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Subject:Re: Take A Look At This One
From:Ben T
Date:Wed, 16 May 2012 14:09:25 -0700

Not sure of the weight but 50-60 lbs might be a good estimate. Let's not forget the 5-cyl adds some weight as well. And if you bought the "California package" with the longer exhaust, that adds even more weight.

BenT

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On May 16, 2012, at 1:59 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> thanks for that clarification..
> weight will help rear traction though ..so it's not a bad place to add weight. 
> what is it, like 60 lbs ? 
> 
> On 5/16/2012 2:26 AM, Ben T wrote:
>> 
>> If you look at each side of the raised platform, there are "cubbies" on either side of the opening. The Overland raised box is steel and quite sturdy. It accepts the factory engine cover. The downside is they are quite heavy.
>> 
>> sent from my electronic leash
>> 
>> On May 15, 2012, at 11:27 PM, Scott Daniel Foss wrote:
>> 
>>> raise the whole floor area back there ... only thing that appears to be missing on this one is tool cubbies on the sides .. there's a natural bin on each side of the engine opening with a raised rear floor like this.
>>> http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/2921727357.html