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Removing The Air Dam From My 2020 RAM

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Mark Brenner

Mark Brenner

Күн бұрын

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@troycollins5073
@troycollins5073 3 жыл бұрын
Just removed mine. Much better! Few things, you don’t need to remove the 2 larger bolts to get access to the 2 10mm nuts. Small socket fits in there just enough. Also, I removed the auto air dam before the fairing. Super easy with just 4 13mm nuts and gives you more room to get at the fairing nuts.
@Ross-K
@Ross-K 3 жыл бұрын
The auto air dam is held on by the 13mm bolts? I imagine it also has a wiring harness? Once the auto dam was removed does it throw a check engine light? Sorry for so many questions, I haven’t crawled underneath my truck to look yet. Came to KZbin first.
@dlsowers212
@dlsowers212 3 жыл бұрын
@@Ross-K I removed mine on my 19 5th gen, I wrapped the truck side plug well with electrical tape. Put 50k miles on it and never got a code. I did loose some mpg though, nothing too concerning.
@jamesh3354
@jamesh3354 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the video. Removed the aid dam as well as the electronic air dam and disconnected the electric for it. Didn’t Jane to remove the 13 mm bolts. Was able to get to everything pretty easily. Love the look. Thanks again for the helpful video.
@jamesh3354
@jamesh3354 Жыл бұрын
Sorry about the misspelled words. Fat thumbs!
@aleceigenberger1970
@aleceigenberger1970 6 ай бұрын
Just removed both the air dam and the motorized air dam. Also removed those front brackets. Looks great. Taped up and zip tied the connector. Have driven about 300 miles so far and no CEL. Greatly improves the front appearance of the truck. Thanks for the video!
@BozoRooster
@BozoRooster 4 ай бұрын
Have you noticed any driving differences? What kind of speeds have you hit with it off?
@aleceigenberger1970
@aleceigenberger1970 4 ай бұрын
@@BozoRooster I haven't noticed any difference. I've been up around 75-80 mph. Once I lifted the truck these air dams, even if they made a difference, were now useless. Drives great and looks much better. Would be nice if someone made a much thinner, low profile thing to put in place of the fixed air dam. The paint is getting chipped on the bottom of the bumper. Plus, it would look good with all the other black trim and mouldings on my truck 😎
@aknagcameltoe1
@aknagcameltoe1 Ай бұрын
I was told the electric damn is also involved with emissions and will set the engine light off ?
@aleceigenberger1970
@aleceigenberger1970 Ай бұрын
@@aknagcameltoe1 I have a '22, and no CEL has ever come on. I wonder if those who have had it on did not tape off the connector. May have gotten water in it. But I have had mine off nearly 6 months with zero issues.
@alexmaldonado7521
@alexmaldonado7521 3 жыл бұрын
What about the electronic air dam that comes done lower the the regular air dam at 35mph?
@inlandgraphix
@inlandgraphix 2 жыл бұрын
This just failed on mine as was causing truck fan to run like crazy.
@MeetTheSLAYER
@MeetTheSLAYER 2 жыл бұрын
Air dam was the easiest to remove. 4 nuts (not overly tight), remove the electrical clip, and 2 pop rivets holding the wiring up .
@geraldwhite2912
@geraldwhite2912 Жыл бұрын
Mine through a engine code
@pounderish
@pounderish 3 жыл бұрын
So what about the automatic air damper that comes down once you hit cruising speed
@piqui39
@piqui39 3 жыл бұрын
@soldierofliberty any lights come on since removing it?
@geraldwhite2912
@geraldwhite2912 Жыл бұрын
I hit a raccoon and it broke mine so I took it off and throws a engine code now
@CharlZard19
@CharlZard19 2 жыл бұрын
I want to know did he remove that automatic air dam that comes down? Mines messed up and the engine light comes on so unless he took it to somebody to have it be bypassed that engine light always going to come on and he's not going to be able to remote start his truck but for a few seconds
@aleceigenberger1970
@aleceigenberger1970 6 ай бұрын
Unplug it and cover the connector with tape and zip tie out of the way. Once you clear the CEL, it won't come back on. I have had mine unplugged for over 300 miles and no CEL. Of course, I removed the automatic air dam as well as the big plastic stationary air dam. Greatly improves the appearance. And, since my truck is lifted, the air dams serve no purpose. If anything, my mpg's have improved a little(;
@aknagcameltoe1
@aknagcameltoe1 Ай бұрын
Mine as well and dealer wants $1000 to replace the electric motor
@michaelhostutler871
@michaelhostutler871 Ай бұрын
Removing valve on 2015 ram air intake
@wr1039
@wr1039 Жыл бұрын
Did you level this truck too?
