Bumper skid plate - replace or weld?
Pro
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From: charlotte nc
If you weld it , you need to use some sort of heat sink to prevent the rubber parts from melting. I would use a wet rag wrapped around the metal where it contacts the rubber. Secondly, I suggest that you weld it with a tig welder and add a backing plate to reinforce the repair. Whoever welds it must have the skill to weld thin material.
One other suggestion is to rivet a new bracket along side the original. That may be the easiest repair to do.
Good luck!
One other suggestion is to rivet a new bracket along side the original. That may be the easiest repair to do.
Good luck!
Pro
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From: Idabel OK
I have went with out one before and you will definitely notice a increase in temps during the hot weather. I noticed it most while driving in "in town" conditions, while out on the open highway there seems to be enough air flow getting pushed to the radiator and it cools fine. But around town with the AC on, you will need that piece for proper cooling.
Hope that was helpful. I am about to replace mine for the 2nd time
Eric
Hope that was helpful. I am about to replace mine for the 2nd time
Eric
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Springfield Virginia
I have went with out one before and you will definitely notice a increase in temps during the hot weather. I noticed it most while driving in "in town" conditions, while out on the open highway there seems to be enough air flow getting pushed to the radiator and it cools fine. But around town with the AC on, you will need that piece for proper cooling.
Hope that was helpful. I am about to replace mine for the 2nd time
Eric
Hope that was helpful. I am about to replace mine for the 2nd time
Eric
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Springfield Virginia
Just bought the entire front spoiler kit for $83 shipped from a reputable GM ebay vendor.
Not going to risk welding it and having it break and possibly going underneath my tires and causing accident during spirited driving.
Not going to risk welding it and having it break and possibly going underneath my tires and causing accident during spirited driving.
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