Weight Reduction potential

[MFNG]

Super comfortable daily, thanks for the contribution

It sounds like you need a Gen 2

 

[bubbarob]

It sounds like you need a Gen 2

Because I didn't want to gut a Gen 1?

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Because I didn't want to gut a Gen 1?

What exactly do you want to do or how far do you want to go with it. Are you wanting it better offroad or just lighter for gas mileage and speed, etc?

 

[MFNG]

Because I didn't want to gut a Gen 1?

Only say so because after all the work you would have to do to achieve your weight reduction you could have just gone Gen 2 and been there already.

Gen 1 is a classic, why chop it up?

 

[bubbarob]

What I'm starting out with. 2010 scab.


Recently changed out the wheels and tires. (Titan 7 wheels, 37" KO2)
SVC smurf bumpers, and I removed the spare and jack this weekend.


Will include a running list below, if any members would like to actually contribute ideas. Realize this may not be the forum or audience to discuss Raptor modifications for reducing weight. Please point me in the right direction if not.

Remove Spare/jack - 100lbs
Remove tailgate - ~100lbs
Forged wheels - ~40lbs
Brake kit - 30lbs
Lightweight Battery - 30 lbs
Fiberglass hood 40lbs?
Fiberglass front fenders - 25lbs?
Fiberglass besides - 30lbs?
Reclining sport seats (driver & Passanger) - 100lbs?
Aluminum Radiator - 10-20lbs?
Exhaust - 50lbs
CAI - 5-10lbs

Assuming all the weights are accurate in the above, gets the truck close to 5500lbs without going too crazy on daily driver comfortability.

Would love other ideas if members would like to contribute

 

[bubbarob]

Only say so because after all the work you would have to do to achieve your weight reduction you could have just gone Gen 2 and been there already.

Gen 1 is a classic, why chop it up?

Because I don't want a Gen 2. I could have bought one, but I wanted a Gen 1.

 

[MFNG]

Super comfortable daily, thanks for the contribution

Is this the goal?

Still confused, as I’m sure @CoronaRaptor is too.

What’s the end use?

 

[bubbarob]

What exactly do you want to do or how far do you want to go with it. Are you wanting it better offroad or just lighter for gas mileage and speed, etc?

All the above, really. Better offroading, but also just a better driving experience while still having it be comfortable enough to daily drive it.
No doubt there is a ton (no pun intended) of opportunity to improve the driving characteristics of the truck. On road and offroad by shedding weight

 

[MFNG]

Is yours a 6.2L?

 

[bubbarob]

Is yours a 6.2L?

Yep, sorry should have mentioned. It's a 6.2