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I just saw someone that swapped the stock, steel cradle for aluminum...has anyone bolted this in or measured it for use on a 94 W body? The one I saw was a 98 using a 2000 cradle.

 

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd72/dezldave961/0928070252.jpg

 

This seems like a great way to lose weight off the front, as well as perhaps "upgrade" to the newer suspension or allow use of the spindles that would let us fit bigger brakes, etc? Has anyone ever looked at the possibility?

 

I would, but being saddled with other issues (trans, job, etc) I won't be anytime soon.

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I was told there was an aluminum cradle for the Gen 1's from the dealer when i needed a new one, but it was 2200 from GM and that was a few yrs ago.

 

Huh?!

 

Monte's and Impala's got them from the factory. Only 2nd gens to get them.

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I was told there was an aluminum cradle for the Gen 1's from the dealer when i needed a new one, but it was 2200 from GM and that was a few yrs ago.

 

Huh?!

 

Monte's and Impala's got them from the factory. Only 2nd gens to get them.

 

He told me it was an aftermarket thing for them. I duno just saying what he told me.

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I was told there was an aluminum cradle for the Gen 1's from the dealer when i needed a new one, but it was 2200 from GM and that was a few yrs ago.

I think he was smoking crack! I can't believe that GM would stop making a $220 Valence but make a $2200 Aluminum Cradle.

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hydroplaned into a curb

 

Damn how much other damage did you do?

 

New rim, new knuckle assembly, new control arms and cradle. I was only going about 15mph when it happened.

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