PyrPatriot
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So as I plan on what to do to/with my Jeep, as it is my first one I am trying to learn every aspect that I can to the vehicle.
My current max payload is 1544lbs. That is without adding anything/one to it.
I added a set of rock rails. They are listed as 33lbs each, so 66lbs together
I added a rubber mat to the truck bed for extra protection. It weighs about 100lbs (90lbs but let's say 100 with the BulletLiner)
Adding a steel bumper will be 80lbs
Adding a Warren Winch will be 80lbs
So we are at about 325lbs. That leaves about 1220lbs of payload left.
If you take friends/family off-roading with you, say 4 people weighing 250lbs each. That's 1000lbs.
You are left with 200lbs of payload left for gear before you max out/exceed the payload rating.
I'm sure this can be offset by removing the doors - would save about 150lbs based upon forums and part weights listed on Quadratec for 2017 Jeep Wrangler parts. Save another 80lbs by removing the hard top. So on a nice sunny day you gain back 230lbs, offsetting MOST of the loss due to above listed accessories.Payload would be back up to 450lbs of gear with 4 occupants.
Oh and as I learned recently with my tire decisions, larger tires will add a lot of weight. I think the stock Dueler A/Ts are about 57lbs with the rims. OFFRD did a video back in June weighing them. Upgrading to 35s can almost double the weight, say 100lbs per tire/wheel. So now you have 200lbs more of unsprung weight.
I have no idea how much weight increase comes from lift kits, upgrading shocks/axles/etc.
Am I overthinking this? Do any of you give this thought when upgrading your Jeeps?
My current max payload is 1544lbs. That is without adding anything/one to it.
I added a set of rock rails. They are listed as 33lbs each, so 66lbs together
I added a rubber mat to the truck bed for extra protection. It weighs about 100lbs (90lbs but let's say 100 with the BulletLiner)
Adding a steel bumper will be 80lbs
Adding a Warren Winch will be 80lbs
So we are at about 325lbs. That leaves about 1220lbs of payload left.
If you take friends/family off-roading with you, say 4 people weighing 250lbs each. That's 1000lbs.
You are left with 200lbs of payload left for gear before you max out/exceed the payload rating.
I'm sure this can be offset by removing the doors - would save about 150lbs based upon forums and part weights listed on Quadratec for 2017 Jeep Wrangler parts. Save another 80lbs by removing the hard top. So on a nice sunny day you gain back 230lbs, offsetting MOST of the loss due to above listed accessories.Payload would be back up to 450lbs of gear with 4 occupants.
Oh and as I learned recently with my tire decisions, larger tires will add a lot of weight. I think the stock Dueler A/Ts are about 57lbs with the rims. OFFRD did a video back in June weighing them. Upgrading to 35s can almost double the weight, say 100lbs per tire/wheel. So now you have 200lbs more of unsprung weight.
I have no idea how much weight increase comes from lift kits, upgrading shocks/axles/etc.
Am I overthinking this? Do any of you give this thought when upgrading your Jeeps?
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