How to Remove an Air Dam or Valance on a 2019 - 2020 Chevy SIlverado
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If you drive off road, removing the air dam will also provide more clearance and a better approach angle.
Spencer.... I've been putting this off for a while now, because I thought it was a lot more difficult. I did it today, and it took me 5 minutes. It really compliments my 4 inch lift!! You're the man!!
Chad Payne Happy to help!
Chad Payne Yeah it was a lot harder on previous generations. They don’t even put these things on the trial bosses, so a simple part that comes off easy was likely in the design plan.
Great video! My only suggestion would be to always put the vehicle in the gear you want BEFORE removing the parking brake. It seems to prevent that "hard shift" you get when you do it the other way around.
The proper way is to put the emergency brake on before you shift into park and let off the brakes. This prevents the weight of the vehicle from resting on the park pawl. Then when it’s time to leave, shift into gear before disengaging the parking brake, as you stated.
Just removed mine today. Looks a lot better. I removed all the screws and tabs as well and although you really don’t notice it, I have to say the finish looks better with the valance on due to hiding the hardware and locations for the hardware. Even with that said, mine is staying off. 👌🏼
This is exactly the video I was looking for! Great tips.
I removed mine when I got it 2 weeks ago on my 2022 Silverado 1500 5.3L and so far I am getting just at 20mpg on a full tank at all highway miles (600 r/t). Not sure if it's just breaking in but I also have the muffler flap valve open and resonators taped...Hoping for better MPG soon.
MPG has gone down and reverted back to the air dam and muffler flap to factory
Just removed that Air Dam and Damn it looks so much better lol...Thanks it was really easy thanks to your video..Should of done this a long time ago
Great small channel, subscribed and hope to see more vids on the silverado!
I had a 2018 and remove the air dam I didn't notice a difference. And I'm thinking on doing it to my 2019 too.
Hell ya i think i might do this today, looks good bro!!
I did this to my truck and now it looks like it deserves the Z71 badge. Such a huge improvement, thanks for the video. With the air dam (valance) installed my best MPG was 28.4mpg highway (5.3 V8 gasoline and w/ a tonneau cover). Interested to see if it goes down at all.
Any difference in fuel economy?
Just removed mine, it looks so awesome!!!
4low to climb the ramp was the best part
Trail bosses also come with different gearing which is directly related to their 3mpg variance
Dual speed transfer case, not gearing in the transmission. The 4 wheel low option is all you get
Also different rear diff gearing. If it's a 6speed, that's even less mpg vs. 8speed that has a longer overdrive
The GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevy Silverado 1500 only have a ground clearance of about 8 inches. The Ford F 150 with no front air dam has a ground clearance of about 10 inches. Do you think this air dam is the primary reason the Chevy and GMC are so pathetic for a truck with their ground clearance? Is there something else under the truck restricting the ground clearance. I'm looking at buying a new truck, and a big negative for me is the difference in ground clearance. Also, I've noticed the Fords without an air dam seem to get better MPGs. Also, the approach angle up front is a terrible only 19 degrees on GM trucks where Fords are more like 23-26 degrees. For those who go off-road occasionally, these are important factors. If it is just this plastic air dam up front, that would make a big difference. I wouldn't even care if it got scaped up some if I couldn't remove it. Thanks for the video. Interested in your thoughts.
Has this affected your mileage yet? I want to do it but am driving on the free way every day fro about 20 minutes each day. How much does it actually effect it? 20 mpg to 17 mpg etc.? What do you recommend?
Nice!! Instant lift 😂
Mark Brenner I know right?! I’m glad it still fits in my garage! 🤣
anyone does on a gmc? the air there seem to be two parts of the air damn. the one on the bottom is skinny, the top bit is lot thicker
I am currently looking at a 2018 GMC Sierra and this was a big question for me (it should be similar, I hope). One of the greatest features of a truck is the higher ground clearance. I had recently looked at another truck that had the driver's side end of the dam ripped loose and and hanging down. I assumed that I would just remove it if I bought it (if I could). I think it looks better without the air dam too! Thanks!
jadahoob99 🤞The trail boss doesn’t come with it, so it was designed to not be apart of the molding. Not sure if that was the case in 2018. Good luck!
Nice but I think the air dam helps keep snow and ice along with salt off of some parts. To each his own, Well done though!
Maybe… but as a Minnesotan, unless someone is right in front of me slinging it up, that wouldn’t be an issues. It’s your tires that that throw it on your truck… Unless your drift bombing lol, and in that case I’d still take the ground clearance. They don’t even sell air dams on the Trail Boss. Thanks for commenting and checking out the channel! 😁
Nice video.
Don't delete the Headlights you will need them at night
Have you found any overheating, handling issues or mpg loss at this point?
Some trucks are sold without that dam. Doubt there's over heating. MPG loss is almost not evem noticeable.
