For anyone looking to ship an 8 3/4 rear end complete or separate pieces here are the weights I got from A and E-body rears.
All measurements are rounded up to the next whole pound.
NO packaging is included in these weights.
A-Body Weights
Housing, 52-5/8" wide - 40 Lbs
742 case with 2.76 gears and clutch style Sure Grip - 80 Lbs
1 - axle with 1/2" lug bolts, lug nuts and OE bearings, 27-7/8" - 16 Lbs
1 - 10" x 1.75" loaded backing plate - 10 Lbs
1 - 10" x 1.75" drum - estimate 12 Lbs (based on 10" front drum without hub)
E-Body Weights (worst case)
Housing, 56.5" wide - 42 Lbs
742 case with 2.76 gears and clutch style Sure Grip - 80 Lbs
1 - axle with 1/2" lug bolts, lug nuts and OE bearings, 30" - 20 Lbs
1 - 11" x 2.5" loaded backing plate - 12 Lbs
1 - 11" x 2.5 drum - 15 Lbs
Hope it helps
All measurements are rounded up to the next whole pound.
NO packaging is included in these weights.
A-Body Weights
Housing, 52-5/8" wide - 40 Lbs
742 case with 2.76 gears and clutch style Sure Grip - 80 Lbs
1 - axle with 1/2" lug bolts, lug nuts and OE bearings, 27-7/8" - 16 Lbs
1 - 10" x 1.75" loaded backing plate - 10 Lbs
1 - 10" x 1.75" drum - estimate 12 Lbs (based on 10" front drum without hub)
E-Body Weights (worst case)
Housing, 56.5" wide - 42 Lbs
742 case with 2.76 gears and clutch style Sure Grip - 80 Lbs
1 - axle with 1/2" lug bolts, lug nuts and OE bearings, 30" - 20 Lbs
1 - 11" x 2.5" loaded backing plate - 12 Lbs
1 - 11" x 2.5 drum - 15 Lbs
Hope it helps
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