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Blu3Z3rg · 03-28-2011, 05:40 PM

I finally have some good materials for making a chin spoiler.
But, looking around, a LOT of suv's and trucks have differing methods of implementation.
Some have a simple one that goes straight across, ahead of the engine and such.
Others, have a curved one that goes round to the wheels, kinda like tire spats.

What would be more effective?
Is it WORTH trying to make the curve of the bumper vs. just getting a couple of screws and tying it in to the radiator support?

The one on the radiator support would be able to be lower as well... dunno if that matters, but for ground clearance on the truck, if i put it on the front would be more like a 3" drop, which WOULD put it about at the bottom of everything else under the truck. The radiator "flat" design would be able to go more like 4-5" down, and be past the pan if needed.

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Blu3Z3rg EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 62 2005 Dakota - '05 Dodge Dakota SLT 90 day: 15.26 mpg (US) Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	chin "spoiler" question I finally have some good materials for making a chin spoiler. But, looking around, a LOT of suv's and trucks have differing methods of implementation. Some have a simple one that goes straight across, ahead of the engine and such. Others, have a curved one that goes round to the wheels, kinda like tire spats. What would be more effective? Is it WORTH trying to make the curve of the bumper vs. just getting a couple of screws and tying it in to the radiator support? The one on the radiator support would be able to be lower as well... dunno if that matters, but for ground clearance on the truck, if i put it on the front would be more like a 3" drop, which WOULD put it about at the bottom of everything else under the truck. The radiator "flat" design would be able to go more like 4-5" down, and be past the pan if needed.