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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 02:14 AM
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also....

Long distance with the gate down puts alot of laterall stress on the bedsides....and over time.....weakens them severely
 
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 09:00 AM
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It also put a lot of un-needed stress on the tailgate cables from all the bouncing around. I would NEVER leave the tailgate down when driving unless it was REALLY needed and was a short distance. Just my opinion.

-Matt
 
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 03:59 PM
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Not to mention in this day & age with it down & unlocked anyone can steal it.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 11:22 PM
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ok, just got back, i went between 450 and 465 miles
on a tank of gas, presuming i have a 25 gal tank
i figure a good estiment will be about 18 mpg.
i can live with that for a full size truck.
the 450 was going with the truck's back seat
and floor,and 1/2 the bed loaded with presents
and the 465 was comming back with a few presents
in the back seat.
 
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