Overkill or just badass

1 ton should be enough. Most run big tire, with enough strength to handle them. Weight is still an issue because if the nose is high and add power, over you go. something really heavy up front can topple over. Also not a lot of lift, just enough for tire clearance, and suspension travel, they do try to keep C.G. as low as possible. There is a rock crawling park close by to me in Hot Springs Ar. Called Super lift off road vehicle park. Great weekend out, special events all the time.