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Some of that has been done or is being worked on.LittleStevie wrote: I'd focus on aerodynamic or engine airflow modifications first.
LittleStevie wrote:It seems hard to believe that you'd ever recoup the costs of the hitch/bumper modifications with the fuel economy gains of only 50 lb.
Shaving weight on a vehicle for fuel economy and for enhancing offroad capabilities are not mutually exclusive. Anyone can walk into a 4x4 shop and stick on several hundred pounds of bumper guards, skid plates and traction tires and might think they are ready for some serious bush trails but maybe haven't thought the whole process through. True offroad is all about shaving weight ;NVSteve wrote:Sounds like someone needs to trade in the PF for a carGreybrick wrote:In any case the total weight saving goal is closer to 500 lbs or more if possible, wheels, tires, seats, battery, etc.
What whole process? If you are talking fuel economy on super extended trips, that's what jerry cans are for. You need to be equipped to a certain degree for off road, especially in these parts. I just don't think that replacing a bunch of items with lighter & more expensive items is going to do much of anything aside from a few MPG improvement. But, as you said in your first post, this isn't for everyone.Greybrick wrote:
Shaving weight on a vehicle for fuel economy and for enhancing offroad capabilities are not mutually exclusive. Anyone can walk into a 4x4 shop and stick on several hundred pounds of bumper guards, skid plates and traction tires and might think they are ready for some serious bush trails but maybe haven't thought the whole process through.
Offroad racing, absolutely yes. I'd never even think about taking the PF on the Rubicon, but every rig & group I've been with there have all been equipped to the hilt & very much loaded down with everything and anything. MPG was not of any importance. Making it out in one piece, on all 4 wheels, was.True offroad is all about shaving weight ;
Might look that way but basicly just trying to get rid of some of the deadweight, and optimizing weights to get about an inch more clearance without having additional LT tire /wheel weights. Rather than a super light battery that would cost like $700 I'm thinking maybe Optima drycell but moving it somewhere in the back to get 40 pounds off of the front springs. I'm still thinking a T6 aluminum front and rear bumper would work to shave off some pounds.SilverGhost wrote:"Strange Brew" (w/credit to Cream)