ShinerBock wrote:
Viperpoker wrote:
Chevy, at least for the 1500, had lower numbers when they adopted the standard....
I thought we were talking about HD trucks? Besides(and I know I am going to get flamed for this) but I never considered the GM 4.3L or 5.3L towing engines.
The point was that they had to lower their ratings when the new standard came out, so it must not have been an easier standard.
I was just wondering why they were so low comparatively, just on the max tow. They are not that low anywhere else. No 4:10 gears explains some. Wasn’t interested in a bunch of guys saying, oh they will tow it just fine, they have the ability but don’t want to brag about it. That is sort of a stupid statement, or would come from someone who works for GM. Chevy used to brag when they were on top of the heap. I’m sure they would love to again. Some decision has been made at some level not to upgrade these trucks, not to put in a 4:10 gear, whatever, but not to go after the high end of the one ton towing market.
