Ok a question asked by anyone making the decision to buy a fifth .... anyone reading this knows what I'm about to ask ... I'm sry I just want to be safe . The TV: 03 Silverado 2500 HD 8.1L 4x4 ext cab 3.73 rear end The 5er we're contemplating purchas...
Nope didn't go with helper springs or bags. Just OEM now she's pretty darn level, there might be a 1/2" drop maybe 3/4" didn't measure. But it's dry now an totally unloaded so I already talked "the boss" into the bags last week, as a just in case, pr...
Fisher Bill wrote:Sounds like he has the big block 454 (8.2L) so might not be a power issue.Racine96 wrote:I had a 2500 Silverado 2014 HD 6.0 gasser. It struggled on the hills. I don't think you would be safe. Can it pull it? Yes, but not very safe...
Thanks for all the replies fellas appreciate it. Brought the FW home today. Truck handled it great, I won't lie all the forums and people's opinions had me second guessing a lot !! So advice for anyone going forward trust in the numbers. Hooking up i...
msmith1.wa wrote:I have the same truck as you but have the 4.10 gears. The ratings you quoted seem about right. With the 4.10 gears mine rated for a max trailer weight around 15000lbs. Where you could run into a problem is with your rear axle weight....
Thank you all for the responses. KD while I haven't pulled that kind of weight I have pulled with this truck and I think you are spot on with that 10mpg comment. I typically get 280-300 out of a full tank while not pulling anything like 11 mpg ish. W...
