the 1500hd has a heavier duty suspension without the taller frame.
Adventurer
the 1500hd has a heavier duty suspension without the taller frame.
2009 GMC 1500 ex cab All Terrain: lights, rack,
1960s Mitchell slide in: solar,hydraulic lift
toy: 72' wagoneer 6in lift, 33" MTR, transplant in progress: lsx and 6l80e
Observer
From what I could find prior to buying the truck is that a 1500HD is the same truck as a 2500 non-HD. 6.0L V8, 8 bolt axles, bigger brakes etc. Essentially a 3/4 ton with 1/2 ton badging. I read somewhere that it was made partly so that GM could claim the best payload in its class
GMC Sierra 1500HD
6.0L, Leveled, 305/70/16 Hankook ATM, Powdercoated Wheels, Custom Tube Front Bumper, Firestone Airbags, Topper with Custom Rack, All Terrain Trailer- "The Greenhorn"
Got it thanks!
Observer
GMC Sierra 1500HD
6.0L, Leveled, 305/70/16 Hankook ATM, Powdercoated Wheels, Custom Tube Front Bumper, Firestone Airbags, Topper with Custom Rack, All Terrain Trailer- "The Greenhorn"
Expedition Leader
Nice topper and the correct color too?
Observer
Yup! Exactly what I was looking for. Treated my other ride to some new rims and tires too.
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GMC Sierra 1500HD
6.0L, Leveled, 305/70/16 Hankook ATM, Powdercoated Wheels, Custom Tube Front Bumper, Firestone Airbags, Topper with Custom Rack, All Terrain Trailer- "The Greenhorn"
Observer
GMC Sierra 1500HD
6.0L, Leveled, 305/70/16 Hankook ATM, Powdercoated Wheels, Custom Tube Front Bumper, Firestone Airbags, Topper with Custom Rack, All Terrain Trailer- "The Greenhorn"
Observer
I have a 2000 GMC Sierra 2500, extended cab, longbed, same body style as yours, that is the so-called "light duty" 2500. From what I can remember, my 2500 is mechanically the same as your 1500HD; the only difference is that GM sold the 1500HD as a shortbed, and to get a longbed meant getting the 2500 label. IIRC, all 1500HDs were crew cab too.Originally Posted by MagnutsWJ
The only differences between what we have and the 2500HD are (1) 2500HD has bigger frame under the bed, and (2) 2500HD has full-floating rear axle, ours have the 9.5 semi-floating axle. The 1500HD/2500LD have an 8600 GVWR and the 2500HD gets a 9200 GVWR.
The 1500HD/2500LD/2500HD all have hydroboost brakes with large calipers (much bigger than the 1500), 8-lug axles, and 6.0L V8. Mine has the optional 4.10 gears; I think 3.73 were standard.
Observer
Been awhile since I posted in here. Some updates, sold the big bulky aluminum bumper and had a local fabricator build me a smaller, stronger bumper. Just installed it today and its unreal. Also fabbed up a simple rack for my topper. No pics of my sleeping platform but that came out great too. Pics....
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GMC Sierra 1500HD
6.0L, Leveled, 305/70/16 Hankook ATM, Powdercoated Wheels, Custom Tube Front Bumper, Firestone Airbags, Topper with Custom Rack, All Terrain Trailer- "The Greenhorn"
Think'n with me dipstick!
I like that bumper a lot better. If you don't mind me asking, what did the builder charge?
2005 Chevy Silverado Base 4X4: 4.8L, Auto, 4 door ex cab, short box, AEM Brute Force CAI, Flowmaster 40 SI/DO, 285's on 17 inch Helo's Summer and 265's on 17 inch Devino's for winter, custom made center console, custom engine tunes, custom headache rack, Kobalt contractors tool box, color matched grille and sport mirrors, HD towing mirrors, no power options but I got A/C!
1992 Ford Ranger XLT 4X4: Needs a lot more done to it!
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