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Old 11-24-2008, 08:24 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Tony Raine View Post
this makes me wonder if removing the magnefine roof rack rails on my explorer would make a difference. its never had the cross pieces, just the 2 rails that run the length of the rig. i guess it could help save weight, i know the running boards weighed close to 50 pounds each.
There would be a definite increase in mpg once you remove those roof rack rails. Not that big, but it would definitely help.
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