Front Air Dam Removal

[BostonBLS]

I am not a fan of the front air dam/valence. What’s the point of having a truck with 6” of clearance in the front. Always find myself catching them on snow in the winter.

I searched around looking for pictures and information around issues with a dash light if the active air dam was removed. Found a couple pictures but no other information so I wanted to post up for others who wanted to remove the air dam and active air dam.

The active air dam is a simple electric connection and 4 12mm bolts. I taped up the connection to keep weather out and zip tied it to itself out of the way. If anyone knows a blank plug cap for this connection please post below. I was worried disconnecting might throw a check engine light or something but have had absolutely no issues.

The front air dam is just a matter of removing 15ish (didn’t take an actual count) 10mm nuts, 3 plastic clips, and 2 10mm nuts holding on plastic brackets. Then it just drops down and you’re done.

Now I understand these are for aerodynamics and better fuel mileage.I didn’t make this thread to get into the advantages and disadvantages of the air dams being there vs not. Just wanted to show some before and after pictures and a brief right up.

I am very happy with how it looks.

 

[osage91]

Looks great! I have the exact same truck and I’m about to do this myself. Do you have a side view pic by chance?

 

[BostonBLS]

Yes very happy with no air dam. I was worried at first but I will never go back now

 

[Robertsjut]

That looks really good! I have been looking for a Rebel Bumper for my truck but........I think you just convinced me to just remove my air dam instead.

 

[BostonBLS]

Definitely the way to go. Looks way better than the rebel bumper imo.

 

[BostonBLS]

Rebel wheels on the other hand... been trying to find someone to trade for months!

 

[Robertsjut]

I’ll post some pictures when I get mine off this weekend!

 

[GraniteRam]

I don't really care for it. I would've cut it where it curves down to make it less noticable.

 

[Robertsjut]

Well about a week late! But I removed lower valence....

 

[GraniteRam]

Well about a week late! But I removed lower valence.... View attachment 43260 View attachment 43261 View attachment 43262 View attachment 43263

How do you like the falkens?

 

[Robertsjut]

How do you like the falkens?

Huge fan of them! They do great in all weather 2nd set I’ve had.

 

[-RotorDemon-]

Removed mine as well. Looks much better and if anything over the last week I have seen a slight improvement in gas mileage and my MDS is kicking on more often.

 

[Eltaco]

Thank you for posting this!

I’m in the exact same boat... I actually lost some sleep over this last night thinking about how I’m going to get back into my elk hunting areas this Fall with my new Laramie with 10” of total bumper clearance (on my stock ORG). Coming from a lifted Tacoma with HUGE approach angles at front and rear, I feel the Ram is very limiting for mountain trails.

Does anyone know how much bumper clearance a Rebel has? I’d been considering a bumper swap. Maybe removing the lower valence is a similar improvement to clearance?

Also curious how mpg is affected over time.

 

[BostonBLS]

I took mine off early on so it is hard to say how it affects mpg. If I had to guess I'd say I lost 1 mpg on average.

 

[Williamsr024]

So if I remove the plastic pierce below this can cause a sensor to go off? Just want to be sure before I do it. I did it on my 2016 GMC Sierra and had no problems. First time owning a dodge. I just picked up the 2020 Laramie.

 

[Zeronet]

I’d be interested in anyone’s take-off active air dam if you’re looking to get rid of it. I’ll pay the shipping or pick up anywhere near central Florida. Please let me know.

 

[Williamsr024]

I’d be interested in anyone’s take-off active air dam if you’re looking to get rid of it. I’ll pay the shipping or pick up anywhere near central Florida. Please let me know.

You can have mine if you come take it off! Des Moines, IA otherwise when I get around to it it’s all Yours.

 

[Kevin O'Leary]

I am not a fan of the front air dam/valence. What’s the point of having a truck with 6” of clearance in the front. Always find myself catching them on snow in the winter.

I searched around looking for pictures and information around issues with a dash light if the active air dam was removed. Found a couple pictures but no other information so I wanted to post up for others who wanted to remove the air dam and active air dam.

The active air dam is a simple electric connection and 4 12mm bolts. I taped up the connection to keep weather out and zip tied it to itself out of the way. If anyone knows a blank plug cap for this connection please post below. I was worried disconnecting might throw a check engine light or something but have had absolutely no issues.

The front air dam is just a matter of removing 15ish (didn’t take an actual count) 10mm nuts, 3 plastic clips, and 2 10mm nuts holding on plastic brackets. Then it just drops down and you’re done.

Now I understand these are for aerodynamics and better fuel mileage.I didn’t make this thread to get into the advantages and disadvantages of the air dams being there vs not. Just wanted to show some before and after pictures and a brief right up.

I am very happy with how it looks.
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How did you remove these rivet style pins?

 

[robber98]

How did you remove these rivet style pins?

Just pull/pry out the center part with a small screwdriver.

 

[Aykillah]

I’d be interested in anyone’s take-off active air dam if you’re looking to get rid of it. I’ll pay the shipping or pick up anywhere near central Florida. Please let me know.

Still looking for one?