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Old 03-18-2012, 03:57 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by allenh318 View Post
So it seems as though the air dam can be bad for smaller cars, but looks like it can help trucks that sit up higher, correct?
Trucks usually have suspension components that stick down lower. The rear axle, for instance. It becomes advantageous to push more air to the sides than you'd do with a typical McPherson setup which tucks up farther in the chassis.
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