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Old 07-01-2010, 01:23 AM   #1
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Driving with the tailgate down?

good idea or bad?

might be sticking a bike in the back (929)... just wondering if it will break the glass or do anything i don't want it to do...
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Old 07-02-2010, 10:26 AM   #2
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Re: Driving with the tailgate down?

should be fine, I used to do the same with my bikes. The only thing is the exhaust coming in the cab. Other than that it worked fine.
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Old 07-02-2010, 12:32 PM   #3
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Re: Driving with the tailgate down?

i found with the front windows open ,got less fumes in the truck,
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Old 07-02-2010, 07:58 PM   #4
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Re: Driving with the tailgate down?

well if a bikes going in the back.. the top is going to be off.. so fumes shouldn't be that bad.
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