@MarkBrenner
@MarkBrenner Жыл бұрын
Yes
@mugsjeep
@mugsjeep 3 жыл бұрын
Did you take the automatic one off too?
@Chrisp505
@Chrisp505 4 жыл бұрын
That truck is dope get it! 20 mins away! It's a sign! Lol
@MarkBrenner
@MarkBrenner 4 жыл бұрын
Right?!
@Chrisp505
@Chrisp505 4 жыл бұрын
@@MarkBrenner do you already know more or less of what you gonna do to it?
@MarkBrenner
@MarkBrenner 4 жыл бұрын
@@Chrisp505 if I got the OBS it would get a wrap, wheels, exhaust, stupid dark tint.. you know the usual and then some 😆
@Chrisp505
@Chrisp505 4 жыл бұрын
@@MarkBrenner 🤣 I feel that. I mean that's a must like right aways.
@BlackYetiWhite
@BlackYetiWhite Жыл бұрын
What exhaust are you using, sounds awesome! Thanks!
@dongentry5895
@dongentry5895 2 жыл бұрын
I removed mine, now getting a check engine light 2022 only 2k miles. Took it to the dealer and they said it was because i disconnected it, said theres nothing they can do. Anyone know how to clear it
@christicyngier5988
@christicyngier5988 Жыл бұрын
Did you ever figure out what to do?
@calvinhensley5724
@calvinhensley5724 4 жыл бұрын
looks so good. love the drone shots
@boboscar99
@boboscar99 7 ай бұрын
I leased a 2020 silver night edition and just bought it out because this truck is awesome, that being said the dealer said I had an air damn computer code that they reset and I asked what the air damn does. It seems like from their explanation it makes the truck lower itself via high speeds and in your vid you show slow cruising in dirt styled roads so people who use it on the highway more often may wanna keep it on from what I am seeing. Looks nice off though ty for sharing how to remove it.
@murp5115
@murp5115 9 ай бұрын
Did you have any error codes after removing?
@JG-fz7hn
@JG-fz7hn Жыл бұрын
Hey Mark, I’m in the process of re-attaching my front airdam and I no longer have any of the fasteners, and Mopar has no way of telling me which ones and how many I need. Do you still have the fasteners and if so can you send me a picture of them?
@brenp403
@brenp403 Жыл бұрын
How come you're re-attaching it?
@vitogrimes6006
@vitogrimes6006 3 жыл бұрын
Dealership is trying to a charge me $810 for a new air dam module and labor. I think I’ll remove it myself… hopefully that will make the fan stop kicking on so loud.
@elmclovin3850
@elmclovin3850 3 жыл бұрын
Any chance you get this resolved? I got a check engine light on with code for AGS and took it to the dealership which then told me they wanted to charge me $1100 to replace the air ram and connector, I figured I could replace part myself but I do notice the radiator fan kick on and run nonstop even when parked now I’m assuming it’s because the air ram is not functioning but still wondering what all I can do to diy the repair
@vitogrimes6006
@vitogrimes6006 3 жыл бұрын
@@elmclovin3850 no way in hell I would pay that much for something that’s not necessary to the vehicle. I found a wired connector on the air dam module. Just crawl a little under the front, find the air dam, unplug it. That literally solved my problem. If you’re facing the front of the truck it’ll be underneath to the right. Easy to find.
@vitogrimes6006
@vitogrimes6006 3 жыл бұрын
Its only purpose is to turn on around 30-35 mph and redirect wind flow. Unplug it.
@sippa1
@sippa1 2 жыл бұрын
@@elmclovin3850 man just came from the dealer they want 889.00, I can’t pay that much it just suck to keep seeing that check engine light on
@jeffellis4807
@jeffellis4807 Ай бұрын
Unplugged my air dam on 2019 ram 1500 but get air dam engine code. Any way to keep engine light off? Thanks.
@kevinconner7948
@kevinconner7948 4 жыл бұрын
Well done, man! Excellent video production and editing. Thanks for the content.
