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hurtsme2 · 09-09-2007, 11:09 PM

excuse the what may seem to others as a stupid question. I'm new to these I have a 87 r10 silverado. When I'm searching for parts in this case "add a leaf springs" I'm seeing c/k springs but not r what are the differences.

I have alot of questions to ask and from reading for the last week there are a lot of good people here. I will be posting photos of my body off frame up restoration.

thanks

BLE 'BURBAN · 09-09-2007, 11:54 PM

Mid 1987 heralded in the introduction of the "NEW BODY" style trucks and some were even sold as 1987 models. To help dealerships and the aftermarket industry to differeniate between the 2 the newer body style was given the old designation of C (2WD) & K (4WD) while the old body style was regulated to "R" (2WD) & V(4WD). This I believe was because of the surplus of unused cabs & frames they had left over for the regular cab trucks. All 1988 thru 1991 full size blazers, jimmys, crew cabs and suburbans were of the old body style as well and recieved the same "C,R" designation.

**Captkaos** · 09-11-2007, 10:34 AM

Actually it is R/V designations. As long as the body it the same, the trucks are the same. If you are looking for aftermarket parts for an R/V series the 73-87 C/K applies, DON'T get 88-98 C/K parts for an R/V.

Blackstone · 09-11-2007, 12:55 PM

If that wasn't confusing enough, my '87 GMC sports a "1500" fender badge.

**Captkaos** · 09-11-2007, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackstone

If that wasn't confusing enough, my '87 GMC sports a "1500" fender badge.

No confusing at all. ALL GMCs of this bodystyle are designated 1500 for 1/2T, 2500 for 3/4T and 3500 for 1T, they have been that way since 1973-1991.

Chevy used the 2 digit numbering 10,20 and 30...

Pyrotechnic · 09-11-2007, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

No confusing at all. ALL GMCs of this bodystyle are designated 1500 for 1/2T, 2500 for 3/4T and 3500 for 1T, they have been that way since 1973-1991.

Chevy used the 2 digit numbering 10,20 and 30...

Really ? My 77 GMC is badged "Sierra Grande 15" I thought the 1500 thing started for GMC in the 80's

09-09-2007, 11:09 PM	#1
hurtsme2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the great state of Florida Posts: 13	difference between c/k and r excuse the what may seem to others as a stupid question. I'm new to these I have a 87 r10 silverado. When I'm searching for parts in this case "add a leaf springs" I'm seeing c/k springs but not r what are the differences. I have alot of questions to ask and from reading for the last week there are a lot of good people here. I will be posting photos of my body off frame up restoration. thanks

09-09-2007, 11:54 PM	#2
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: difference between c/k and r Mid 1987 heralded in the introduction of the "NEW BODY" style trucks and some were even sold as 1987 models. To help dealerships and the aftermarket industry to differeniate between the 2 the newer body style was given the old designation of C (2WD) & K (4WD) while the old body style was regulated to "R" (2WD) & V(4WD). This I believe was because of the surplus of unused cabs & frames they had left over for the regular cab trucks. All 1988 thru 1991 full size blazers, jimmys, crew cabs and suburbans were of the old body style as well and recieved the same "C,R" designation. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

09-11-2007, 10:34 AM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: difference between c/k and r Actually it is R/V designations. As long as the body it the same, the trucks are the same. If you are looking for aftermarket parts for an R/V series the 73-87 C/K applies, DON'T get 88-98 C/K parts for an R/V. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

09-11-2007, 12:55 PM	#4
Blackstone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Maine Posts: 210	Re: difference between c/k and r If that wasn't confusing enough, my '87 GMC sports a "1500" fender badge.



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