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Old 10-22-2011, 10:19 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by gotmehooked View Post
I have a 08 gmc sierra 1500 extended cab sitting on 265/70/17 tires, anyone know if lowering it would help out at all with fuel economy.
yes, I had a 99 ranger XLT that I lowered 2 inches in the front and I saw about a 1-2 mpg increase on the hwy. of course, it did nothing for city driving except to make it much better handling.
by lowering it, your presenting a smaller frontal area. but I dont know how much of an effect it will have on a full sized truck.
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