mamasmax wrote:
Thank you, everyone. N-trouble, I don't understand the hight difference either. Both are CC shortbed 4X4 on 20" wheels. I measured this difference at the back of the bed, btw. Have never seen this mentioned before.
our 15 2500 GMC Denali is 2" taller overall 2" higher to the top of the bed and 2" taller to the seats than our 04. same cc/4x4/sb duramax.
In almost every respect the 15 is far superior to the 04.5.
Two cases that I liked the 04 better are the lower ride height and overall height, and better view over the hood. On the 04 I didn't need to use the running boards to get into the seat. on the 15 I do. and while the taller square hood gives better cooling, it does cut down on visibility. really noticed that on a two track road through the hills, a few times couldn't see far enough in front to see the downhill side of the road and the turn afterwards. and harder in parking lots.
2011 Keystone Outback 295RE
2004 14' bikehauler with full living quarters
2015.5 Denali 4x4 CC/SB Duramax/Allison
2004.5 Silverado 4x4 CC/SB Duramax/Allison passed on to our Son!
I brought home a new 2015 GMC 2500hd this weekend. SLT, pretty well loaded and GORGEOUS! I love this thing! Traded in a '13 GMC that was an excellent truck, just boring. I never fell in love with it. I just had my hitch installed and couldn't wait to see how the fiver sat when hooked up. The new truck is a good two inches taller than the old truck and I had to adjust the hitch and it might need to go down some more but I'm not sure about clearance yet. The under rail bed lights are a really nice and useful feature and GM's new tow mirrors are among the best, if not the best, I've ever used ( I drove all three makes over the weekend).
