95z28camaro

iTrader: (15)

So after my first pass with my new ford 9" today i pull up on the scale and read 3120! My weight with the 10 bolt was 3080, plus on top of that i pulled out 50lbs! So from 3030 to 3120?!? Do ford 9" really weigh 90lbs more? It doesnt have an aluminum center section but jeez!

jetlag

iTrader: (32)

I haven't weighed my 9" completely assembled...but here are the weights for each box...


T/A mount - 15
housing - 86
chunk w/ gears and locker - 83
axles - 49

SuperSlow02

iTrader: (16)

its a piglet...just add more power

95z28camaro

iTrader: (15)

Damn! no wonder i could barely pick it up! lol just need to find the weight of a stock 10 bolt now... was yours iron or aluminum?

95z28camaro

iTrader: (15)

lol roller rockers and tune is just about all im allowed to do! i guess i need to save up for tubular k member an control arms, and become good friends with my angle grinder/cutter... or a torch! lol

jetlag

iTrader: (32)

Iron..

I've seen posts saying a stock 10 bolt is around 170-180lbs?

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

I know the 9" is definately heavier, I can see it being a good 250ish.

xhk651

yes it is quite a bit heavier..

but it is well worth the added weight.

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

^^Yes it is, expecially with a T56 Car.

MeentSS02

iTrader: (11)

Even my 12-bolt was a lot heavier than my 10-bolt (I should have weighed them, but I was too lazy). I could pick up the 10-bolt by myself...I could barely budge the 12-bolt, and the 9" probably weighs even more.

Steve Burger

iTrader: (33)

It depends on the housing and options. Our MS housing is a few pounds heavire that the 10 bolt. Our CM housing is lighter than the 10 bolt. The Moser cast housing is a lot heavier than the 10 bolt.

The weight is at the right end of the car if that matters in the cost comparison. The 9" is also a lot stronger.

95z28camaro

iTrader: (15)

Oh trust me, I love it! No more worries about breaking, and yeah didnt even think about it as helping out for traction but yeah definately worth the money!
Its just that i so badly wanna see me raceweight be at least 2999.9999999 or less! lol Ive got my lexan side windows on order and cuttin out the door bars so got another 50 pounds there but if dont make it owell. thanks everybody.

MeentSS02

iTrader: (11)

You need to make sure you eat lots of fiber and take a massive dump right before you head down the track. Most people overlook the dead weight inside their intestines.

LS1crazy01

iTrader: (14)

Just got my Fab 9" from Midwest Chassi and performance installed yesterday.
Stock 4 channel 10bolt wieghed inabout 160lbs and my fab 9" is 172lbs with 4 channel and iorn center section 31 spline and posi. A fab 9" with Aluminum center section 33 spline gun drilled and spool it wieghs in at 150 lbs.

95z28camaro

iTrader: (15)

Damn! guess i should have saved up some more money and got a lighter rear end! Thats pretty freakin light!

LS1crazy01

iTrader: (14)

You probably would not have had to save as much as you think. I got my chromoly drive shaft,tourqe arm,crossmember brace w/ drive shaft loop,lower control arm brackets and everything powder coated and installed for under 3k.