I've been thinking about how to make a smooth transition to the wing, and bolting to the back of my cab seems like a good idea. Obviously I have to do a bunch of research. I pulled the 15 degrees from memory, but didn't know if it was dependent on other factors such as my wing width and/or drop distance to my bed cover. Thanks for the link to your thread and info.
However would probably require tailgate down when stowed in the bed I think.
#Stick ranger modding full#
How about a full aero cap made of flat panels? Slit it lengthwise into 3-4 pieces. Anything from "aerohead" aka Phil Knox deserves your close attention. Do a search on "degrees" in the aerodynamics subforum and you should find plenty posts. I think 15 degrees down slope might be a hair too steep. Or just attach it to cab's exterior rear wall as high up as you can and hope for the best, if done that way you could hinge it. Getting a smooth transition to an extension requires some craftsmanship. I expect your cab roof is slightly domed, rounded. You're already on your way, modding and improving your results.Īfter looking up EPA mpg estimates for all the small pickups i could find I found the Ranger/Mazda ones offered the best basic mpg.Īnyway I like the partial roof extension idea. I'm thinking something that extends 12-16” back from the cab at a 15 degree angle might do the trick. Any suggestions on the width and angle would be appreciated. Next up is to put a small wing on the back of the cab. I removed the mudflaps tonight and will see what happens tomorrow. One trip doesn't prove much, but that cold weather trip was better than my warm weather trips before. 24 mpg on the way to work at less than 20 degrees F, and 25.1 mpg on the way home at near 40 degrees F. I installed the grill block this weekend and made my first commute with it yesterday. I also stuffed pipe insulation in the gap under the hood and under the signal lights. The half bed cover is attached with three wingnuts and removes in a minute or so. So far I've built a half bed cover and grill block. I use this truck to haul an occasional load of firewood or livestock feed so an aerocap is out. My goal is to reach 30 mpg on a regular basis. I have an ultra gauge and unmodified I get about 24 mpg on my commute in warm weather, and 21 in the Ohio winter. It's a perfect candidate for mods due to the dents and dings in the bodywork, so I don't mind drilling a few holes here and there. It was a former fleet vehicle for a muffler shop with a 2.5L 4cyl engine, auto transmission, and no A/C.
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