rohada

Is there anything to be concerned about regarding road debris striking the lower section of the front end if I don't reinstall the lower valance and chin spoiler? I removed both trim pieces as a part of installing tow hooks, visible in the second picture. I installed tow hooks so the lower pieces wouldn't get destroyed should the truck need to be towed or pulled from the front. I'm not looking to pull anyone out of a ditch in the snow with my 4x2. But, I don't want something critical exposed. The truck isn't lifted or otherwise mechanically modified. The look without those two pieces is growing on me and the only thing left to go black are the wheels. Not sure I'm ready for that just yet. I haven't reinstall the two bumper pads and Ecoboost lower grille, as I decide what to do. Also, I haven't re-secured the foglights as I needed to remove those bolts to access a few of the fasteners holding the lower valance to the underside of the bumper. If there is a thread on this, please let me know. Thanks for the input.

sddesigns

I don't think it's a protective issue, more aerodynamics and air flow for fuel savings may be. I've had mine off since doing my front end and haven't had any issues, then again I'm 5.0 V8 no intercooler to worry about, yet...lol

S.TrooperJD

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I would put the lower valance back on, but leave the chin spoiler off.

HI50

looks pretty cool. were you able to remove the lower valance and chin spoiler without having to remove the metal bumper?

rohada

Yes, it took the better part of an afternoon to do so and I was doing it solo. But, I was starting from scratch, not knowing all that would be involved and the tools required. The way I did it, you would have to loosen the trim piece under the headlights so you can get to the two top screws holding the foglight assembly in place on each side. All bolts for those assemblies need to come out so you can move the housings rearward (and at an angle) to access a few of the fasteners below. I thought about a write up, but it is a little much to put into words. I did a write up for a grille emblem swap without removing the grille and that was more words than I thought it would be and it really wasn't complicated. PM me with a phone number and a good time to call and I can at least make you aware of the areas that will be tricky (but, doable), as well as the straight-forward stuff and a few tricks to make it easier. If I had to do it again knowing what I now know, I think I could've done it in 3 hours or so, probably less. I had a lot of stop-go, as I thought through it. Below is a link to a bumper assembly on eBay. I used this to help me determine where the fasteners are located. The yellow tick marks in the pictures of the backside denote where the valance fasteners are located. This was actually pretty helpful in revealing how it all fits together and where I needed to be to take it a part.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2018-Ford-F...53.m1438.l2649

whoch

Yep. Makes the most sense to me. I'm thinking about removing my chin spoiler or at least trimming it a bit.

dhmcfadin

Trimmed mine down last night. Looks so much better!!!

SSowinski

Trimmed mine, best of both worlds, no ugly holes and it hides the lower a-arms from a distance. It didn't when it was completely off.

Willice610

someone might be able to help me out, but im looking for a lower bumper mesh insert for a 2018 has anyone come across one? i have the SE grille and would like to match that

dhmcfadin

I would find a truck with that grill and mesh that you like, send the vin over to tasca and ask for the part number. It can be difficult without a vin due to different variations.