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How much does a cossie 4x4 gearbox and transfer box weigh ?

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Old 22-08-2005 | 04:22 PM
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Default How much does a cossie 4x4 gearbox and transfer box weigh ?

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Old 22-08-2005 | 04:24 PM
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bloody loads - seriously, i've jsut moved my spare to clean the garage, and i nearly broke me back
Old 22-08-2005 | 06:08 PM
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thinks its around 46 kg.
Old 22-08-2005 | 06:15 PM
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Its 55 kg as I weighed mine on the weekend in order to arrange for a courier to collect it
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Thanks guys,

a.k.a, what did you wrap it in to post it ?

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As its over 50kg it has to go strapped to a crate, I covered it in bubble wrap
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its 58kg as it weights neigh on identical to my barbell at home
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Thanks guys
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oh and when i posted mine.. i wraped it with some bubblewrap with heavy duty cling film and NO crate

it was fine

that was with parcel2go

cost about a tenner!
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Dave,

just called them, they seem to have changed their rules, it has to be palletted and would cost £60 odd...

That was too good to be true
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