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ZenDak
Dodge Dakota
11/16/2001
12:47:15
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 Subject: Take Tailgate Off?
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I'm about to make a drive from Austin, TX to Atlanta, Georgia to Nashville,,,, and then back. Does it make a difference in MPG to take the tailgate off? Or just lower it? Or leave it up?
Reply quick I'm taking off soon!
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kotadude21
Dodge Dakota
11/16/2001
13:10:14
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mmm wouldn't hurt to leave it down i guess as long as you have nothing that will fall out in the bed
you might notice a difference in that long of a trip.
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Blizzard
*GenIII*
11/16/2001
13:18:29
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From all I've read the ol' tailgate thing doesn't apply to the new Daks. Aerodynamics and all.
Leave it on for the trip out ... take it off for the trip back. Let us know what you find! hehehe
;o)
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
http://shakin-notstirred.tripod.com
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Dave
Dodge Dakota
11/16/2001
13:45:01
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The dakota tailgates are real easy to steal,you don't even need any tools.If I was going to Atlanta, I'd leave the tailgate in the garage!!!
Dave
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Dan Gruber
Gen III
11/16/2001
17:48:52
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Leave it on. Here's why.
http://mars.acnet.wnec.edu/~ehaffner/did.htm
Dan
2000 CC SLT 4.7 4X4 Auto 3.55 LSD
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ZenDak
Dodge Dakota
11/16/2001
17:52:45
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Thanks Dan,,,,,I'll probably just lower it,,,,but then again,,I like showing off my stripes that go down it!
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Dave Mitchell
Dodge Dakota
11/17/2001
14:15:26
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I took mine off for a 400 mile drive from Coos Bay, Oregon to Seattle, Washington. My normal mileage was 22MPG highway and it went to 23.5MPG on that trip without the tailgate.
2001 Quad Cab
Sport Plus
Intense Blue Pearl
4.7L 5-speed 4x2
3.55 Limited Slip
Tire & Handling
Heavy-Duty Towing
Convenience
Rail N Rack
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