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Old 12-03-2008, 12:44 PM   #61 (permalink)
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rik's prerunner - '03 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner Double Cab TRD 4A
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Hey Metro - I couldn't tell from the pics or description if you used the commercial version of Air-tabs, or if they were your own DIY version.

I made my own out of flashing that are very similar to the commercial ones (as far as I can tell, as I haven't actually seen one in person) but I think they're taller, probably too tall. I mounted them on the top so far, 8 across, 6 in. center spacing.

I agree about the noise - that was the first thing I noticed. But for all the noise, I don't notice any added drag. On my regular commute, my DWL holding mpg has been about the same, maybe slightly better holding times, but it's hard to tell. My numbers are up about 1mpg, but that could just as well be my car adjusting to my belly screen install (which was huge, as I expected, since the PreRunner comes lifted).

I want to cut them down a bit, I think, and I want to add them on the sides and belly, too, but I'd like to find a way to make them look better... maybe transparent.

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