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Old 09-09-2010, 05:13 AM
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Default Re: New Ranger Tomorrow, Advice and Opionions Please

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Originally Posted by PaulBennett View Post
Congratulations on what can be a gratifying vehicle. I say do nothing for some time and you will soon have a list of irritating things which need addressing and a list of niceities which would would improve your pride in the truck. If you start acting on both lists too soon, you are prone to solving them in less than satisfactory fashion plus you will end up spending money in the wrong places. Patience my friend. Incidentally, I've seen many tests contrary to common sense which surprised me about the gas mileage being being better stock, no cover, no holey or missint tail gate. Seems Ford engineers actually wind-tunnel the trucks and alter the bed shape and cab height for best mileage. Surprised me. Course aftermarket people aren't known for truth in advertising.
Mythbusters actually tested the theory of removing the tailgate and MPG...IIRC they found that trucks are built, tested, and such WITH the tailgate on..removing it does nothing if makes it a worse mpg.....
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