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Old 10-12-2012, 11:38 AM   #6
Firebirdjones
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Re: 2wd Blazer Curb Weight

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Originally Posted by Wasted Income View Post
Yikes, lol. That's a heavy bugger. My '70 4x4 with the big block and double wall top weighed in over 5000 lbs when I had it on the grain scale a few years ago. Hoping to get my 2wd with LS and full aftermarket suspension down under 3500.
Yeah it's definately not light, and I took 120 lbs. out of it with the LS swap, but I didn't weigh the transmissions, and I'm sure the 4L60 is slightly heavier than the 350 turbo so that may have countered it a bit.

The front diff/driveshaft and cast iron 205 case adds some weight over a 2WD model, but getting it under 3500 will be a chore. I'd like to hear how that goes for you, please keep us updated.

My 82 Jeep Scrambler which isn't much sheetmetal even though it's longer than a regular CJ, full soft top, half doors with soft side windows, bucket front seats and a rear seat added, no carpet in the back (just bedlined), aluminum wheels with 32" tires, a 350 LT1 swap with a 4L60E, and even that scaled exactly 3500 lbs. without a driver. And that's really not alot of vehicle, pretty bare bones really with just a heater.
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