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Old 10-14-2016, 09:57 AM   #4 (permalink)
aardvarcus
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Deep Blue - '94 GMC Suburban K2500 SLE
90 day: 23.75 mpg (US)

Griffin (T4R) - '99 Toyota 4Runner SR5
90 day: 25.43 mpg (US)
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Other: (Done alongside previously listed projects.)

Reasonably low rolling resistance LT truck tires, either Michelin LTX or a mild all terrain from Cooper or BFG.

Significant weight loss, but only by removing unnecessary weight not stripping the truck bare. Like for like replacements with lighter options will be used heavily. (i.e. DD to GR starter, aluminum to replace steel wheels/skids/brackets/etcetera, swap plush interior panels for plain plastic work truck versions, etcetera.) Remove unneeded weight such as ashtrays, rear HVAC, brackets, etcetera.

Repaint suburban roof with white heat reflective/emissive paint. Add heat rejecting tint in legal levels to all windows.

Swap to work truck grill and use DOT approved sealed beam led headlights. Swap all bulbs for LED.


That is the plan thus far. I will update this thread as I make progress. Anyway, enough rambling from me. I am open to any thoughts or suggestions.
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