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2000 GMC Classic Sierra 2500 Base Reg Cab 131.5 WB

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Rear Wheel Drive, Reg Cab 131.5" Wheelbase

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Reg Cab 131.5" Wheelbase

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

Engine Type:

Gas V8

Displacement:

5.7L/350

Fuel System:

SFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

255 @ 4600

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

330 @ 2800

Trans Description Cont.:

HD Manual w/OD,

Front Tire Size:

LT245/75R16E

Rear Tire Size:

LT245/75R16E

Spare Tire Size:

LT245/75R16E

Front Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

Four Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

Wheelbase (in):

131.5

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

ZW9

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

3600

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

6000

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2752

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

1712

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

8600

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

12,000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

9,900

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

1000

Engine Order Code:

L31

Trans Order Code:

MW3

Trans Type:

Trans Description Cont. Again:

Deep Low

First Gear Ratio (:1):

5.61

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

3.04

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.67

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.75

Reverse Ratio (:1):

5.61

Clutch Size (in):

Trans Power Take Off:

SAE 6-Bolt

Trans PTO Access:

LH/RH

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

600

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd):

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

100

Maximum Alternator Watts:

1200

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

16.2

Engine Oil Cooler:

Yes

Frame Type:

Ladder

Suspension Type - Front:

Indep Coil Spring

Suspension Type - Rear:

2-Stage Multi-Leaf

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

3600

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

6084

Axle Type - Rear:

Semi-Floating

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

4100

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

6000

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.73

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.25

Front Tire Order Code:

XHH

Rear Tire Order Code:

YHH

Spare Tire Order Code:

ZGK

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

2030

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

3042

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):

3042

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:

678

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:

678

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:

678

Spare Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Power

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:

16.4

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock:

15.3

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

43.4

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

47.9

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.50 x 1.26

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

13.0 x 2.5

Fuel Tank Location:

Inboard LH Frame

Front Head Room (in):

40.0

Front Leg Room (in):

41.5

Front Shoulder Room (in):

65.0

Front Hip Room (in):

60.1

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):

208.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

76.8

Height, Overall (in):

73.8

Overhang, Front (in):

35.4

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):

41.7

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in):

111.0

Cab to Axle (in):

55.9

Cab to End of Frame (in):

97.6

Ground to Top of Frame (in):

32.2

Frame Width, Rear (in):

36.7

Ground Clearance, Front (in):

7.1

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

7.3

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