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| | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 33 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 33 | Does anyone know the actual weight of these vehicles?
The Gross vehicle weight is 4800lbs.
The reason for the request is making the decision on
wether to go Leaf Spring Kit, 4 Link, Corvette or
other. Lots of the pickups are using Corvette 4 Link.
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | 4800 is the max weight loaded. That's a little heavier than the Corvette's rating but not enough I'd rule it out on that basis unless you plan to use this truck to haul cargo.
Another concern would be how stout the differentials you consider are. Now all Corvette differentials are all that stout. If you get the Dana 44 you're probably good, but the Dana 36 would make me nervous in a truck.
1955 1st GMC Suburban | 1954 GMC 250 trailer puller project | 1954 GMC 250 Hydra-Matic | 1954 Chevy 3100 . 1947 Chevy COE | and more...
It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | Wouldn't a half ton body weigh an even 1,000 pounds? LOL...
1955 1st GMC Suburban | 1954 GMC 250 trailer puller project | 1954 GMC 250 Hydra-Matic | 1954 Chevy 3100 . 1947 Chevy COE | and more...
It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,067 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,067 | | | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 33 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 33 | So you mean than carrying capacity was 1,000 lbs. which would
make the truck 3800lbs (4800 gross)? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 198 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 198 | An AD 3100 series truck weighs between 3150 and 3500 pounds, dpeneding upon the options and acessories installed. The 3500 pounds is for the variant that has the original cast-iron Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. Most of the 3100s would be around 3250 or 3300 before fuel is added to the tank.
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