IcyFridge Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 The only thing that really bothers me about my new '19 Edge is the fact that it has two giant flaps sticking down under the front end (part of the splash shield). Does this serve any function, or should I just lop them off? I don't mind losing a half mpg, but not sure.... With the commute I take to the cabin and the amounts of snow we get, I don't want to be scraping/plowing the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcyFridge Posted August 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Upon further investigation, it looks like these can just be removed with some push pins. Anyone done this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Unless you know exactly why they're there I wouldn't touch them. They don't put them on unless they're serving a purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcyFridge Posted August 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Well. It just looks like little flaps that would only make aerodynamics worse. I think they are for curbs to prevent hitting them. They hang real low. It's not like I'm going to remove the entire underbody splash guard like I did on my previous Jeeps. Even the F150 has instructions from Ford on how to remove it for when off-roading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 i guarantee they improve aerodynamics and/or help brake cooling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handfiler Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 They wouldn't be on there if they didn't serve a purpose. Car manufacturers aren't in the habit of adding unnecessary cost to their products. The engineers felt there was a need for them. That's good enough for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcyFridge Posted August 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 I lopped them off. MPG is the same, and the wheel well is completely enclosed. The underbody is completely covered with no weak spots. I have a feeling it is just to keep the road debris from hitting the front tires to prevent kicking them back up. Kind of like the rear flaps in front of the rear tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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