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BugzC10 · 05-13-2016, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Been running one for... oh 20 years I guess!

Which air dam did you install? Year?

turbotruck · 05-13-2016, 02:09 PM

you can buy these on ebay for $28

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150982350310...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

custom10nut · 05-13-2016, 02:40 PM

I just saw a Tahoe (late 90s-mid 2000s?) with Towhooks and driving lights in the air dam. Not what I'm looking for, but I'm sure it would meet someone's needs/wants. It looked nice with everything all molded and factory edged. It would be a great way for one to have driving lights without cutting your bumper. Sorry no picture on this one

Andy4639 · 05-13-2016, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

Which air dam did you install? Year?

I bought the last one from Chevrolet dealer. I think it was the 80's model.
They had a spoiler at one time had square cutouts in it.
They where for the 4x4 I think.

Mine isn't attached to the bumper at all. I have mine mounted to the frame.

BugzC10 · 05-13-2016, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I bought the last one from Chevrolet dealer. I think it was the 80's model.
They had a spoiler at one time had square cutouts in it.
They where for the 4x4 I think.

Mine isn't attached to the bumper at all. I have mine mounted to the frame.

I found another thread where you posted....I like the idea of not attaching to the bumper. Did it look like this one?

BugzC10 · 05-13-2016, 03:17 PM

Or this one
...

Andy4639 · 05-13-2016, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

Or this one
...

That's it. I trimed the end's off some though.

BugzC10 · 05-13-2016, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

That's it. I trimed the end's off some though.

Thanks...big help. I hate buying the wrong part and then paying to return it.

turbotruck · 05-13-2016, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

Or this one
...

link to that one? i just orderd the other one

BugzC10 · 05-13-2016, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by turbotruck

link to that one? i just orderd the other one

I'm ordering mine thought Amazon. P/n GM1092122

Rod Run · 05-13-2016, 07:14 PM

Definitely need to see a better picture

custom10nut · 05-13-2016, 07:14 PM

Here's a pics of air dam installed. I tried to get the contrast background to show how it fits.

custom10nut · 05-13-2016, 07:24 PM

Here's one of the fab that I did to one of the ends. I cut a pie shaped piece out of the top and bottom to get the end to fold in the way I wanted it. I took a bit of sheet metal and riveted it to the back side and the top and bottom to help hold the glue. I fabricated some clips to mount it on my truck without drilling hole. It's secure and looks good. Mission accomplished

custom10nut · 05-13-2016, 07:27 PM

Had to sneak one in of the engine bay. I cleaned it all up by getting rid of the brite stuff. Looks better and it's easier to keep clean

BugzC10 · 05-14-2016, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

That's it. I trimed the end's off some though.

Andy..is the dam about 4" high? Reason I ask...LMC sells a 4" and a 5.5" dam.

Andy4639 · 05-14-2016, 02:32 PM

Sounds about right. I'm at work so I can't measure it right now. I will when I get home and post it tonight.

BugzC10 · 05-14-2016, 03:57 PM

Yours looks like 4". RockAuto sells two different ones...2wd & 4wd. They don't give you the dimensions, but The 4wd looks to be taller, which makes sense.
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BugzC10 · 05-14-2016, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by custom10nut

Here's a pics of air dam installed. I tried to get the contrast background to show how it fits.

Did you attach the dam to the bottom of the bumper or the frame?

Andy4639 · 05-14-2016, 06:04 PM

Here you go. It's 3" tall per the picture..

custom10nut · 05-14-2016, 06:09 PM

I fabbed some clamps. The two in the middle clamp to the frame, and the one on each end just inserts into the drain hole at the front of the wheel well. This has it riding right on the back side of the bumper not below it. The V in the air dam is a little more than the bumper, but it flexes to sit right on the same line as the bumper. It actually fit and mounted easier than I thought it was going to, so that was a plus.

Redline novdog · 05-14-2016, 06:40 PM

Nice looking truck Andy. the Air deflectors look good ,but anyone notice/check fuel mileage upgrade.?

BugzC10 · 05-14-2016, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Here you go. It's 3" tall per the picture..

Thanks Andy...again big help!!

Btw...is that a valve stem cap on the bolt threads? Good idea!

Andy4639 · 05-14-2016, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

Thanks Andy...again big help!!

Btw...is that a valve stem cap on the bolt threads? Good idea!

That's the shreader valve for my front helper air bags in the coils.

turbotruck · 05-20-2016, 09:34 AM

turned out decent

BugzC10 · 05-20-2016, 11:01 AM

Which one did you go with? Gots some attaching point pictures?

05-13-2016, 02:09 PM	#27
turbotruck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: fergus falls mn Posts: 116	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? you can buy these on ebay for $28 http://www.ebay.com/itm/150982350310...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

05-13-2016, 02:40 PM	#28
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,856	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? I just saw a Tahoe (late 90s-mid 2000s?) with Towhooks and driving lights in the air dam. Not what I'm looking for, but I'm sure it would meet someone's needs/wants. It looked nice with everything all molded and factory edged. It would be a great way for one to have driving lights without cutting your bumper. Sorry no picture on this one

05-13-2016, 03:17 PM	#31
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Green Valley Arizona Posts: 1,351	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? Or this one ... Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

05-13-2016, 07:14 PM	#36
Rod Run Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 777	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? Definitely need to see a better picture __________________ ______________________ www.northeastrodrun.com

05-13-2016, 07:14 PM	#37
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,856	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? Here's a pics of air dam installed. I tried to get the contrast background to show how it fits. Attached Images

05-13-2016, 07:24 PM	#38
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,856	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? Here's one of the fab that I did to one of the ends. I cut a pie shaped piece out of the top and bottom to get the end to fold in the way I wanted it. I took a bit of sheet metal and riveted it to the back side and the top and bottom to help hold the glue. I fabricated some clips to mount it on my truck without drilling hole. It's secure and looks good. Mission accomplished Attached Images

05-13-2016, 07:27 PM	#39
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,856	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? Had to sneak one in of the engine bay. I cleaned it all up by getting rid of the brite stuff. Looks better and it's easier to keep clean Attached Images

05-14-2016, 02:32 PM	#41
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? Sounds about right. I'm at work so I can't measure it right now. I will when I get home and post it tonight. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-14-2016, 03:57 PM	#42
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Green Valley Arizona Posts: 1,351	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? Yours looks like 4". RockAuto sells two different ones...2wd & 4wd. They don't give you the dimensions, but The 4wd looks to be taller, which makes sense. . __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

05-14-2016, 06:04 PM	#44
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? Here you go. It's 3" tall per the picture.. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-14-2016, 06:09 PM	#45
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,856	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? I fabbed some clamps. The two in the middle clamp to the frame, and the one on each end just inserts into the drain hole at the front of the wheel well. This has it riding right on the back side of the bumper not below it. The V in the air dam is a little more than the bumper, but it flexes to sit right on the same line as the bumper. It actually fit and mounted easier than I thought it was going to, so that was a plus.

05-14-2016, 06:40 PM	#46
Redline novdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington,Il Posts: 632	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? Nice looking truck Andy. the Air deflectors look good ,but anyone notice/check fuel mileage upgrade.? __________________ It builds on my intelligence when I make a mistake, Boy am I building on it! '67 C-10,'70 Nova SS

05-20-2016, 09:34 AM	#49
turbotruck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: fergus falls mn Posts: 116	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? turned out decent Attached Images

05-20-2016, 11:01 AM	#50
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Green Valley Arizona Posts: 1,351	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? Which one did you go with? Gots some attaching point pictures? __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.



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