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71%
29 votes
2008 Ford F-150
F-150 2WD Regular Cab Styleside 6-1/2 Ft Box XL
5%
2 votes
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab Standard Box Work Truck
24%
10 votes
2008 GMC Sierra 1500
Sierra 1500 2WD Regular Cab Standard Box Work Truck
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Engine
Engine Order Code
992 LU3 LU3
Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6
Displacement
4.2L/256 4.3L/262 4.3L/262
Fuel System
EFI MFI MFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
202 @ 4350 195 @ 4600 195 @ 4600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
260 @ 3750 260 @ 2800 260 @ 2800
Transmission
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
44M M30 M30
Trans Type
5 4 4
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.90 3.06 3.06
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.25 1.63 1.63
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.49 1.00 1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.70 0.70
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.80    
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.39 2.29 2.29
Clutch Size (in)
11.4    
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
14 15 15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
20 20 20
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
540 600 600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110 145 145
Maximum Alternator Watts
1650    
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
19.7 16.6 15.7
Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3400 3200 3200
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
3400 3750 3750
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2537 2541 2541
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
1987 1771 1771
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
6500 6400 6400
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
7200 9500 9500
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2400 4900 4800
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
360 490 480
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
  4800 4800
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
  720 720
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Coil Spring Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Leaf Spring 2-stage multi-leaf 2-stage multi-leaf
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
3150 3200 3200
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
3850 3750 3750
Axle Type - Front
Double Wishbone    
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating    
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
4150 3200 3200
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
3800 3750 3750
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.31 3.23 3.23
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
36 1.38 35
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
32 1.38 35
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.34 1.26 1.26
Brakes
Brake Type
Power Pwr Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes    
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x 0.55    
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.7 x 0.47    
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
  Yes Yes
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
T72 QPR QPR
Rear Tire Order Code
T72 QPR QPR
Spare Tire Order Code
T72 QPR QPR
Front Tire Size
P235/70R17 P245/70R17 P245/70R17
Rear Tire Size
P235/70R17 P245/70R17 P245/70R17
Spare Tire Size
P235/70R17 P245/70R17 P245/70R17
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
1986 2004 2004
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
1986 2004 2004
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
1986    
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 17 x 7.5 17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 17 x 7.5 17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 17 x - TBD - 17 x 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
20.0    
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
41.8 39.7 39.7
Frame
Frame Type
Ladder Hydroformed Hydroformed
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
26 26 26
Fuel Tank Location
Midship    
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
126.0 119.0 119.0
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)
211.2 205.6 205.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
78.9 79.9 79.9
Height, Overall (in)
73.7 73.6 73.6
Overhang, Front (in)
36.9 39.4 39.4
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)
48.4 47.2 47.2
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)
  116.5 116.5
Cab to Axle (in)
  41.9 41.9
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
33.2 34.7 34.7
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
  7.7 7.7
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
  13.4 13.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)
78.8 78.7 78.7
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)
62.4 61.6 61.6
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)
60.3 62.5 62.5
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
50.0 50.6 50.6
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
22.3 21.0 21.0
Tailgate Width (in)
65.2 61.6 61.6
Cargo Volume (ft³)
65.5 60.7 60.7
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
3 3 3
Front Head Room (in)
40.9 41.5 41.5
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 41.3 41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in)
66.5 65.2 65.2
Front Hip Room (in)
65.4 62.5 62.5
Summary
Vehicle Name
F-150 Pickup Silverado 1500 Pickup Sierra 1500 Pickup
Body Style
Reg Cab 6.5' Styleside Reg Cab 6.5' Wideside Reg Cab 6.5' Wideside
Body Code
126" WB E63 E63