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Old 01-15-2013, 09:03 AM   #21 (permalink)
rdefayette
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JD - '04 Dodge Ram 2500 QCLB 4x4 SLT
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Originally Posted by elhigh View Post
The skin is aluminum?

I literally take my cap off to you (sorry, no pix). That's a build level we don't see here very often. Coroplast is sturdy and all, but, dang.

I've noticed the gigantic gaping wheelwells with nothing in them for many years now, and the truck designers continue to leave them wide open. You'd think they'd offer the option, just some kind of spats or something for the taller-standing HD trucks.

Skin over that yawning crevasse and you'll be deep into the 20+mpg territory, I'm sure. Airdams, nut adjustment and you can be chasing Big Dave.
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Whoops, gas engine, maybe not. But still I think you're well on your way.
Yup, aluminum .040" black anodized.
Do it right, do it once.
I prefer to work with metal.
aluminum or steel doesn't matter.
Built my dad a ladder rack once for his truck, lasted 25 years. Took a tree falling on it to kill it!
In the spring I'm going to make a couple of aluminum "shields" to bridge the gap between the "hoop" and the cab. Just to follow the contour of the cab and close the gap. Rivet to the "hoop", 1" clearance to the cap so it doesn't rub with frame/body flex.

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