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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 2WD Ext Cab 143.5

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, Ext Cab 6.5' Wideside
14 mpg city / 19 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Ext Cab 6.5' Wideside

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V8

Displacement:

4.8L/293

Fuel System:

SFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

295 @ 5600

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

305 @ 4800

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD

Front Tire Size:

P245/70R17

Rear Tire Size:

P245/70R17

Spare Tire Size:

P245/70R17

Front Wheel Size (in):

17 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

17 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

Wheelbase (in):

143.5

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

E63

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

3600

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

3750

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2817

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

1960

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

6800

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

10000

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

4700

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

470

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

4700

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

705

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

8700

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

2175

Engine Order Code:

LY2

Trans Order Code:

M30

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.06

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.63

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.70

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.29

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

145

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

17.88

Frame Type:

Hydroformed

Suspension Type - Front:

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear:

2-stage multi-leaf

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

3600

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3750

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

3600

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3750

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.23

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

1.81

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

1.81

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.34

Front Tire Order Code:

QPR

Rear Tire Order Code:

QPR

Spare Tire Order Code:

QPR

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

2004

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

2004

Spare Wheel Size (in):

17 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

46.9

Brake Type:

Pwr

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Front Head Room (in):

41.5

Front Leg Room (in):

41.3

Front Shoulder Room (in):

65.2

Front Hip Room (in):

62.5

Second Head Room (in):

39.3

Second Leg Room (in):

34.3

Second Shoulder Room (in):

65.3

Second Hip Room (in):

61.9

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

229.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

79.9

Height, Overall (in):

73.9

Overhang, Front (in):

39.4

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):

47.2

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in):

141.4

Cab to Axle (in):

41.5

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

33.8

Ground Clearance, Front (in):

8.9

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

12.1

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):

78.7

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in):

61.6

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):

62.5

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

50.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

21.0

Tailgate Width (in):

61.6

Cargo Volume (ft³):

60.7

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