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mtbfamily
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Mar 27, 2020

Sierra 2500 fifth wheel hitch - factory prep vs aftermarket

Hi all, We are in the market for a TV to haul a Grand Designs 311BHS fifth wheel. A close friend is selling their Sierra 2500 Denali that was equipped to tow a travel trailer. I'm wondering what the ...
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IdaD
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Apr 01, 2020
mtbfamily wrote:
Here are the 2017 4x4 Crew cab short bed Denali payload numbers:

2500 gas. 2500 diesel. 3500 diesel.
2943lb 2513lb 3927lb

That's why I am asking about 2500 w/suspension mods vs 3500.


In most cases a 2500 with suspension mods is a 3500. In some cases a 2500 without suspension mods is a 3500.

If you can get a better deal on a 2500 I'd buy it and throw bags or Timbrens it if necessary. There's no functional difference at the end of the day.

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