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Am I Fat???????

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#1 ·
I know what your all thinking :laughing:

And you'd be right if you've met me but this time I'm talk'n about the rig.

So I was able to take the truck down to the scales a couple miles from my house and suprisingly found that with all my tools, gear, two full propane tanks, full size spare and a few little odds and ends.

It weighed 4040 lbs. :eek::eek:

Or am I just dumb?
 
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#6 ·
you're :rainbow: its only a 14" skyjacker lift:laughing::flipoff2:

I have an stock 82 thats about 3000 unloaded! You have over a 1000lbs of shit your fat!
I knew it; I knew it; I knew it :shaking::shaking::shaking::laughing:

I think there's a vehicle weights thread somewhere, maybe even in the faq :eek:
I tried the search, but no worky so I thought this would be entertaining.
 
#7 ·
Not uncommon to be 4000 lbs, but you don't look to have a ton of stuff on there to have added that weight.

Was that weight with you in the truck?

Keep an eye on your fabrication. So many people use 3/16 and 1/4 wall tubing when 0.08 and 0.120 wall is sufficient(for example on flatbed construction) and use too much material.

Yeah, Take about 3" of lift out and trim the fenders, though.

That truck stock is 2900 lbs. If you had an exo or even a rear cage, I could see the higher weight.

Keep an eye on what spares and tools you bring, too. That can easily be 250 lbs or so.
 
#8 · (Edited)
1983 toyota 4x4 curb weight
22r 5 speed single t-case completely stock minus the bed.
1820# front axle
840# rear axle
2660# total gross per certified scale at my local truck stop. cost $6.50


1985 toyota 4x4 sr5 efi xtra cab completely stock
1980# front axle
1420# rear axle
3600# total gross per certified scale at my local truck stop. cost $6.50
 
#11 ·
1983 toyota 4x4 curb weight
22r 5 speed single t-case completely stock minus the bed.
1820# front axle
840# rear axle
2660# total gross per certified scale at my local truck stop. cost $6.50
That number seems correct.

1985 toyota 4x4 sr5 efi xtra cab completely stock
1980# front axle
1420# rear axle
3600# total gross per certified scale at my local truck stop. cost $6.50
That is suspiciously high. Plus, your numbers add up to 3400 lbs, not 3600 lbs.
 
#9 ·
That's about right. My truck was 4100 trail ready, and since the 30sp longs came out, I've decided to put it on a diet. I no longer carry a hi-lift (20#), spare tire (100#), spare birfs/axles (20#), a bag of fluids (30#), 2.5gal gas can (20#) and have gone to synth rope. So now I'm at a svelte 3900 or so lbs. :D

If you really want to cut weight, you have to be drastic like Propane did. But the performance benefit is HUGE!

 

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#12 · (Edited)
All good points guy's.......

Loosing the spare tire and high lift and extra propane along with a multitude of fluids and other spares will be the norm. I was weighing this as a worst case senario. Such as a two or three day trip in and out and not having somethings with me. Obviously alot of stuff can be split up among several rigs if they were all Toyota and ran some of the same stuff. Here's a run down of whats packed on the truck at time of weight ( there was a bigger tool box added where the cooler is in the pic )

wrench's ( full set of SAE and Metric )
3/8" drive ratchet and socket sets ( SAE and Metric )
1/2" drive ratchet and socket sets ( SAE and Metric )
full set of screw drivers
full set of nut drivers ( SAE and Metric )
3/8" drive butterfly air ratchet
1/2" drive impact gun
torque wrench
slide hammer and attachments
30' air hose
30' coiled air hose
Set of Punch's and chisles
rubber mallet
small sledge
pry bar set
plyer set
speed ratchet
oil
anti freeze mix
C clamps
grease
gear oil
full set of gaskets and felts for two sides on knuckles
spare set of cross over steering arms
2 spare U-Joints
2 sets of trunion bearings
2 sets of wheel bearings
spare propane tank
2 spare TRE's
break parts cleaner
electrical parts cleaner
electrical wire
crimpers
fuses & connectors
Spindle nut socket
gloves
paper towels
duct tape
tie wire
JB Weld
silicone
locktite
continuity tester
winch kit ( shackels, strap, ect.... )
Toilet paper
spare bulbs for headlights
PB Jar of Metric nuts and bolts and a few washers to boot
and thats it off the top of my head without going out to the shop and looking in everything. I know I'm missing a few things, there just not coming to me at the moment.

So i guess I might get to shed some pounds on a few things, but not much in a worse case senario; just during short day runs where alot of this can be left at the truck and gone back for if absolutley necessary.
 
#19 ·
Losing the body was the single most weight reducer. Bieng light is great on drivetrain parts, stability, ease of recovery(my favorite), and lots less gas for teh tow rig:smokin:
I'm at it again, working off a few more pounds while strengthening drivetrain parts. I was suprised how heavy a trans with a doubler and t case weigh! I am replacing it with a ford c4 and an atlas 4 spd. It's lighter and stronger.
 

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#20 ·
"wrench's ( full set of SAE and Metric )
3/8" drive ratchet and socket sets ( SAE and Metric )
1/2" drive ratchet and socket sets ( SAE and Metric )
full set of screw drivers
full set of nut drivers ( SAE and Metric )".....I bought a 200pc tool set for $100 its has all that plus some about 25-30lbs

3/8" drive butterfly air ratchet...... Use a Ratchet
1/2" drive impact gun
torque wrench...... for trail fixes???
slide hammer and attachments..... are you going to fix your dents too?
30' air hose
30' coiled air hose......You really need 60' of air hose?
Set of Punch's and chisles
rubber mallet
small sledge
pry bar set
plyer set
speed ratchet ...... you already have rachets and wrenches????
oil
anti freeze mix.... Use your drinking water if needed!
C clamps
grease
gear oil
full set of gaskets and felts for two sides on knuckles
spare set of cross over steering arms
2 spare U-Joints
2 sets of trunion bearings
2 sets of wheel bearings
spare propane tank
2 spare TRE's
break parts cleaner ...... Becuase clean will get you home???
electrical parts cleaner ..... Clean you connection before you go!!!
electrical wire
crimpers
fuses & connectors
Spindle nut socket
gloves
paper towels
duct tape
tie wire
JB Weld
silicone
locktite
continuity tester
winch kit ( shackels, strap, ect.... )
Toilet paper
spare bulbs for headlights
PB Jar of Metric nuts and bolts and a few washers to boot
and thats it off the top of my head without going out to the shop and looking in everything. I know I'm missing a few things, there just not coming to me at the moment.
 
#21 ·
well it sounds like the only thing that everyone is comming up with is the really the SAE stuff that I pack around. I dont have much that requires SAE wrench's or sockets, but it is those times that your really need it that you dont have it. Thats just my luck. On the other hand this is worse case senario not the normal load of stuff that I may take with me on day trips where I can get back to the truck or motorhome.

Now I just need to find a good trailer to load this thing on so I can tow it to the trails and across country. Any suggestions??????
 
#23 ·
I made a quad trailer 6x8 for $400, I found a old camper trailer that someone was willing to give away. It had a good frame and axles all I needes was finders lights and a few pices of steel. Also it has redwood 2x6's for the deck :smokin:

People are always trying to give old tow behinds away! For a really nice Trailer for you truck $800-$1000
 
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