evilunclegrimace
Does not always play well with others
Yeah, I have no use for the switch, it came in a dash bezel that I found at a yard.***BE CAREFUL**** …it’s on!
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Yeah, I have no use for the switch, it came in a dash bezel that I found at a yard.***BE CAREFUL**** …it’s on!
I can’t remember, are they keyed with ignition key? I seem to remember having owned something that was keyed with something other than ignition key, like some plastic key or something. It’s been a few years.I found the switch;You must be registered for see images attach
I get that, but how exactly did they decide that a 1500 needs airbags and a 3500 doesnt? Its the same frame/body.8600# gvw and higher did not have airbags. So basically the HD 2500s (8 lug) and the 3500s and 3500HDs. Rawhide for example is a C3500 Crew Cab so 9000# gvw= no bags.
Different frames.I get that, but how exactly did they decide that a 1500 needs airbags and a 3500 doesnt? Its the same frame/body.
Like he said, different frames.I get that, but how exactly did they decide that a 1500 needs airbags and a 3500 doesnt? Its the same frame/body.
I will try an ignition key and let you know.I can’t remember, are they keyed with ignition key? I seem to remember having owned something that was keyed with something other than ignition key, like some plastic key or something. It’s been a few years.
Makes sense, so any GM key right?An ignition key will cycle the lock, you have to push the key in after it is inserted. The tumbler is spring loaded for the last bit.
Aaah, I didnt realize the frames were different. Based on all that, I would assume a 2500/3500 weighs significantly more than a 1500? Im sure thats a factor too. Greater vehicle mass translates to less g forces upon collision with any soft objects like other cars.Like he said, different frames.
Most likely an exemption from federal motor vehicle safety laws at that point in time, and possibly (going out on a limb guessing here) the inability for them to fine-tune the impact sensors to not go off unintentionally, say, when a heavily-sprung 3500 hits a gigantic pothole at highway speed?
The breakdown goes like this -
Up through 1994 no airbags at all (duh)
1995-1996 1500, 2500LD - driver airbag
1997-up 1500, 2500LD - driver and passenger airbag
all GMT400 2500(HD)-3500-3500HD trucks - no airbags
I think, but am not sure, a few of the 1995-up 2500(HD) Suburbans may have a different arrangement.
The 2500LD is in fact the "same" frame as a 1500, hell it's almost the whole same truck. Essentially a 1500 with a 9.5" 14 bolt SF upgrade, a little bit of extra spring, and a few small gussets/support brackets added to the frame.
Richard
Generally speaking, yes, a 2500/3500 would weigh more than a 1500 for several reasons. Heavier frame, heavier rear axle, heavier spring packs, and most of the other equipment is heavier too. Bigger brakes, heavier duty transmission, the possibility of a diesel engine or big block gas engine, etc.Aaah, I didnt realize the frames were different. Based on all that, I would assume a 2500/3500 weighs significantly more than a 1500? Im sure thats a factor too. Greater vehicle mass translates to less g forces upon collision with any soft objects like other cars.