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Sep 7, 2012 | 12:02 AM

4x484150

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Empty Frame Weight

Would you folks on here have any idea what a bare frame would weigh?

Im looking at getting one from a fellow FTE-er, and I would like an approximate weight to figure out shipping.

All the drivetrain is gone, and just gas tanks are left. Also, its a regular cab, longbed frame. Thanks!

Last edited by 4x484150; Sep 7, 2012 at 12:04 AM. Reason: Added info.

Sep 7, 2012 | 12:07 AM

ctubutis

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I *think* Diesel_Brad put up those numbers once, might search the archives.

Sep 7, 2012 | 12:33 AM

4x484150

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Thanks Chris. Ill do up a better search.

Sep 10, 2012 | 10:35 PM

4x484150

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So maybe I'm missing the thread/post, but Ive searched all over the place on here, and on the 87-96 forum.
Any other sugestions on where to look?

Sep 10, 2012 | 11:31 PM

ctubutis

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I sent Brad a PM, I *think* he knows the weight but am not sure. Hopefully, he will chime in here...

Sep 11, 2012 | 04:51 AM

Diesel_Brad

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I dont really deal with 1/2 ton stuff to much, but I have a BARE 3/4 ton frame(reg cab long bed)in my garage. I can pickup one end, so I would say the total frame weight would be 400-500lbs. Maybe even less

Sep 11, 2012 | 08:22 AM

Gary Lewis

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Originally Posted by Diesel_Brad

That would have been my guess. I have a 1/2 ton truck sans engine, tranny, and bed sitting behind the shop. While I can't pick the rear of the frame fully off the jack stands, I can budge it. And, w/o the springs, tank, and axle housing I'd bet I could pick it up.

Oddly enough, I've been guessing the weight of a bed at about 400 lbs as well, and that's because I can pick up my side of one of the beds and carry it several feet - like off of one frame, around it, and over to another frame. And, at 65 and 175 lbs I'm not as strong as I used to be so I can't be carrying over 200 lbs.