@MarkBrenner
@MarkBrenner 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot 👊
@BatesRacing
@BatesRacing 3 жыл бұрын
I took off the air dam in my bull bar install video. Definitely didn't reinstall lol much better without that plastic piece
@johnb6014
@johnb6014 2 жыл бұрын
Did u wrap ur truck?
@daviddenton6620
@daviddenton6620 2 жыл бұрын
Hey man. I just watched your video. Thinking about pulling mine too. Also - on your start up in garage I noticed your exhaust sounded pretty good. What exhaust mods have you done
@Artbuckle1971
@Artbuckle1971 2 жыл бұрын
Any codes removing the automatic air dam?
@st3v3npwnz
@st3v3npwnz 2 жыл бұрын
That's what I would like to know
@rafaeltapia9908
@rafaeltapia9908 Жыл бұрын
Same
@kcsparrow616
@kcsparrow616 4 жыл бұрын
Hey man! Been watching since you got your silverado. I have a similar truck. I have an rst. I have stock wheels 18" and stock tires 31". Did going bigger wheels and tires affect anything else on the truck other than the mpg? Dont want to have any issues with the truck with putting on bigger wheels/tires. Thanks
@MarkBrenner
@MarkBrenner 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah so I had about a 34” setup and it lost power mostly noticeable on acceleration. I forget which gearing I had but yeah it was terrible lol aside from that no problems other then slight rubbage 👌
@kcsparrow616
@kcsparrow616 4 жыл бұрын
Was it bad enough you wouldn't do it again?
@brandonperschon449
@brandonperschon449 4 жыл бұрын
I added a 3.5" lift. Kept my stock 20" wheels but added 35x12.5x20 Toyo AT3 tires. I had to trim my OEM mud guards a bit. I have no complaints about the acceleration or feel after doing it. Other than a little more road noise from the tires it's great.
@MrJohney
@MrJohney 2 жыл бұрын
It's only there to improve fuel economy like a hemi could get any economy lol I was averaging 17.5 mpg combined 2wd and no lift
@getinthespace7715
@getinthespace7715 5 ай бұрын
My 2021 Ram 4x4 offroad Midnight is throwing U11E9 "Lost Communications with AGS" system code. Sounds like the the Active Air Dam frequently fails, fills with moisture, etc. on these and throws this code. Some people report the code going away after a couple months doing nothing. I think I'm going to just delete both the active and passive air dams completely. More ground clearance and it looks way better. Sounds like there is no perceptible change in fuel economy. I'm putting 35's on and a 2" level kit anyway, not like it really matters. The 4x4 offroad package comes with a 1" strut lift. Between tires, and leveling kit I should have an extra 3"-4" ground clearance over a stock ram 1500.
@kanegutierrez
@kanegutierrez 3 жыл бұрын
What was the clearance measurement after taking off the air dam?
@jamesh3354
@jamesh3354 Жыл бұрын
15.5 inches with 20 inch wheels. Not lifted.
@yoelhuge4885
@yoelhuge4885 Жыл бұрын
How many inches did you leveling the ram?
@MeanMazi
@MeanMazi Жыл бұрын
What about the air dam that drops down?
@JMSynthetics
@JMSynthetics 3 жыл бұрын
Did you laramie have color matched grille and upper trim pieces or where they chrome?
@MarkBrenner
@MarkBrenner 3 жыл бұрын
was color matched
@jayfahy
@jayfahy Жыл бұрын
@MarkBrenner Love your channel dude, thank you for this video! Im going through an ambient temp sensor rn w/ my 2020 RAM 1500 ltd. Replaced the sensor w/ Mopar OEM part, didn't fix it. Bought a brand new mirror (OEM) still getting a Chk Eng Light. Dealer is saying could be the BCM, also JUST told me there's an issue with the Air Damn? Truck has 53K on it, seems like i dont even need the Air Damn? Any advice brother? Thanks in advance!
@ivansanchez2537
@ivansanchez2537 3 жыл бұрын
Does your truck run just DRL during the day? Because mine i have it on auto and my headlights are always on, even on sunny days.
@joshualejarde6593
@joshualejarde6593 3 жыл бұрын
If you have it on auto they’ll always be on. Just turn DRL off on your car settings. And they’ll automatically come on just when it’s dark enough outside
@ivansanchez2537
@ivansanchez2537 3 жыл бұрын
@@joshualejarde6593 if i turn my DRL off they wont turn on at all until its dark along with my headlights?
