Weight Reduction- weights of parts- ACCURATE!

Discussion in 'Performance Mods' started by VENOMOUS1 RACING, May 4, 2011.

  1. SergioL.

    SergioL. Full Access Member

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    How about just switching the battery to the passenger side if you still have the other tray? I had hot start problems after relocating the battery on my previous truck with a big block Chevy.
     
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    i'd put it under the bed on the pass. side if i was going to move it...
     
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    I do and I thought about that, but I would love to stick that extra 60-80lbs over the rear wheels!
     
  4. VENOMOUS1 RACING

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    Have seen some with a kit that relocated battery behind right rear wheel and it does start very slow!! I ran 3/0 wire on mine and you'd never know the difference!! Kits are supplied with too small wire gauge!
     
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  5. wesalbert

    wesalbert 2015 Truck of the Year Supporting Member

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    Yep, make sure the wire is thick enough or you will have issues.
     
  6. Trainman

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    Years ago I installed the rear mounted battery kit from JMB, moves the battery to the passenger side rear fender well behind the rear tire, I have had no issues, and I use the Optima Red Top.
     
  7. ARRESTmeRed04

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    I have the jmb kit and have had some issues with slow starting, but it hasn't ever failed to start, and I've had to start it in gear several times.

    Most of my trouble seems to be when it is hot and I have to start the truck over and over
     
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    2/0 or 3/0 weldin cable would be sweet:rock::rock::rock:

    run the pos. & neg. all the way to the front & if your batt. is lucky enough to have side terminals go neg. to frame & clean all frame grounds to bare metal. yeah, thats the ticket:D:rock:
     
  9. VPRPWRD

    VPRPWRD VTCoA Ring Leader Supporting Member

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    Has anyone removed inner fenders and / or the belly pan that bolts to the bottom of the front fascia and / or the brake cooling ducts? If so what kind of weight are we talking and how it would negatively affect the front fascia?
     
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    I still have the wheel liners but the rest of that stuff is gone, not sure what it weighs but it is heavy considering its plastic
     
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    VPRPWRD VTCoA Ring Leader Supporting Member

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    I will be adding that to the list, thanks again for your input.
     
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    Anytim man, I've been kicking around the idea of ditching the liners too need to look at it again
     
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    VPRPWRD VTCoA Ring Leader Supporting Member

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    I think it might need some supports fabbed up for it to keep the fascia in place, I will need to take a closer look at it when I get them out.
     
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    Anyone know the weight of the backseat on a QC?
     
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    I'm going to relocate the fuel tank behind the rear axle where the spare was, I found a company who builds them and they look nice
     
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    My truck has lost 415 lbs I'm going to go weigh it soon to see what she weighs now
     
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    I wonder if anyone makes an aluminum tailgate. Id like a lighter one.
     
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    Dom was looking into having a carbon fiber tailgate made, haven't heard any updates on if or when this was happening.
     
  19. JMB Justin

    JMB Justin Active Member Preferred Vendor

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    We just skinned it instead, already too light in the back.
     
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    What kind of weight difference was it?