Hi all,
I am preparing to drive my '99 LC around the US for the next 3 months or so. This LC is currently stock, save for some . I am trying to find good bumpers that do not weigh too much more than what they'd be replacing. I am conscious about gas mileage for this trip, and while I'd like to spring for some new bumpers, I do not want it to kill the already low mileage. What do you all think? Should I skip the bumpers and just stick with stock? I will not be doing a lot of heavy pure offroading, but I imagine I'll find myself on some fire roads/trailers/etc... while I'm out there exploring. I'd like to be able to mount my spare and a couple jerry cans on the rear bumper. Am I over analyzing this issue? Is the weight not as big of an issue as I am making it out to be? I really like the dissent bumpers, but will they kill my gas mileage?
As for the rest of the build, I'll be getting the ARB 2500 awning and accessory tent, and I'll be building a sleeping platform for the back of the cruiser. If I go with new bumpers I may end up adding some light bars, but only if I will not need an auxiliary battery to power them. This plan is very much still being shaped, so please, if you have any recommendations or thoughts at all let me know!
Cheers!
I am preparing to drive my '99 LC around the US for the next 3 months or so. This LC is currently stock, save for some . I am trying to find good bumpers that do not weigh too much more than what they'd be replacing. I am conscious about gas mileage for this trip, and while I'd like to spring for some new bumpers, I do not want it to kill the already low mileage. What do you all think? Should I skip the bumpers and just stick with stock? I will not be doing a lot of heavy pure offroading, but I imagine I'll find myself on some fire roads/trailers/etc... while I'm out there exploring. I'd like to be able to mount my spare and a couple jerry cans on the rear bumper. Am I over analyzing this issue? Is the weight not as big of an issue as I am making it out to be? I really like the dissent bumpers, but will they kill my gas mileage?
As for the rest of the build, I'll be getting the ARB 2500 awning and accessory tent, and I'll be building a sleeping platform for the back of the cruiser. If I go with new bumpers I may end up adding some light bars, but only if I will not need an auxiliary battery to power them. This plan is very much still being shaped, so please, if you have any recommendations or thoughts at all let me know!
Cheers!