Differences between 1995 OBS and 96-98 trucks?

[Gatorboy]

Aside from obviously being TBI. What other features are only on the '95 models and not the others? I've heard there are quite a few differences.

 

[Horns]

1995:
The interior in all C/K models is updated to a newer refreshing design. New gauges, an updated radio, new seats and door panels round off the interior redesign. New for the exterior were new mirrors with plastic surround and mounting brackets.
1995 is also considered the "odd-ball" of the 88-98 GM C/K trucks as the wiring harness, HVAC controls, and bell housing are not compatible with other years.

This is straight from our history thread. http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?766-GMT400-History&highlight=gmt400+history

 

[SubLo]

I think he was asking about the diff from 95 to 96-98, not from 94 - 95 which had a major interior/dash redesign. TBI to Vortec was mentioned starting in 96 on the gas engines. Another noticeable visual difference was the addition (in 96) of passenger side front airbag. Notice the cupholders on the half-tons disappeared and were replaced with said airbag.

 

[Crash]

Bell housing? What's different there?

 

[1997chevydriver]

Pass air bag started in 97 i believe.

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[chevyman0191]

dont think they had the z71 package..till after 95. did not have passenger air which already mentioned.

 

[1997chevydriver]

dont think they had the z71 package..till after 95. did not have passenger air which already mentioned.

Yeah they had z71 as an options package.

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[chevyman0191]

Yeah they had z71 as an options package.

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cool wasnt sure..thanks for correcting me.

 

[1997chevydriver]

cool wasnt sure..thanks for correcting me.

No problem

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[1997chevydriver]

Bell housing? What's different there?

Bell housing is the same but internal wiring of trans is different.

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