Front end valance

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jbac36

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The front end valance beneath front bumper is missing on my 02 1500. Is it functional? If I replace it, will I see any improvement in gas mileage or engine cooling
 

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Well...... I removed mine before the lifts were put in it and my mpg dropped 2-3 points, I then put it back on. But now with my lift I doubt it would make much of a difference one way or the other. Just me but I would find one and install it.
 

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I never had an MPG drop with mine. Took it off to keep from scraping on stuff.
 

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A lot of it depends on driving conditions and style.

If you cruise on the highway, you'll likely see a difference.
If you are street light racing, well..
 

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^^^^ Very good point that I left out. Yes 90% of my driving is Hwy. It would not make one bit of difference for city mpg.
 

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OP has a 3rd gen....so it will make more of a difference for him than it does us
 

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They are the ugliest things on the planet so I would gladly accept the loss in MPG to make the truck look 10x better.


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