For those of you who lower your tailgates

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Jan 16, 2005 | 07:57 PM

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WillPewter2000

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yeah 1mpg increase when I put mr fiberglass cover on

Jan 16, 2005 | 08:18 PM

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GREGGO

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Originally Posted by chris99gmc

yes.. the weight is an issue in drag racing, but then you are loosing the weight in the rear of the truck, where you need traction the most... but i have heard that taking it off helps due to less overall weight and better times.

True, but if the truck is set up properly,the weight transfer from the launch will negate the weight loss from the tailgate. Harder to do on an extended cab though.

Jan 16, 2005 | 09:52 PM

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ThunderZ28

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Originally Posted by GREGGO

True, but if the truck is set up properly,the weight transfer from the launch will negate the weight loss from the tailgate. Harder to do on an extended cab though.