whats the difference between a 1500 and 2500

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Jun 3, 2004 | 07:26 PM

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Visionxorb

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i belive the 2500s also get the 9.2" front to dont they

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Originally Posted by spearfish3

The 14 bolt ring gear may be different? I think GM has like a 9.5 semi-float, then the 10.5 full float axle (6.0 HD's) and the 11.5 full float (8.1L and Duramax). A Z71 prob has a 10 bolt rear I'm guessing.

Jun 3, 2004 | 07:33 PM

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yeah its a 9.2 or 9.25 IFS, I have seen it both ways while looking for 4.88's which I don't think they make. 1/2 ton's have a 8.2 IFS

Jun 4, 2004 | 12:19 AM

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the 2500(1500HD) have the AAM 925 front diff. and the AAM 950 rear diff.

http://www.aam.com/technology/tech_p...ntaxle925.html
http://www.aam.com/technology/tech_p...frontaxle.html
http://www.aam.com/technology/tech_p...araxle950.html
http://www.aam.com/technology/tech_p..._rearaxle.html

Jun 4, 2004 | 12:23 AM

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so basicly the only other differences are the leaf springs, and axle sizes?

Jun 4, 2004 | 12:27 AM

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2500HD uses the AAM925 front as well.

and as stated above uses the AAM1050 rear diff. for the 6.0L and the AAM1150 for the 8.1L and the Duramax.

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