2020 Chevy 2500/3500 trucks
Hi all,
First time poster, but I've been reading and learning from this forum for a long time. I currently pull a race car with an open trailer with my 2008 Chevy Suburban 2500. It's been a great vehicle with very few problems but is coming up on 300,000 miles. Also in my future may be a new 28 foot enclosed trailer with a bath package.
So... I've been looking at the new trucks. Chevy is my first choice, a Ram may be a possibility, but Ford just isn't happening.
While reading an Edmunds review of the new trucks it stated this:
Putting all of that power and torque to use at very high loads requires a completely upgraded chassis. Here the 3500 HD differs greatly from the 2500HD. It employs a beefier frame, stronger front and rear axles, a 12-inch ring gear, along with beefier universal joints, driveshafts and propeller shaft. And who could forget the extra pair of tires on the dually?
I know that I've read on this very forum that 2500/3500 trucks were the same with the possible exception of a spring or bump stop, but nothing as major as the above would suggest.
First, is the article true? Is it only for the new 2020 Chevy/GM trucks or does it apply to other brands/years of trucks.
Thanks for your assistance - I'll do my best to contribute something of value.
First time poster, but I've been reading and learning from this forum for a long time. I currently pull a race car with an open trailer with my 2008 Chevy Suburban 2500. It's been a great vehicle with very few problems but is coming up on 300,000 miles. Also in my future may be a new 28 foot enclosed trailer with a bath package.
So... I've been looking at the new trucks. Chevy is my first choice, a Ram may be a possibility, but Ford just isn't happening.
While reading an Edmunds review of the new trucks it stated this:
Putting all of that power and torque to use at very high loads requires a completely upgraded chassis. Here the 3500 HD differs greatly from the 2500HD. It employs a beefier frame, stronger front and rear axles, a 12-inch ring gear, along with beefier universal joints, driveshafts and propeller shaft. And who could forget the extra pair of tires on the dually?
I know that I've read on this very forum that 2500/3500 trucks were the same with the possible exception of a spring or bump stop, but nothing as major as the above would suggest.
First, is the article true? Is it only for the new 2020 Chevy/GM trucks or does it apply to other brands/years of trucks.
Thanks for your assistance - I'll do my best to contribute something of value.
