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Old 01-08-2010, 09:17 AM   #59 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by strange306 View Post
I have a crew cab short bed. That would be a 20" drop over about 64". Isn't that a little steep? 1 to 3 pitch.
Quick trig: 12 degrees over 64" is 13.3 inch drop leaving a 7.7 inch up from the tailgate. Even a streamlined arc will not get you to the top of the tailgate. You're bed is about the same size as mine.
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