For adding a tire carrier and hi-lift to my roll bar and bedside brace, I am saving almost 261 pounds off the ass end by ditching the tailgate, rear seat, carpet and soft top, close to 400# when I leave the spare at camp, needed the better departure angle too.

http://coloradok5.com/temp/reartire2.jpg

http://coloradok5.com/temp/reartire4.jpg

sweet:D :D :D