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May 17, 2014 | 05:44 PM

dtamustang

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From: hernando fl

Easy question

how much does a rear end weigh? I know I know.....all shapes and sizes. a corvette rear end. can they be shipped ups ?
thanks in advance , I'm also waiting to see some interesting comments from those of you with a twisted sense of humor

May 17, 2014 | 08:24 PM

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Well.......just guessing.......according to my aching back.....

I'd say the differential unit (chunk/pumpkin/whatever you want to call it) weighs.................................h mmmmmmm.......100 pounds

Now the two half-shafts..........add 20 more pounds for both

the two trailing arm assemblies........75 pounds each

the spring-pack....................40 pounds

the crossmember..................20 pounds

the strut rod assembly...........15 pounds

As you can see......this is NOT your mama's car (rear end!)

So.........is that what you meant by a Vette "rear end"?

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May 17, 2014 | 08:32 PM

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From: hernando fl

after reading your reply i realized i was not very clear , just the differential.
sorry about the confusion...........so much for it being an" easy" question

May 17, 2014 | 09:44 PM

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cast iron or aluminum?

May 18, 2014 | 06:54 AM

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From: hernando fl

cast iron

May 18, 2014 | 07:47 AM

Go Vette Go

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As Doorgunner stated above - the differential weighs around 100 pounds and UPS will ship it.

May 18, 2014 | 08:12 AM

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sounds expensive but doable , thanks for the help

May 18, 2014 | 08:36 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dtamustang

sounds expensive but doable , thanks for the help

O.K.

Now that we settled that easy question........

Who wants to go first with the twisted sense of humor?

No one?

O.K..........I will..........

"WHAT KIND OF SILLY QUESTION IS THAT..........?"