Trivia Question 6 - Weight of Rear End Assembly
I think Kevin wanted some more trivia so here is one I can give you from parts end of things.
Looking at the rear end assembly below, what is the weight?
Whoever gets it within 5 lbs gets the cigar!
NOTE: this is a Controlled Differential (posi) rear end but believe the weight would be close to the regular hypoid type rear end. Also note it does not include the control links or upper control arm. And no, chain hoist were not weighed!! Just the net weight of the rear end assembly? Rear end does have rear end oil.
So.. who is going to get the cigar!!!!
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Permalink Reply by 2o93f8rdftyzj on
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47.2 Kilos if it has oil in it. (104.05lbs)
47.0 if its dry. (103.39 lbs)
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Permalink Reply by Jason Edge on
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Has oil but way off! You don't even get the filter end off a cig with that guess!
Just winding you up!
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Another guess way off. You think that rear end weighs the same thing as a ballerina!
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225 lbs.?
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Oh, you mean the whole rear end... oh, I was just going with one side, so double my figures and see how I go. LOL
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Kevin, the entire rear end is hanging on the scales! You mowing or smoking the weed! Hee Hee. I'll post another picture from the back above.
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105 kg
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Anders is closest so far with 105 Kg / 231 Lb but not quite there yet and No Cigar!
Hint: I have posted the weight of a rear end with the drums and brake parts removed .... so if you have been working out with 63/64 Cadillac brake drums lately you can probably get pretty close!!
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How about 241 lbs.?
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Getting closer! Not there yet!
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Heavy enough to go truck freight only!! 253 pounds and a whole lotta ouch if you drop it on your toes?
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Michael is getting close but not quite there yet!
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