How many tenths can I gain by removing my heavy fiberglass bed cover, tailgate,spare tire and hitch.
Apr 2, 2003 #1 C COTA'00 L New Member Joined Feb 26, 2002 Messages 213 Location SO.CAL How many tenths can I gain by removing my heavy fiberglass bed cover, tailgate,spare tire and hitch.
Apr 2, 2003 #2 LIGHTNING LARRY Retired Super Moderator Joined Aug 6, 2001 Messages 49,543 Location Lost Wages, Nv The rule of thumb is 1/10 per 100 pounds.:burnout:
Apr 2, 2003 #3 C COTA'00 L New Member Joined Feb 26, 2002 Messages 213 Location SO.CAL How much do this bed covers weigh?
Apr 2, 2003 #4 LIGHTNING LARRY Retired Super Moderator Joined Aug 6, 2001 Messages 49,543 Location Lost Wages, Nv Not sure. 150-200lbs. maybe.
Apr 2, 2003 #5 John M. Banned Joined Aug 11, 2002 Messages 214 Location All Along I35 Most trucks run faster with because of the aerodynamic advantage. I realize that weight is a big issue but the another advantage is weight over the axles which is needed even on a stock Lightning.
Most trucks run faster with because of the aerodynamic advantage. I realize that weight is a big issue but the another advantage is weight over the axles which is needed even on a stock Lightning.
Apr 2, 2003 #6 auyon svt freak Established Member Joined Apr 14, 2002 Messages 802 Location southcal I've tried full weight, stripped and I've found no differance. but I don't have a bed cover....
Apr 2, 2003 #7 C COTA'00 L New Member Joined Feb 26, 2002 Messages 213 Location SO.CAL Auyon if you know anyone that mite be interested in buying the bed cover let me know.