SafariPacific
Adventurer
The front practically floats. :sombrero: The only time I notice a difference is after I drive another vehicle. I run the tire pressures the same at 35 psi, though I can run the front tires at 25 psi.
How much does your vehicle weigh?
- Thread starter elcoyote
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The front practically floats. :sombrero: The only time I notice a difference is after I drive another vehicle. I run the tire pressures the same at 35 psi, though I can run the front tires at 25 psi.
thecriscokid
Explorer
Last 2 trips I weighed my 00 Tundra at 6025 and 6100 loaded.
*** in almost read travel mode, without wife, water and food and equipments.
total: 5600lbs
front axle: 2600lbs
rear axle: 3040lbs
front driver: 1280lbs
front passanger:1320lbs
rear driver: 1660lbs
rear passenger: 1380lbs
no water, full tank of gas, me (165lbs)
Running 265/75 R16 D load range tires. I guesstimate in full load travel mode is around 6000lbs. After reading other rigs here, my rig seems to have room to grow.
total: 5600lbs
front axle: 2600lbs
rear axle: 3040lbs
front driver: 1280lbs
front passanger:1320lbs
rear driver: 1660lbs
rear passenger: 1380lbs
no water, full tank of gas, me (165lbs)
Running 265/75 R16 D load range tires. I guesstimate in full load travel mode is around 6000lbs. After reading other rigs here, my rig seems to have room to grow.
01tundra
Explorer
Good to know! Considering the extra weight of my axles, tires, and tube work......an additional 720 lbs more isn't that bad
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R_Lefebvre
Expedition Leader
Good for the rear, but not the front too? As I said, with 354,000 miles, I guess you know if the bearings are a problem.
I forgot to mention, your F/R weight distribution and cross-weighting would make many sports cars jealous! :victory:
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Great thread. I will take the suggestion and get mine weighed next time out.
I weighed my 100 Series Land Cruiser, fully kitted but unpacked and little gas at 6890 lbs a couple years ago. It has a few mods to help the weight, but I am fairly sure I am over the top. Handles great under any circumstance.
I'll get back to you on this one.
Cheers,
I weighed my 100 Series Land Cruiser, fully kitted but unpacked and little gas at 6890 lbs a couple years ago. It has a few mods to help the weight, but I am fairly sure I am over the top. Handles great under any circumstance.
I'll get back to you on this one.
Cheers,
Root Moose
Expedition Leader
Good for the rear, but not the front too? As I said, with 354,000 miles, I guess you know if the bearings are a problem.
Yeah, contrary to popular belief the high pinion Dana 30 doesn't crumble to dust as soon as it leaves the mall parking lot.
R_Lefebvre
Expedition Leader
Yeah, contrary to popular belief the high pinion Dana 30 doesn't crumble to dust as soon as it leaves the mall parking lot.
I actually don't know much about those or their reputation. I was just thinking, being that much over the GVWR, it could be a problem.
With that many miles on it, I guess not.
I'm also just pointing out for others, it's another thing you need to think about when exceeding GVWR. Not just brakes and suspension, bearings could be a problem too.
khaywood
New member
2001 Disco II, full fuel, but mostly empty* = 5660 lbs
*Truck was weighed with front and rear HD bumpers, winch, steering guard, diff guards, roof rack, dog guard, CO2, basic road hazard kit, fire extinguishers, extra battery, extra radios, factory size tires on factory rims.
*Truck was weighed with front and rear HD bumpers, winch, steering guard, diff guards, roof rack, dog guard, CO2, basic road hazard kit, fire extinguishers, extra battery, extra radios, factory size tires on factory rims.
jim65wagon
Well-known member
This is the list from 4 years ago....keep in mind that I've changed kit so much it's totally inaccurate for today. I have no idea what it is now, I'm almost afraid to find out...
Tundra full tank of gas: 5000
Air Matresses and pump: 35
Truck kit (offroad box): 80
Tents (2) and tarp: 50
Rollup Table: 16
Lantern: 7
Camp Chairs: 45
Camp stove: 14
Shovel: 5
Kitchen kit: 50
Kids Sleeping bags: 10
Charcoal: 10
Folding table: 3
Food and ice: 50
Water: 144
Clothes: 20
Blankets and pillows: 15
People (2adults 2kids): 535
Total: 6089lbs!
Tundra full tank of gas: 5000
Air Matresses and pump: 35
Truck kit (offroad box): 80
Tents (2) and tarp: 50
Rollup Table: 16
Lantern: 7
Camp Chairs: 45
Camp stove: 14
Shovel: 5
Kitchen kit: 50
Kids Sleeping bags: 10
Charcoal: 10
Folding table: 3
Food and ice: 50
Water: 144
Clothes: 20
Blankets and pillows: 15
People (2adults 2kids): 535
Total: 6089lbs!
vanderpooch
Authentic Adventurer
Curious where I could go to have all 4 measured individually like that? That's really cool!
elcoyote
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A little bit of load planning goes a long way towards improved traction.
elcoyote
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Speed shops typically would have a set of scales to perform the weighing.
R_Lefebvre
Expedition Leader
Interesting. The curb weight is 4700lbs, 19 gallons of gas is about 120. I'm guessing 100lbs each for the bumper, 150 for the winch, 50 for the dog guard, you're at... you're at about 5220. I don't know where the other 400 lbs comes from Was anybody in it?
GVWR is 6200lbs, so you've got about 600 lbs to go. Not bad, but not a lot for 2 people and gear.