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[gregnash]

Can't go wrong, but I will say I was amazed at how little net weight you actually add with the rear aluminum bumper if you remove a factory hitch, recovery points, spare tire holder and associated brackets.

Dissent weights in pounds (aluminum configuration):
Swing arms: 36 for both
Swing arm braces: 5
Wings: 54
Receiver: 13
Wing reinforcement: 12
Tire Carrier assy: 7 (yes, only 7 lbs)
Accessory ladder uprights: 9

OEM weights:
Bumper cover: 13
Hitch: 50
Tire Carrier: 18
Bumper bracing: 19

Net change: 36 lbs with the Dissent aluminum rear with dual swingouts.

Nice... that really isn't all that much, but makes sense as the stock hitches are always burly. Still same towing capacity as stock, so 6500lbs?

 

[suprarx7nut]

Nice... that really isn't all that much, but makes sense as the stock hitches are always burly. Still same towing capacity as stock, so 6500lbs?

I think it's a "tow at your own risk" scenario. There's no rating implied or suggested.

 

[socalmtbiker]

I've pondered over new wheels for years and it's been the same offerings: Method NV, Method trail 703, Icon Rebound and Braid. With price, size, offset, and availability in mind I settled finally on Icon Rebounds. I've had NV on a previous rig and I was pleased with them. The 703 were my prefered nonbead lock looking wheels at the price but needed to be ordered. Braid, while i really wanted to get something that few have I decided I should be a penny pincher and not pay 400 per wheel.
17" 25 offset 285/70r17 on yokohama g003 MT
With stock AHC on King springs with airlift air bags on the rear. I do occasionally get some rub. Usually turning on rocky/bumpy terrain.

 

[socalmtbiker]

Will soon be making my own roof rack.

 

[socalmtbiker]

Working with aluminum was harder than I anticipated. I found some scrap 1/4 thick aluminum for $50. I purchased Sherpa roof rack mount feet & Stainless steel mounting hardware as well as Tnutz aluminum extrusions. About 500 in.

 

[bozncsurf]

Like where this rack is going ...

Following

 

[socalmtbiker]

Eastern Sierra during the beginning of fall