Featuring a 133-inch wheelbase, the Longhorn added an extra 6 inches 15 cm to the bed. We include bed-and-body mounts in their stock locations on all of our chassis as shown in this photo. Standard Catalog of American Light-Duty Trucks. The front fenders were also equipped with the same flares used on 4x4 models of the lighter trucks to cover the increased track width and larger tires. I have to admit, after seeing the heavy buildup of dirt and grease accumulated around the spindles and backing plates, I was starting to have my doubts. Trucks with an optional trim level, but without an additional wheel upgrade, received flatter stainless steel hubcaps, still with painted accents. Conventional four-wheel drive was still available with manual locking hubs.
Air conditioning and a 220 hp 164 kW 327 in 3 5. Optional transmissions included a three speed overdrive unit C-10 only and several different four-speed manuals, the Powerglide 2-speed automatic, or the 350 and 400 3-speed automatic. The 1987 models continued to be built at , , and. This required a slight dashboard redesign to incorporate these airbags. Factors such as engine and combination, differential , , and whether the pickup was two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive decided how much the pickup could safely tow or haul. Optional steps heights over the front and rear suspension are also available. The forward crossmember, just in front of the Panhard bar, is a thru-frame tubular crossmember that houses the optional rear antisway bar inside.
Pena announced that a two-year investigation had found that the trucks posed a fire hazard. A Z71 off-road package was also available with skid plates and Bilstein shocks. Also new this year were upper and lower , which added another two-tone paint option. The truck belongs to Reggie Jackson, and special thanks go to Reggie for allowing us to take an in-depth look that included a test drive. Three trim levels were available: Cheyenne, Scottsdale, and Silverado. Unlike their siblings, they were not sold to the general public nor did they bear Holden badging , and they were not built as right-hand-drive at the factory. Finally, the front brakes on all light-duty trucks were switched from to , resulting in much less brake fade under heavy use.
Wilwood hubs offer only 5-on-4 ¾ or 5-on-4 ½ for their 12. The writer and editorialist Walter Olson made the following points: According to a later-debunked 1993 report , this arrangement made the trucks prone to exploding in a. K-Series pickups also featured an off-road oriented design, with the bolted directly to the transmission and running gear tucked up as high as possible under the vehicle to reduce the chances of snagging vital components on obstacles, as well as to achieve a low and optimal. Classic Automobile Appraisal And Resource Guide. Several aftermarket conversion companies offered a 4x4 version with either a or front axle. The standard drivetrain was a three-speed manual transmission and one of two engines; the 250 in 3 straight six or the 283 cu in 4. So, now where does that leave us? The exterior mirrors became solid, low-profile aerodynamic manual units color matched to the body color.
The first was the standard passenger-side , and the second was the energy-absorbing. We asked how much he would let the truck go for, and the answer was low 20s. A divot and adjustment screw was added to the inside of the door located above the door panel and near the vent window. On the dash was a tachometer, oddly omitted from 1990 models. The front and rear propeller shafts were locked at all times in Four High and Four Low. Tulsa is another company that did 4x4 conversions for utility companies.
Low and Low Loc applied reduction gearing with or without lock, depending on the mode selected. The length was extended to 117. Permanent four-wheel drive pickups featured a two-speed dual New Process 203 transfer case with planetary center and. There just isn't enough room. It is not clear if the crew cab was for fleet orders only, or if it was available to the general public.
Your pickup chassis can ordered with up to a 10-inch step over the rear suspension, while the front chassis step is available up to 4-inches more then stock. The interior was also unique with a special plush Garnet Red cloth with black trim, high-back reclining sport bucket seats, and center console. In 1992—1993 other color options included Summit White and Victory Red, with multiple interior colour options. Solid colors were also listed as a no-cost option with the selection changing slightly each year. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. We are happy to say we do not wire-weld any Jim Meyer components in our shop! Mechanical updates included more anti-corrosion techniques, reduced weight, and a new 5.
On the subject of no-cost options, Z81 designated a Custom Camper nameplate which we imagine all one had to do was buy a 1Z8130 Custom Camper package, and it was theirs for free. On models where passenger airbags weren't included, the space was occupied by a storage compartment. The screw provided a way to adjust the gap in the window track. Also, a new grill was used. Since 1957, trucks were available from the factory as four-wheel drive, and the new class scheme would make this known. The third safety advancement was the introduction of dual front lap-and-shoulder with emergency for outboard occupants in 1975 for the 1976 model year.