2014 GM/Chevy 1500 Twins
Just saw an add on TV last night showing some 'best in class' towing numbers on the new '14 1500 twins of over 10k lbs that caught my attention. Does anyone know the 'real world' payload on these tr...
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Actually GM published their SAE numbers 2-3 years back but Ford and Dodge didn't so they dropped them after a couple of weeks. The biggest change was the 2500 truck had a 17k tow rating which was dropped to 15k. Big deal. The DRW and 1/2 ton changed little to none.
SAE numbers won't change a thing out here in the real world.
AS mentioned the important numbers from a safety stand point IMO is a trucks load carrying capabilities which the SAE numbers has nothing to do with. Non of the trucks GAWRs were changed.
I surprised GM owners/lookers don't use GM online ordering guide's weight calculator that gives the trucks actual payload on the front axle/rear axle and for GVWR. This includes all the std and options on the truck..... as it comes from the factory. http://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/
IMO the truck GVWR payload sticker is useless. It doesn't reflect the trucks actual gross weight payload after the owner has added his equipment/hitch and necessary junk nor does it give a payload for the trucks drive and steer axles. This is where the clicky linky to GM online ordering guide can help with payload numbers. It gives a front/rear axle payload and a GVWR payload number.
SAE numbers won't change a thing out here in the real world.
AS mentioned the important numbers from a safety stand point IMO is a trucks load carrying capabilities which the SAE numbers has nothing to do with. Non of the trucks GAWRs were changed.
I surprised GM owners/lookers don't use GM online ordering guide's weight calculator that gives the trucks actual payload on the front axle/rear axle and for GVWR. This includes all the std and options on the truck..... as it comes from the factory. http://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/
IMO the truck GVWR payload sticker is useless. It doesn't reflect the trucks actual gross weight payload after the owner has added his equipment/hitch and necessary junk nor does it give a payload for the trucks drive and steer axles. This is where the clicky linky to GM online ordering guide can help with payload numbers. It gives a front/rear axle payload and a GVWR payload number.
