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hat_man · 08-20-2022, 10:41 AM

My thoughts would be to use the 22" wing at 5*. It's nearly as good as the "best" option listed and I think 5* (maybe) fits the template better. I have a short bed truck. It also looks like 12* is the "fail" point of the 22" wing. Thinking about the measurements and math I did on my aerocap frame for the old truck, maybe a 22" wing at 8* would fit the template even better and be the "sweet spot" between the last two options.

Even though I'd love to test some different tonneau options, I think my thoughts at the moment are to put on a half tonneau that stops at the tailgate with the option to build a 3"/20* rear spoiler at the tailgate end. Then trying to figure out a way to mount a 22"/8* wing at the cab. I have a couple of ideas how to mount it, but I need to go out to the laboratory (the local pick-n-pull) and do some real world mock ups.

Any thought from the collective on this plan?

08-20-2022, 10:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
hat_man Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 475 Oh Deer - '03 Ford Ranger XL 90 day: 33.97 mpg (US) Thanks: 55 Thanked 91 Times in 72 Posts	My thoughts would be to use the 22" wing at 5. It's nearly as good as the "best" option listed and I think 5 (maybe) fits the template better. I have a short bed truck. It also looks like 12* is the "fail" point of the 22" wing. Thinking about the measurements and math I did on my aerocap frame for the old truck, maybe a 22" wing at 8* would fit the template even better and be the "sweet spot" between the last two options. Even though I'd love to test some different tonneau options, I think my thoughts at the moment are to put on a half tonneau that stops at the tailgate with the option to build a 3"/20* rear spoiler at the tailgate end. Then trying to figure out a way to mount a 22"/8* wing at the cab. I have a couple of ideas how to mount it, but I need to go out to the laboratory (the local pick-n-pull) and do some real world mock ups. Any thought from the collective on this plan? __________________ If nice guys finish last, are you willing to pay the price to finish first ? Last edited by hat_man; 08-20-2022 at 10:54 AM..