Each torsion bar was 17 lbs , the crossmember was 16 lbs , and both torsion keys, bolts ,frame mounts were right at 20lbs . My stock shocks were 5 each
Kenny, it's not much but thanks. Sorry I've pretty much dropped off the face of the earth as far as a posi front diff goes. So busy right now. Hopefully this spring I can start swinging ideas around again.
Artos, I think I posted some pics on the previous page. I'm going to be running sport machines tubular lowers and spc adjustable uppers. I've got to make up some bushings for the lowers and I think I may just do the uppers as well. I'm not really set on an exact design for them, del-a-lum, solid delrin, spherical bearing. I've got do some more reading on it and decide. I think I've ruled out del-a-lum at this point as I really doubt that both pivots are symetrical to each other. SCHLAKER, the ride height was a major concern of mine with the stock 4wd geometry. I've seen a few pictures of sy/ty's with 3-4" drop and control arms are not at ideal angles and I can only imagine the bumpsteer issues. With the c5/6 spindles equal a 2 1/2" drop and then I imagine I'll go another 1"-1 1/2" with the coilovers. Something that I've been playing with is redoing the upper shock mount on the frame. It's not at a great angle and if I do I can set it at a better height as well.
Kenny, I've heard some not so good comments about the electric assist steering on the cobalts. I remembered you talking about it a while ago and I mentioned it to a couple guys I know. They buy wrecked ss's, repair and sell them. They were telling me the steering feedback is terrible and were blaming it solely on the electric assist. They said they would take an older style pump any day of the week when it came to racing. I can't attest to that as I haven't driven one but the 2 guys have about 30 years circle track racing so took their word for it.