Beam Plates
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From: tucson AZ
St. Jude Donor '04 & '05
Re: Beam Plates (Stingray1970)
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A joke right?????
And if so why???????
If not...what are you talking about.....???
thanks
tony
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A joke right?????
And if so why???????
If not...what are you talking about.....???
thanks
tony
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Racer
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From: Strongsville Ohio
Re: Beam Plates (oldace84)
Tony,
The beam plates reduce the twisting at the fastening points of the driveline support beam. This occurs under heavy loading ( hard acceleration). The faactory's solution was sealant, appears to be some type of epoxy. You can check them out at http://www.ZFdoc.com
from an older ace
The beam plates reduce the twisting at the fastening points of the driveline support beam. This occurs under heavy loading ( hard acceleration). The faactory's solution was sealant, appears to be some type of epoxy. You can check them out at http://www.ZFdoc.com
from an older ace
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From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
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I'm sorry, but are they really worth what he charges for them? I've seen what they looklike, what I haven't seen is what they look like on the car or next to something where I can compare the size.
It seems that all that $$$ for some small pieces of metal, well it just doesn't seem right.
It seems that all that $$$ for some small pieces of metal, well it just doesn't seem right.
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From: Connectivette
Re: (FoolCrzy)
:yesnod: For what you get they are pricey. I think there are up to about $180. I picked mine up over a year ago for $140. Still pricey for what you get but to pay $140 for the results I received was well worth it.
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Racer
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From: Strongsville Ohio
Re: (Mr Mojo)
They do make for a tighter clamping action of the driveline beam. GM attempted to do the same with the sealant they installed at the factory. However, the beam plates seem like a better solution. Another reason for using them is the nuts are caged on the top plates. That sure beats trying to tighten the bolts and get a wrench into the tight space on top of the beam to hold the nut. Just my reasons for buying them.
Melting Slicks
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From: NW Chicago Suburbs
Re: (Mr Mojo)
It seems that all that $$$ for some small pieces of metal, well it just doesn't seem right.
Eric
Burning Brakes
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From: Costa Mesa CA
Re: Beam Plates (Stingray1970)
I think I finally found out why my car wants to kick out to the right when high RPM shifting from 1st to 2nd thanks to that ZF website and you for posting it.
Rather than spend the $179.00 though, I think I'll make my own from steel plate.
Thanks again,
BIG JIM
Rather than spend the $179.00 though, I think I'll make my own from steel plate.
Thanks again,
BIG JIM
Burning Brakes
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From: Wichita KS
Re: Beam Plates (bogus)
They are expensive but I don't believe the price is unreasonable for a limited production / low volume item. You could knock off a set for less but the guy is in business to make money...To his credit he is paying close attention to details with top notch materials, fabrication, & processing procedures. I wouldn't want to set around and heli-arc those up all day for much less.
Specifications: Material - 30302 stainless steel, Construction - T.I.G. welded, Fasteners - New GM self-locking nuts, Weight - 1.65 lbs. (per vehicle set), Finish - Silicon bead blasted
Specifications: Material - 30302 stainless steel, Construction - T.I.G. welded, Fasteners - New GM self-locking nuts, Weight - 1.65 lbs. (per vehicle set), Finish - Silicon bead blasted