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The Weight of Bfest........ On my car!

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:27 am
by 3X00-Modified
Just in case anyone was wondering, because I definitely was... I pulled out ever item and scaled it when I got home... I was lugging around 492lbs of stuff... NOT including Me and Amy... That explains for the lack of ANY wheel gap on my rear tires and the constant rubbing of the tires on the quarters... LOL

I didn't weigh the subs either but that was an addition to what I lugged there prior years.

Oh and my drag wheels and tires are 38lbs each IIRC... I'll verify that tonight when I get home. The old ones were 1lb heavier from what I found.

First thing on the fix list is to verify where the tires are touching the rear quarters and grind it away so it clears so I don't have to listen to that anymore! And then maybe find something that will work for spring helpers for next year or any time I'm carrying that much stuff.

Re: The Weight of Bfest........ On my car!

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 12:32 pm
by Styluss
I had some good ass sag, but I wasn't rubbing.

Re: The Weight of Bfest........ On my car!

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 12:48 pm
by ErichZ26
you need air shocks, pump and a leveling system from an old GM

Re: The Weight of Bfest........ On my car!

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 1:10 pm
by 3X00-Modified
Yeah find air shocks that fit a 95+

I'll stick with spring helpers for now, way easier and then I can remove them for driving around. I'd rather have full Koni suspension and just throw something into the springs when I need it.

I only rub due to the RDB swap... the tire sidewall rubs the inner fender when it tucks up in the quarter panel.

Re: The Weight of Bfest........ On my car!

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 3:15 pm
by Barry
How far have you rolled your fenders? Theres a good half inch of lip that can be removed if need be.

Re: The Weight of Bfest........ On my car!

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 3:40 pm
by Koots
I would look into these:

http://www.timbren.com/aeon-single-conv ... prings.htm

I used to install these on lots of plow truck at my old job. They are just fancy bumpstops but help a lot when you need them and don't do anything when you don't.

They are universal so you should be able to find one of the correct height and width.

Re: The Weight of Bfest........ On my car!

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:13 pm
by 3X00-Modified
Barry wrote:How far have you rolled your fenders? Theres a good half inch of lip that can be removed if need be.
They aren't rolled, all I did was grid off a bit so far. I'd rather do that then roll and risk cracking the paint.