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Sierra Air Defector Extension Removal

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Superperv23 Enthusiast

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Well I have had the truck 8 days and am waiting for parts but I had to do something to it, I am getting the 5100's installed next week, so I went with this. I didn't like the look of the extension to start and with the truck not leveled it looks even lower in the front.

 

I was looking at a friends Mitchell OnDemand and saw it is just a matter of two bolts and pushing it backwards. I just grabbed a 10mm socket and had to chip away the snow and ice from the bolts in the front wheel wells, they are seemingly a bit long for where they are and fine threaded so with no much room to swing the ratchet it takes a while. Today it is also -10*C, windy and we had a good sized snow storm last night so it seems longer. Once the bolt was out I just grabbed the corner and pulled straight back and that half came off, the same for the other side and them just pushed the center to disconnect it from the middle and it just falls off.

 

The whole things took under 10mins and I find I looks a lot better now, pics are not the best and I didn't get the angle or distance the same but you get the idea.

 

Bolt Location

 

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Before

 

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After

 

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Scrap Plastic

 

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FlyingRazorback Enthusiast

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I also took mine off on a whim one night while on here and was amazed at how much better it really makes the truck look over all. I didn't realize how much that one piece was taking away from the truck. You're right about the leveling note, if not leveled it looks even more un-balanced.

L76PWRD Enthusiast

L76PWRD

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I took it off back in 2007 but then I put back on and I liked how it looks. Going to get rid of it when I drop the truck though.

BigZed Enthusiast

BigZed

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Looks much better I think I'm gonna do the same thing tomorrow!

 

Have you noticed anything difference while driving? Noise from more wind going under the truck for example? Just curious.

Knowklew Enthusiast

Knowklew

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what is the purpose of that piece anyway?

 

does it affect gas mileage or wind noise/cabin noise?

Superperv23 Enthusiast

Superperv23

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I haven't noticed any difference in noise and have no driven enough for gas mileage comparison. Everyone that see's it really likes the difference though.

Huntervh Enthusiast

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Mine came off pretty easy, half of it came of when I hit a dirt mound while mudding, the other half I ripped of when I got tired of it banging on the underside of the truck. As I recall the only thing holding it on was those plastic pins.

sidi Enthusiast

sidi

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Looks much better I think I'm gonna do the same thing tomorrow!

 

Have you noticed anything difference while driving? Noise from more wind going under the truck for example? Just curious.

The owner's manual talks about that piece of plastic. Creates more negative air pressure behind/below rad to improve cooling. If you haul most of the time (trailer in the summer), don't throw it away it may be helpful to put it back on. SF

Eddie 70 Senior Enthusiast

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I like it on myself.

 

I had the dealer order one for my truck when I bought it. Previous owner had removed it. I like it on there. Different strokes. Its your truck, do with it what pleases you and that is all that matters.

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