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The GM AAM axle tubes exhibit a smaller diameter at the spindle compared to the AAM Dodge axles—measuring 4" for GM and 3.5" for Dodge from the housing. In design variation, newer GM trucks are aligned with Dodge axles. Additionally, GM incorporates a vibration damper on the yoke, while Dodge positions it on the drive shaft.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) 6500 lbs (full float, rear axle) 5500 lbs (semi float) GAWR is vehicle axle weight plus rated payload capacity; Ring gear diameter: 9 3 ⁄ 4 " Axle shaft diameter 1.41” Front (32 spline) 1.46” Rear (32 spline) 1.50” Front (35 spline) 1.50” Rear (35 spline) Inner axle shaft splines: 16, 23, 30, 32, 33 or 35
The GM 9.25 IFS has been the main front differential in Four-wheel drive 3/4 Ton and 1 Ton GM trucks since 1988. The Dana 60 solid axle front end was used selectively in trucks with a higher GVWR from 1988 to 1991. The original Saginaw 9.5 differential, ring and pinion were modified to work with the independent front suspension.
GM began making 4x4 Chevrolet Kodiaks and GMC Topkicks that utilize a Dana 70 front axle for the 2005-2009 models. These Dana 70 axles had open knuckles and ball joints . The Dana 70 axle only came with 5.13:1, 4.88,5.31 [ citation needed ] gear ratios and had a GAWR of [ citation needed ] these axles were rated at 7-9klbs as seen on 5500 door ...
The larger door handles from the Kodiak/TopKick were also used to accommodate the increased cab height. While factory-produced as a C-series truck, the front fenders were fitted with the plastic fender flares typically fitted to K2500 trucks to accommodate a wider front axle and larger (19.5-inch) tires.
For 1973, GM redesigned its medium-duty (Class 5–7) truck range for Chevrolet and GMC, slotted between 1-ton trucks and the Class 7–8 H/J and C/M heavy conventional trucks (designed by GMC). Designed by Chevrolet, the trucks mated the Rounded-Line cabs to a heavier-duty frame and a taller hood; with the exception of the steering column and ...
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Jeep with GM Iron Duke inline 4 2.5L/151 in 3 (1980-1983). These use a Chrysler custom Torqueflite 904 automatic transmission with an integral Chevrolet bellhousing. Do not confuse with later AMC 2.5 L engine that uses GM small corporate pattern . Chevrolet Turbo-Thrift engine (post-1962) Chevrolet 153 Inline 4 (Chevy II, pre-Iron-Duke ...