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| 2007.5 + (GMT 900) Non Powertrain--New Body Style-- Discussion 07.5 + Topics Not related to the Powertrain, interior, suspensions, body, wheels, tires, ect. |
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07-03-2008, 06:07 AM
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| Not so light Chev
Here is what my 2008 extended cab 4x4 3500 dually weighs with a full tank, 5th wheel hitch on, and me ( 185 lb )
Front axle....4431 lb rear axle.... 3483 lb
Total weight is 7914 pounds
I have an 11400 GVWR so I have only 3486 pounds of legal payload left. With an 8200 LB rear axle, this baby will handle a lot more than 3500 pounds but that is the LEGAL payload.
Now correct me if I am wrong but a 2500 HD with the options I have has got to go at least 7000 pounds./ I can't see two extra wheels and a little wider body weighing even 500 pounds extra let alone 900 pounds.
The 2500 HD will have a 9200 GVWR and this would leave only 2200 pounds of legal payload. My 5th wheel has a pin weight of 2600 pounds and I see many units like mine being pulled by 2500 HD Chevs. They have to be at least 400 pounds overweight even before the passengers get in the truck.
Are the new models heavier than the older models and why did I read so many posts in the Ford forums about how light the Chevs were.
My 05 Ford F350 4x4 V10 was 200 pounds lighter than my new Chev. It was a V10 gas and if was a PSD, it would have been 300 pounds heavier but it was also a crew cab long box. If my truck was a Crew Cab, it would have to be heavier so if anyone has weighed a truck like mine in a crew cab model, I would like to see the weights.
Bottom line, the Chevs are not light trucks anymore and so far this one does everything better than any Ford I have ever owned. Steers better, brakes better, rides better, AC cools you down quicker, heater heats you up better, seats are far superior, actually heat your back as well as your butt. What was I doing driving Fords for 35 years !!!! 
__________________ Thanks to Navistar and the over badged 08 Superduties for turning me off Ford and getting me to buy my 2008 Silverado LTZ Duramax Allison. Wow, what a truck!!  | 
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07-03-2008, 06:48 AM
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| My 2500hd weighs in at around 7500. Don't worry about it. I think the DOT has better thing s to do than give tickets to people pulling campers and being about 500lbs overweight.
__________________ 2006 Crew Cab SB 4x4, Stock LBZ, Black with Gray leather, Factory Steps. Black H2's with 295/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers, Silverline 4" Turbo Back ss system w/Hushpower muffler. PPE Excelerator Hot + 2(set on 350), Bugshield, and grille insert. SCIV and 1058(Fleece Performance), HP 150 lift pump, Auto meter gauges and pod, EGR Blocker and FRPV shim kit,   | |
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07-03-2008, 08:00 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Flinton PA
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| When I went to get a ton of coal last time, my truck, half tank of gas, with me in it, weighed in at 7,300 I think. It was either that or 7,400.
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RIDE: 07 Silverado Classic Crew Cab
ENGINE: Duramax/6 Speed Allision LBZ 6.6
LIFT: Ready Lift Leveling Kit
STARTER: VIPER 2 Way w/ Turbo Timer
ADD ONS: H1 Halo Projector headlights, Back up Camera, Dee Zee running boards, Chrome Billet Grill, ExTang Solid Fold Tonneau Cover, Line of Fire w/reverse, custom bug shield/vent shades, TomTom GPS System
TIRES/WHEELS: 265/75-16 Grabber AT2 Tires on 16x8 ATX series Teflon Coated Wheels
PIPE: Banks Monster Dual Exhaust
CAI: Banks Ram Air
PROGRAMMER: Banks 6 Gun PDA w/Speed Loader | 
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07-06-2008, 12:04 PM
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| 08 lmm cc sb 4x4 full of fuel front axle 4255lbs rear axle 2789lbs total 7044 lbs truck only with 33 12.5 r20 on certified scale
__________________ 08 2500HD CREW CAB S\B 4X4 33X12.50R20 TOYO M\T KMC 20" BADLANDS AIRRAID CAI  | |
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07-06-2008, 12:13 PM
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| My truck with a full tank and me in it 200 pounds is 7400.
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07-06-2008, 08:31 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mt. Home , Arkansas
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| If I'm not mistaken, when you load the bed, doesn't the front axle take some of the load also? Just a thought.
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