Front Air Dam
Lead Driver
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Not really. Mansfield bars are at the rear of the semi trailers to help prevent vehicles from going under the rear of the trailer. Different design and purpose.
Rather Be Rid'n!
Joined: Nov 2023
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From: SE Massachusetts
Mine was off to replace with the one I brought. So I measured 4” down from the inside top mounting lip, and cut it from the inside. No need to tape the outside.
A tip, use either an 18 or 24 tooth blade, and run the saw on the slowest speed. My saber saw sped up, it cut mine, but the blade heated up, and it slightly melted the edge and it kinda of welded the two pieces back together. LOL!
It doesn’t take much pressure to cut them, so go slow. I used some 80 grit sandpaper to smooth the edge. Just be careful of the front facing surfaces.
A tip, use either an 18 or 24 tooth blade, and run the saw on the slowest speed. My saber saw sped up, it cut mine, but the blade heated up, and it slightly melted the edge and it kinda of welded the two pieces back together. LOL!
It doesn’t take much pressure to cut them, so go slow. I used some 80 grit sandpaper to smooth the edge. Just be careful of the front facing surfaces.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Sep 2020
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From: Alberta
Wow, that is some mileage! Driving the Dalton is still on our to-do list. I'm certain you know but for others interested, to camp at the Arctic Ocean it has to be the Tuktoyaktuk route as access from Deadhorse is restricted to shuttle bus tours.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Down SOUTH
Frank Slide, Muncho Lake, Dawson City & Top of the World Hwy was awesome.
we aren’t retired yet so work was waiting on us back in Georgia.
Sorry folks : back to the front air Dams
More Turbo
Joined: Jul 2023
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If I trim my own, how much can I remove without seeing the car catchers? I really prefer not to remove safety equipment with the way people dont pay attention to their driving these days.......
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From: N. Appalachistan
Cargo Master
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From: Cincy area
maybe an inch. Once you see the “safety equipment” you’ll have second thoughts. Those things aren’t preventing much. They’re 1/8” steel
Rather Be Rid'n!
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From: SE Massachusetts
I went with 4” from the inside of the mounting lip down, then kinda ran it into the area where it angles out. So overall high is now in the neighborhood of 4-¼”. Figured I could always cut more however I like this size.
I didn’t remove the brackets, and as you can see they are hidden. I’ll post a lower pic with the camera close to the ground. That is once the sun come up!
See my other post below for more details.
Stock valance cut to 4” from inside the mounting flange. Overall height about 4-¼ inches. Can’t see the brackets.
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Doesn't matter, STX is just an options pkg on an XL. You have 3 choices of valance, the Tremor valance, 2wd valance and the 4x4 valance that I assume your truck came with. Having the part # of the part you want in advance should help accelerate the procat the parts desk....if that's where you want to purchase from.