GMC with air dam removed?

[Gdrizzle]

[Imcrazy]

I took it off on my Silverado, didn't really notice much MPG difference around town, MAYBE a mpg or less on the highway MAYBE... I've thought about putting it back on since my new job has me putting about 15-20k miles on the truck for work and I am paid by the mile for gas but, it looks so much better w/o the valiance I'm hard pressed to do it.

[Robert Sutton]

In my opinion, I think the trucks look 10x better without the aridam. Should be the first free visual mod you make to your truck. Second comes a level, third tires, fourth window tint to fix the almost clear front windows. 

 

Here is my truck with airdam removed.

 

['17 Sierra]

25 minutes ago, Robert Sutton said:

In my opinion, I think the trucks look 10x better without the aridam. Should be the first free visual mod you make to your truck. Second comes a level, third tires, fourth window tint to fix the almost clear front windows. 

 

Here is my truck with airdam removed.

 

Spot on with the order in which to do the mods! You have a 2" level? What tires are you running?

[Robert Sutton]

8 minutes ago, '17 Sierra said:

Spot on with the order in which to do the mods! You have a 2" level? What tires are you running?

2in level in the front to fix that horrific rake. I am rocking 275/65/r20 BFG KO2's. They measure in at 34in, slight rub at full lock at the rear end of the front wheel wells. I zip tied the felt liner back into the frame and this resolved all rubbing problems 100%.

 

I will add 1 more cheap cosmetic mod i highly recommend for looks. Something that should come stock! A REAR WHEEL WELL LINER! I do not understand why these come without one, seeing the bed color in the rear wheel well looks bad in my opinion. I bought some cheap plastic ones online that just punched right in. Looks so much better I think. I have quite a few more cosmetic changes I have not listed. Here is a side shot of the truck. 

 

 

and a day one photo i took of it stock. 

 

 

Edited February 6, 2018 by Robert Sutton

['17 Sierra]

1 hour ago, Robert Sutton said:

2in level in the front to fix that horrific rake. I am rocking 275/65/r20 BFG KO2's. They measure in at 34in, slight rub at full lock at the rear end of the front wheel wells. I zip tied the felt liner back into the frame and this resolved all rubbing problems 100%.

 

I will add 1 more cheap cosmetic mod i highly recommend for looks. Something that should come stock! A REAR WHEEL WELL LINER! I do not understand why these come without one, seeing the bed color in the rear wheel well looks bad in my opinion. I bought some cheap plastic ones online that just punched right in. Looks so much better I think. I have quite a few more cosmetic changes I have not listed. Here is a side shot of the truck. 

 

 

and a day one photo i took of it stock. 

 

 

Looks good. My '17 came stock with the rear liners...at least I think they're on there. I also did a 2" level and probably will not go higher either. I do want to change tires soon though and I've always liked the KO2's. 

[Robert Sutton]

Just now, '17 Sierra said:

Looks good. My '17 came stock with the rear liners...at least I think they're on there. I also did a 2" level and probably will not go higher either. I do want to change tires soon though and I've always liked the KO2's. 

The KO2's are proven tires and look great. No regrets at all there on that purchase. 

[Fire2968]

20 hours ago, Robert Sutton said:

2in level in the front to fix that horrific rake. I am rocking 275/65/r20 BFG KO2's. They measure in at 34in, slight rub at full lock at the rear end of the front wheel wells. I zip tied the felt liner back into the frame and this resolved all rubbing problems 100%.

 

I will add 1 more cheap cosmetic mod i highly recommend for looks. Something that should come stock! A REAR WHEEL WELL LINER! I do not understand why these come without one, seeing the bed color in the rear wheel well looks bad in my opinion. I bought some cheap plastic ones online that just punched right in. Looks so much better I think. I have quite a few more cosmetic changes I have not listed. Here is a side shot of the truck. 

 

 

and a day one photo i took of it stock. 

 

Elevation edition in W/T trim and all W/T trim doesn't have them. All other trim levels have the rear liners.

[Trucko20]

Anyone notice an increase in road noise with the air dam removed? 

[EJPolaski]

5 hours ago, Trucko20 said:

Anyone notice an increase in road noise with the air dam removed? 

I have not, nor has my dad who has a truck in this generation as well. Although theoretically I suppose it's possible: More turbulent air created by the flow through suspension parts instead of around them. These trucks are so heavily sound deadened though I doubt you'd hear it. 

[DadBot9K]

Just took mine off after reading this thread. First thing I thought after about a week of having this beast was that this piece was a waste of material. 

 

For anyone that hasn't read previous posts: SUPER easy removal and the truck looks so much better.

[dgstarr63]

I got stuck in the snow pulling out of my driveway because the air dam was trying to push the snow. Without the air dam I probably would have made it out. I had to put on chains just to get out of the driveway.  ( 2015 Silverado 4X4 Z71)  If we had more snow here I would consider removing it.

[Praedator]

I drive off road quite often with ruts and more.  That air damn was coming off whether I ripped it off or took it off myself.  Chose option number 2 and took it off myself.  Best thing ever.

[42Grand]

I love the look without the air dam. When I got my 18 I took it off-roading and I took a bump too fast and smashed up the air dam. Told myself “I didn’t really like it anyway” and just kept going. Lol

 

I’ve made a plan to take it off and install this skid plate along with a level, probably the Bilstein 5100’s but that’ll be next year. I love the look of their white truck since it’s the exact same as mine. Gives me goosebumps just looking at it!!

 

SDHQ is a local shop so I’ll gladly give them my business. [emoji1598]

 

 

 

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