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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 02:47 PM
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If there is any negative impact from cutting down or removing the valance I sure haven't noticed it. If you like the look go for it! I actually experimented with the mpg loss. After having mine removed for over a year, I reinstalled the factory 4x4 valance and kept it on for over 3000 miles. There was absolutely no increase in mpg's so I decided to cut it down. Zero regrets!
 
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 05:13 PM
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I removed them. Actually I cant think of anyone on this forum that swapped to the 2wd valance and didn't remove them.....
I didn't remove mine . They aren't that noticeable . My $.02 .
 
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by RONMCHUGH
I didn't remove mine . They aren't that noticeable . My $.02 .

well, now that I’ve read this thread, it’s all I see on the front of the truck. It’s huge, I’m going with the 2wd....
 
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Carnac22
Just to make clear: going from a 4WD (deep) valance to the 2WD (shallow) valance MAY result in a slight DECREASE in MPG. The thought is that the deeper 4WD valance may help airflow under the truck.
This makes sense to me....I know when I pulled one off my jeep wrangler back in the day the MPG drops 1-3 MPG.....they design these things this way for reason!
 
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by clewis7951
This makes sense to me....I know when I pulled one off my jeep wrangler back in the day the MPG drops 1-3 MPG.....they design these things this way for reason!
While I agree with your argument about design, how does a Wrangler compare to a Super Duty? A Prius gets great mileage, but how does it do towing a trailer?
 
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoss416
While I agree with your argument about design, how does a Wrangler compare to a Super Duty? A Prius gets great mileage, but how does it do towing a trailer?
it doesnt compare at all vehicle wise.....well other than terrible gas mileage!! I was just saying those types of items are designed that way for a reason.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by clewis7951
This makes sense to me....I know when I pulled one off my jeep wrangler back in the day the MPG drops 1-3 MPG.....they design these things this way for reason!
I promise you won't see a 1-3 mpg loss by removing it from a gas f250.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue6.2


I promise you won't see a 1-3 mpg loss by removing it from a gas f250.
a lost is a loss. No different than adding bigger tires though..... If you like the look then rock it!
 
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by clewis7951
a lost is a loss. No different than adding bigger tires though..... If you like the look then rock it!
I do prefer the look, but it wouldn't have been worth it if I had experienced any mpg loss. So far the only mod I've done that resulted in a noticable mpg loss was the 35x12.50 tires.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JackalAR
Heard claims that it is more for creating a vacuum underneath to assist with airflow through the radiator.
My thought exactly! While I like the looks of the 2wd valance on a 4x4, I wonder what it does for the under hood temps?
 
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Old Dec 1, 2018 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by chriscaldwell08
I swapped out my valance for the 2WD shorter version. Really like the look but I have these 2 brackets that are now visible. What are they for? They look fairly easy to remove

Soooooo, did we ever figure out what those brackets are for?
 
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Old Dec 1, 2018 | 04:57 PM
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For removal by owner only, like a mattress tag.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2018 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by JackalAR
For removal by owner only, like a mattress tag.
but seriously. What’s their purpose,
 
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Old Dec 1, 2018 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by PatsfanTN




but seriously. What’s their purpose,
To prevent the taller trucks from running over smaller vehicles in accidents.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2018 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue6.2


To prevent the taller trucks from running over smaller vehicles in accidents.
come on....no one knows? That can’t be right
 
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