Weight loss

408RCLB · Jul 29, 2011

What non-necessary things can we take off our trucks to shave some weight? :shrug:

Cuz we all know lighter=faster+better economy! :worthy:

All I can think of so far that ive done is the spare, the jack, and the back seats... :mad3:

Im gunna do stronger light-weight forged wheels and lighter bfg baja t/a's to get the weight savings ball rollin :waytogo:

Any other ideas fellas? :ehcapt:

SPRSNK · Jul 29, 2011

The body. Replace with fiberglass. Seats. Replace with Carbon Fiber.

gotSVT · Jul 29, 2011

My truck lost 27lbs and it all came out of the driver's seat.

whtrapta · Jul 29, 2011

Fiberglass helps but the front is all already a composite. If you replace the back, you loose your weight balance

SOCOMech · Jul 29, 2011

whitelightning said:
What non-necessary things can we take off our trucks to shave some weight?
Cuz we all know lighter=faster+better economy!
All I can think of so far that ive done is the spare, the jack, and the back seats...
Im gunna do stronger light-weight forged wheels and lighter bfg baja t/a's to get the weight savings ball rollin
Any other ideas fellas?

You're on the right track with lighter forged wheels but Baja T/A's will be a bit heavier than the good ol' stock All-Terrain's. Still come out a bit better than the stock rim/tire combo though........un-sprung weight is a biggie. A new exhaust will help shave some weight as well.

408RCLB · Jul 29, 2011

SOCOMech said:
You're on the right track with lighter forged wheels but Baja T/A's will be a bit heavier than the good ol' stock All-Terrain's. Still come out a bit better than the stock rim/tire combo though........un-sprung weight is a biggie. A new exhaust will help shave some weight as well.

The baja's are listed as a few pounds lighter tho? :suicide:

The seats and glass are a little much for now, later on when I get crazy with it...
For now im savin my pesos for a twin-screw kit, lighter+boost=WINNING!!! :waytogo:

SOCOMech · Jul 30, 2011

whitelightning said:
The baja's are listed as a few pounds lighter tho?
The seats and glass are a little much for now, later on when I get crazy with it...
For now im savin my pesos for a twin-screw kit, lighter+boost=WINNING!!!

Hmmm, just looked at BFG's site and they are infact listed as almost 1lb lighter....not much but considering. According to most off-road forums, they are a bit heavier. They are on par with General Grabber's which I know are heavier, both having a more sturdy construction and more heavy duty sidewall. But hey, if the Baja T/A's are indeed lighter, bonus! I've always liked that tire and would prefer them to Grabbers's but DAMN they're expensive.

AVALANCHE · Jul 30, 2011

Nitro in your tires so you can float.

408RCLB · Jul 31, 2011

SOCOMech said:
Hmmm, just looked at BFG's site and they are infact listed as almost 1lb lighter....not much but considering. According to most off-road forums, they are a bit heavier. They are on par with General Grabber's which I know are heavier, both having a more sturdy construction and more heavy duty sidewall. But hey, if the Baja T/A's are indeed lighter, bonus! I've always liked that tire and would prefer them to Grabbers's but DAMN they're expensive.

Yeah they are super expensive, but they're supposed to be the best and I always buy the best so might as well! And they look badass so its a win on all fronts in my opinion :waytogo:

JP7 · Aug 1, 2011

Getting rid of the GF has typically resulted in a 98-130 lb. reduction in weight...

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