BAD35thSS

Well got my MidWest fabbed 9 inch rear last week and have had a few people asking me about weight differences vs the stock 10 bolt. They thought it was going to be a lot heavier but with the fabbed part Eric builds and the aluminum center its pretty damn close.

Here are some pics comparing each piece...I think overall I actually would have saved weight !! But with adding the Strange chromemoly driveshaft everything is just a few pounds more and a whole lot more bullet proof

The challenger, weighing in at 168 pounds


The incumbent, looking a little worse for wear LOL


Torque Arm - stock


The Challenger in chromemoly looking mighty trim yet powerful:


Stock **** ugly tranny mount:


Midwest adjustable tranny mount:


Lower control arms (BMR boxed):


Midwest adjustable LCA's in chromemoly:


Sold the stock alum driveshaft before I could weigh it, that was only piece I missed getting a reading on.

Hope this comparison helps some of you guys sitting on the fence and thinking a 9" will be too heavy...doesn't have to be! I'm glad I went this way vs. the S60 which would have weighed a whole lot more.

MrElectric03

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Looks great...cant wait for mine to arrive!

SS1875

iTrader: (34)

Good comparison .....the Midwest Fab 9 and supporting parts makes for an awesome combo.

SS DNA

iTrader: (7)

Let us know if you read a big increase in noise from all the rod ends.

LS1-NAVY

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could u pm me if you want to how much was the complete rear end?

ssvert99

iTrader: (26)

base package is 2650.00 shipped. includes fabricated housing with all standard features, complete Strange nodular center section with choice of gear, 31-35 spline axles, chromemoly adjustable torque arm and crossmember for your application. there are several options on these rearends so the cost will dependon how you outfit it. pm me for a list of components and prices.

thanks

Eric

93TAWicked1

iTrader: (28)

I'm interested in the LCA's how the rod ends ride I've been meaning to call Eric and order some.

waterbug1999

iTrader: (3)

Yea.. I weighed mine and it was damn near the same weight as well and I had the extra support. The big kicker was the TQ arm was a hell of alot lighter then the Spohn one. But, the DS was heavier then the stocker though.

Taubr Unit

iTrader: (32)

I also have all his stuff and it is nothing less then quality!!

SS1875

iTrader: (34)

No complaints with my Midwest Fab 9. I've had many compliments about it...I would recommend it to anyway considering a new rearend as well as the other components Eric offers.

SIC LSX

iTrader: (10)

how much did the center section weigh? I didnt see it

BAD35thSS

Can't tell you, the aluminum center section was already mounted up to the rest of the axle when I got it. I'm guessing 35 -40 pounds ?

SLP Firehawk

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damn dude i'm drooling over here i can't wait for my midwest 9 to get here

ski23

iTrader: (21)

you guys are making me want one. I sheered 5 teeth off the 10 bolt a few weeks ago,, hmm, new gears for the 10, or strange 9" or midwest fab9"......

smok'nZ

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dam how much was the 9" i was thinkg of selling my 12 bolt for one from midwest

BAD35thSS

It comes complete for about $2600 including delivery, what sold me is it includes a custom chrome moly torque arm in that price ! Which is something I always wanted...you can build it up with quite a few other options etc to mid 3's if you want...mine was about 3600 including a new chrome moly driveshaft and adj LCA's