Ground Effects Body Kits

Ground Effects Packages do NOT include Rear Decklid Spoilers, Rear Window Spoilers or Hood Scoops that may be pictured.

A typical Ground Effects Package for a car will have four (4) pieces – one (1) Front Air Dam, two (2) Side Skirts, and one (1) Rear Air Dam. Some packages will include additional parts, such as Door Panels.

A typical Ground Effects Package for a truck will have seven (7) pieces – one (1) Front Air Dam, two (2) Cab Skirts, two (2) Bed Skirts, and two (2) Rear Skirts. Some truck packages will have an optional Rear Roll Pan available.

If a Rear Roll Pan is to be installed, the original rear bumper on the truck must be removed. We always suggest that you check your state laws before removing your rear bumper; some states have laws that make rear bumper removal illegal!

How much will a Ground Effects Package lower my vehicle?

We develop the “body restyling packages” to enhance the vehicle designs. The design gives an “optical illusion” that the restyled car has been lowered. Actually, most Ground Effects kits have one (1) inch, or less, of change in ground clearance.

Are Front and Rear Air Dams “Bumper Replacements”?

No, they are not. Front and Rear Air Dams attach to the existing stock-factory bumper.  When installing a part, you would never remove the stock-factory front or rear bumper.  With the presence of air bag “sensors” and with all the “crash testing” and other safety related issues, we do not recommend removing any stock- factory bumper and replacing it with another manufacturer’s ground effect part.

How will the Ground Effects Packages mount to my car or truck?

All Ground Effects Packages come with mounting hardware and instructions. A typical mounting hardware package includes all necessary screws and a tube of urethane adhesive. Most packages include double-sided tape which is used to hold the parts on the vehicle while the urethane adhesive cures.  We include a list of several “quick setting adhesives” in our installation (“tips”) instructions that comes with the kit. These adhesives can make the installation easier and can be purchased at your local paint and body shop supply house.

Can I install a Ground Effects Package myself?

Yes, but we suggest that two (2) people work together to install a Ground Effects package.

Why does it take two (2) people to install a Ground Effects Package?

All Front and Rear Air Dams for Ground Effects Packages are designed to fit from wheel well to wheel well. This design creates very “large” pieces and it is designed into all Ground Effects Packages to prevent unsightly seams or joints as well as providing excellent fit and design continuity. These large pieces are difficult for 1 person to handle, especially after they have been painted.  You wouldn’t want to scratch them while you’re installing them, so the extra hands to hold them are always helpful.

What tools will I need to install a Ground Effects Package?

We would suggest that, at the minimum, you have the following tools available:

• Box cutter / Razor knife:  Trim the plastic parts if any trimming is needed.
• Cordless power drill: Drill screw holes.<
• Full screwdriver set: put in screws.
• Full drill bit set: Drill screw holes.
• “Caulk gun”: To apply the urethane adhesive that comes with the kit.
• Sandpaper: To sand the parts if necessary during the “fitting” process.

How hard is it to install a Ground Effects package?

It’s not “hard” to install a Ground Effects package since the parts will fit very well. Occasionally a part may have to be “slightly” sanded by hand to get a perfect fit because of slight variations from vehicle to vehicle, but in most cases no sanding will be needed. Most routine Installers of Ground Effects say that our parts fit “ the best of all” and “installing them is easy”.  When you get the kit, before you take it to a body shop to get it painted, always “pre-fit” the parts on your car.  You will then see how well the parts fit and how easy they will be to install.

How long will it take to install a Ground Effects Package?

For someone who has never installed a ground effect package before (like most people), a typical Ground Effects Package for a car, should take between two (2) and three (3) hours to install. A Ground Effects Package for a truck, should take between five (5) and six (6) hours to install because the truck will have more parts.  If you have experience installing ground effect type products, two people should be able to install the typical package for a car in about an hour and a truck in under two hours.

Is there anything else I need to know before installing a Ground Effects Package?

Yes, we always strongly suggest that exhaust turndowns or exhaust extensions are used with all Rear Air Dams. You must re-direct, or deflect, the heat coming out of the tail pipe away from all Ground Effect parts.

Can I get my Ground Effects package professionally installed?

Yes. Nearly any body shop or installation center can paint and install your Ground Effects package.  You may want to print a picture and talk to them to see what they would charge for installation before you buy your body kit.

Tell me about the warranty on the Ground Effects Packages warranty?

The Ground Effects Packages have a Limited Lifetime Warranty. It is very simple and straight-forward – we will replace any Ground Effects Package or Rear Deck Wing Spoiler part with a manufacturing defect regardless of whether it is painted OR not painted, whether it is installed OR it is still in the box. This warranty does not cover: Abuse, Collision, Mismatched paint, Off-Road use or “Racing”, Neglect, Changing Your Mind, or parts that have been altered and installed.

