Plastic Trim in front of wheels

[roguedaddy]

Not sure if this has been talked about before but is it common on here to remove the plastic trim under the bumper in front of the wheels? Is there any negative affect to this?

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[CO2Ranger]

I pulled mine off. Gives it a slightly better approach for off-road adventure. Will probably not impact gas mileage too much, but could. I think their main purpose (based on the name "gravel deflector") is to keep gravel and other debris out of the brakes/lines/etc.

 

[DangerRanger21]

Has anyone removed these ugly pieces of plastic in front of the wheels? If so, how’d ya do it? Every time i look at the front of my truck I want to grab my sawzall and start cutting lol

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Folks on here have done it - get out your 10mm socket - it can be done easily - you may have to search around corners for the end bolts but it‘s simple enough. You might find instructions with the search function.

Good luck.

 

[AzScorpion]

Folks on here have done it - get out your 10mm socket - it can be done easily - you may have to search around corners for the end nuts but it‘s simple enough. You might find instructions with the search function.

Good luck.

Duke, Didn't you get the memo? Everyone lost their 10mm sockets. ?

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/10mm-short-film.19247/

 

[1pt21gw]

Where did I put that 10mm socket ? Hmmm...

 

[JesseS]

I had them off when I installed the tow bar adapters, no big deal, just 2 bolts and a snap clip if I remember, one bolt hidden behind the inside fender cover.

 

[DangerRanger21]

I’ve got multiple 10mm sockets and wrenches hidden around my house so I don’t lose them ????. Now all I have to do is remember where I put them ????. Thanks for the info on the removal of these ugly things.

 

[CHS]

I pulled mine off. Gives it a slightly better approach for off-road adventure. Will probably not impact gas mileage too much, but could. I think their main purpose (based on the name "gravel deflector") is to keep gravel and other debris out of the brakes/lines/etc.

And keeping the brakes line and brakes from getting hit with gravel and other debris is a bad thing????

 

[paval3]

I never noticed this, so went out to check my 2021 Ranger XLT. Mine isn't like in OP's pic, mine is the full width. Was that something they only did on the 2019?

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Not sure if this has been talked about before but is it common on here to remove the plastic trim under the bumper in front of the wheels? Is there any negative affect to this?

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Hi Folks,

This is a classic example of fixing a problem that cropped up during development and the guard serves a purpose.... I recommend you leave this guard in place...

best,
Phil

 

[TdotReckless]

Hi Folks,

This is a classic example of fixing a problem that cropped up during development and the guard serves a purpose.... I recommend you leave this guard in place...

best,
Phil

After market option would be awesome to see, really want to take mine off as well but for now she stays on.

 

[Dr. Zaius]

I never noticed this, so went out to check my 2021 Ranger XLT. Mine isn't like in OP's pic, mine is the full width. Was that something they only did on the 2019?

It looks like OP has the FX4 bash plate.

I'm pretty sure it's different on trucks that don't have the bash plate.

Here's a pic of a non-FX4 Ranger and it has the full width guard.

 

[NotBudule]

i just went to look at mine to see if i had something to bitch about (that untill this thread i wasnt aware of ..i hate not being aware of stuff to bitch about ) but i gots to full dam all the way across ... you could "trim" it some i guess so it contours a little better...

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Hi Folks,

I have exactly what the OP has on his vehicle....it is so low as to be hard to see unless you step back... If you lifted the front, then it becomes more visible...

Best,
Phil

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