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Tech Area => General Buick Tech => Topic started by: TurboCajun on October 22 2015, 09:20:10 AM

Title: New rear end
Post by: TurboCajun on October 22 2015, 09:20:10 AM

I ordered a new rear end for my car, It's a 9" with disc brakes from Checkered Racing. their web site says that it weighs 160lbs, anyone know what the factory unit weights are ?

Title: Re: New rear end
Post by: Steve Wood on October 22 2015, 10:40:28 AM

Don't know, but I think somewhat less than that as I don't remember them being hard to move.  :D

Title: Re: New rear end
Post by: Charlief1 on October 22 2015, 11:57:16 AM

I've got a 9" and the stock 8.5" here. I can pick up the 8' easily but the 9" is a struggle for me. That's empty, so they weigh a bunch more than stock. Cancel it and order a 12 bolt. You'll be much happier in the end.

Title: New rear end
Post by: larrym on October 22 2015, 12:31:16 PM

My buddy had 9" ends welded on with custom axles it's working good.