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These tires were installed (new) last Friday. I love how they look and spent a lot of time trying to figure out exactly the size I wanted to get the look I like. BUT, I realized quickly how much I dislike driving mud tires. The vibration isn’t “bad”...but you can feel some. The noise isn’t “bad”, but you can hear them. The thing I dislike most is just the softness of fat tires. I’m a low profile tire sort of person. I want to feel the paint stripes on the road! The fat sidewall makes it feel more like a half ton truck to me (which I dislike). Anyway, I’m going back to factory Goodyear SRA’s. I would like to sell these and recoup some of the cost. I think $675 should be a cheap-enough price to make it desirable for someone. I’m located in Alexandria, Louisiana.

I really like the Silverado one. I can't get into the new fangled tailgates though with 14 layers of folding mechanisms... I guess that's why I like the Silverado commercial (and the truck)...because it's theme is classic, old school, tried and true (which is what I like). And, the Sierra is going after the consumer that wants "new fangled".

Thanks, it looks so good...I love it!

There’s gotta be more than 1 out there. Pics or it didn’t happen!

That looks nice. I really love the way the double cabs look compared to the crew cabs. I have also been looking into Sumosprings And Timbren replacements for the factory bumpstop in the rear to help with sag while towing if I do level mine. I bet the 4.56’s do make it feel pretty responsive.

I hope I'm not missing another thread that's already been done...We all know that crew cabs are more prevalent, and that aftermarket wheels typically go hand in hand with any suspension mods... so how about some HD double cabs leveled with factory wheels? I'm sure there are some other guys like me who search for these and don't find much, right?

Some of you might have seen my post asking for input before I bought my truck... Well, I bought it and I just made a short video to show you... Check it out and let me know what all info I fumbled, haha! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY-cL1HkTtc

I sure appreciate y'alls input! Lots of good info. Here's an update... I went for it! I bought the 3/4ton yesterday! Obviously I will need to put some more time in it to make an accurate assessment over various road conditions, but driving it home (only 2 hours on the interstate) my initial impression is: HOLY CRAP THIS IS SMOOTH!... So far, I can't even believe I thought it was going to be an issue. I absolutely love it so far. I sure hope I'm not speaking too early...fingers crossed! Here's a picture of it:

3 years...You sound like me, ha! I wish I could be the guy who doesn't worry about it and just buys something and if it doesn't work out just get rid of it...always trying to get the thing that's "just right" though. I agree on wishing for a 6.2 iron block in a 2500... I've kept an eye out for 6.2 1500s but I have to admit I'm a little skeptical of things I've read about the 8 speeds mated to the 6.2.

That's a good idea on the tire pressure. I guess I just keep thinking about all the unsprung weight of the heavy rear axle pounding itself into the chassis with every bump. With my current 2000 Silverado 1500/5.3 I get 15-17 on hwy unloaded, about 10-12 towing a car, and probably 13-14 around town. I was hoping for an increase in mpg with a 14-up, but I guess at least the 3/4ton sounds like it might not be much worse.

You're right. Louisiana is one of the flattest states in the country. But, when I go to events pulling a trailer through Tennessee, Missouri, Georgia with my current 2000 Chevy 1500/5.3/3.73 gears...it's kinda miserable honestly. Every time I think of these drives, it makes me want to go for a 3/4ton just so I have it when I do need it.

Thanks, lots of good information! The 2500 I'm looking at is a 4wd. I have been looking for one with the NHT 3.73 gears, but it seems like they are impossible to find ( to be fair though I've only been looking at black ones) When I started looking I was set on 3.73's, but I've come to the conclusion I'm lucky enough to just find one with 3.42 instead of 3.23 (sigh). The last 1/2 ton/5.3 I looked at in the Dallas area had a noise that I suspected was a lifter. Aside from that it was in great condition and everything I wanted...I was incredibly bummed. The Chevy dealer selling it wasn't willing to address it and said I shouldn't worry about it???

I've been looking for a used 2014-2015 1500 Silverado because I LOVE the way they look. I only wish I could still buy one new. They have such a classic "squared" body style in my eyes... I have looked at quite a few and I'm really worn out on the search as every one that is the color/configuration I like ends up having some cosmetic, mechanical, or other disappointment that wasn't disclosed before I drove hundreds of miles to look at it. But, somehow I found myself looking at 3/4 tons one day when I was worn out on my usual search parameters and I came across one I liked that's fairly close to me. I drove by and looked at it but didn't drive it or talk to a salesperson yet (as I said, I'm pretty worn out on dealing with them and the whole process at this point)…. So, lately I've only been towing a car on a 16ft trailer on average once a month...so it's hard to justify the 2500 as an actual "need". The only 3/4ton pickup I've ever driven was a 1975 Chevy so I don't have a feel for modern 3/4ton driving experience. Here are some things I like about the 2500: -4.10 rear axle ratio -from what I'm reading it sounds like they don't have the AFM that deactivates 4 of the cylinders, correct? -surely it has to feel way way better towing 6000lbs than with a 1/2ton....right? Here are some things I worry about: -ride quality...how much am I going to regret using this as a daily city driver and regular ~1000 miles trips without a trailer? -power....The 6.0 gas engine makes similar power to the 5.3 in the half ton...but it weighs a heck of a lot more...(I can't find curb weight with the 6.0, but I would guess it weighs 7500lbs vs 5500lbs for a 1/2 ton???)… So, I worry that it's going to feel sluggish just with everyday driving. -and of course gas mileage...It sounds like I should expect 11-13mpg?... But, if the other things I pointed out weren't an issue, it would be worth overlooking poor mpg I think. I am looking at the double cab/standard bed configuration in both the 1500 and 2500.