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Att3mpt · 09-12-2020, 11:11 PM

Hi, today I realized that the rubber part (air deflector) at the bottom of the front bumper Is kind of loose.
What can I do to tighten them before they fall off loose?

Any help will be appreciated

1JEWLDSSRS · 09-13-2020, 02:17 PM

If you are referring to the rubber piece that is up under the front bumper, just take it off, I did a long time ago as it looked kinda tacky. It doesn't go much. After a while of pulling up over parking blocks you will mess it up anyway. I see a lot of cars driving around with them just hanging there "flappin" in the wind. lol

Att3mpt · 09-14-2020, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

If you are referring to the rubber piece that is up under the front bumper, just take it off, I did a long time ago as it looked kinda tacky. It doesn't go much. After a while of pulling up over parking blocks you will mess it up anyway. I see a lot of cars driving around with them just hanging there "flappin" in the wind. lol

i personally just want to keep it to have like a slight barrier before scraping the bumper lmao

myold88 · 09-14-2020, 11:47 AM

The air deflector does just that. It deflects air AND DIRT down and away from your engine
compartment. I replaced mine a few years ago. I also replaced the special retainer clips
which were expensive as I remember.

Vegas Bound · 09-14-2020, 03:23 PM

Don't waste your money on the GM fasteners. Go to Lowes or Home Depot and get some nylon screws and wingnuts. 1/10 the price.

Mr_Draco · 09-14-2020, 04:34 PM

Just take it off, it's pretty useless.

As for tightening them, it's just a plastic screw and nut. They are designed to come loose and fall off in case you run over something instead ripping off your front bumper.

For replacements here is the cheapest place you'll find them. Screws: https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/GM...0-p/a21301.htm nuts: https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/GM...0-p/a21302.htm

09-12-2020, 11:11 PM	#1
Att3mpt Drives: Chevy Camaro 2015 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: California Posts: 69	tightening air deflectors under the bumper? Hi, today I realized that the rubber part (air deflector) at the bottom of the front bumper Is kind of loose. What can I do to tighten them before they fall off loose? Any help will be appreciated

09-13-2020, 02:17 PM	#2
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,485	If you are referring to the rubber piece that is up under the front bumper, just take it off, I did a long time ago as it looked kinda tacky. It doesn't go much. After a while of pulling up over parking blocks you will mess it up anyway. I see a lot of cars driving around with them just hanging there "flappin" in the wind. lol __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

09-14-2020, 11:47 AM	#4
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,113 View My Garage	The air deflector does just that. It deflects air AND DIRT down and away from your engine compartment. I replaced mine a few years ago. I also replaced the special retainer clips which were expensive as I remember. __________________

09-14-2020, 03:23 PM	#5
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	Don't waste your money on the GM fasteners. Go to Lowes or Home Depot and get some nylon screws and wingnuts. 1/10 the price.

09-14-2020, 04:34 PM	#6
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,189	Just take it off, it's pretty useless. As for tightening them, it's just a plastic screw and nut. They are designed to come loose and fall off in case you run over something instead ripping off your front bumper. For replacements here is the cheapest place you'll find them. Screws: https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/GM...0-p/a21301.htm nuts: https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/GM...0-p/a21302.htm