TRZ Tubular Front Suspension
#1
Racer
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TRZ Tubular Front Suspension
I know there are very few people running this, but wondering if anyone can verify what the actual weight difference is from the stock K-Member/A-Arms to their K-Member and A- Arms?
I see their website says up to 70lbs, but I can see the majority of that being due to drag brakes.
Edit: Added up all of the stock front suspension components and calculated a total weight of 86.3lbs (C6 Z06)
Cradle: 23.2
Upper A Arms: 5.4 (Both)
Lower A Arms: 18.2 (Both)
Leaf: 11
Shocks: 8 (Both)
Sway Bar: 20.5
Total: 86.3
I see their website says up to 70lbs, but I can see the majority of that being due to drag brakes.
Edit: Added up all of the stock front suspension components and calculated a total weight of 86.3lbs (C6 Z06)
Cradle: 23.2
Upper A Arms: 5.4 (Both)
Lower A Arms: 18.2 (Both)
Leaf: 11
Shocks: 8 (Both)
Sway Bar: 20.5
Total: 86.3
Last edited by blkscls1z; 03-01-2017 at 02:02 PM. Reason: Added weights
#2
I know there are very few people running this, but wondering if anyone can verify what the actual weight difference is from the stock K-Member/A-Arms to their K-Member and A- Arms?
I see their website says up to 70lbs, but I can see the majority of that being due to drag brakes.
Edit: Added up all of the stock front suspension components and calculated a total weight of 86.3lbs (C6 Z06)
Cradle: 23.2
Upper A Arms: 5.4 (Both)
Lower A Arms: 18.2 (Both)
Leaf: 11
Shocks: 8 (Both)
Sway Bar: 20.5
Total: 86.3
I see their website says up to 70lbs, but I can see the majority of that being due to drag brakes.
Edit: Added up all of the stock front suspension components and calculated a total weight of 86.3lbs (C6 Z06)
Cradle: 23.2
Upper A Arms: 5.4 (Both)
Lower A Arms: 18.2 (Both)
Leaf: 11
Shocks: 8 (Both)
Sway Bar: 20.5
Total: 86.3
#3
Racer
Thread Starter
Rack: 24lbs
Pump: 3lbs
Lines, brackets and other misc: 5lbs
Total: 32lbs
I'd estimate their manual rack setup weighs around 15lbs or so.
Last edited by blkscls1z; 03-01-2017 at 08:21 PM. Reason: Weights
#4
I have my c5/c6 rack complete with brakes and shocks sitting on the garage floor,. dont think I could weigh it but could guessimate it...
If you are Completely NUTS about weight LIKE myself do it , if NOT do NOT do it,. Its Not lighter piece for piece,, Its only lighter because it allows you to run a Lighter strange HUB assembly and delete power steering... and brakes of course BUT you dont need different rack to run lighter
Its Very impressive how our ALuminum oem pieces are so light and so streetable,. Once you go Trz you WONT be streetable as you'll worry a pot HOle Could take out your k-member (no proof Just suspecting) ...
my set up is VERY light because I went with the extreme with manual rack, light brakes with lighter Hubs,. If I really think about it NOW why dont they Make it With Chromoly ?!!!
Chromoly would save me 2-3 lbs I estimate,. Imma contact them and if they can build me same set up in chromoly my Set it up will be up for sale
EDIT;; JUST read on webiste "Chrome-Moly Rod-Ends and tubing Used Throughout " I m not sure if thru-out means the rack is Mild steel or Chome-moly or just some???!!
If you are Completely NUTS about weight LIKE myself do it , if NOT do NOT do it,. Its Not lighter piece for piece,, Its only lighter because it allows you to run a Lighter strange HUB assembly and delete power steering... and brakes of course BUT you dont need different rack to run lighter
Its Very impressive how our ALuminum oem pieces are so light and so streetable,. Once you go Trz you WONT be streetable as you'll worry a pot HOle Could take out your k-member (no proof Just suspecting) ...
my set up is VERY light because I went with the extreme with manual rack, light brakes with lighter Hubs,. If I really think about it NOW why dont they Make it With Chromoly ?!!!
