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Old 12-01-2005, 09:17 PM
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I can guarantee you the 2WD is available with 4.10's (NHT) LQ9, M70 but without the 20's
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I thought you were talking about the driveline/wheel configurations and how they are rated for towing capacities...
Here's how it reads:

1500 2wd EC- SS and Performance Edition (VMax); box length= 6.5'; Max trailer weight= 7800; Required axle ratio= 3.73; GCWR=13000

1500 2wd/4x4 EC w/ VMax pkg; box length=6.5'; max trailer weight 10400/10000; required axle ratio= 4.10; GCWR=15500

1500 2wd/4x4 CC w/ VMax pkg; box length=5.8'; max trailer weight= 10100/9900; Required axle ratio= 3.73/4.10; GCWR=15500

I'm just pointing out that there are several different LQ9 "Packages".
A "Performance Package" and a "Vortec Max Performance Pack" aren't the same thing. A "PP" has the lowered Z60 suspension, 3.73's....and 20's. A "VMax Pkg" has the "super duty" (M70), 4.10's, 4x4...and 17's UNLESS you opt for a 2WD and then you get 3.73's...which is what it sounds like you ordered.
It even states that the "Vortec Max Performance Pack....3.73 (2WD models), 4.10 (4x4 models)..." I don't see anywhere how you can order an LQ9 pkg w/4.10's in 2WD.
I'm sure you'll be happy once you get it. I'm just pointing out that you'd said earlier in the thread that you thought you, "might have made a mistake" when you ordered yours and I'm saying that I don't think you could've done it any other way.

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Old 12-01-2005, 10:12 PM
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The NHT option gets you 2WD 4.10's LQ9, M70, The ride control shocks and 9.5" rear but no 20's. There is a possibility that the literature is different in different parts of the country. Thanks for the specs but my literature says it's 10,000 lbs. towing cap but doesn't specify the LQ9 with any other options??
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Alright Teddy........WHERE IS IT I want some pics. And when are the first mods going on??????? Besides the brakes and rims.
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Originally Posted by GMJim
The NHT option gets you 2WD 4.10's LQ9, M70, The ride control shocks and 9.5" rear but no 20's. There is a possibility that the literature is different in different parts of the country. Thanks for the specs but my literature says it's 10,000 lbs. towing cap but doesn't specify the LQ9 with any other options??
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NHT gets you a 4x4 as well.
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Originally Posted by gonzo 6.0
NHT gets you a 4x4 as well.
Exactly. Thank you.

Matt, I got it today but haven't taken pix yet. First thing in the morning. This is the SICKEST TRUCK! I already don't miss the Tahoe or the Whipple.
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Originally Posted by .T.
Exactly. Thank you.

Matt, I got it today but haven't taken pix yet. First thing in the morning. This is the SICKEST TRUCK! I already don't miss the Tahoe or the Whipple.
So when is it going to Don's
Old 12-03-2005, 12:24 AM
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I'll break it in before going up on the dyno. Funny to have a stock truck, I hit the speed limiter at 100mph on the way home w/70 miles on it.
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Shoot man, the first thing you did was make it slower
want a slower truck? just add 20s

what are your mod plans?
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Originally Posted by gonzo 6.0
Shoot man, the first thing you did was make it slower
want a slower truck? just add 20s

what are your mod plans?
First hand info here. This truck hauls azz out of the wrapper! I picked it up and left 60' of posi in front of the showroom. The 20's aren't hurtin it and the ZX3 suspension handles better with the 20's than my full Eibach drop kit did in the Hoe. The stock brakes are incredibly strong and tight and I thought I'd be disappointed having to give up my Alumasport kit...I'm not. This truck is SICK! I'm so happy!

I'm looking for a top notch HID or Projector ligt kit first. Next, exhaust. Then, once it's broken in a little, it goes to SlowHawk. It'll become a notoriously powerful NA truck. And if I'm still not happy after the internals are built, it'll be ready for a 200 wet shot...
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Do you know what you do for exhaust?


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