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Blu3Z3rg · 03-09-2011, 01:59 PM

I see all these wings and spoilers on suv's, and after searching, have found that the ones that FOLLOW THE CONTOUR are worth while, however, may not help a whole lot.

That being said, I didn't find much in the way of these type of things for PICKUP trucks. I know an Aerocap is probably THE best possible solution, however, it does have some drawbacks, not to mention, many people don't want a cap, or already have something, such as I do, since they need to lock up their tools.

So, would putting a SUV type spoiler be effective on a pickup to reduce turbulence?

Links for thoughts and discussion:
A pickup cab spoiler - seems to direct air DOWN behind the cab, which for a pickup, may not be so bad as it would reduce the wake behind the cab. Downside would be, obviously, the drag created by the wing-ish part being higher than the cab.
Pickup cab spoiler

hatchback discussion starting at post 38 - closest to a pickup that I could find ATM.
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...rag-598-4.html

This design is mass produced, incorperates a wing and sides similar to a short aero-cap:
Racerback Cab Spoiler by Lund - AutoCarParts.com

Last but certainly not least, this is simply a link to a Nissan Murano site, but the wing really looks like it could be the most promising of all I've seen on an SUV.
ELECTRIC CAR 2011: 2011 Nissan Murano

Found this wonderfull site called edomodder.com..... found this there:
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...dea-15137.html

I don't know if any would be effectve really, and if they are, how much? If i'm not getting an aero cap, I may look into producing something?

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Blu3Z3rg EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 62 2005 Dakota - '05 Dodge Dakota SLT 90 day: 15.26 mpg (US) Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Pickup Cab spoiler? I see all these wings and spoilers on suv's, and after searching, have found that the ones that FOLLOW THE CONTOUR are worth while, however, may not help a whole lot. That being said, I didn't find much in the way of these type of things for PICKUP trucks. I know an Aerocap is probably THE best possible solution, however, it does have some drawbacks, not to mention, many people don't want a cap, or already have something, such as I do, since they need to lock up their tools. So, would putting a SUV type spoiler be effective on a pickup to reduce turbulence? Links for thoughts and discussion: A pickup cab spoiler - seems to direct air DOWN behind the cab, which for a pickup, may not be so bad as it would reduce the wake behind the cab. Downside would be, obviously, the drag created by the wing-ish part being higher than the cab. Pickup cab spoiler hatchback discussion starting at post 38 - closest to a pickup that I could find ATM. http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...rag-598-4.html This design is mass produced, incorperates a wing and sides similar to a short aero-cap: Racerback Cab Spoiler by Lund - AutoCarParts.com Last but certainly not least, this is simply a link to a Nissan Murano site, but the wing really looks like it could be the most promising of all I've seen on an SUV. ELECTRIC CAR 2011: 2011 Nissan Murano Found this wonderfull site called edomodder.com..... found this there: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...dea-15137.html I don't know if any would be effectve really, and if they are, how much? If i'm not getting an aero cap, I may look into producing something?