Quote Originally Posted by 89Vette View Post
Considering weight, I guess I know why they don't get better mpg. Any obvious places to remove weight?

Also, nice overall explanation and list for a buyer. Thanks VX Kat!

Since you don't have to lock front hubs (with TOD), why would this be listed as an upgrade on the recent Proton for sale?
I believe you're referring to "crossman"s Proton. I "believe" he and a few others (travelin2) have done the AISIN hubs so they CAN run in 2wd and be towed. (Crossman used to tow his Proton behind motorhome). Guys help me out here.
Travelin2 just did some major mods to tow his behind his motorhome too.

One thing I forgot to mention...the OEM shocks are KYBs with reservoirs, which I believe made it the only production car to ever have reservoir shocks as OEM (read that somewhere). These shocks are very high end (around $200 each) and give it tremendous off road capabilities. HOWEVER, many of us have found the kidney jarring ride on rough roads (like dirt/gravel) to be just too much, and many have swapped out for the Rancho XL9000 with the 9 way adjustments (me included). It makes the ride oh so much more civilized on my dirt road here in the boonies where I live. ON road is no problem with the OEM shocks.

To reduce weight...about the only thing I think ya can do is remove the 65lb back seat ...no seriously, I can't recall anyone mentioning anything. Remember I said, yer not gonna burn any rubber with this truck, but it moves pretty dang good despite being 2 tons!!