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I wanted to get a thread going with all the light weight parts that are out there. Anyone with additions or comments feel free to post.

If not specified, products listed are for an Unlimited.

PRODUCT - TOTAL WEIGHT - SAVINGS OVER STOCK OR TYPICAL REPLACEMENT - PRICE

Aluminum = Al
Carbon Fiber = CF
Aluminum/Steel Hybrid - Al/S

SUSPENSION:
EXTERIOR:

ARMOR:
BUMPERS:
INTERIOR:
  • Mastercraft Rubicon Seats - 20 lbs each - 35 lbs saved over each SAS-equipped stock seat - $367 each (Mastercraft Store)
  • Mastercraft Bench Seat - 32 lbs - 55 lbs saved over stock 60/40 bench - $528 (Mastercraft Store)
ENGINE, POWER, AND DRIVETRAIN:
RECOVERY:

  • Warn 9.0Rc Winch - 54 lbs - ~8-50 lbs saved compared from Warn VR8000s to Warn PPHD - $1316 (Rebel Offroad)
  • Synthetic Winch Line - 4 lbs - 25 lbs saved over steel - $105 - $350 (Custom Splice, JeepSWAG)
WHEELS AND TIRES:
  • 315/70/17 Goodyear Duratracs - 60 lbs each - 4 lbs saved over MTRs, >4 lbs over most other 35's - ~$273 each (Tire Rack)
  • 17" Method Street Wheels - 22 lbs each - Savings Vary - $162.25 (Poly Performance)
    • This wheel and tire combo is 82 lbs, which is about 15-20 lbs lighter than what most guys are running.
    • Aftermarket wheels eliminate need for wheel spacers.
GLASS:

LIGHTWEIGHT IDEAS:
  • Remove speaker bar and replace with aluminum speaker boxes
  • Lighter (Shorter) Exhaust
  • Remove trim panels, carpet, storage cover, padding, etc.
  • Remove rear seat and replace with custom mounted jump seats
  • Leave your wife at home
  • Remove tailgate or replace with Pro-Net style tailgate net
  • Aftermarket, lighter than stock wheels eliminate need for 4 lb. each spacers
LIGHTWEIGHT BUILDS:
http://www.topspeed.com/cars/jeep/20...-ar150658.html
Thanks Alasha for itemizing and linking.

Light weight modifications:
  • Delete all interior comfort systems
  • Remove rear seats
  • Replace front seats with SRT seats from a Viper
  • Doors removed
  • Carbon fiber hood
  • chrome moly cage
  • Aluminum control arms, floor pan and gas tank
  • Body panels
  • Custom axles
  • Chopped windshield
 
#4 ·
How about the new rugged ridge aluminum XHD bumper?

Weight Savings:
• Aluminum XHD Bumper (Standard Configuration*): 26.9 lbs.
• OE Plastic Bumper: 35.7 lbs.
• Average Steel Off Road Bumper: 110+ lbs.

*Standard Configuration: Bumper Base, Filler Plate & D-Rings. The optional Hoop Over-rider, Stubby Ends & Winch Plate make the maximum overall weight of the bumper 62.6 lbs.

-Dan
 
Discussion starter · #7 ·
wranglerblackout08 said:
Speedglass windshields are supposed to be lighter than stock.

Warn 9.0Rc winch weighs 54lbs

Spyderlock beadlocks weigh 45lbs
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Added the Speedglass and Warn. Spyderlocks aren't that light so I'm not adding them. Duratracs and 17" Al alloy wheels seems to be the lightest 35" combo at about 85 lbs.

Charlie said:
Damn, this is good stuff. I'm surprised more weights are not given in threads! Do you mean that a GenRight aluminum rear bumper is actually as light or lighter than stock? Thanks for starting this list! :beer:
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Gen-Right's site says 20 lbs for their rear bumper, and I estimate the rear to be about 40 lbs.

geod919 said:
Jeepswag/4xfix front bumper is 27 pounds. Good luck finding one though.
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Not added, if it's not for sale it's not much use. I always liked that bumper though.

Daniel_M said:
How about the new rugged ridge aluminum XHD bumper?

Weight Savings:
• Aluminum XHD Bumper (Standard Configuration*): 26.9 lbs.
• OE Plastic Bumper: 35.7 lbs.
• Average Steel Off Road Bumper: 110+ lbs.

*Standard Configuration: Bumper Base, Filler Plate & D-Rings. The optional Hoop Over-rider, Stubby Ends & Winch Plate make the maximum overall weight of the bumper 62.6 lbs.

-Dan
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Toothprick said:
It don't get much lighter then this. lol
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One too many seats and stock tires would lighten that beast up! As always, sweet build.
 
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Depends on how much you want to spend...

Braille light weight battery : 12lbs
http://www.criticalsystems.braillebattery.com/index.php/batteries/im34x

Griffin Aluminum Radiator might save some weight

Light Weight Exhaust

Ripp headers might save some weight

The speaker bar looks pretty heavy. Some Aluminum speaker boxes and light weight speakers would help lower the weight. I'm guessing you could removed 15-25lbs.
 
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Discussion starter · #11 ·
wranglerblackout08 said:
Depends on how much you want to spend...

Braille light weight battery : 12lbs
[url]http://www.criticalsystems.braillebattery.com/index.php/batteries/im34x[/URL]

Griffin Aluminum Radiator might save some weight

Light Weight Exhaust

Ripp headers might save some weight

The speaker bar looks pretty heavy. Some Aluminum speaker boxes and light weight speakers would help lower the weight. I'm guessing you could removed 15-25lbs.
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Added the battery. Damn, that's pretty intense.

I'll add anything that's marketed as lightweight, only because it'll be easy to find tech specs. I'll add links and a seperate section for lightweight ideas.
 
#13 ·
ALASHA said:
Dont remember the weight savings off the top of my head by Nemesis makes aluminum fenders, sliders and front bumpers.
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Nemesis makes awesome stuff man. Im suprised more people do not talk about them. I think their flat fenders are the coolest out there.
 
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rdlynch2 said:
Nemesis makes awesome stuff man. Im suprised more people do not talk about them. I think their flat fenders are the coolest out there.
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The best thing about Nemesis is that their products are specifically designed for aluminum. Each product is designed to disperse load so that even the final product is just as strong as a steel version... but lighter.
 
#17 · (Edited)
Aluminum diff covers vers steel or iron? I'm sure there's a few pounds of unsprung weight there to trim off?

After recently installing a new steel front bumper and winch and feeling how much of a difference it made I'm starting to think twice about pilling on the steel and looking at the aluminum alternatives. I went with the RK pro suspension kit for the weight savings. maybe aluminum skids and rear bumper next? hey if I do everything in aluminum I can call it "Munimula" :D
 
#18 ·
Anyone who's read me rant about the weight of these pigs and the importance of keeping our rigs as light as possible, knows this thread is like gold.

This thread must never die. :beer:
 
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