GM 1-ton TRE

strange1

strange1

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quick question. I see a lot of talk about the importance to get bigger TRE's, but besides the threaded shank; what is the real difference between 1/2 ton GM and 1-ton GM. is the taper different? Same taper, only cut deeper? I'm asking because I am wondering how much/what kind of modifications I will need to do to my knuckles to run the larger TRE's.
 
Ream the tapered hole out as needed for the stud to seat. Its the same taper angle.
 
I wonder about the strenfth of the offset gm tre's vs the regular 1 tons. I guess I'll find out shortly.
 
ol'Jeeps said:
Ream the tapered hole out as needed for the stud to seat. Its the same taper angle.
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That is what I was looking for.

XJsavage said:
I wonder about the strenfth of the offset gm tre's vs the regular 1 tons. I guess I'll find out shortly.
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I wouldn't worry about it. If it's good enough to put on a factory vehicle and warranty, it's good enough. But then again, I never worried about the GM ignition switch until recently.
 
The offset ones wear out a lot faster.
 
Wonderful
 
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