Western Hauler Trucks with wings
01-17-2009, 10:51 PM
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Western Hauler Trucks with wings
I've seen some of the trucks that Western Hauler has done that have a cab wing/spoiler. Is that what its called, and where are they coming from?
01-18-2009, 11:54 AM
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My buddy has two duramax western hauler and on his 06 it has a wing or spoiler type thing on the cab and i asked him what it was for and he dont know either. 2L truck conversions did the trucks and he has a 04 and a 06 but his 04 dont have one.So who knows maybe for looks.
01-18-2009, 03:15 PM
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I don't think its effective for those trucks unless their pulling a slant nose gooseneck, however, I think its enough to help push the air over the cab guard on my bed.
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01-19-2009, 01:09 AM
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forget that little thing! If youre gonna go, go big! Get a Turbo Wing! 
http://www.mecatruckchrome.com/browse.cfm/2,315.html
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01-19-2009, 05:43 AM
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I really wanted one of those when I was rodeoing, but I haven't pulled a trailer enough to justify me running around being nervous driving through places with low over hang.
01-19-2009, 06:46 AM
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So what is added to the Western Hauler conversions that pushes the rear end so high in the air? Is that air bags, or re-arched springs? I've never seen any Chevy/GMCs with so much difference between front and rear height.
I passed one this weekend and it was even higher in the back end than the one shown here in the pic. Definitely looked out of place.
I passed one this weekend and it was even higher in the back end than the one shown here in the pic. Definitely looked out of place.
01-19-2009, 02:17 PM
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We have 3 western hauler trucks here at work, 2 with the "spoiler". IMO it does nothing but add a look. Its not at the right angle to deflect anything, and it cannot operate as a true spoiler (which is used to create down draft) helping rear wheel traction at high speed due to its location. I do now every truck we have has airbags in the rear, however the back end isnt jacked up. Maybe others go driving around with them cranked all the way up...dunno.
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