k1500 or k2500 what do i have....

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matsh

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Hi guys..
i have a 1995 suburban 6.5 with 8 lug 14sf axle..
here in norway it is a weight rule on the car. over 3500kg it is a truck and nead a special license to drive it.
so many suburbans and tahoes where modified in the numbers and weight to get under/over the maks kg weight.

on my door i have a k1500 logo. but did the suburban 8lug with 6.5 come in k1500 or do i have a k2500 and they have changed the door sticker?

checked the rpo codes and got this weight
GVW RATING 8,050 LBS witch is 3651kg. so it is over the 3500kg limit. but my truck is registered under that limit so they have done something in the numbers here...

and this for axle id.
GU6 AXLE REAR 3.42 RATIO

G80 AXLE POSITRACTION LIMITED SLIP

can you tell from this info if i have a k1500 or a k2500?
 

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this is my vin number 1gngk16fxsj370953
will try to id it on the web
 
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tested 2 different vin decoders. both says k1500 1/2 ton.

so then i must have a k1500 8lug 6.5 then.

going to order bushings and front end parts like tie rods and balljoints.

standard k1500 parts will then fit? or is it not the same with 6 vs 8 lug ?
 

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matsh, while your vin and your truck itself says k1500, you will have to order parts for a 2500. All of your steering and most of your suspension components will not carry over from 1500 to 2500 and vice versa.
 

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ok guys. thanks.
so then since it is a 8 lug. then it is 2500then..
one kit i ordered from ebay with tie rods and balljoints. sayd it would fit both 1500 and 2500. but unshure. have got the parts have to check if they are sames size as the one on my car.
 
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