Chevy 1500 vs 1500 HD

[kherman]

What's the differrence between the chevy 1500 and the Chevy 1500 HD???
I'm guessing the HD(heavy duty) has more towing capacity, but I am not sure.

 

HD + Heavy Duty.
Heavier suspension,greater towing capacity,better cooling system (Engine and Tranny).

 

[iamwiz82]

doesnt the HD come with optional auto leveling suspension?

 

[LAUST]

6 liter engine with a 4L80 Transmission (By far one of the best out there, my 4L60 has but up with 570lbs of torque and it's not even showing sighns of ANY wear [No metal on the pan magnet])

The suspension is a Z85

It's towing capacity is rated 10,200 Highest 1/2 ton rating ever

It's available in a Crew cab where the regular 1500 is only the rear swing doors

 

[kherman]

Originally posted by: LAUST
6 liter engine with a 4L80 Transmission (By far one of the best out there, my 4L60 has but up with 570lbs of torque and it's not even showing sighns of ANY wear [No metal on the pan magnet])

The suspension is a Z85

It's towing capacity is rated 10,200 Highest 1/2 ton rating ever

It's available in a Crew cab where the regular 1500 is only the rear swing doors

OH MY ROD!
OK, HD's are some serious muscle. So, it's kind of like a hi-brid of a 1500 and a 3500, yet not a 2500.

 

[LAUST]

GM has actually been doing this for a long time,

 

[Zebo]

In addition to what laust say

Also comes std. with a limited slip rear diff
NO dual-level air-bag system like the 1500

Has same grill now unlike the past HD's. Same frame, body and differentials as the 1500.

 

[ElFenix]

2500HD crew cabs rock. big truck. very good looking too.

 

[kherman]

So, your new job is to convince me to trade in my '96 GMC 1500 extended cab, regular bed, 2 WD, 80,000 mile having , v6 4.3 ltr truck in for one of these.

I figure I can get about $6500 in a trade in. I hate teh $325 ball park payments i'll be making for the next 5 years though.

 

[amdskip]

Thats cool if you get it but what do you need it for? Do you have something to tow?