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Old 03-30-2008, 12:31 AM   #12 (permalink)
Peakster
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Red Jeep Patriot - '07 Jeep Patriot
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I thought the increase was pretty significant.

It could be due to less tire touching the ground (sort of like how a bike with skinny tires is easier to pedal compared to one with fatter tires), but also possibly because of the lowered rear-end reduced the aerodynamic wake of the rear?

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