Anyone remove Air Dam yet? Any effect on driving feel, MPG mileage?

[Daplane_MA]

Has anyone removed that huge air dam yet? How'd it go?

Notice any differences in driving, mileage etc?

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[Blue Crush Taco]

Has anyone removed that huge air dam yet? How'd it go?

Notice any differences in driving, mileage etc?

I think we chatted about this already but I'll post a reply for the rest of the group. I removed my chin spoiler and it is very easy( took about 45 seconds with cordless drill and 10mm socket) there are 9 easily accessible fasteners. Mileage wise I don't expect to see very much difference. Tfl truck noted a .5 mpg difference I believe.

 

[Daplane_MA]

That looks so much better. I can't believe you get that huge front diaper for .5mpg difference.

 

[oxi]

I think we chatted about this already but I'll post a reply for the rest of the group. I removed my chin spoiler and it is very easy( took about 45 seconds with cordless drill and 10mm socket) there are 9 easily accessible fasteners. Mileage wise I don't expect to see very much difference. Tfl truck noted a .5 mpg difference I believe.

Does it make any weird whistling noises underneath? Wondering if air flow causes any noises with it off?

 

[Blue Crush Taco]

Does it make any weird whistling noises underneath? Wondering if air flow causes any noises with it off?

No sir. I haven't heard any noises with it off even at highway speeds.

 

[BMM123]

I think we chatted about this already but I'll post a reply for the rest of the group. I removed my chin spoiler and it is very easy( took about 45 seconds with cordless drill and 10mm socket) there are 9 easily accessible fasteners. Mileage wise I don't expect to see very much difference. Tfl truck noted a .5 mpg difference I believe.

What did you do with the 'felt' piece that was under the air dam into the wheel well? I feel that it would be destroyed if not attached.

 

[Blue Crush Taco]

So far I've left it alone. I think it should be ok. I went there today and gave it a wiggle. It feels solid enough. I'll keep an eye on it. In the future I will look to add a metal skid plate.

 

[punkard]

Reviving this thread a bit with more info for anyone who comes reading...

Depending on your model (mine is a Sport Premium) you may not get the frame plugs that go into the lower control arms of the front suspension. This is what causes the whistling. More info here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/noise-after-removing-air-dam.832609/

Looking at the photos in the linked thread, I noticed that the offroad models had 4 holes plugged on each control arm. I covered the same holes with tape and the whistling went away. I'm guessing Toyota didn't bother including them with all the non offroad models since the whistling noise isn't present with the air dam installed.

Also, the liners of the front wheel wells hang out around the frame and will catch air, so be sure to put the screws back in to avoid those getting ripped around while driving. May need some trimming or a bracket to hold those down for longevity.

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