How heavy is your Tacoma?

[jim65wagon]

Just to give a little perspective to you Tacoma guys. My Tundra with a full tank and otherwise empty is 4820 lbs. That's just the truck and gas, no equipment, people, or extras. I'd like to weigh it loaded just to get an ideaof how much rolls on those 20 psi in the tires.

 

[p1michaud]

Thanks!

Just to give a little perspective to you Tacoma guys. My Tundra with a full tank and otherwise empty is 4820 lbs. That's just the truck and gas, no equipment, people, or extras. I'd like to weigh it loaded just to get an ideaof how much rolls on those 20 psi in the tires.

jim65wagon thanks for the information.

Cheers :beer:,
P

 

[Willman]

Great old thread.......going to have to weight the beast!

Deaver 10 pack and a set of hoes for me!


:jumping:


I would have to guess over 5K........I'll take it to the scales!

:chowtime:

 

[Redline]

Found this old thread linked from another (Pierre) so I thought I would chime in.

My 4Runner is not a Tacoma, or even a pickup, but it sure is heavy. All weights are wet/full tank of gas, no passengers:

Bone Stock/New:

Steer Axle 2480-lbs
Drive Axle 2040-lbs
Gross weight 4520-lbs

Current, Modified Everyday Weight:
(lots of armor, 2 spares, 5-gallons extra gas, tools, etc.)

Steer Axle 2760-lbs
Drive Axle 2680-lbs
Gross Weight 5440-lbs

Loaded for the 2007 ExPo Trophy:

Steer Axle 2760-lbs
Drive Axle 3040-lbs
Gross Weight 5800-lbs

Loaded for 2007 ExPo, Chaser on the hitch:

Steer Axle 2600-lbs
Drive Axle 3240-lbs [includes Chaser tongue weight]
Trailer Axle 2000-lbs
Gross Combined Weight 7840-lbs

James

 

[p1michaud]

Weight matters

Wow, you are getting up there with the trailer in tow. Thanks for the information, it's good to have for future reference. I'd still like to have your V8 to push my rig arround! :safari-rig:

I'll have to re-visit my weight because since this post I've added some weight in the form of Bud-Built skid plate, cross member and belly pan (105 lbs), Engle MT45 and mounting platform in the works (guess 75lbs), increased fuel and water capacity if required via Scepter Water and Fuel cans (total of 4 = 200 lbs). That would put me over the 5100 lbs mark not including passenger or camping gear, wow!

I may have to revise my new rear bumper design and go with aluminium!

I'm currious to know how heavy Scott's set up with Chaser in tow is now. I've heard numpers pushing 8000lbs!

Cheers :beer:,
P

 

[CYi5]

I currently have a Deaver 7 pack with a 2" shackle to make up for the extra sag. When I purchased them a couple years ago I hadn't planned on shifting towards the expedition crowd. Just went up to the sierras this past weekend loaded with gear and 3 people. I'm not sure if the springs will recover from the constant negative arch of this trip.

I'm still debating on whether to get them rebuilt to 9's or 10's. I would like 10's for camping, but I think 9's would be more practical as it's a daily driver.

 

[nickw]

I currently have a Deaver 7 pack with a 2" shackle to make up for the extra sag. When I purchased them a couple years ago I hadn't planned on shifting towards the expedition crowd. Just went up to the sierras this past weekend loaded with gear and 3 people. I'm not sure if the springs will recover from the constant negative arch of this trip.

I'm still debating on whether to get them rebuilt to 9's or 10's. I would like 10's for camping, but I think 9's would be more practical as it's a daily driver.

Killer pic, where it at?

 

[tacollie]

I'm still debating on whether to get them rebuilt to 9's or 10's. I would like 10's for camping, but I think 9's would be more practical as it's a daily driver

CYi5 I had the same problem. I got my Alcan's built for my expedition weight and for dd I just throw in some sand bags and it rides great.

 

[CYi5]

nickw: It's in the Monanche Meadows, in the more southern reaches of the Sierra Nevadas.

tacollie: That is a good solution. I'm just paranoid about hauling around weight I don't need to be...then again, i've heard of people getting their best gas mileage while hauling.

 

[p1michaud]

Rebuilt leaf packs.

I'm still debating on whether to get them rebuilt to 9's or 10's.

If you are going through the trouble of having them rebuilt, go right for the 10's. I've got 9's and wish I would have gone to the 10's.

Cheers,
P

 

[heeltoe989]

5675 with me and full tank of gas. Almost 6400lbs with camping and travel gear.

 

[Redline]

I'm sure Scott is over 8,000-lbs gross combined weight. Hell, I am too. My measured gross combined weight before leaving for the ExPo was 7,840 and that is without any passengers. With just me in the driver's seat I'm over 8,000-lbs! I'm sure my weight will go up a little as I add a few more parts (air compressor, etc.)

The V8 was a good call but it was a challenge to find a white V8 without a bunch of stuff I didn't want. I'm confident that my fuel economy is similar or slightly better than if I had a 4.0L V6 working a little harder to motivate this load. This is not slam on the V6 because it seems to be a terrific, powerful engine.

James

Wow, you are getting up there with the trailer in tow. Thanks for the information, it's good to have for future reference. I'd still like to have your V8 to push my rig arround! :safari-rig:

I'll have to re-visit my weight because since this post I've added some weight in the form of Bud-Built skid plate, cross member and belly pan (105 lbs), Engle MT45 and mounting platform in the works (guess 75lbs), increased fuel and water capacity if required via Scepter Water and Fuel cans (total of 4 = 200 lbs). That would put me over the 5100 lbs mark not including passenger or camping gear, wow!

I may have to revise my new rear bumper design and go with aluminium!

I'm currious to know how heavy Scott's set up with Chaser in tow is now. I've heard numpers pushing 8000lbs!

Cheers :beer:,
P

 

[CYi5]

If you are going through the trouble of having them rebuilt, go right for the 10's. I've got 9's and wish I would have gone to the 10's.

Cheers,
P

Awesome, thanks for the advice, I was leaning the same way after thinking about it a little longer.