Hick Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Ive heard both sides of the story, so I'm gonna ask you guys. Which gets better gas mileage, tailgate up or tailgate down/off/net instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Up. Mythbusters went to great lengths to prove it. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Up, no questions. Even disregarding MPGs, having it down while driving with nothing in the bed looks horrendous, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Google "pick up truck mpg tailgate" It's interesting, and informative. :smart: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ is dead Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 What pete said. Air will actually fill the bed, making a little pocket that makes it more aerodynamic or something. I'm just a painter man, not a physics professor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88mjmanche Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 up it tells those toyota boys the name of a real truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBKrazy Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Up. Mythbusters went to great lengths to prove it. :thumbsup: troof! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kro10000 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 up it tells those toyota boys the name of a real truck :agree: :agree: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpdocdave Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 i love mythbusters, now who remembers about the cargo net? was it better? i can't remember, seems to me that did the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 up cause it says jeep on it, not because it saves fuel... cause it really doesn't make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 How come this question comes up once a year :hmm: Must be a spring time thing :dunno: :shake: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ is dead Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 The net was actually the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 The fitted pickup shell was the best. But w. our MJs we're pushing a brick-like box front end through the air and what's in the back really don't matter too much. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunl Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Down. Just wanted to catch you off guard. :yes: Definately up. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jteckmann Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Here's the clip from the ep: In their tests, the net was best. Tailgate up, tailgate removed, and tonneau cover all did about the same. Tailgate down was the worst. That really surprises me about the net. I've always figured those were gimmicks, and I still don't understand what makes it different than simply removing the tailgate ... I guess maybe it helps to create the "air pocket" effect of tailgate up with less weight? :dunno: Also seems to me that there are just too many variables at play. The aerodynamics of the cab, speed you usually drive, etc. Like was said above, MJ's have the aerodynamics of a toaster on wheels - the tailgate is the least of our worries. I don't think a tailgate net is going to make up for a winch up front or a set of 33"s :D IMO, the only fuel-saver "mods" that make any sense on our trucks are manual transmissions, good driving habits, reduced weight, and gearing. :chillin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteatr717 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 UP so everyone knows that what I'm rolling in is awsome! []llllll[] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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