Another skid plate question, though this could be generalized to other mods and vehicle additions as well.
My LC200 will be 300 to 400 pounds heavier on the rear axle than the front axle after I install my rear bumper. Although I was planning on getting all aluminum skids, because I don't do heavy rock crawling and want to keep my weight down, I'm starting to wonder if it might be better to get heavy steel up front and aluminum closer to the rear. This, combined with a couple other adjustments TBD, could get me to only a couple hundred pounds heavier in the rear.
What do folks thinks is the more important consideration for the 200 series in general overlanding usage--keeping down unnecessary weight or avoiding a rear weight bias?
My LC200 will be 300 to 400 pounds heavier on the rear axle than the front axle after I install my rear bumper. Although I was planning on getting all aluminum skids, because I don't do heavy rock crawling and want to keep my weight down, I'm starting to wonder if it might be better to get heavy steel up front and aluminum closer to the rear. This, combined with a couple other adjustments TBD, could get me to only a couple hundred pounds heavier in the rear.
What do folks thinks is the more important consideration for the 200 series in general overlanding usage--keeping down unnecessary weight or avoiding a rear weight bias?
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