What do I do if the parts are damaged before I receive them.

We have very few problems with our truck lines. However, you must check out your delivery before you accept it. If there is any problem with the product you must immediately contact the trucking company, which delivered your Ground Effects package, so you can file a claim. Closely examine the delivery box for any damage before you accept it from the company delivering it.

Can I return the Ground Effects package if I change my mind?

NO…. We show pictures of all Ground Effects packages on our web site. We will answer all of your questions in our “Frequently Asked Questions” section, by e-mail, and/or by phone. We want you to be sure of what you are buying. We do not accept returns unless the Ground Effects package is defective.

Tell me how I can order my Ground Effects Package (and tell me about Shipping)-

You can order your Ground Effects Package by calling our office 8-5 Monday - Friday Central Time or by e-mailing us for a quote on the shipping.

How much does a Ground Effects Package cost?

Each specific kit has a price listed for both unpainted and painted.

How much will it cost to have a Ground Effects package shipped to me?

The minimum cost for shipping a Ground Effects Package inside the U.S. is $90.  The costs go up from there depending on where you live.

Most Ground Effects Packages must be shipped via LTL Common Carrier (18 wheeler) and the cost of shipping and handling is included in the price when the customer arranges to have us ship the ground effects package to a business address. This applies to customers located in the 48-State Continental USA.  Shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico (or outside the USA such as Canada or Mexico) will be surcharged an extra shipping cost.  Most Customers arrange to have their Ground Effects Packages shipped directly to the Paint and Body shop that they have chosen to paint the parts for them.  Any Ground Effects package shipped to a “Residential Delivery” will have extra charges of approximately $50.00.  Please e-mail or call us for specific shipping charges outside of the Continental United States.  Due to the large size, these costs will be several hundred dollars at the least.

What if I don’t have a business address for the Ground Effects Package order go to? What if I want it shipped to my house?

Shipments to a residential address will have extra charges of approximately $50.00 (as charged by the LTL Common Carrier). Remember, as mentioned above, these Ground Effects parts are very large. Typically, they will not fit inside a car. So, not only will it cost an additional $50-$60 to get them delivered to your house, they will be very difficult to transport to a Paint and Body shop. Again, most Customers arrange to have their Ground Effects packages shipped directly to the Paint and Body shop that they have chosen to paint the parts for them (saving themselves the $50-$60 residential surcharge).

How do I place my order?

Sales at (877) 226-3237.

At CarData, we always try to treat our Customers with respect and dignity (just like we expect to be treated).

We will answer your e-mail questions

In most cases, we will ship out your order within two days after you place it with us.

We have a great company with a great attitude and an excellent product….when you become a customer, you will see what we mean!

Thank you for your interest in our Ground Effects!

AERO-FLEX®- What is it?

Why do we manufacture Ground Effects using AERO-FLEX®?

There are many different “grades” of ABS type plastic.  We use the very best grades of ABS (Acrylinitrile Butadiene Styrene), which are then blended together, using with a secret formula to make AERO-FLEX®, a special thermoset plastic which is the very best material available for the manufacturing of Ground Effects type products.

CarData's Ground Effects Packages are not soft, and rubbery like some Ground Effects Packages that are made out of urethane plastic (which are very hard to paint and difficult to install).  The AERO-FLEX® ABS Ground Effects Packages are more rigid like fiberglass, but do not crack like fiberglass parts will.  Also, parts made out of fiberglass are usually very poor fitting compared to AERO-FLEX® parts.  Our parts are commonly referred to as the “best fitting” parts in the Ground Effects industry.  AERO-FLEX® is not a “urethane” material and it is NOT a “fiberglass” material.  The accurate description of AERO-FLEX® is that it is a “co-extruded ABS composite plastic” material—a very “high tech” plastic.

Most Ground Effects Kits Are Available in Factory Pre-Painted Colors

PAINT COLOR STANDARDS

It is CarData’s intent to provide our customers with a pre-painted Rear Ground Effects Kit that will acceptably match your car’s paint.  In some instances, there are actually various “shades” of your car’s color code.  These “shades” can vary from darker to lighter, even though it is the same paint code.  In cases where the factory paint exhibits various “shades”, we have tried to paint our kits with a shade that is somewhat in the middle of the “shade” choices to closely match those that are a shade lighter and also those that are a shade darker.  In some cases, our paint match is as close as possible and is acceptable, even though it may not be 100% perfect (which no one could be!).  We also want to call your attention to the fact that on vehicles  manufactured more than 3 years ago, the vehicle may have to be “buffed” to bring back the original paint luster to match the newly painted Ground Effects Kit.