GEN 2 Aftermarket bumper impact on MPG?

[BroncoAZ]

I'm interested in an aftermarket front bumper like the ADD PRO bolt on for my ordered 2020 Raptor. I drive about 20K miles per year on the highway and like it or not fuel economy is a factor. Does anyone have any data for MPG before or after an open wheel front bumper? I don't have to do the bumper, but I figure I should sort it out before I buy any lights compatible with the stock bumper.

The new regular F-150's front airdam seems to be getting lower and lower for better aerodynamics. Add in the grill shutters and they keep reducing the truck's drag.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

I think the biggest factor would be the weight, not the drag on any aftermarket bumper. I mean how fast are you driving that you worry about drag.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Maybe get this addon for your bumper instead

 

[BroncoAZ]

I think the biggest factor would be the weight, not the drag on any aftermarket bumper. I mean how fast are you driving that you worry about drag.

Speed limits on the highway are 75 mph, I usually set my cruise at 79. Speed is always a mileage killer when pushing a brick through the air, many people report 17 mpg at 75 and 19 at 65. I’ll probably just settle for cruise at 75 mph. I read on a couple other forums about how opening up the upper section of the front of the tires to the air causes additional turbulence that reduces mileage. The weight seems to be within 20 pounds of stock on the bumpers, so I can’t see that causing a major problem or loss of economy.

 

[BroncoAZ]

Maybe get this addon for your bumper instead

I could see adding something that was easily removable, but I’m thinking black factory air dam, not something permanent or that stands out. I will be going offroad frequently enough I’d rather not mess with it.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

I could see adding something that was easily removable, but I’m thinking black factory air dam, not something permanent or that stands out. I will be going offroad frequently enough I’d rather not mess with it.

Yeah, it was only a joke bro, i kind of figured this wasn't your thing.

 

[BroncoAZ]

Yeah, it was only a joke bro, i kind of figured this wasn't your thing.

I know, but the thought of some sort of additional air dam for long highway trips had already crossed my mind. I gotta make it more like a Prius.

 

[911 Crazy]

Maybe get this addon for your bumper instead

Get that, then enter your truck in the NASCAR truck series.


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[CoronaRaptor]

Get that then enter your truck in the NASCAR truck series.


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Just the superspeedways, he doesnt want any short tracks with his truck, "I wanna go fast" Ricky Bobby!!

 

[TheTeej]

The svc Baja frame cut I put on my gen 1 dropped the mpg down 1.5 or so. You could tell it was there in a heavy headwind