I pretty sure you do hear about it, but it's not directly attributed to overloading. Have you heard of the infamous Jeep death wobble? Worn bushings are one factor, and a heavier vehicle will just accelerate the problem.I think most Jeeps are over weight and the owner is just unaware. I know I am and I don't have a ton of stuff on it. I plan on adding a larger brake setup from one of the major manufacturers soon. I wouldn't worry about it too much. If everything was going to wear out much quicker or the Jeep became extremely dangerous to drive I think you would hear more about it on the forums. There are many Jeeps completely loaded with gear that drive coast to coast overlanding full time without any major issues.
Thanks for the info! Yes . . . "fully loaded" is how I typically roll. I'm going to keep an eye out for the release of the new HC Suspension System. It will be my SECOND upgrade in 2018. First I have to switch to different tube steps. My current set was NOT the right choice . . . they are rock magnets!Just a heads up, with SEMA behind us, we displayed a new DualSport HC Suspension System that will be coming out in a couple months. This will include higher capacity springs built and tuned specifically with the overland community in mind. We don't have exact numbers to share just yet but these springs will definitely aid the people that run around 100% of the time fully loaded.
With that we also have a Bilstein 8100 shock coming out. It is a fully adjustable dual external bypass (rebound and compression adjustments), remote reservoir shock with AEV tuning and a larger diameter housing to utilize a 60mm piston. Just something to keep in mind.
Thanks - I've actually got a long list of threads on the ExPo, so I've learned to stay on topic and focus on the great ideas and knowledge sharing that is offered here. I also have no hesitation to share stories of my own mistakes and failures, since I figure others will learn from them. Plus, the mistakes are always the most interesting reading! ExPo is a great resource so I want to do my best to continue to support the community.Mattj has been a real gentleman about the snarkiness and appears to choose to ignore it. Good for you Matt! I wouldn't have been so polite.
Couldn't agree with you more, those comments were unnecessary and out of order!By the way, it's amazing that when asking for advice on an "overlanding" site that you can get so many rude and/or condescending comments from a couple of members. I wonder if these dudes talk to people like that in their everyday life? Or is it simply a case of ATS (Armchair Testosterone Syndrome)?
Mattj has been a real gentleman about the snarkiness and appears to choose to ignore it. Good for you Matt! I wouldn't have been so polite.
Many of us (myself included) have modified our vehicle in a manner that could make it less than optimal for highway driving, so we really have no room to criticize but you have taken it pretty far.My 2016 Rubicon weighs 5,800 pounds without any people or cargo in it. The 5,800 pounds includes half a tank of gas, my five 35" tires, AEV bumpers, skid plating, roof rack, roof top tent and other accessories. I have an AEV 3.5-inch DualSport SC suspension system with frequency-tuned, progressive rate springs, Bilstein 5100 shocks and the AEV high steer kit. My questions:
1) If it is too heavy, what are the risks? Bad gas mileage and worn-out brakes for sure, but what else?
2) Once a vehicle becomes too heavy, what are the solutions? Swap to a more powerful engine and different axles?
I know there are plenty of experts on this forum, and I am really curious about this. Thanks!
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