It's that pesky weight thing again

[Kch]

Sooo... I'm back again asking for advice on the weight of my JTR. I love my Jeep, but I'm concerned about how much weight I'm carrying. My intended use is moderate trails, overlanding, camping. I have only picked the items for my Jeep that I really wanted but the weight adds up quickly. I'd like to give you guys and gals a list of my build and get your thoughts on it. Started with a 2020 JTR fully loaded.

Added:
Steel fab 4 matrix front bumper with Smitty built 10 K synthetic winch.
Steel Road Armor rear bumper with Warn 8500 winch.
Rebel Off Road full height rack.
iKamper 2.0 Sky camp RTT
Sky Jacker 2.5 front/1.0 rear leveling kit
Vector bar on dash for electronics with 67 design phone mounts x 2,go pro mount and Garmin off road mount.
Go pro 8.
Garmin Over Lander.
Midland 40 watt GMRS radio.
Rock Krawler Motor and transmission skid plates.
Kenda Klever RT 35 x 10.5 tires
Two 2 inch KC backup lights on rear bumper
Six 3 inch square flood lights on the rack.
2 Piaa 9 inch lights on front bumper.
Skid plate in receiver hitch.
Custom GMRS antenna mount.
Hot Heads headlines. Two Elements fire extinguishers.
3 soft shackles.
4 bow shackles.
tree protector
1 30 foot tow rope
1 30 foot kinetic Bubba rope
small tool set (I mean really small)
Duct tape, zip ties, first aid kit, two flashlights.

I realize that my steel bumpers are heavy and that carrying an extra winch also adds to the weight. But I really like this build.
I weighed the truck on some CAT scales with a full tank of gas but no passengers. It weighs exactly 6200 pounds.
This does not include my spare, my Safe jack, my dual arb portable compressor, ARB Elements 63 quart fridge, any camping gear/food or passengers.
I know I'm over weight and am not sure what to do. I don't really want to go to a bigger truck. I see lots of builds similar to mine with no mention of weight. What do you Guys and Gals think. I'm willing to do upgrades if needed and cost is not really an issue.

I have a terminal illness and have been given about 9 months to live. I have been building this truck over the last year, to take on an Epic road adventure with my wife as soon as school is out. It has been good therapy for me. She is a school teacher. I just want to make sure we are all sorted before we set out. All replies are welcome.

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[Professor_Chaos]

I can't help it.... would it kill you to drop some weight? Seriously though... have you done a needs vs wants checklist?

Tough break, sounds like you are going out with a blast though so lets skip that. Needs and wants. Needs and wants.

 

[Ridgeline]

Yup. Needs and wants. For example: do you need the rack and the camper? Do you need all of the lights? Do you need the second winch?

You asked the question, so that would be my answer. Still: I say do what makes you happy!

As it were... Let's see some pictures of this rig! ?

 

[Professor_Chaos]

Yes! Pics!

 

[CerOf]

You’re fine, go for it.
People have been building up JLs, JKs, and everything in between.

they’ve never had a problem.

My old JKU rubi was easily 5500lbs all
Loaded down. Never an issue.

 

[Professor_Chaos]

I guess if cost is really no issue, maybe look into some of the superchargers. Can't speak to how it handles under that weight before even loaded with gear but cant imagine a supercharger wouldn't solve any issue with weight. Atleast in this scale.

 

[Kch]

Oops, sorry I forgot to list the ace engineering rock sliders, light rider tonneau cover. 4 max traxx, 2 gallon and 4 gallon RotoPax. I know I could loose the rear winch and bumper if I have to. I could put the stock one back on. I do needed the rack and RTT. Wife won't sleep on the ground. I also need the rock slides to use as a step to get in. Thanks for the replies so far.

 

[Kch]

I don't know how to post pics, but I can take some pictures on my phone and send them to someone if they want to see it.

 

[MrFahrenheit]

Live your life man. If you got 9 months then being overweight on yourJT shouldn't mean shit to you. Stop fretting about this bullshit and go get out there.

