The_Dude
Adventurer
Do you guys take in to account the weights of your modifications? I never really thought about it until recently.
I stumbled into a lighter weight build due to budget constraints than I would have if I had bought the things I really want.
I have an FZJ80 and due to my budget I have the following mods. I dont have the exact weights of my mods vs other mods but I thought this was interesting and posted.
My front bumper is a tube bumper from Bump It Off Road. It weighs roughly 90lbs vs an ARB at 120+lbs.I have a 12k winch mounted in it right now.
I made a roof rack out of an Atv ramp and its mounted on Thule cross bars. I would have gone with a steel ARB. Dont know how much is saved there but maybe a bit.
Not being able to afford a full on rear bumper led me to buying a fold down bolt on unit that weighs 25lbs. A rear bumper with swing out is 150+lbs I am guessing?
All in all my unintended weight savings help my mileage (which already sucks big time in my 80) a bit I would imagine.
I am eager to hear your thoughts and see your lightweight builds!! :safari-rig:
My 80 last year on the Alpine Loop.
The rear tire carrier I am buying from Detours USA. It utilizes the 4 bolts in the back bumper. Right now my tire is inside and takes up a whole ton of room.
I stumbled into a lighter weight build due to budget constraints than I would have if I had bought the things I really want.
I have an FZJ80 and due to my budget I have the following mods. I dont have the exact weights of my mods vs other mods but I thought this was interesting and posted.
My front bumper is a tube bumper from Bump It Off Road. It weighs roughly 90lbs vs an ARB at 120+lbs.I have a 12k winch mounted in it right now.
I made a roof rack out of an Atv ramp and its mounted on Thule cross bars. I would have gone with a steel ARB. Dont know how much is saved there but maybe a bit.
Not being able to afford a full on rear bumper led me to buying a fold down bolt on unit that weighs 25lbs. A rear bumper with swing out is 150+lbs I am guessing?
All in all my unintended weight savings help my mileage (which already sucks big time in my 80) a bit I would imagine.
I am eager to hear your thoughts and see your lightweight builds!! :safari-rig:
My 80 last year on the Alpine Loop.

The rear tire carrier I am buying from Detours USA. It utilizes the 4 bolts in the back bumper. Right now my tire is inside and takes up a whole ton of room.
