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Super73 · 06-04-2011, 03:22 PM

As mentioned before, I am very interested in the weight of these items compared to what I have for stock. If you wouldn't mind weighing them, I would be indebted to you

If you also have a couple extra minutes to toss the stock stuff on to verify the weights I have come up with over the years, I would really appreciate that as well. Fot the UCA and LCA I have weights with out cross shafts, so with them would be even better.

I am trying to gather this data to help put together another thread for everyone on weight savings ideas, and listing what things actually weigh to help them gain a better idea of what their trucks will weigh. I also want to use the weights to update my weight sheet spreadsheet again to help other with front spring selection. I want to see more of these old farmtrucks going fast!!

Spindle 27lbs
Upper Control Arm 5lbs (with out cross shaft)
Lower Control Arm 22lbs (with out cross shaft)
Caliper 9lbs
Pads 1lb
Rotor 26lbs
Spring 15lbs
Shock 10lbs

Thanks in advance.

bigboybodry · 06-04-2011, 04:05 PM

Well I will have to go bye a scale we lost everthing to a tornado back in dec. and just haven't picked one up. I will weigh everthing before I put it back together and post or message them to you.
Posted via Mobile Device

Super73 · 06-04-2011, 06:41 PM

Thank you.. Very sorry for your losses. Glad you are ok though, material items can be replaced, lives can't.

bigboybodry · 07-04-2011, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super73

As mentioned before, I am very interested in the weight of these items compared to what I have for stock. If you wouldn't mind weighing them, I would be indebted to you

If you also have a couple extra minutes to toss the stock stuff on to verify the weights I have come up with over the years, I would really appreciate that as well. Fot the UCA and LCA I have weights with out cross shafts, so with them would be even better.

I am trying to gather this data to help put together another thread for everyone on weight savings ideas, and listing what things actually weigh to help them gain a better idea of what their trucks will weigh. I also want to use the weights to update my weight sheet spreadsheet again to help other with front spring selection. I want to see more of these old farmtrucks going fast!!

Spindle 27lbs
Upper Control Arm 5lbs (with out cross shaft)
Lower Control Arm 22lbs (with out cross shaft)
Caliper 9lbs
Pads 1lb
Rotor 26lbs
Spring 15lbs
Shock 10lbs

Thanks in advance.

Sorry it took so long but here are the suspension parts weight. I weighed all the parts with a bathroom scale so I don't know accurate it is.
cpps stock
spindles 21 lbs 21 lbs
lower arms w/shafts 21 lbs 23 lbs
upper arms w/shafts 9 lbs 10 lbs
calipers aluminum 5 lbs sold (sorry)

my front springs morros trick 1/2 coil cut off. 12 lbs
If there is any thing else just let me know.

bigboybodry · 10-04-2011, 08:39 AM

Well I finally got the time to work on the truck! Here are the front end pics.

Marv D · 10-04-2011, 09:30 AM

I must say,, that looks VERY nice. I 'need' to do something with my front end,, just can't decide how much street time it will ever see again. If you don't mind... do you have a total $ for all of the suspension from frame out?

nxtruck · 10-04-2011, 10:41 AM

Yep, that looks very nice!! The truck has a nice stance with those parts in place. BTW, what's the story on your Camaro? Looks nice in the pics on the other thread.

bigboybodry · 10-04-2011, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nxtruck

yep, that looks very nice!! The truck has a nice stance with those parts in place. Btw, what's the story on your camaro? Looks nice in the pics on the other thread.

that is the BADEST MOFO on the planet!!! (under construction)HAHA JK.
A car I have been working on for a few years now getting real close to
being finished.

nxtruck · 10-04-2011, 03:55 PM

Nice! I was going to ask if it was still ls-powered, but I see now! Between your truck and the Camaro, you've got enough nitrous to sponsor your own pro-mod event!! lol

bigboybodry · 10-04-2011, 04:19 PM

I am in thought about a F3 for both of them and switch to pump gas when its time to freshen the motors but I will have to stick with the Nos for now.

bigboybodry · 10-10-2011, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marv D

I must say,, that looks VERY nice. I 'need' to do something with my front end,, just can't decide how much street time it will ever see again. If you don't mind... do you have a total $ for all of the suspension from frame out?

