For the sheer hell of it I pulled out the 3rd row only to discover it doesn't weigh all that much. I'm now a bit curious on the SRT offering the weight reduction package as I'm assuming after you install the storage box kit you only shed maybe 30 lbs? It doesn't feel all that heavy. I expected it to weigh more. I bet the 2nd row weighs a lot more or at least to look like it does.
I'm going to the track this Tuesday . The weather is going to hot like 91 degrees so I'm not sure what kind of numbers I can put up in that kind of heat. Hopefully it cools down later that night and I can make 1 good pass.
Back to the weight thing, the 2nd row vs the Caption chair must make some kind of difference as well. The Bench must weigh less according to that SRT package but I can't seem to find any info. I
may write Dodge and get the scoop on the actual weight savings.
If one wanted to build a fast Durango and make it a daily driver, there are so many things to consider to do. Weight is my first thought as it's just to damn heavy. Un sprung weight is another area to consider. Rims, suspension etc need to be considered to lighten.
I wonder how fast the Durango R/T could go with a proper weight reduction but fully functional vehicle could be? Without any modifications to the engine ?
