racing peterbuilts #ad


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[tom sweeney]

i agree with gary concerning the "low pressure area" behind the air dam... can't remember where i found the info though... tom

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