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Title: Kick Panel Vent Delete
Post by: buter1ma on May 08, 2026, 07:27:20 am
Morning All,

Anyone know anyone out there that is selling a kick panel vent delete kit? I want to seal up the opening and just put a plastic piece over it.
Thanks for the help.
Title: Re: Kick Panel Vent Delete
Post by: VileZambonie on May 08, 2026, 03:57:52 pm
Why? The original pieces are also designed to deflect water draining from the cowl so it doesn't cascade into the cab.
Title: Re: Kick Panel Vent Delete
Post by: Captkaos on May 18, 2026, 04:22:36 pm
The opening is for the fresh air intake.  The kick panels were designed (as Vile stated) to redirect water away from the cab.  If you are going to block it off I would recommend modifying the factory kick panels, or just seal them shut.
Title: Re: Kick Panel Vent Delete
Post by: buter1ma on May 20, 2026, 08:03:42 am
I am looking to out vintage air into my truck. I don't see the need for it. The plastic is brittle and blue. I am changing my interior to black. I was thinking if there was a delete kit that could seal the vent and have a nice trim piece to cover it. It would make it fresh.

I'll have to replace everything to keep them. Any recommendations on new kits for both sides to replace? Other then  .
Title: Re: Kick Panel Vent Delete
Post by: Captkaos on May 20, 2026, 03:50:44 pm
If you are going with Vintage Air they include block off plates for the kick panels.
Title: Re: Kick Panel Vent Delete
Post by: buter1ma on May 21, 2026, 05:53:40 am
I know it does. But until then I was looking for a delete kit with black trim to cover it all up now.