I just bought a 1994 3/4 ton chevy. And I noticed my wheels only have six lugs compared to eight. Does any one know why? Is this a more like a heavy half ton? Thanks

 

For a few years Chevy made two versions of the 3/4 ton.
The real one was an 8600lb GVW with 8 lug wheels and a full floating(two outer axle bearings) rear axle.
The other one was 7600lb GVW with six lug wheels and a semi floating(single outer axle bearing) rear axle.
THe lighter duty one fell under stricter emission standards but also avoided the heavy taxes and licensing fees that some states impose on vehicles that fell into the 8600lb GVW range.

 

I've noticed something similar.A1/2ton 2wd chevy pickup or blazer has 5 lugs,where as My Z71 1/2 ton has six,and my Dad's 88 K5 has 6.

Kinda like a mixed breed 1/2 & 3/4 ton.

 

<< I've noticed something similar.A1/2ton 2wd chevy pickup or blazer has 5 lugs,where as My Z71 1/2 ton has six,and my Dad's 88 K5 has 6.

Kinda like a mixed breed 1/2 &amp; 3/4 ton. >>



All American manufacturers and some of the Overseas builders use 6 lugs on their 4WD trucks.

 

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<< I've noticed something similar.A1/2ton 2wd chevy pickup or blazer has 5 lugs,where as My Z71 1/2 ton has six,and my Dad's 88 K5 has 6.

Kinda like a mixed breed 1/2 &amp; 3/4 ton. >>



All American manufacturers and some of the Overseas builders use 6 lugs on their 4WD trucks. >>



I'm not sure about the newer trucks but....My 76' ramcharger 4x4 used only 5 lugnuts.My Scout uses only 5,the suzuki samari uses 5(the same bolt pattern as the scout and earlier cj jeeps).Speeking of Jeeps,my neighbor has a 77' 1/2 ton 4x4 Jeep &quot;honcho&quot; pickup...has only 5 lugnuts.My moms 99 Kia Sportage 4x4 also has the same lug bolt pattern as the cj's,Scout.

 

my '79 full size bronco only has 5 lugs.

so it all depends

 

You should have bought a Ford...Nuff said!!!

 

You should have asked this question before you bought it!

 

Why should have I asked this question before I bought it? It makes no difference to me. I was just curious about the difference between the two.

 

Sorry misunderstood the question..