@joshualejarde6593
@joshualejarde6593 3 жыл бұрын
@@ivansanchez2537 that is correct. If you have it on auto, your DRL will always be on. But if you go on settings and turn off DRL everything will be off during the day, and everything will come on automatically when is dark outside.
@bpebler
@bpebler 2 жыл бұрын
Depends on which year & trim level it is. You cannot go in to the setting & turn it off on a Limited without AlfaOBD.
@shawnfarrell4440
@shawnfarrell4440 2 жыл бұрын
3.5" level or lift?
@damianlopez6252
@damianlopez6252 Жыл бұрын
Hey man, can you help me with the harness, because I need to see the color, because my harness is cut, tanks
@billjamison2877
@billjamison2877 2 ай бұрын
Do you realize at 30 MPH, the electric airdam deploys???
@tkendr01
@tkendr01 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. My air dam went away when my Ranch Hand bumper and grill guard was installed.
@remb9614
@remb9614 3 жыл бұрын
I want to take mine off for driving on the beach. It’s just too low for a 4wd pickup!
@chancecervantes51
@chancecervantes51 4 жыл бұрын
I have a 19 big horn lifted 3.5” on 35’s might have to remove that air dam now lol
@henryscreations
@henryscreations 3 жыл бұрын
how does your bumper not have holes for the front plate?
@MarkBrenner
@MarkBrenner 3 жыл бұрын
I wrapped over them
@caseyschmidt6532
@caseyschmidt6532 3 жыл бұрын
What is the effect of doing that while driving at highway speeds? I want to do it
@MarkBrenner
@MarkBrenner 3 жыл бұрын
In my personal experience there has been no difference in anything efficiency or performance
@caseyschmidt6532
@caseyschmidt6532 3 жыл бұрын
Mark Brenner cool I’m going to do it on my 16. Btw your truck looks great without it!
@scottmitchell7002
@scottmitchell7002 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Exactly what I was looking for. I am going to do the same!
@zues2013
@zues2013 4 жыл бұрын
Function is aero dynamics for gas milage Smh
@brandonperschon449
@brandonperschon449 4 жыл бұрын
You don't buy a truck, lift it, add bigger tires if you care about mpg.
@carlos33193
@carlos33193 3 жыл бұрын
I'm down to 10mpg with all my mods already, what's 1 less now.. :D
@kiddkiddstoy9867
@kiddkiddstoy9867 2 жыл бұрын
Then why would Chrysler Corp. spend millions on R&D to install something that you believe serves no useful purpose?
@carlos33193
@carlos33193 3 жыл бұрын
My truck has air suspension AND that automatic electronic air dam.
@dragonite986
@dragonite986 4 жыл бұрын
“Chin spoiler” +0.5 mpg
@acrscott
@acrscott 3 жыл бұрын
FCA spends millions of dollars to get the best mpg. If it had no effect on mileage think of the money they would save by NOT putting it on.
@every1getready
@every1getready 2 жыл бұрын
That plastic piece costs them a few dollars per truck, so in their eyes if it helps mpg by even .5 it’s worth it to them. I took mine off my colorado and it made no noticeable difference at all
@AJ-ew7kr
@AJ-ew7kr Жыл бұрын
@@every1getready yeah cheap plastic but I’m sure they paid engineers a good amount for them. Cars get small tweaks all around so the end result is better
@NB-cn9uk
@NB-cn9uk 4 жыл бұрын
I would never waste so much money on a leased car
@brandonperschon449
@brandonperschon449 4 жыл бұрын
Do the same things to a car you bought and loose it all when you go to trade it in. Doesn't add any value but you might get a little more out of it when you sell it. Can help it sell faster too. A lot of people shy away from mods though. Bottom line: Cars are a bad investment. Mods are a bad investment.
@jasonerickson947
@jasonerickson947 3 жыл бұрын
Removing both air dams because the kick up a lot of dust on gravel roads and the inside of the cab is lousy with dust
@allanj4576
@allanj4576 3 жыл бұрын
Put your climate control on recirculate, eliminates outside air and dust.
@jbarth73
@jbarth73 3 жыл бұрын
Thise active air damn are a dumb design mine failed they won’t cover it under warranty and blaming it for causing the shutter Im experiencing.
