vtodd82 Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 i have a 150 pound ARE tonneau lid. would removing this benefit me. iam not too sure if drag from the bed being open, and wind easily getting into the bed would be better or having an that extra 150 lbs at the rear wheels. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan06SS Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 Wind-drag wouldn't be a problem if you take off the tailgate before you race. The tonneau is going to hurt you a little because of the added weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_forma Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 Actually these trucks were tested and designed with the tailgate up for best results. A lot of people say put the tailgate down before a long trip to get better gas mileage, etc. Have done this and noticed nothing better about it except the truck shaking side to side worse when the wind blew, gas mileage still sucked like usual. The added wight of the cover will hurt you some if you are trying to get high numbers out of your truck, but for normal driving i can see it effecting anything really, but i may be wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEAR M UP Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 If you changed to lighter rims/tires, remove spare, tail-gate and the tonneau you would see some results, maybe a 1/10 or two at most ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Mike Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 Don't waste your money on a soft tonneau cover, hard to re close when cold and no security in box. Roll top is no better in clod weather as it freezes and snow falls in box when your unroll it. Best would be the hard cover, but many SS'ers have complanied about many problems with the coolest one the Gaylords with the integrated spoiler Good Luck Dr Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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