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offroader
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What is the reason for the weird plastic covers on the rear underbody (behind hitch) that look like wings?
Is there an aerodynamic reason?
Is there an aerodynamic reason?
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Nomad
Guest
I believe you are thinking of the plastic heat shields behind the spare. They protect the spare tire from the heat of the exhaust pipes.
Nomad
Nomad
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offroader
Guest
Nomad said:
Do you have a picture to show me this? Do these plastics cover the pipes or the silencer (muffler)?
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Freeflytim
Guest
What nomad said. They are not noticeable if you got a full size spare.
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Nomad
Guest
I am talking about the plastic "wings" that are sticking down from the spare tire.
Nomad
Nomad
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Freeflytim
Guest
Im confused.
mmmmm, nice tires.
mmmmm, nice tires.
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mvg
Guest
If you are referring to the red plastic caps, those are to protect the tow hitch receiver slot from dust or dirt.
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toddjb123
Guest
my truck must have had wings this weekend. just drove 300+ highway miles and got 19.7 MPG averaging 75 on the highway (computer said 63, including stops and such I guess).
on the trip down i was getting 15.8 which was low for me. did have some A/C on though. and no, it was a flat trip and i actually had a head wind on the way home!
oh yeah, those black wings are to protect the spare tire, like someone else said....
on the trip down i was getting 15.8 which was low for me. did have some A/C on though. and no, it was a flat trip and i actually had a head wind on the way home!
oh yeah, those black wings are to protect the spare tire, like someone else said....
