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Yeah that's my take as well. Even being extremely weight conscious and making sacrifices, I'll still be within 200lbs of GVWR.

I have a sizeable spreadsheet for weights from when I was planning my build. Top one (white/black) is about 160lbs. The lower one from Alu-Cab is about 140lbs according to their media. The glider is about the same as them in weight. Decked is like 200lbs last I read. The metal shells are...

Having spent many years in the industry and knowing a few mechanical engineers with insight, it's pretty much a disinformation campaign that benefits the OEMs. It's been pushed by manufacturers through industry media because it helps them meet their targets for emissions and economy but it...

If anything this video proves my point because you're showing highly modified IFS (every truck in that clip had an LT suspension which, with Kings, would be a $10k setup) trucks doing what a Gladiator Rubicon could probably do with a set of 35's. You can build an IFS that can beat a stock SFA...

You really can't compare a purpose-built off-road vehicle costing upwards of $100k to a commercially available truck that is subject to all kinds of red tape. If you want to play that game a buggy with custom coilovers and SFAs will still articulate better - they just can't match the at-speed...

The ton ratings of pickups are synonymous with size and have zero correlation to their actual payload. I mean you can get an F-150 that can have over a ton of payload with two people already in the cab and a "one ton" DRW is over 2 tons at this point. The reality is that without input from the...

I get that this is important to a lot of us but let's be completely serious here... the number of Jeep owners who actually need those large tires and articulation and use them to their potential are small and when you start talking brand new vehicles it gets considerably smaller. An IFS is more...

Skimming this thread has me very surprised at how many people just don't worry about their throwout bearing. Maybe it's just my habit because that was the one problem with Toyota's MTs but I always clutch out in neutral at a light. I mean why wear something you don't need to. Now with the AT...

You can get aluminum windoors on the A.R.E. CX cap but I got quoted $2700 for it. Can't say that makes sense unless you really don't like the look of an aluminum/stainless cap and you're still using a cap that can't hold much weight. Also keep in mind 700# dynamic is on road... off road I'd be...

I linked the TacomaWorld posts above and short version, they either don't respond or just write off complaints (i.e. manufacturing defects only an no warranty no the powder you have no option to not buy). All around just bad customer service. Unfortunately for a project like yours, you need to...

This is a good one to start. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/kbvoodoo-rack-issue.596462/ It got so bad that TW actually removed him as an vendor on the site because he wouldn't respond to customer inquiries and they got tired of being flooded with complaints...

Just pointing out the history because the response was extremely shitty if one was given at all. The company used cheap powder companies and refused to stand by their products when it would start to peel and rust. Personally, I don't like supporting companies that give lip service to customers...

No it doesn't matter as long as other factors like traction remain constant. The engine/transmission/transfer case aren't going to know the difference because they bear no load. Their sole purpose is to deliver torque to the ring gears and the only components that will know the difference are...

Somewhat correct. Up-rating a truck means the certifying company is liable if there is an issue that arises as a result of an inappropriate weight rating and serves nothing but the legal purpose. Normally, these companies are either up-fitters guaranteeing their own final product or will only...

I really like the idea of that rear bumper but I really want something with more side protection since I only have a Sport. It's also surprisingly heavy but I guess that's part of having a winch tray out back. To answer the question, keep in mind that overlanding is a trend now and if you...

Just to throw in feedback on the Vector Curve... go full length if you want to hang anything heavy off it because the thing bounces more than I like with my iPad attached. I can't say that the full-width would be better but definitely don't do the 3/4 width unless you are just hanging lighter...

This is exactly why I didn't pull the trigger with Rhino...they have some that will sync up with a road trip I was planning in May but there is no guarantee that it nor I will be there on that timeframe if this turns worse.

Why do people spend $5k for a temporary vinyl wrap on a car or for bit ass wheels and tires? Why do people buy 500hp sports cars or a Rubicon to just drive on the street? Why pay for a 4" lift a 2500HD that negatively impacts every quality that makes it a usable pickup? Because people will...

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/manual-transmission-major-recall.28863/ Courtesy of Paladin_JTR. I just remembered seeing discussion about being unable to order one this past week so passing this along for those who haven't hit the issues & recalls section.

I think you're missing the point of a canopy. The idea is secured, weather-resistant storage in the bed of the truck. If you want to hang a bunch of shit off the back of your truck, get a bed rack or get creative and find ways to mount it. It's not hard to add framing to this or to mount...