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Jul 23, 2002 | 12:19 PM

F_150_hotrod

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Has anybody here ever noticed....

whether they get better mileage with their tailgate up or down, it seems like my ext. cab shortbed gets better with the 'gate up....
i didn't think this would be so.

Jul 23, 2002 | 12:31 PM

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Has anybody here ever noticed....

Actually that's more of a tech question and it has been talked about many times.
I suggest using the search feature (Truck Forums) and seeing what everyone had said.

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Jul 23, 2002 | 12:32 PM

AOGDEN

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From: WEEDSPORT NY

Has anybody here ever noticed....

I saw a report that said "tailgate up" is the best for mileage. If I can find the address I will post it here later.

Jul 23, 2002 | 02:34 PM

Vampiro

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Has anybody here ever noticed....

i go tailgate down for aredynamics. wind will easily pass thorugh and cause less reistance

Jul 23, 2002 | 02:52 PM

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Has anybody here ever noticed....

There was a test done on here that showed whether or not it did help. Tailgate nets didn't, campers/tonneu covers helped the best, and tailgate down helped very little(.3mpg I think). I believe the test was at highway speeds where it would make a difference.

Jul 23, 2002 | 06:28 PM

F_150_hotrod

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From: brookfield usa

Has anybody here ever noticed....

your right, and im sorry, this is kinda a tech question, didn't realize till after i posted :*

Jul 23, 2002 | 07:22 PM

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Has anybody here ever noticed....

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 23-Jul-02 AT 08:25 PM (EST)] Read through the following thread first, before y'all begin another huge argument in this one: [a href="https://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/general/647.html"]https://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/general/647.html[/a]