 

[Caraholic]

my mind has gone straight to I’d love to see pics! Sounds like an amazing build sir.
I have to re-read and thoughtfully evaluate all the mods before my comment there can be real value...
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[Mac Attack]

Sooo... I'm back again asking for advice on the weight of my JTR. I love my Jeep, but I'm concerned about how much weight I'm carrying. My intended use is moderate trails, overlanding, camping. I have only picked the items for my Jeep that I really wanted but the weight adds up quickly. I'd like to give you guys and gals a list of my build and get your thoughts on it. Started with a 2020 JTR fully loaded.

Added:
Steel fab 4 matrix front bumper with Smitty built 10 K synthetic winch.
Steel Road Armor rear bumper with Warn 8500 winch.
Rebel Off Road full height rack.
iKamper 2.0 Sky camp RTT
Sky Jacker 2.5 front/1.0 rear leveling kit
Vector bar on dash for electronics with 67 design phone mounts x 2,go pro mount and Garmin off road mount.
Go pro 8.
Garmin Over Lander.
Midland 40 watt GMRS radio.
Rock Krawler Motor and transmission skid plates.
Kenda Klever RT 35 x 10.5 tires
Two 2 inch KC backup lights on rear bumper
Six 3 inch square flood lights on the rack.
2 Piaa 9 inch lights on front bumper.
Skid plate in receiver hitch.
Custom GMRS antenna mount.
Hot Heads headlines. Two Elements fire extinguishers.
3 soft shackles.
4 bow shackles.
tree protector
1 30 foot tow rope
1 30 foot kinetic Bubba rope
small tool set (I mean really small)
Duct tape, zip ties, first aid kit, two flashlights.

I realize that my steel bumpers are heavy and that carrying an extra winch also adds to the weight. But I really like this build.
I weighed the truck on some CAT scales with a full tank of gas but no passengers. It weighs exactly 6200 pounds.
This does not include my spare, my Safe jack, my dual arb portable compressor, ARB Elements 63 quart fridge, any camping gear/food or passengers.
I know I'm over weight and am not sure what to do. I don't really want to go to a bigger truck. I see lots of builds similar to mine with no mention of weight. What do you Guys and Gals think. I'm willing to do upgrades if needed and cost is not really an issue.

I have a terminal illness and have been given about 9 months to live. I have been building this truck over the last year, to take on an Epic road adventure with my wife as soon as school is out. It has been good therapy for me. She is a school teacher. I just want to make sure we are all sorted before we set out. All replies are welcome.

Praying for U Bro. If building your JTR is on your bucket list...then JUST DO IT! If pushing your limits and the limits of your build is on your bucket list...then JUST DO IT...while keeping the safety of others in mind! Best to U.

 

[Ridgeline]

I don't know how to post pics, but I can take some pictures on my phone and send them to someone if they want to see it.

Brother, DM them to me. Email them to me. I will gladly post them for you.

 

[Kch]

Brother, DM them to me. Email them to me. I will gladly post them for you.

Cool. Will do. Thanks

 

[Outofboundsokie]

Sounds like a great build and great trip.

Focus on eliminating duplicates in your gear.

Do any of those electronics overlap in function with your phone or factory radio? Maybe get a cell booster to improve functionality of the phone.

Is one of the rotopax for fresh water? If not ditch whichever one doesn’t work with your build or causes imbalance of your payload. Plan your fuel stops, stop to get gas with a half full tank. It will cause you to interact with locals and may lead to new experiences you didn’t know about.

How big is your first aid kit? If you use scissors not a Benchmade to cut and open things you probably won’t need the first aid kit....but take one just in case.

If it’s just you and your wife, have you thought about removing the rear seat or seats for the trip? You can gain a lot of space and save a lot of weight.

SELL the rear winch, a pair of max trax, and most of the lights. Use that money to stay in some really nice hotels during your trip. Nothing better than valeting a dusty Jeep and seeing that smile on your lady’s face.

I would add a Delhomme gazetteer, compass, your factory suspension nuts and bolts, SCISSORS and electrical tape.

 

[Ridgeline]

Brothers and Sisters,

Let it be known that this is the rig to which we are referring (reposting on behalf of KCH):

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