That is a great question. My problem is payload...

I weighed my truck a few weeks ago and it came in at 4,740 lbs. wet. That was with no driver and passenger (another 380lbs.), water (96 lbs.), gear (180+ lbs.), etc.
Stock curb weight is 3,705 + 1,395 (payload capacity)= 5,100 (GVWR)
So fully loaded for a trip I am at 5,396! :xcrybaby:
Now some of that weight is unsprung (the heavier tires and wheels), so that gives me back about 130 lbs., but I am still over capacity and I havent even addressed the sleeping arrangements (roof tent, etc.), front bumper and winch, etc.
So my plan for now is to address some items that wont affect payload, like axle gearing (probably 5.29's), ARB front locker, some wiring items, etc.
I look at it as I have two options:
1. say to hell with GVWR and address items that will make the truck stronger and more capable of carrying the weight, like bigger brakes, stronger CV's, etc.
2. Not add any more heavy equipment. so no bumper or winch, roof tent, rack, etc.
What do you guys think?

I don't mind pushing up to 5,500 or 5,700 lbs. but I am worried about the transmission, front diff, etc...