Putting your SRT on a diet.
I won't take credit for it but it looks like some good stuff. Check out the original post for updates and discussion here.>
http://www.dodgetrucks.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=40864
I don't recommend them all though. I put some notes in ().
1 lighter tires and wheels = can save you 100lbs
(SRT wheel/tire=78# each, Tire =41#)
2 remove tail gate = can save 69lbs to 110lbs
(54.9# on SRT)
3 remove spare tire and jack pieces can save 71lbs
(SRT jack=9.1#, spare=79.9#)
4 remove most gas in the gas tank [1/4 tank or less] can save 100lbs to 165lbs
(6.34#/gallon)
5 remove window washer tank with water = can save 9lbs
6 remove wipers = can save 1 1/2lbs
7 remove stock air intake system. = can save 2lbs
(this and the extra battery tray=8.2# on SRT)
8 run light weight pullys and short belt. save 1-2lbs
9 remove fan and shroud with elec. fan = can save up to 10lbs
10 remove passanger seat and center seat = can save 80lbs
11 lighter battery = can save 12lbs
12 shorter exhaust system = can save 12lbs
13 remove any extra water from the radiator tank = can save 1-2lbs
14 remove sound system = can save 4lbs to 100lbs
(SRT sub + bracket = 15.9#, tool tray = 8.38#)
15 remove sound proof material and carpet = can save up to 60lbs
16 removed the front sway bar = can save 20lbs
17 remove one leaf from each side. = can save up 25lbs (R U crazy?)
18 remove A/C compressor, condenser, lines can save up to 74lbs
19 remove hood liner = can save up to 3lbs
20 remove stock plastic wiper cowl = can save 3lbs
21 remove factory reciever hitch and bumper = can save up to 100 lbs (?)
22 remove all 4 fender wells = can save up to 15 lbs
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Not weight reduction but suggestions to decrease ET.
1 relocate battery to space under bed
2 Use toneau cover w/tailgate
3 Fold in mirrors