I really don't have a clue I just picked the parts up here and there a little at a time.

bigboybodry · 10-10-2011, 05:30 PM

looking for a rear coilover shock mount and anti-roll ideas any pics/suggestions out there?

06-04-2011, 03:22 PM	#26
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: suspension and brakes As mentioned before, I am very interested in the weight of these items compared to what I have for stock. If you wouldn't mind weighing them, I would be indebted to you If you also have a couple extra minutes to toss the stock stuff on to verify the weights I have come up with over the years, I would really appreciate that as well. Fot the UCA and LCA I have weights with out cross shafts, so with them would be even better. I am trying to gather this data to help put together another thread for everyone on weight savings ideas, and listing what things actually weigh to help them gain a better idea of what their trucks will weigh. I also want to use the weights to update my weight sheet spreadsheet again to help other with front spring selection. I want to see more of these old farmtrucks going fast!! Spindle 27lbs Upper Control Arm 5lbs (with out cross shaft) Lower Control Arm 22lbs (with out cross shaft) Caliper 9lbs Pads 1lb Rotor 26lbs Spring 15lbs Shock 10lbs Thanks in advance. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49 Last edited by Super73; 06-04-2011 at 03:23 PM.

06-04-2011, 04:05 PM	#27
bigboybodry Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florence,Mississippi Posts: 301	Re: suspension and brakes Well I will have to go bye a scale we lost everthing to a tornado back in dec. and just haven't picked one up. I will weigh everthing before I put it back together and post or message them to you. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ first track pass with the new motor on motor http://youtu.be/YgrJaEF_TaQ Last edited by bigboybodry; 06-04-2011 at 04:06 PM.

06-04-2011, 06:41 PM	#28
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: suspension and brakes Thank you.. Very sorry for your losses. Glad you are ok though, material items can be replaced, lives can't. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

10-04-2011, 08:39 AM	#30
bigboybodry Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florence,Mississippi Posts: 301	Re: suspension and brakes Well I finally got the time to work on the truck! Here are the front end pics. Attached Images __________________ first track pass with the new motor on motor http://youtu.be/YgrJaEF_TaQ

10-04-2011, 09:30 AM	#31
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: suspension and brakes I must say,, that looks VERY nice. I 'need' to do something with my front end,, just can't decide how much street time it will ever see again. If you don't mind... do you have a total $ for all of the suspension from frame out? __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

10-04-2011, 10:41 AM	#32
nxtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jackson, Mo. Posts: 607	Re: suspension and brakes Yep, that looks very nice!! The truck has a nice stance with those parts in place. BTW, what's the story on your Camaro? Looks nice in the pics on the other thread. __________________ Chris 1966 Chevy C10 LWB, 434 sbc, TH350, 12-bolt, factory suspension, pump gas 7.02 @ 95.8, 1.45 60' 1965 Chevy C10 LWB, 355 sbc, TH350, daily driver

10-04-2011, 03:55 PM	#34
nxtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jackson, Mo. Posts: 607	Re: suspension and brakes Nice! I was going to ask if it was still ls-powered, but I see now! Between your truck and the Camaro, you've got enough nitrous to sponsor your own pro-mod event!! lol __________________ Chris 1966 Chevy C10 LWB, 434 sbc, TH350, 12-bolt, factory suspension, pump gas 7.02 @ 95.8, 1.45 60' 1965 Chevy C10 LWB, 355 sbc, TH350, daily driver

10-04-2011, 04:19 PM	#35
bigboybodry Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florence,Mississippi Posts: 301	Re: suspension and brakes I am in thought about a F3 for both of them and switch to pump gas when its time to freshen the motors but I will have to stick with the Nos for now. __________________ first track pass with the new motor on motor http://youtu.be/YgrJaEF_TaQ

10-10-2011, 05:30 PM	#37
bigboybodry Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florence,Mississippi Posts: 301	Re: suspension and brakes looking for a rear coilover shock mount and anti-roll ideas any pics/suggestions out there? __________________ first track pass with the new motor on motor http://youtu.be/YgrJaEF_TaQ



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