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chevy2racr · 03-30-2003, 02:51 AM

Brandon, I didn't see it answered, a SBC in the I-6 location moves weight back, its just a couple inches but evens the weight load more

crazy longhorn · 03-30-2003, 10:46 AM

I would say that a lot of the weight I shaved was the diff in 3/4 vs 1/2 ton suspension(unsprung weight). If you look into some of the aftermarket front crossmembers(Mustang II, or Jim Meyers), you can shave some weight......tube arms & coilovers are slick as he!! too! At the rear, a 4 link/coilover would save some weight & be very adjustable. As far as rear weight, you really need to keep all you can. My longhorn is a little longer,but has serious traction issues with an auto trans. I am setting the old truck up for a 6spd richmond......it will take a set of slicks to get her to hook up! Concentrate on the front weight.....glass clip, glass doors,alum rad,alum heads,waterpump,heater delete,relocated battery custom front crossmember,liteweight seats ect. You can shave a bunch of weight.....but after a while, it gets expensive. Good luck,crazyL

Crank · 03-30-2003, 09:03 PM

chevy2racr, thanks for explaining this. I'm still in the learning stages. Hehe. And will be for a looooooong time. Thanks
Brandon

chevy2racr · 03-30-2003, 11:34 PM

no problem brandon. in these trucks for traction and lightness gettin weight off the front and to the back is always good.. every little bit helps
Bryce

03-30-2003, 02:51 AM	#26
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	Brandon, I didn't see it answered, a SBC in the I-6 location moves weight back, its just a couple inches but evens the weight load more __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

03-30-2003, 11:34 PM	#29
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	no problem brandon. in these trucks for traction and lightness gettin weight off the front and to the back is always good.. every little bit helps Bryce __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

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03-30-2003, 10:46 AM	#27
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I would say that a lot of the weight I shaved was the diff in 3/4 vs 1/2 ton suspension(unsprung weight). If you look into some of the aftermarket front crossmembers(Mustang II, or Jim Meyers), you can shave some weight......tube arms & coilovers are slick as he!! too! At the rear, a 4 link/coilover would save some weight & be very adjustable. As far as rear weight, you really need to keep all you can. My longhorn is a little longer,but has serious traction issues with an auto trans. I am setting the old truck up for a 6spd richmond......it will take a set of slicks to get her to hook up! Concentrate on the front weight.....glass clip, glass doors,alum rad,alum heads,waterpump,heater delete,relocated battery custom front crossmember,liteweight seats ect. You can shave a bunch of weight.....but after a while, it gets expensive. Good luck,crazyL

03-30-2003, 09:03 PM	#28
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	chevy2racr, thanks for explaining this. I'm still in the learning stages. Hehe. And will be for a looooooong time. Thanks Brandon



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