Front valance and skid
Apr 17, 2011 | 09:43 PM
#41
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From: West Virginia : the state not near Richmond!
Another reason I have left my valance, I now have two sets of tires. 90% of my driving is on road and our winter season which would include snow/ice is only about 3 months long.
That said, I run my 235/75/15 on factory steels for economy (helps out with that F'ING retarded gas price we are getting raped on non-stop)
When I plan on wheeling or during snow months, I bolt up 31x10.50's.
The 235's look a little wimpy espically with the valance removed. 31's look perfect for the body size and look even better with the valance removed.
Sounds silly, but I looked at my truck one day with no valance and the 235's and it looked pitiful.
That said, I run my 235/75/15 on factory steels for economy (helps out with that F'ING retarded gas price we are getting raped on non-stop)
When I plan on wheeling or during snow months, I bolt up 31x10.50's.
The 235's look a little wimpy espically with the valance removed. 31's look perfect for the body size and look even better with the valance removed.
Sounds silly, but I looked at my truck one day with no valance and the 235's and it looked pitiful.
Apr 17, 2011 | 09:51 PM
#42
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Shoot, im not ashamed. Gas prices are painful. Im old enough to remember paying 85 cents a gallon for .89 Octane. (thats right you young grasshoppa's, thats 85 CENTS for 89 octane) I had an 88 S-10 Blazer on 35's and might have gotten 10 miles a gallon out of that beast, but who cared at that price.
Now, pushing $4.00 a gallon for crap cut with corn juice? I have no shame in running pizza cutters for my pavement pounding.
Now, pushing $4.00 a gallon for crap cut with corn juice? I have no shame in running pizza cutters for my pavement pounding.
Apr 17, 2011 | 10:37 PM
#43
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From: West Virginia : the state not near Richmond!
Shoot, im not ashamed. Gas prices are painful. Im old enough to remember paying 85 cents a gallon for .89 Octane. (thats right you young grasshoppa's, thats 85 CENTS for 89 octane) I had an 88 S-10 Blazer on 35's and might have gotten 10 miles a gallon out of that beast, but who cared at that price.
Now, pushing $4.00 a gallon for crap cut with corn juice? I have no shame in running pizza cutters for my pavement pounding.
Now, pushing $4.00 a gallon for crap cut with corn juice? I have no shame in running pizza cutters for my pavement pounding.
Apr 18, 2011 | 07:25 AM
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From: Knoxville, TN
For you guys who have had the valance and then removed it, have you noticed a difference in MPG's one way or another? I've never had a valance on mine and was curious if I need to start looking for one.
Apr 18, 2011 | 03:05 PM
#45
^i can't really see the valance changing the aerodynamics enough to change the MPGs. if it were more involved in the aerodynamics of the vehicle (like the extended bumpers on most SUVs these days) then i could see it making a difference because that thing's like 12"+ in height and is designed to move air in a more aerodynamic fashion.
i could possibly see 'some' MPG difference in running a skidplate vs without but probably not enough to notice.
i could possibly see 'some' MPG difference in running a skidplate vs without but probably not enough to notice.
Apr 19, 2011 | 10:46 AM
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I think that body style does look better with no valance. I have the body style after that one and it dont look as good valance-less. However after starting this thread, Im kinda liking a cut valance for my truck.
Apr 19, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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From: Knoxville, TN
Not had a valance since I've had the truck. That's reason I was asking about the MPG's with one. If it would help a little, I'd go pick one up and slap it on.
PS truck looks a lot different now with 2" bl and the bumper is black with no end caps
Last edited by wii_tarded; Apr 19, 2011 at 10:55 AM.
Apr 19, 2011 | 11:43 AM
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wii tarded is that a pick up front end on a runner? if so is it a direct swap
Apr 19, 2011 | 12:01 PM
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I kinda miss that look.
Apr 19, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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i currently run mine with just a valence, no skid. no skid when i bought it, going to get one (either stock, or custom replacement) my valence has a nice square (hitch reciever on a lexus) dent in the center. my cross-member also shows a slight result from the lexus impact (not my fault)
will post pics in a minute
will post pics in a minute
Apr 19, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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I painted both the skid plate and valance when I got the truck. A couple months later the skid got ripped off in the mud.
Currently the valance is all beat up but still on there, I won't take it off til I get bigger tires and they won't clear, or til I find a new one that isn't beat up.
I think they look goofy without the valance.
Currently the valance is all beat up but still on there, I won't take it off til I get bigger tires and they won't clear, or til I find a new one that isn't beat up.
I think they look goofy without the valance.
Feb 14, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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From: spanaway washinton
cut my valance up today and added offroad lights to bumper had a big dent in valance from hitting a stump on pass side, turn signal is still busted from it never had a skit plate when i bought it but if i had one i imagine it would make oil changes harder
Feb 15, 2012 | 06:20 AM
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From: Kissimmee, Florida
Both still on...not sure how one could run with the skidplate off as the lower radiator hose is totally exposed...anything flying up from the road could tear into the hose and ruin someones day..
Mar 3, 2012 | 04:18 PM
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From: Clarksville, TN / Ft. Campbell
I know I've posted here.. and this is an old thread.. But I'll give it some life and show why I run with a skid
It didn't have a single scratch on it at the start of the trip...
Can't see it too well but I dented it pretty good. I didn't notice till I got home, but I remember exactly when it happened.
It didn't have a single scratch on it at the start of the trip...
Can't see it too well but I dented it pretty good. I didn't notice till I got home, but I remember exactly when it happened.
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