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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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What's the weight of subframe connectors ?

I found some heavy steel tubing today, however I'm concerned that the tubing may be too thick, too heavy. for SFC's. And no, can't measure the thickness right now, not until I cut the welded on caps off.
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 11:37 PM
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About 40lbs
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 11:49 PM
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That's just for "straight" ones, right, not including the additional brace that some use, or the design the KB are ?

Dang it, I bet the tubing I got is more like 40 lbs each *lol* gotta weight it
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 11:56 PM
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Just weighed one tube. Looks like it may be 5 feet long, and it weighs 18 lbs. It may be a bit too heavy, but I may just go with it, heck I'd have some real stiff SFC's
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 04:21 AM
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Axle/Gears: Ford 9", detroit locker, 3.89 gears
I have Spohn round tube SFC. 4 bars. Two main ones and the 2 little "Y" bars.

All 4 bars are 25 lbs
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 08:33 AM
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But those are not as thick, i.e. not as big nor massive as some other SFC's, correct ?
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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Well thats the odd part. You would think the Spohns would be much lighter than others based on thier looks.

I don't have other third gen SFC but the SSM 2"x3" rectangle type SFC for my second gen only weighs 30 lbs for the set.

25 for the little round spohns and 30 for these and they are longer, wider, taller, etc
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 03:20 PM
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my jegs subframes were 46 pounds shipped to me.
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 03:26 PM
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OK, not sure how much mine will end up weighing, but my guess would be anywhere between 35 and 50 lbs, oh well it'll work.

Thanks guys
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 06:59 AM
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umi subframe connectors are 44 pounds and the difference it made in my car is unbelievealbe. so glad I got in on that group purchace
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Old Feb 17, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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Originally posted by jamon8
umi subframe connectors are 44 pounds and the difference it made in my car is unbelievealbe. so glad I got in on that group purchace
Actually the SFC's packed for shipping weigh 44lbs...the actual weight of the set is 34lbs, thank you though

Ryan
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