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Old 12-22-2013, 10:46 PM   #56 (permalink)
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The multi-quote didn't work, but I am also wondering about the topper effects, as i have one installed... What exactly is the purpose of the "wing" being elliptical? To keep downwash even? I had expected you'd need the wing to flush mount with the cab for the best results, but based upon the previous picture (in yellow) you posted, some flow under the wing is desired?

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A sheet metal trick may work here in that when a crack forms and you want to stop it. Drill about an 1/8 inch hole just in front of the crack. The crack will reach the hole and usually stops growing from there.

This is a temporary fix kind of thing as the part is still weaker but will last longer till it can be replaced or patched.

It's hard for me to find snow drifts, plowed or otherwise here in Florida, sand on the other hand... though I would gladly have the snow over the hurricanes. Grew up in Pa. so I learned to drive in the white stuff as well.

Going to have to try the roof spoiler though on the back of my shell, may only set it for a few degrees down though, not the eight to twelve I've read about. Though I may try to incorporate winglets to further reduce drag.
If the material is ABS plastic, you can use a soldering iron and some extra ABS to weld it all back together. It won't look pretty, but when you get the 3 materials all melted together, it will hold up. (left side, right side, extra ABS)

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I am convinced the roof wing adds to the safety of the vehicle the more I drive it. The extra down-force is even more welcomed in the winter months.

I blocked off the tow hook holes in the front valance spoiler, here:


I have taken some photos with the snow formation on the new bed cover, it's greater stiffness may have added something positive. I had to remove it once to pick up a flat TV (had to be shipped standing up - glass-Plasma). It was much easier to remove and put back on than the fabric cover ever was.

I did lose three of the gasketed self tapping screws, where possible all screws of that type have been replaced with longer ones which have stayed put.
Nice job on sealing off the tow hook holes. What inspired the rear spoiler exactly?
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