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Tx Firefighter · 01-03-2009, 10:10 AM

The only reason GM built the "Heavy Half" trucks was for emissions reasons. During that time, all trucks 1/2 and smaller had to comply with stricter emissions standards, so GM built the trucks and rated them 5/8 ton or "Heavy Half".

01-03-2009, 10:10 AM	#12
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: 79 Big 10 lowering The only reason GM built the "Heavy Half" trucks was for emissions reasons. During that time, all trucks 1/2 and smaller had to comply with stricter emissions standards, so GM built the trucks and rated them 5/8 ton or "Heavy Half". __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 01-03-2009 at 10:11 AM.