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Originally Posted by LeanBurn
Well lets help with the Durango get all it can then...
Have you considered:
1) doing a belly pan full/partial
2) what about a front airdam or lowering the front an inch or so, does it have adjustable torsion bars in the front
3) Grill block...do you have a scanguageII, I think you night be able to get away with blocking the 4 quadrant grill part as a first step.
4) Mudflap delete
5) pizza pan wheel covers
6) air up your tires a bit, 40psi if possible
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MosersMopars:
1) I think you're already planning that.
2) A 1970-s Camaro air dam works fairly well. I've got one installed on my Dakota.
3) Eh... I would not run one in the summer months. The 4.7L I have generates plenty of heat, and your 5.9L probably generates just as much, if not more. It might be a better idea to fabricate grille inserts using wire mesh.
4) Yep
5) The only issue I've found is trying to get the covers securely fastened to the wheels. Otherwise, this is good for about a 5% improvement in fuel economy. The Dakota/Durango wheels are really aerodynamically dirty.
6) I run 44 psi with no tire wear issues.
And some more Dakota/Durango specific recommendations:
- I think you're planning this too - definitely delete your stock engine driven fan, and upgrade your electric fan to a Jeep Grand Cherokee fan or Lincoln Mk VIII. Then, if you want to experiment with a front grille block anyway, put in a fan controller that comes on below the stock setpoint of 210 F.
- replace your dumbo-ear side mirrors with the smaller 5x8 mirrors.
- use rubber door seals to seal up the gaps between your headlamps and your bumper.
- get rid of your roof rack altogether
- think about fabricating a rear aero spoiler
- think about installing rear wheel well covers
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Originally Posted by LeanBurn
I don't think that any of us have to justify what we drive, I am a good example of that as I have a Suburban and a Corolla. Each vehicle has its designated purpose, which I can't/won't compromise on. My friend has a Durango so I am familiar with them and what they get. Anyways, you bought what you did and you're happy with your choice...moving on...
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MosersMopars, ignore the naysayers. They don't own your vehicle, you do. If they want you to get a spiffy little baby car for fuel economy, they can buy it for you.