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Old 08-15-2018, 10:13 AM   #131 (permalink)
aardvarcus
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Deep Blue - '94 GMC Suburban K2500 SLE
90 day: 23.75 mpg (US)

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On the aero mods front, I have some very serious plans to streamline this beast. However in the immediate term, I need to address the worst aero offenses as I will not have time to begin major bodywork in the immediate future.

My short list of low hanging fruit is as follows.

Remove stock fender flares (as the tires do not stick out of the bodywork).
Swap stock SLE/diesel bumper for the smooth/flush stock bumper off my parts truck.
Install conveyor belt style air dam.
Reinstall stock skid plates.
Swap to 235/85R16 Michelin Defender LTX from 255/85R16 Cooper Discoverer (they are more aero in addition to lower RR).
Install tire air deflectors to deflect air around tires.
Duct grill to radiator.
(Edit) Remove Roof Rack.

I am open for other quick to implement ideas to get me by until I can do a full AST-II-esque rear roof taper.


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