Job # 2 Air dam?

ECG · #1 (**permalink**) 12-10-2007, 11:14 PM

Anyone else notice the job #2 truck have a longer air-dam than the job 1's?
I was lookin on the lot the other day and noticed they hand down about 2" lower.
Anyone else notice this? Anyone know why?

Pete.

Sayonara · #2 (**permalink**) 12-10-2007, 11:17 PM

yes it was a change in the job 2 builds. I heard it is supposed to help with air flow and fuel economy. yet to be determined. there may be other reasons as well.

RedDragon777 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-10-2007, 11:18 PM

it is supposed to increase gas mileage, i like it but when you think about offroading would suck since it really decreases you approach angle

PowerStrokeHD · #4 (**permalink**) 12-10-2007, 11:53 PM

Just like the others have mentioned, it is supposed to increase the fuel mileage about 1 mpg.

For those who are curious, the part number is 8C3Z-17626-B and the list is just over $100.

DonVito · #5 (**permalink**) 12-11-2007, 12:38 AM

I ordered one for my truck, getting it installed tomorrow. We will see if it helps with milage. I will post results.

WheelMA1 · #6 (**permalink**) 12-11-2007, 08:43 AM

Mine has it... and I hate it. With that being said, Im gonna just suck it up and leave it in place to help with the mileage.

Champ198 · #7 (**permalink**) 12-11-2007, 08:59 AM

I ordered one for my truck yesterday. I saw them on the new Job2 trucks on the lot. They are pretty large. If it helps with mileage at the max of 1 mpg, then it will help over time.

Sayonara · #8 (**permalink**) 12-11-2007, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by WheelMA1

Mine has it... and I hate it. With that being said, Im gonna just suck it up and leave it in place to help with the mileage.

Its good to have your opinion but why do you hate it?

Sayonara · #9 (**permalink**) 12-11-2007, 09:23 AM

Somenody mentioned that you need a different set of fasteners. Can anyone who is adding it on let us know what is needed so we can get those as well. If i get mine soon enough ill do the same.

offshore1 · #10 (**permalink**) 12-11-2007, 09:26 AM

The job 1 is held on w/ 4 screws and about 6 plastic clips. The Job 2 replaces the plastic clips for more screws. Very simple install.

rollerstud98 · #11 (**permalink**) 12-11-2007, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dpthomasjr

Its good to have your opinion but why do you hate it?

Its not as nice looking as the sleak job #1 piece, hangs down very low

RedDragon777 · #12 (**permalink**) 12-11-2007, 12:57 PM

i agree i would end up taking it off because i need that space for aproach angle when offroading and do not want to mess it up but since it is held on with screws i would keep it on for normal driving and take it off for offroading

WheelMA1 · #13 (**permalink**) 12-11-2007, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dpthomasjr

Its good to have your opinion but why do you hate it?

It takes away from the sweet ride height of these rigs. It makes the front end look artificially lower.

Sayonara · #14 (**permalink**) 12-11-2007, 03:39 PM

WOW, i just went to the dealer and checked them out. the do hang down pretty low. completely different look.

jam105 · #15 (**permalink**) 12-11-2007, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rollerstud98

Its not as nice looking as the sleak job #1 piece, hangs down very low

I'll give you $50.00 and mine off my job 1..Has 5K miles usage...