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1976gmc20 · 05-23-2019, 11:08 AM

I've been looking for another pickup and came across a nice 1988 K-2500 light duty with six lug wheels.

So what are the advantages of this over a K-1500 ???

I'm assuming you get a stouter semi-floating rear axle, heavier rear springs, and probably stouter ball joints, etc and maybe a stouter front differential. Is any of that correct?

What do I lose NOT getting a 2500 HD eight lug? The idea is to put a tall camper shell or pop-up on it.

Which automatic transmission would this have in it? (I would prefer a manual but my wife needs to be able to drive it)

05-23-2019, 11:08 AM	#1
1976gmc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 3,696	K-2500 six hole I've been looking for another pickup and came across a nice 1988 K-2500 light duty with six lug wheels. So what are the advantages of this over a K-1500 ??? I'm assuming you get a stouter semi-floating rear axle, heavier rear springs, and probably stouter ball joints, etc and maybe a stouter front differential. Is any of that correct? What do I lose NOT getting a 2500 HD eight lug? The idea is to put a tall camper shell or pop-up on it. Which automatic transmission would this have in it? (I would prefer a manual but my wife needs to be able to drive it) Attached Images __________________ Current/past Chevy/GMC trucks: 1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner