has anyone yanked the plastic cover off of front bumper? My blazer had a snow plow on it for about 6 mos. so the plastic cover underneath is not there, is it necessary? i put a aluminun mud flap over the gap in bumper and attatched my lic plate to it, ideas?

 

how bad does it look without? will kids throw rocks and mock me or will it amplify my rugged good looks?

 

i think i would put the black trim back on and spray it black , does it serve a purpose or just cosmetic

 

Post a picture for us so we can see what it looks like without.

 

i havent taken it off yet, im wondering about detrimental effects of taking it off especially since i dont have that splash shield underneath on mine

 

 

Fix the rub strip and valance at Rockauto for $20

$9
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/c...+/+molding,837

$10
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/c...eflector,14179

 

pic is not mine but the question is there a downside to taking the plastic off for instance water snow whatever, should i be looking for a splash shield?

 

The bumper will probably last longer in IL w/o the rub strip. No place for the salt to hide. It's when it gets in the nooks and crannies that it does the most damage.
The opposite is true for the lower deflector. It prevents a lot of salt spray from getting up under the engine. Things like front brake lines can use all the protection they can get.

 

guess i should start strolling the junk yard for s splash guard then, thanks!