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corvettekent
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Aug 20, 2021

New Chevy / GMC 3500HD options

I just ordered a 2022 Chevy 3500HD SRW and have a few questions about options.

If you own a 2020 or 2021 3500HD do you have the standard power up down tailgate or the 6 way manual lift tailgate? Why did you pick what you did?

There is an option for a Heavy Duty Front Spring / Camper Package. Did you check this box? I will be pulling a 5th wheel.

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  • I have driven three different 2020/2021 trucks. I have had three different tailgates. The power up and down would be what I will order on a LTZ. The multi-pro tailgate is useful in some scenarios. Of course, I had a standard bed (so Grit dog knows I only play with my toys) so flipping to prevent the 8ft lumber from sliding was extremely convenient with the multi-pro. I found it more convenient to have the power up tailgate overall.

    I would put the heavy duty front springs on the vehicle. The vehicle I ordered and drove for 4 months did contain them.
  • The standard tailgate is powered and you can push a button inside the cab to raise or lower it.
  • Given the ability to, I would pick a manual tailgate. I can't imagine the "standard" tailgate is a power gate though?
    If you are asking yourself "why would he say that?" then you don't really use a truck bed for work and go ahead and pick the fanciest power/swiss army knife gate you can.
    I’ve heard they make for good conversation pieces when tailgating!