Chromoly would save me 2-3 lbs I estimate,. Imma contact them and if they can build me same set up in chromoly my Set it up will be up for sale
EDIT;; JUST read on webiste "Chrome-Moly Rod-Ends and tubing Used Throughout " I m not sure if thru-out means the rack is Mild steel or Chome-moly or just some???!!
Last edited by Gxpz06; 03-02-2017 at 07:12 AM.
#5
PS... the new coil over set up--- the schocks are Heavier then stock, and the 2 springs are all depended on your weight... if you are near stock weight then your springs and shocks will be similar in weight as leaf set up... I now was finally to come down to a much lighter spring and saved 5lbs on the coil springs
#7
my front end is also ALOT lighter in all other aspects then any drag racer out there...
Last edited by Gxpz06; 03-02-2017 at 11:40 AM.
#8
Drifting
I don't know about the TRZ but I just installed the first C5 front k-member, a-arm kit from Midwest Chassis. I already had the light-weight Strange drag brakes and manual steering rack but was still using the factory cradle and a-arms. I did go with the spindle mount option and lost 60#. Just a thought.
#9
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Thread Starter
I don't know about the TRZ but I just installed the first C5 front k-member, a-arm kit from Midwest Chassis. I already had the light-weight Strange drag brakes and manual steering rack but was still using the factory cradle and a-arms. I did go with the spindle mount option and lost 60#. Just a thought.
#10
TRZ told me you can use a Strange 5 Lug setup with their piece. Not too worried about everything else as I know people who have driven on similar front end setups for Drag Week. Really trying to justify if the weight reduction is worth the cost. C6Z already has a lighter magnesium front cradle, compared to base c6 and c5s.
Good to have another option! Checked out their webpage and their FB page, but didn't see any other info on it. Do you have any pics?
Good to have another option! Checked out their webpage and their FB page, but didn't see any other info on it. Do you have any pics?
#11
I don't know about the TRZ but I just installed the first C5 front k-member, a-arm kit from Midwest Chassis. I already had the light-weight Strange drag brakes and manual steering rack but was still using the factory cradle and a-arms. I did go with the spindle mount option and lost 60#. Just a thought.
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#12
Drifting
Call Eric at Midwest. He can give you pricing on the k-member kit. As you can see from the picture, I am using my Stiletto manual steering rack. Also included in the kit was the upper a-arms and the spindle mount Strange brake kit. Sub 1.2x 60' times is a lofty goal but it can be done with enough power and the right set up.
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Gxpz06 (03-04-2017)
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Call Eric at Midwest. He can give you pricing on the k-member kit. As you can see from the picture, I am using my Stiletto manual steering rack. Also included in the kit was the upper a-arms and the spindle mount Strange brake kit. Sub 1.2x 60' times is a lofty goal but it can be done with enough power and the right set up.
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#14
Drifting
Truthfully, with the mag cradle you're already using Malcolm I don't see much benefit in making the COSTLY swap. You're really not going to be saving that much weight and the streatability will always be in question. As far as I'm concerned the real benefit to the K-member/arms swap is added clearance. It would be great for my car with the twins sitting down there but for you I just don't see it.
- Travis
- Travis
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#15
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Truthfully, with the mag cradle you're already using Malcolm I don't see much benefit in making the COSTLY swap. You're really not going to be saving that much weight and the streatability will always be in question. As far as I'm concerned the real benefit to the K-member/arms swap is added clearance. It would be great for my car with the twins sitting down there but for you I just don't see it.
- Travis
- Travis
#16
Call Eric at Midwest. He can give you pricing on the k-member kit. As you can see from the picture, I am using my Stiletto manual steering rack. Also included in the kit was the upper a-arms and the spindle mount Strange brake kit. Sub 1.2x 60' times is a lofty goal but it can be done with enough power and the right set up.
i got 9.2 in 1/4 with 60 1.5 want to lose weight car i want front all kits but scared to pay alots of $$$ after same weight