1500HD and 2500HD what are the diff.
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1500HD and 2500HD what are the diff.
I was looking at an 03 Ext. Cab 2500HD but that didnt pan out. Now I am looking at an 02 Crew Cab 1500HD. The 2500HD sat a little high for my wifes liking, would the 1500HD sit a little lower?
What are the differences between the 1500HDs and the 2500HDs?
Any info would be much appreciated.
Thanks
What are the differences between the 1500HDs and the 2500HDs?
Any info would be much appreciated.
Thanks
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go to chevrolet.com and check out the specs.
But I think the only difference is the engine, 5.3 vs 6.0, and the 2500's are 8 lug. I believe the 1500 hd just has beefier leaf springs.
But I think the only difference is the engine, 5.3 vs 6.0, and the 2500's are 8 lug. I believe the 1500 hd just has beefier leaf springs.
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1500HD is a 2500LD. So the 1500HD is actually a 3/4-ton truck. I think 1500HD would sit a little lower than 2500HD, not by much though.
So, the 1500HD is going to have 6.0 and 4L80e. 2500HD is avail with 6.0, 8.1 and duramax, coupled with 4L80e or allison.
IMO, go with the 1500HD unless you need more towing/hauling capacity than it already has. I think 1500HD is 3000lbs payload and 12,000lbs towing, those are rough estimates, you can look on the net to find exact numbers.
So, the 1500HD is going to have 6.0 and 4L80e. 2500HD is avail with 6.0, 8.1 and duramax, coupled with 4L80e or allison.
IMO, go with the 1500HD unless you need more towing/hauling capacity than it already has. I think 1500HD is 3000lbs payload and 12,000lbs towing, those are rough estimates, you can look on the net to find exact numbers.
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A 1500hd is a 2500 LD truck. Its a 3/4 ton truck and everything that goes with it. The 2500HD has a 1 ton frame and beefier leafs in the rear along with a little different front end components.
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Originally Posted by spitfire2332
1500HD is a 2500LD. So the 1500HD is actually a 3/4-ton truck. I think 1500HD would sit a little lower than 2500HD, not by much though.
So, the 1500HD is going to have 6.0 and 4L80e. 2500HD is avail with 6.0, 8.1 and duramax, coupled with 4L80e or allison.
IMO, go with the 1500HD unless you need more towing/hauling capacity than it already has. I think 1500HD is 3000lbs payload and 12,000lbs towing, those are rough estimates, you can look on the net to find exact numbers.
So, the 1500HD is going to have 6.0 and 4L80e. 2500HD is avail with 6.0, 8.1 and duramax, coupled with 4L80e or allison.
IMO, go with the 1500HD unless you need more towing/hauling capacity than it already has. I think 1500HD is 3000lbs payload and 12,000lbs towing, those are rough estimates, you can look on the net to find exact numbers.
I've had both, a 2003 1500HD and my current 2005 2500HD
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Here is a couple other little differences if you are interested:
1500HD = 9.5" semi-floater 14-bolt
2500HD = 10.5" full-floater 14-bolt
1500HD = 3.73 & 4.10 optional
2500HD = All 6.0/auto trucks only have 4.10
1500HD 4x4 = pushbutton autotrac transfer case (junk)
2500HD 4x4 = has floor-shift or pushbutton non-autotrac transfer case (stronger)
For some stupid reason in 2004 GM changed the badges on the 1500HD to 2500, then they changed it back to 1500HD in 2005+.
1500HD = 9.5" semi-floater 14-bolt
2500HD = 10.5" full-floater 14-bolt
1500HD = 3.73 & 4.10 optional
2500HD = All 6.0/auto trucks only have 4.10
1500HD 4x4 = pushbutton autotrac transfer case (junk)
2500HD 4x4 = has floor-shift or pushbutton non-autotrac transfer case (stronger)
For some stupid reason in 2004 GM changed the badges on the 1500HD to 2500, then they changed it back to 1500HD in 2005+.