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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 02:01 PM
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Hi, I heard 2001 and 2002-05 raptor subframe are different. Which one are made from round tubing and which one from square one ?

 
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 04:27 PM
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2001 had the square tubing. I think it might have been aluminum too.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 05:56 PM
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Originally posted by: maddog56
2001 had the square tubing. I think it might have been aluminum too.
Yes its aluminum but its only the Sub Frame under the seat. I just purchased one for my 02 model.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 06:27 PM
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how much lighter is the 2001 compared to the 2002 subframe you had?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 06:29 PM
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I havent weighed it yet but there was someone on here that did the comparison and I think it was a 7 lbs difference.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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OK THANKS
 
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 10:23 PM
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do a search i posted this before i have done the swap but there is only like 3 pound diff. > I weighed them but dont remember for sure but i did post it.
Rudy
 
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