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1996 GMC Vandura Base 3500 125 WB

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Rear Wheel Drive, 3500 Cargo Van 125" WB

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

3500 Cargo Van 125" WB

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

Engine Type:

Gas V8

Displacement:

5.7L/350

Fuel System:

EFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

180 @ 4000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

295 @ 2400

Trans Description Cont.:

HD Automatic w/OD,

Front Tire Size:

LT225/75R16

Rear Tire Size:

LT225/75R16

Spare Tire Size:

LT225/75R16

Front Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

Wheelbase (in):

125

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

ZW9

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

3880

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

5360

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2658

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

2153

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

8600

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

12,000

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

2000

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

400

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

2000

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

1000

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

N/A

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

N/A

Engine Order Code:

L05

Trans Order Code:

MT1

Trans Type:

Trans Description Cont. Again:

Electronic

First Gear Ratio (:1):

2.48

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.48

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.75

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.08

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

600

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd):

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

100

Maximum Alternator Watts:

1200

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

16.8

Engine Oil Cooler:

Yes

Frame Type:

Integral body

Suspension Type - Front:

Coil springs

Suspension Type - Rear:

2-Stage multi-leaf

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

3900

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

5400

Axle Type - Rear:

Semi-floating

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

4000

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

5700

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

4.10

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.06

Front Tire Order Code:

XHF

Rear Tire Order Code:

YHF

Spare Tire Order Code:

ZHF

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

1790

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

2680

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):

2680

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:

706

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:

706

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:

706

Spare Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Power

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:

17.2

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock:

17.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

48.5

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

49.8

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.50 x 1.28

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

13.0 x 2.5

Fuel Tank Location:

Behind rear axle

Front Head Room (in):

40.8

Front Leg Room (in):

39.5

Front Shoulder Room (in):

68.8

Front Hip Room (in):

69.7

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in):

204.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

79.5

Height, Overall (in):

82.3

Overhang, Front (in):

31.5

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in):

47.5

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

27.3

Ground Clearance, Front (in):

10.2

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

8.0

Rear Door Type:

Panel

Rear Door Opening Height (in):

48.9

Rear Door Opening Width (in):

54.4

Side Door Type:

Swing-out

Side Door Opening Height (in):

48.5

Side Door Opening Width (in):

46.7

Step Up Height - Front (in):

19.8

Step Up Height - Side (in):

22.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in):

141.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in):

126.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in):

70.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

53.5

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

53.8

Cargo Volume (ft³):

260.0

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