Need Chevy/GMC Advice
Need some constructive advice please We currently have a well maintained 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD 4x4 extended cab (not crew) and short 6.5 bed with 6.0 gas engine and 4.11 rear that has 126K mi...
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jaycocamprs wrote:
I just made the change from a 05 to an 18. Yes it tows better, tighter steering, Integrated Brake Controller, and more power (near 50% for the Duramax). I was using a P1 brake controller that I bought in 04. Worked ok, but was jerky at low speed. The IBC is not. Any new truck will have a tight suspension, things just wear with age and miles. The 18 also rides better, both empty& loaded. While the 6.0 has not had the power increase of the diesel it has had modest gains. The biggest performance boost will be the 6L80 transmission.
Oh the tow rating on the 05 6L trucks was 16K GCVW minus the weight of your truck. I only got 10,400 from a 04 2500 with regular cab & WT trim.
Thanks for the information as an owner who made the switch.
You made some good points that will help me with my decision.
