I just filled up today. 636 miles on my trip odometer and put in 12.974 gallons for 49mpg's.
This is what I would call mixed, suburban around town driving in Moore couty NC. Doing at least the posted speed limit and being conservative/light on the throttle. No EV coaching or attempt to hyper...
Since your post requested a recommendation for inexpensive mud flaps I think the best option is the Mabett ones. You can add a piece to the left rear one to cover the gap if you are handy and so inclined. There are a number of posts on other mud flap threads about how to do that.
I have them on...
The holes for the anchor points that are up high just inside the tailgate are there but are not threaded. You have to either tap the threads or us self starting bolts.
I think the same holds true for the floor tie downs.
At least they were not on my 23XL Hybrid.
Just the other day I had the drivers window open and my arm on the window ledge. Right away I noticed how comfortable it was!
I find the arm rest on the inside of the door very comfortable as well.
I got that one for several reasons. Price, it came with the installation tools, and the reviews. It did not engage soon enough for my liking and I sent it back and ordered the Deezee.
Here is my thread about my experience...
This is not an answer to my question. I don't know what your tailgate is made of but mine is not aluminum.
I got it because my wife has bad arthritis with a fused wrist and 3 replaced nuckles and it is easier for her to handle lowering the tailgate with the assist.
Thanks. I got it on Amazon. The box was taped up when I got it so I think I got one that was returned.
I already took it of and repacked it, printed out the free return email. Just have to drop it off at Staples.
I just installed an Orion Motor Tech (OMT) tailgate assist. The tailgate drops a fair amount before the assist catches. I would say it drops about 8". It seems like it should catch sooner. Is this normal?
I have never had this feature on a truck before so nothing to compare it to.