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<\/p>\nLowering your vehicle can be a tricky and expensive project. It involves tinkering with your suspension system and having your car aligned. And possibly doing other things that could seriously mess up your car\u2019s handling and ride quality.<\/p>\n
Unsurprisingly, a lot of car owners shy away from lowering their vehicles. Instead, they choose to add an extension to their bumper to give their vehicle a lowered look. Without actually messing with the suspension system.<\/p>\n
Modifying your bumper is a much safer and more affordable project than lowering the entire suspension system. Here are two ways you can do this:<\/p>\n
Adding an air dam to your bumper is probably the most common way to “lower” your bumper. It gives your car a lower, more aggressive look from head-on.<\/p>\n
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Also called a valance, a chin spoiler, or a front splitter, an air dam is a metal or plastic extension you can bolt onto your front bumper. It extends downwards and helps to prevent turbulent air under the chassis, which enhances your car\u2019s aerodynamics. Of course, some people install an air dam just for that lowered look.<\/p>\n
The problem with installing an air dam, however, is that it reduces your vehicle\u2019s ground clearance. Your angle of approach to obstacles is also lowered. This can make it hard to clear speed bumps without hitting and damaging the new lower section of your bumper.<\/p>\n