Lets end the weight misconception
03-29-2010, 09:45 PM
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Even 800 pounds going from a 2wd-4wd? seems kind of steep, considering the transfer case and front differential are aluminum. transfer case is probably about 75lbs, axle Im not sure but I cant see it being more then 200lbs, drive shaft, 20lbs? misc electronics for it to work approx 20 lbs? CV shafts another 20-30 lbs. Torsion bars cant weight to much more then springs, we do have an extra crossmember, but I cant see the weight difference being more then 400-500lbs
03-29-2010, 09:47 PM
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you're forgetting the front axle
edit: whoops... thanks for catching that.
i dunno about our trucks, but the axle for an isuzu pup weighs about 185 lbs.
edit: whoops... thanks for catching that.
i dunno about our trucks, but the axle for an isuzu pup weighs about 185 lbs.
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03-29-2010, 09:53 PM
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he mentioned that
and i weighed a couple weeks ago - 4780 with a full tank & me. that's a RCSB 4x4 with not a lot added. i can't wait to get some aluminum wheels, though. that'll cut 36 unsprung lbs right there
Even 800 pounds going from a 2wd-4wd? seems kind of steep, considering the transfer case and front differential are aluminum. transfer case is probably about 75lbs, axle Im not sure but I cant see it being more then 200lbs, drive shaft, 20lbs? misc electronics for it to work approx 20 lbs? CV shafts another 20-30 lbs. Torsion bars cant weight to much more then springs, we do have an extra crossmember, but I cant see the weight difference being more then 400-500lbs
03-29-2010, 09:57 PM
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I never knew what to guess when comparing 2WD - 4WD or AWD. I figured at least 3-400# at minimum. So 4-800 should cover that.
Also, goin from RC to EC. It's prolly yr dependent, since some came w/. 3 or 4 dr design, or added inches. My guess is 2-600#. So, I figure 3 or 400 is a good number there. Anyone?
Or RC - EC - CC? What's accepted there as common?
Also, goin from RC to EC. It's prolly yr dependent, since some came w/. 3 or 4 dr design, or added inches. My guess is 2-600#. So, I figure 3 or 400 is a good number there. Anyone?
Or RC - EC - CC? What's accepted there as common?
i guess i'm just dyslexic.
03-29-2010, 10:03 PM
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After seeing this thread, I think Im going to put my truck on my longacre scales I use to scale my race car with... Ill get left, right, front, rear, and cross weights and percentages.
03-29-2010, 10:06 PM
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My question is, how can there be such a huge fluctuation in race weights?
Cmon, seriously? There's 24pgs. on this just in drag racing section. Rather than everyone post up their weights, I think you're just tryin to decipher the wild swings.
It varies by:
-cab config. & length ( w/in that, step- or fleet-)
-drive:2, 4 or AWD
-chassis/ frame (1500/ 2500, etc.)
-axle setup (10/ 14 bolt)
-yr (which would create changes i.e. block material, safety content, yada yada)
-engine block material
-power adders (all add wtg)
-exh (hdrs or manis, catbacks, duals, dumps, exits & their materials)
-tranny (A or M, 60 series, 80E, 5/6 spd & their capacities)
-different body panels & their materials (cowl hoods, rollpans instead of bumpers, cladding i.e. SS) fiberglass vs steel
-interior trim levels
-bed cover material (soft, hard, liners)
-tires/ wheels (sizes & materials)
-drums/ discs (& their sizes)
-suspension changes (drops, lifts & not just how they're done but materials)
-gas level & fluids
-deleted parts
-extra bits (stereo eqpt, subs, misc. crap)
-driver (ya, it's not part of truck, but it is goin down the track)
-Last but not least, when we've swapped parts (efans, alernators, trannies. Not just the parts themselves, but whatever we took out/ added to make it work)
I may've left a few items/ generalities out, but that should cover a majority of ideas.
It varies by:
-cab config. & length ( w/in that, step- or fleet-)
-drive:2, 4 or AWD
-chassis/ frame (1500/ 2500, etc.)
-axle setup (10/ 14 bolt)
-yr (which would create changes i.e. block material, safety content, yada yada)
-engine block material
-power adders (all add wtg)
-exh (hdrs or manis, catbacks, duals, dumps, exits & their materials)
-tranny (A or M, 60 series, 80E, 5/6 spd & their capacities)
-different body panels & their materials (cowl hoods, rollpans instead of bumpers, cladding i.e. SS) fiberglass vs steel
-interior trim levels
-bed cover material (soft, hard, liners)
-tires/ wheels (sizes & materials)
-drums/ discs (& their sizes)
-suspension changes (drops, lifts & not just how they're done but materials)
-gas level & fluids
-deleted parts
-extra bits (stereo eqpt, subs, misc. crap)
-driver (ya, it's not part of truck, but it is goin down the track)
-Last but not least, when we've swapped parts (efans, alernators, trannies. Not just the parts themselves, but whatever we took out/ added to make it work)
I may've left a few items/ generalities out, but that should cover a majority of ideas.
