Air Dam Removal (Good or bad idea?)

Recently leased a 2017 TRD Sport Tacoma...

Personally, I think the air dam is pretty stupid looking. I have been reading that many people are removing this piece, because they too do not like the look of it. I am wondering what the removal process is since I am leasing my truck, and will it effect my gas mileage?
Hope everyone is doing good!

- Jordan

 

Probably just on with a few clips, and just keep in the garage so when you bring it back. You can put it back on

 

Took me like 10 minutes to remove. I put the screws back in the holes to keep track of them and the little tabs with the screw holes in them. And I have no idea if it effects mileage. You may save more gas by planning your trips around the wind speed and direction.

 

its only on there with about 10x 10mm screws. looks better with it off for sure and may or may not effect .5mpg. personally i didnt think it made a difference

 

Definitely a good idea. They look silly and I haven't noticed any mileage hit.

 

I like the looks of it without, I took mine off, it was easy, but now I'm getting a howling noise sometimes. Not sure if that is why, or I'm just now noticing it, but it's annoying. Anyone else hearing this howling noise?

 

In strong winds I hear the buzz in the doors like other folks have talked about. Nothing related to the air dam though.

 

The first day I got my truck i removed my air dam. A few weeks later while doing some forest service roads I removed my sway bar as well. Best two decisions I ever made.

 

Sway bar?

 

Don't like it? Yank it off.

oh wait! Don't do that.
It's a lease.
Be gentle.

 

Did you remove it or did the roads remove it?

 

Yes. I removed the front sway bar. Better for off roading.

 

I removed my air dam. I found it hideous and I didn't buy the truck for mileage. I always wanted the extra clearance and approach angle.

 

Haha no I meant your sway bar

 

Lol no nothing took it out. But I went with a few jeeps and they recommended it. I tried it and did the same trail with it off and what a difference.

 

I actually want one because I am weird but I cant seem to find anyone with one near me. Shipping costs too much.

 

Well count me in the I'm weird category, as I removed the front spoiler for about 3 months because I thought it detracted from the looks, and then for some reason out of the clear blue I decided to install it back on the truck and take another look at it, and after I did I actually said to myself, I like the looks of it better than without it.

But be forewarned though, if you install the front spoiler on you truck you won't be welcomed into the Bro Club here on the forum, and everyone here want's to call it a front air dam, when the official description of it by Toyota is a front spoiler.

 

There is a TSB that plugs holes in your control arms. should stop the howling. many posts on it.

 

Whatever you call it, it's better than whatever the Colorado's got