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Offline sbx22

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WHere can I buy one of these?
« on: June 30, 2012, 12:27:09 am »
See picture. WHat is the function of this lip-type thing at the bottom of the bumper? It looks pretty cool, I like how it gives the truck a different look. Where can I get one of these? Not my picture, just googled it.
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Offline Avidyn

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Re: WHere can I buy one of these?
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2012, 12:35:12 am »
Not sure if it's called the same on our trucks. But, it's a front valence. Mine had one when I bought my truck. Pulled it off though. I'd offer it for sale, but it's a but torn up.
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Offline audrima

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Re: WHere can I buy one of these?
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2012, 01:28:16 am »
help aerodynamics, improve gas mileage or so they say.
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Offline 80stepsideguy

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Re: WHere can I buy one of these?
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2012, 01:36:59 am »
IIRC 73-80 trucks did not come with these from the factory, only 81-7s did and up to 91 blazers.

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Offline snibook7537

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Re: WHere can I buy one of these?
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2012, 02:21:26 am »
I would try to pick one up at a junk yard. I don't know if all the 81-87/91's came with them but I know the k10 I have does still have it. So maybe just look around for a used one at the yard.
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Offline Irish_Alley

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Re: WHere can I buy one of these?
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2012, 05:56:11 am »
air dam/deflector. if i can remember right they help will areo dynamics and thought i read once about it helping cooling i dont see how. but i read it once so it has to be true ;-)
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Offline timthescarrd

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Re: WHere can I buy one of these?
« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2012, 09:49:47 am »
It's an Air Dam, it's designed to help direct more air up and through the radiator instead of underneath the truck to assist with cooling.  They really help for sports cars but I doubt very much for the truck (my 84 camaro  had one and my 2000 camaro and my 83 silverado have them)
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