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| Author: | Dart270 [ Sun May 11, 2003 3:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Weight of complete 8.25" axle. |
Hey Folks, Does anyone have a reliable weight on an A-body 8 1/4" axle with brakes and all? I'm not sure I trust a "factory spec" weight. Or, does anyone have on laying around they could weigh? I am contemplating axle options for a new project... I am also interested in the Ford 8" weight, if anyone knows that number. Thanks very much, Lou |
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| Author: | JohnnyDees [ Tue Oct 07, 2003 6:56 pm ] |
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My 8 1/4 with 10" x 1/2" brakes installed 2.45 open = 204 lbs. |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Wed Oct 08, 2003 6:31 am ] |
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Thanks Johnny. Does that include the big finned drums or are they simple smoothies? I remember you weighed a stock 8.75" and that must have had the 10X1 3/4" smooth drums, right? Cheers, Lou |
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| Author: | killin5 [ Wed Oct 08, 2003 8:42 am ] |
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In another post, I think DI said he just shipped one. |
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| Author: | DusterIdiot [ Wed Oct 08, 2003 1:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Nope, it was a late model 7 1/4"... |
I just shipped a 1974 7 1/4" with 10" drums (that was a nice 7 1/4"...better than any I ever owned...). I have an 8 1/4" loose, but I'd have to 'dig' for it to pull it out and weigh it...LOL -D.Idiot |
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| Author: | JohnnyDees [ Wed Oct 08, 2003 4:14 pm ] |
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the 8 1/4 had the 2 1/2 smoothie complete and assembled. the 8 3/4 had the 2 1/2 smoothies and all the parts just for the weight not assembled. |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Thu Oct 09, 2003 6:23 am ] |
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Thanks Johnny and DI. Sounds like the ol' 8.75" is only a 10-15 lb penalty over the 8.25". Not worth me hunting up 8.25" to replace my 8.75" axles with in my Darts... Cheers, Lou |
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