@christicyngier5988
@christicyngier5988 Жыл бұрын
Ditto.
@Leatherkid01
@Leatherkid01 4 жыл бұрын
Love your vids....relaxing voice ..... reminds me of a younger version of "Watch JR Go" 😆. Sometimes, the way u say things are similar too....Thats not a bad thing btw👍🏼
@ka7uft
@ka7uft 3 жыл бұрын
So you're air flow engineering knowledge is superior to Dodge's engineers?
@frostyriffs
@frostyriffs 3 жыл бұрын
doesn't even know how to use a measuring tape properly
@BlastedKat
@BlastedKat Жыл бұрын
No it's better than the bunch of soy burger eating environmental idiots at the EPA mandating this garbage that is killing these engines well before their time. If they had their way you would be driving a pedal assisted battery scooter.
@johnnyrocket6588
@johnnyrocket6588 3 жыл бұрын
How about the active air dam. How does it look
@MarkBrenner
@MarkBrenner 3 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t tell you. It only lowers when the truck is rolling
@johnnyrocket6588
@johnnyrocket6588 3 жыл бұрын
@@MarkBrenner Maybe you could find a flat desolate road, go 38 and get the drone out. Either way, I’m just curious how it would look for my ram.
@AMERICANMODIFIED
@AMERICANMODIFIED 8 ай бұрын
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@NoSpillsChills
@NoSpillsChills 4 жыл бұрын
Asked for this vid months ago lol best move you made that airdam is ugly
@NoSpillsChills
@NoSpillsChills 4 жыл бұрын
You have to get rid of the active air dam too
@MarkBrenner
@MarkBrenner 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed😂
@tpike46w
@tpike46w 3 жыл бұрын
So what exactly is the purpose of taking this off
@MarkBrenner
@MarkBrenner 3 жыл бұрын
Improved approach angle
@johnnyrocket6588
@johnnyrocket6588 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely an obs, have an obs myself and I love it.
@WATSONLF
@WATSONLF 4 жыл бұрын
I took my auto dam off... does serv a purpose for me no code pop up , people say it does
@WATSONLF
@WATSONLF 4 жыл бұрын
Plus it better changing the oil with it out 🤙🏾
@backyardbowties
@backyardbowties 4 жыл бұрын
Obs hands down
@Realderekbillingsley
@Realderekbillingsley 3 жыл бұрын
So much better dude
@adamsdailydriveway
@adamsdailydriveway 3 жыл бұрын
U sound like Dave from dde
@MarkBrenner
@MarkBrenner 3 жыл бұрын
lol
@akevans89
@akevans89 4 жыл бұрын
Silveradooooooooooo
@dustinthane2440
@dustinthane2440 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful truck brother!
@MarkBrenner
@MarkBrenner 4 жыл бұрын
👊
@RusticLiving4148
@RusticLiving4148 3 жыл бұрын
I was gonna recommend a squarebody instead of that OBS, then I heard you refer to the nuts you took off as bolts. So yeah, you should go with the OBS PS: I’m just messing around, but seriously, consider a squarebody
@aaronchavez459
@aaronchavez459 3 жыл бұрын
Bro your in Cali lol and I worked at boomers for about 2 years lol that’s crazy
@MarkBrenner
@MarkBrenner 3 жыл бұрын
Haha yeah I pass boomers almost everyday
@leviblackburn6381
@leviblackburn6381 4 жыл бұрын
That dam Ram air dam
@fabianterry6672
@fabianterry6672 3 жыл бұрын
Why Does your GOTDAMN video HAVE TO BE SOOOOOIIIIIIOOIIOOOOOO LONGG!!!! COME ON; WRAP IT UP!
@RichardRecupero
@RichardRecupero 2 жыл бұрын
Low IQ play. Let’s take parts off my truck because because
@tomogden2432
@tomogden2432 Жыл бұрын
Removing the power spoiler was cake. It only took about 5 minutes.
@erock37
@erock37 10 ай бұрын
Any codes pop up from this? I want to do this as well. Thanks.
@tomogden2432
@tomogden2432 10 ай бұрын
@@erock37 - nope.
@ganja4u
@ganja4u Жыл бұрын
Thanks 4 the info! I destroyed my air damn this morning on the freeway after I ran over some debris!
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