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2006 GMC Sierra 3500 DRW SL Reg Cab 133 WB 4WD

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4-Wheel Drive, Reg Cab Wideside

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Reg Cab Wideside

Drivetrain:

4-Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

Engine Type:

Gas V8

Displacement:

6.0L/364

Fuel System:

SFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

300 @ 4400

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

360 @ 4000

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual w/OD

Front Tire Size:

LT215/85R16

Rear Tire Size:

LT215/85R16

Spare Tire Size:

LT215/85R16

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:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.8 x 1.2

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

Wheelbase (in):

133.0

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

E63

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

4500

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

8550

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

3111

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

2602

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

11400

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

16000

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

7500

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

750

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

9800

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

1470

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

9800

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

2450

Engine Order Code:

LQ4

Trans Order Code:

MW3

Trans Type:

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

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.61

Reverse Ratio (:1):

5.04

Transfer Case Model:

New Venture 261

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High:

1.00

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low:

2.72

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

600

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd):

770

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

105

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

16.4

Engine Oil Cooler:

Yes

Frame Type:

Ladder

Suspension Type - Front:

Torsion Bar

Suspension Type - Rear:

3-Stage Springs

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

4500

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

8600

Axle Type - Rear:

Full-Floating

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

4800

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

9200

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front:

3.73

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

4.10

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.18

Front Tire Order Code:

XYK

Rear Tire Order Code:

XYK

Spare Tire Order Code:

XYK

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

2430

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

2150

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):

2430

Spare Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr Recirculating Ball

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

43.7

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.8 x 1.5

Fuel Tank Location:

Front Head Room (in):

41.0

Front Leg Room (in):

41.3

Front Shoulder Room (in):

65.2

Front Hip Room (in):

61.4

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

224.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

96.1

Height, Overall (in):

76.7

Overhang, Front (in):

37.0

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):

52.1

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in):

114.1

Cab to Axle (in):

55.9

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

35.8

Ground Clearance, Front (in):

10.6

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

13.6

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):

97.6

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in):

61.9

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):

64.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

50.0

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

19.5

Tailgate Width (in):

61.9

Cargo Volume (ft³):

73.9

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