1st reports on the new 2015 GM p/u's
is it too soon to hear some first hand reports on the new GM trucks ? I'd love to hear real towing reports from 1500 owners that have the 6.2 max towing pkg and from 2500 owners with the same pkg in t...
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Thnx for the input. Seriously. I only know what I read and this is what I read.
pickuptruck.com says - the NHT maximum tow package (avail in the 1500), has stiffer rear springs, a bigger axle and different shock tuning.
GM's website says - MAX Trailering Package (NHT) – available on Double Cab and Crew Cab 1500 models; includes increased Rear Gross Axle Weight Ratings (RGAWRs), heavy-duty 9.76" rear axle, 3.73:1 rear axle ratio, locking rear differential, 18" bright machined aluminum wheels, Trailering Package, trailer electric brake controller and enhanced engine radiator cooling system
The transmission was news to me. Seems the 1500's have the 6L80 and the 2500HD's have the 6L90 tranny. I can't find out if the 6L90 is avail for the 1500 Max Towing or if it's also a part of the Max Towing. from the GM site it says the 6L80 is rated up to GVW of 8000lbs & 14000 GCVW. If that is so- the max towing of the 1500 as advertised at 12000 lbs could not be correct. So I'm wondering how they can tow 12000lbs in a 6500lb truck with / a tranny rated for 14000 ?
Thnx for the info. Gives me more technical questions to ask before purchasing.
pickuptruck.com says - the NHT maximum tow package (avail in the 1500), has stiffer rear springs, a bigger axle and different shock tuning.
GM's website says - MAX Trailering Package (NHT) – available on Double Cab and Crew Cab 1500 models; includes increased Rear Gross Axle Weight Ratings (RGAWRs), heavy-duty 9.76" rear axle, 3.73:1 rear axle ratio, locking rear differential, 18" bright machined aluminum wheels, Trailering Package, trailer electric brake controller and enhanced engine radiator cooling system
The transmission was news to me. Seems the 1500's have the 6L80 and the 2500HD's have the 6L90 tranny. I can't find out if the 6L90 is avail for the 1500 Max Towing or if it's also a part of the Max Towing. from the GM site it says the 6L80 is rated up to GVW of 8000lbs & 14000 GCVW. If that is so- the max towing of the 1500 as advertised at 12000 lbs could not be correct. So I'm wondering how they can tow 12000lbs in a 6500lb truck with / a tranny rated for 14000 ?
Thnx for the info. Gives me more technical questions to ask before purchasing.
