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Old 08-26-2013, 06:40 PM   #73 (permalink)
nathan01xl
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i don't think dropping the back significantly would do any good for mpgs. if you think about the design of an aero cap, the ideal slope actually crosses over the top of the tailgate not below it. with this in mind i cant imagine any aero benefit from just a slammed rear end.
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