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mrr1999
08-12-2009, 10:42 AM
Hey guys. Does anybody know the weight of a bare stock sub-frame in a 1st gen Camaro? Thanks.
XLexusTech
08-12-2009, 04:54 PM
Page 3 of the iron works 67 Chris Alston build thread
almcbri
08-12-2009, 06:23 PM
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=21125&page=3

261 lbs.
mrr1999
08-12-2009, 08:37 PM
Thanks so much.
Vegas69
08-12-2009, 08:53 PM
There are no substantial weight advantages to any subframe swap.
mrr1999
08-12-2009, 09:01 PM
I was just wondering if I was going to be able to move it around once I take it out to re-weld it and sand blast it.
Vegas69
08-12-2009, 09:18 PM
If you need help, shoot me an email. I'd run down to harbor freight and grab a couple rollers for cheap so it's easy to move around and put back in.
mrr1999
08-12-2009, 09:25 PM
Thanks, Todd. I appreciate it.
Sundance
09-25-2009, 12:27 AM
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=21125&page=3

261 lbs.

A bare, no A-arms or engine mounts sub frame is no were near 261 lbs. Either that or the time at the gym has paid off...

Maybe 150-170. I pick mine up and move it around by myself all the time, it's more awkward (balance) then heavy.
Jar
10-02-2009, 06:52 AM
I read someplace that a bare stock sub is about 110 lbs.
Silver69Camaro
10-02-2009, 07:01 AM
There are no substantial weight advantages to any subframe swap.

Well, swapping to an aftermarket subframe (with 14" brakes) can drop 50-75lbs compared to a stock subframe with power steering and discs.
Rhino
10-04-2009, 04:00 PM
A bare, no A-arms or engine mounts sub frame is no were near 261 lbs. Either that or the time at the gym has paid off...

Maybe 150-170. I pick mine up and move it around by myself all the time, it's more awkward (balance) then heavy.

I would agree. I'm 140 lbs dripping wet, and I was able to move it around the shop myself.
It's bulky, but not nearly as heavy as it looks.
almcbri
10-04-2009, 04:56 PM
A bare, no A-arms or engine mounts sub frame is no were near 261 lbs. Either that or the time at the gym has paid off...

Maybe 150-170. I pick mine up and move it around by myself all the time, it's more awkward (balance) then heavy.

I was aware that he asked for a bare frame, but If you check out the link of information I posted you can see 261 lbs. with arms and all in the picture. Getting rid of the box, sway bar, spindles, coils, arms, hubs, and crossmember can easily drop 100-110 lbs. :thumbsup: