Just got back from a trip and at a difficult section mine (almost un-armored XJ) went right up. I only have tank armor. Others with full armor got up but struggled. Front/read bumper, belly, sliders, tank armor must weigh 1000lbs.

All with rear locking and open fronts and similar size and type tires.

Was I just lucky one time or does weight matter? Thoughts?

 

Consider line and driver skill. More weight will keep your tires planted....

 

Even with 1/4 plate bumpers and armor shouldnt be anywhere close to 1000 pounds. Its all fairly evenly distributed as well.

Tires, lockers, gearing, tire pressure, ect are the biggest factors physically.

 

Sure does make a difference.

Light=good.

 

On rocks an extra 500 pounds or so isnt that big a deal considering the weight is low and distributed.

Two bumpers and three skids is probably under 300 pounds anyway.

 

what the heck is tank armor?

 

HAHA! I thought the same thing for a second. think he means gas tank armor.

 

LOL that makes sense now.

 

haha. I didn't even think it could mean that.

 

Tank armor=bullet proof lol

 

IED proof

 

They are right its more driver skill and the line you pick vs how good the jeep is set up.Its like if you jump in any race car you won't run the same times as a pro driver your first time out.To me a t case and gas tank skid plates are a must the rest is more to protect the body like rock sliders and body armor.

 

I want tank armor and tracks.

 

A heavier XJ takes away life faster, and fuel mileage