I Recently bought a 2019 Silverado RST And I was trying to see if I could upgrade my cluster to a high country cluster. Is it possible to upgrade it. And thank for the led lights video. keep up the great work. I really enjoy seeing you’re videos 👍
Jerry gonzale That would be awesome! After getting a taste of a 4.2” screen in the cluster, all you want is more right? lol They likely have the same footprint, but I know the higher trim clusters are designed for built-in GPS and utilize an extra button above the steering wheel warmer button, not sure if it would be as easy as plug-and-play. You’re very welcome! There’s been a few long nights editing (mainly learning how to) lol so I’m glad they are appreciated! 😁
Thank you. and I saw your five likes and dislikes video and one of the dislikes you mention was about paying so much and still having to see little things missing from the trim level😔 you don’t even understand how much that bugs me too
Jerry gonzale Agreed, I can live without having the fanciest options, but don’t put a cheap placeholders there to remind me how my over $40k was not even worth plastic molding without extra holes in it lol.
Lol. what’s your next future mod?😬
Jerry gonzale I have two things in the works at the moment. I pre-ordered some wheel to wheel side steps. (That means there will be a 3rd step for getting into the bed). I’ve also been considering raised red letters for my tailgate... Not sure if that will be too much red, but I could always remove it if I don’t like it...
How is it honestly affecting your gas mileage after having it done for awhile now? Thanks! Love your content!
Not at all. My 2nd trip gauge is actually slightly higher then my total combined. My commute is in town though, So unless you do a lot of highway miles, you won’t notice a difference. Glad you enjoy the content! 😊
Question is how much it affects engine temp? Anything noticeable there? Thanks for the post!
None. They don’t even put these on the trail bosses or ZR2
@TruckOwnership101 good point thanks for the update!
Time to grab my 7mm or whatever it takes.
What is your mileage so far? City and highway. I just got my 2020 RST 6.2 and would like to do this. Thank you.
Kurt Waters update coming in my next video, but no change. I’d say go for it! Looks so much better.
Nice video, thanks! Are those stock tires and rims?
Yup. But in my latest video I upgraded both!
Random question. We’re you able to write off your truck as a business expense on your taxes? Just wondering if having a channel dedicated to a specific vehicle would generate tax savings.
Ha, working on that right now actually. I use it as more of a piece of production equipment rather then the typical vehicle write off, so I don’t really know… TurboTax isn’t really helping me out 😅.
Can you add link or point me in the right direction to where you got your red caliper covers or new one for your breaks please
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@@TruckOwnership101 your videos are fantastic BTW. I literally like 2 hrs ago did the tailgate letters (same as you) on my 2019 Highcountry Havana Brown color. And did the boost auto Fogg light mod. My 2015 Highcountry had a fogg light button.you could put on with just the daytime runners / or just parking lights. Loved that look.
Just finished doing this
Cullen Kraus Looks good right? 😁My video didn’t do it justice on the black asphalt. I should of had my reveal on concrete or gravel.
Yeah I did mine in the garage and was like yeah it looks good but when I backed it up out of the garage on the gravel in the daylight I was like Wow.
That was my biggest complaint about my 18 was how low it sat and that there wasn’t any way to change that with a leveling kit (which I didn’t want to do) but the 19s sit higher to begin with and now with this I’m extremely happy
Cullen Kraus I agree that it’s the perfect touch to show off the height of the 19’s. I don’t see myself ever leveling or lifting it.
Yeah I don’t either. I think it’s perfect how it is
Have you considered the black fender hash marks with the red outline from Chevrolet Accessories? Just a thought to continue your red and black theme
How did you switch the steering wheel bow tie?
Jr Yanez the RST comes with blacked out bow ties on the grill, steering wheel, and on the center caps of the wheels (rims).
The z71 also come with the same trail boss suspension no?
The rancho shocks? Yes.
@@TruckOwnership101 so that mean it also come with the small 2 inch level? I’m asking cause I bought a z71 lt and it looked pretty leveled compared to the non z71 silverados
@@FunnierwithJD The Trail Boss TRIM LEVEL features a lifted 2” front and rear, as well as the black bumper and grill. The Z71 PACKAGE is shocks, skid plates, and dual exhaust. All trail bosses come with the Z71 package. 🙂
Damn. I'm the driver this would affect. I drive round trip to work daily about 75 miles. 74 of those miles is highway going 75 mph....
justinschnepf meh, throw a bed cover on it and call it a draw 🤣
what is that noise I hear when you open the door, I hear it on mine too.....like a hydraulic noise everytime I open the door....sounds like its coming from under drivers side?
Kirk Dunn sounds electronic, like the electronic e-brake. Might be the fuel pump too...
Just took mines off, have you noticed any difference in the 2 months
Charles Wesley averaging slightly better mileage actually lol. Between still breaking the truck in, pulling trailers, and pretty much city only driving, it really wasn’t a factor for me. If I drove highway all the time, it might be a different story.
@@TruckOwnership101 ok im hardly on the hway so i shall see
Now you can remove your Z71 emblems on front fenders and the Silverado from tailgate.I like your red tow hook’s and rotors!
I couldn't get past the how to put a truck on a ramp
My next tutorial is how to tap the right side of the screen to skip ahead 10sec. 🙄
@@TruckOwnership101 Thats great can't wait to see what direction that gos in😛
What brand ramps are those??
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Socket wrench 😂😂😂
Yeah, us heathens call it a ratchet but technically it’s called a socket wrench 😂
That doesn’t sound like stock exhaust.
Daren James Was stock then and still is lol. Maybe the dual exhaust gives it a bit more sound.
How do you get your lights to flash like that?
Kevin Waltz they’re not flashing (at least not by the naked eye) it’s an issue with the running lights and the frame rate of the camera not syncing up.
Mileage smileage.