Numbchux Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 As I said, I have seen a front AA bumper in the flesh. The mounting points have a very small surface area with no bracing or gussets to distriubute the load, that reciever is welded to a very small surfce area whith no bracing or gussets to distribute load........... And if I'm not mistaken that D-ring is butt welded to the tube, and has no solid conection to the frame of the vehical. What have you got there, 3 Sq Inches, if that, for load distriubution at any given attachment point. That better be one HEAVY wall peice of tubing. Hey, it looks cool, but dangerous. A few well placed gussets would make a huge difference. true...but maybe you're forgetting that this is a subaru...no, I wouldn't trust it to hold up a full size truck. but the car MIGHT weigh 3k lbs fully loaded/soaked with water/full of gas. again...91 loyale...you're comparing a sub to a toyota... fnlyfnd...you've got mail! and shady, I've got some ideas for a front bumper!! I'm gonna photoshop something up, and send it to ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyirishmen Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 By crickies your right the area code is wrong. Thanks I'll change it right away. Chux all the new bumpers are going to be made out of tube steel (so keep that in mind when you send the pixs) Thanks for the ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 but the car MIGHT weigh 3k lbs fully loaded/soaked with My wagon weighed 3500+ lbs with a half tank of gas, some spare parts, and my junkyard tools. I weighted it on a truck scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 My wagon weighed 3500+ lbs with a half tank of gas, some spare parts, and my junkyard tools. I weighted it on a truck scale. yep yep...I meant 4k...oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnlyfnd Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 thanks for the pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 my car weight is 2900 lbs. 1/4 tank gas , no gear, no driver, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 my car weight is 2900 lbs. 1/4 tank gas , no gear, no driver, with or with out ? superswampers custom bumpers lift kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobme Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 My wagon weighed 3500+ lbs with a half tank of gas, some spare parts, and my junkyard tools. I weighted it on a truck scale. Uhhhhh........ My '85 Turbo wagon, with big bumpers front and rear, roof rack, 27"s on pug alloys, full size spair on a steelie, ALL my trail gear (winch, hi-lift, tools, ect.), full tank of gas, rack loaded, me and my 2 little boys in it only weighed 3,450# And yes, I know for a FACT that was a corect reading. We have a scale @ work that gets calibrated once a month(to +/- 10#) that my car fits on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 with or with out ? superswampers custom bumpers lift kit as of last week as you see in my signiture picture, swampers on , lift on, stock bumpers, roof rack. the lady at the scales said its within 20 lbs and they calibrate eavery 6 mos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singletrack Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 My wagon weighed 3500+ lbs with a half tank of gas, some spare parts, and my junkyard tools. I weighted it on a truck scale. That's nuts! The scale at the landfill puts my wagon at #2800 with parts, tools, gas and driver (I'm skinny). You driving around with a spare tranny or something? Maybe I saved some weight cutting that big hole in my roof... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 That's nuts! The scale at the landfill puts my wagon at #2800 with parts, tools, gas and driver (I'm skinny). You driving around with a spare tranny or something? Maybe I saved some weight cutting that big hole in my roof... Nope; like I said. Half tank of gas, few spare parts (nothing huge; heaviest thing would be an axle and alternator), and a full set of tools. Can't attest to the accuracy of the scales. I didnt ask about them; just hopped out, looked at the digital read out, and hopped back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstSubaruGLwagon Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I know this is not the topic,,,, but does it cost anything to use those State highway truck scales??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobmater Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 You driving around with a spare tranny or something? LMAO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
operose Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I know this is not the topic,,,, but does it cost anything to use those State highway truck scales??? if you have a "dump" or "transfer station" or "recycling center" in your area they should have a scale you can pull the car onto.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singletrack Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 if you have a "dump" or "transfer station" or "recycling center" in your area they should have a scale you can pull the car onto.... But since you're driving a Subaru you should make it clear that you intend to take it with you... otherwise they charge by the load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstSubaruGLwagon Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 But since you're driving a Subaru you should make it clear that you intend to take it with you... otherwise they charge by the load. LOL! good point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobme Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 But since you're driving a Subaru you should make it clear that you intend to take it with you... otherwise they charge by the load. LMAO!!!! That is soooo true:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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