dodge guy wrote:
Bored in Michigan already are we?
The only real issue with GM trucks is that the 4WD sits at the same height as a 2WD! Maybe OK for the old people, but not good for those of us that use a 4WD as it was intended!
Also the puny suspension travel doesn't help off-road either. I actually think the GM IFS is the best foul-weather setup available. But for actually traveling off road (i.e. not just gravel) solid axle is the way to go. Also, when you compare axle ratings, there is a big disparity there too which can matter in some situations.
I was contemplating a new Chevy 4x4 van, until I found the DuraMax vans only have 150 pounds of front axle capacity! Even the 4x4 setup (Quigley uses the GMT-700 components) tops out at 4600 pounds FAWR. That's why instead I decided to keep my current van, and instead it will be getting 7,000# front axle from an F550.
