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Old 03-17-2010, 12:44 AM   #1
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Am I correct to assume that a '78 sierra classic 15 sub is 1/2 ton? I dont know what # on them means 1/2 or 3/4 ton.
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Old 03-17-2010, 01:14 AM   #2
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Re: Quick Question

Yes that is a 1/2 ton. The GMC's used the 15 to designate a 1/2 ton and 25 for the 3/4 ton whereas Chevy used the 10 and 20
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Old 03-17-2010, 01:37 AM   #3
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Re: Quick Question

OK, thanks.
So if i got it correct then
1000, 10 and 15 are 1/2 ton
1500, 20 and 25 are 3/4 ton

Well, now I know that my local yard has no 3/4 ton cross-members. Only thing they got not 1/2 ton is 4x4's

Is having a 1/2 ton front going to reduce my load capability's much? Are there any real major strength differences?
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Old 03-17-2010, 11:57 PM   #4
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From what I've read of how you use your truck as a truck I would stay with the 3/4 ton front suspension. You might have to make a trip down to Spokane to Pull and Save to pick up a 3/4 ton front suspension.
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Old 03-18-2010, 12:57 AM   #5
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Thats what I was thinking. afterall, I really do want to keep it 8 lug all round so I can have a spare thats not drilled for 8/6 or 8/5. I had a 8/6 I drilled for a spare but it dissapeard First I'll check around here with all the ppl that have a field full of old cars and trucks.

Captainfab, Just noticed where your at. Only about a 100 miles away
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