A few questions.

[Gealii]

Originally Posted by UltArc

I mean no disrespect, but wouldn't that be worse? Having more air coming in the front, and less room to push it out seems like it wouldn't workout well. Compared to dropping six up front, and four in the back. I know it would make a negative pressure area, maybe increasing downforce, but seems like it would be more efficient.

Keep in mind I am NOT a professional, and just thinking about it.

his truck is 2wd so the front end already sits lower then the rear, this would be more negative if done to a 4wd truck because the front end sits much higher

[scivicblu83]

tail gate up definitely, mythbusters have done tests and dodge's production trucks support this. these are quotes from Dodge;

"Despite a bolder and more aggressive front end, the Ram 1500 boasts best-in-class aerodynamics and, with active aerodynamics, a 6% aerodynamic improvement on the new truck (cD is now 0.363, vs 0.386 in the 2012, for regular cab / 4x2). The front air dam was extended downward to create a 0.6% improvement in fuel economy, while a new thermo-plastic material is more malleable, preventing breakage."

"Select 2013 Ram 1500s have a standard, segment-exclusive locking tri-fold tonneau cover. It both protects bed storage and increases fuel economy by 0.8%. Owners can use one, two, or all sections of the cover by folding the system on top of itself."

Dave Sowers said that riding with the tailgate down increases drag, while a tonneau cover makes the truck much more aerodynamic.


with the gate up you get a barrel of air that spins in the bed and behind the gate that transition the air from the roof to the tail. kinda like this.

[UltArc]

I'm fairly sure the rear end does not sit lower than the front end. Even being 4x2, the rear shouldn't be lower. It has to be higher since a considerable amount of weight can be put back there, especially being a 350. I know the 4x4 is 3.5 inches taller in the back than the 4x2, since it has the "4 inch blocks."