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maxco

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Hey Guys, I'm looking for some input & advice.

 

I currently have a 2008 1500 Sierra EC 6'6" box. Looking to get a new truck, either the same thing or a 2500 CC - 6'6" box.

 

I like the standard size box because I go camping/fishing alot and need the space over the 5'8" box

But I've recently had a baby and my wife also has an 11 year old son, so the Crew Cab would be nice for the extra room, but I just don't know if the extra 4" of leg room is enough to justify the HD.

The price difference is minimal, I only tow/haul close to the max weight for the truck once or twice a year at most so I really don't NEED a 2500, but it's the only way I can get a CC with the standard box.

 

Is the ride very much worse from the 1500 - 2500? What kind of mileage difference is there between the two in normal everyday unloaded driving?

Thanks.

alaska511 Senior Enthusiast

alaska511

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I went from a 1500 GMT900 to this (see garage) for my daily driver, and while I do not notice a big difference in ride quality, you definitely do know you are driving a 2500.

 

Do I regret it? Not one bit. The 1500 is a kick-ass commuter, and if that is all I was doing, I would have kept it.

 

Even those few times towing have been worth it. Towing wth the 1500 wasnt exactly a pleasure.

 

I missed my crew cab 6.5 bed, which is what I had prior to the '07 Crew cab. I didn't think I would miss the longer bed, but I did.

yukon25008.1 Senior Enthusiast

yukon25008.1

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I agree with everyone else, i switched back and forth a couple times but always end up happier with a 2500, even if you dont really use all of what a 2500 is capable, youll just feel better..

better braking, feeling sturdier or more stable/stronger..

its ok to have a little overkill, but when you dont have enough..its just never enough

beck@becksystems.com Enthusiast

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Looking at the spec.'s that are online:

 

<pre>			        2500HD CC		1500 EC Overall Length		           239.9 in  		229.9 in Overall Height		              77.1 in		7 73.9 in Wheel Base		           153.0 in  		143.5 in  Front Headroom		             41.3 in 		41.2 in Rear Headroom		              40.6 in 		39.2 in Front Hip Room		             62.5 in 		62.5 in Rear Hip Room		             65.5 in 		61.9 inRear Leg Room			     39.0 in 		34.3 in Ft bumper to back of cab	    150.9 in 		141.4 in Grnd 2Top Of R, Load Floor	     36.5 in 		33.5 inGround Clearance, Front 	        9.5 in		8.9 in Ground Clearance, Rear 	        11.6 in 		12.1 in Curb Weight 			    5720.00 		4925.00  GVW Rating			       9200.00 lbs 	6400.00 lbs  GCW Rating			   16000 lbs 		9500 lbs Maximum Payload 		      3480.00 lbs  	1475.00 lbs  Maximum Trailering Capacity          not given	9700 lbs Axle Capacity - Front 	            4800 lbs 		3600 lbs Axle Capacity - Rear 	            6900 lbs		3750 lbs Turning circle 		               51.2 ft 		46.9 ft Std Engine			           6.0L/366 		4.8L/293 Std.Trans			       6 HD A/T w/OD   	4 A/T w/OD HP				      360 @ 5400 		302 @ 5600 Brakes				4-wheel Disc		Front Disc/Rear Drum MPG				           not rated		15/21 & 34 gal tank</pre>

 

The Extended Cab vs Crew Cab and wheel base are about 9.5" longer on the 2500HD - so more room in the rear for sure.

 

Daily you are carrying around an additional 795 Lbs with the 2500HD

 

The 2500HD has a significant advantage Gross Vehicle Weight Rating {GVWR} and Gross Combined Weight Rating {GCWR}, as well as Max. Payload.

 

If you are pulling a trailer that is around 6K... the 1500 will be fine. I agree however that pulling a trailer with the 2500 is far less stressful, the longer wheel base and additional weight make if more stable.

 

The Gas Mileage isn't listed for the 2500, but you can be sure it will be far less than the 1500. If you drive the average of 15K miles per year - that could add up to some significant expense...

 

For what you say your use is - I'd say go with the 1500 CC and upgrade the brakes to 4Wheel disc's and upgrade the engine to at least the 5.3 or 6.2L - in effect the LTZ with the 6 speed w/OD.

dogzapper Enthusiast

dogzapper

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I find all of the above fascinating. I went the other way; from a loaded 2500HD Duramax CC/SB to a 1500 CC/SB ... and I would ABSOLUTELY not go back to the 2500.

 

Of course, I'm an old fart and my testosterone was drained off years ago.

 

Rough ride and driving in a much larger truck than I could possibly need no longer lights my fire. The 1500 CC/SB Z-71 LTZ 4WD is way enough truck for my needs, plus about 30%.

 

By the way, my 2500HD was a frickin' turd offroad. The mileage was decent with the diesel, but my new 1500, with the 5.3 liter linked to the 3.42 rear end and the dandy 6-speed tranny gives mileage that is superior to the diesel ... plus the fuel is forty cents less per gallon.

 

I hunt and have killed in excess of 500 big game critters in my long lifetime and I need a good offroad rig ... the 2500 definitely was not it. The 1500 Z-71 is an extremely capable offroad rig and I find it WAY BETTER for my needs.

 

Just for kicks and giggles, I'll post a few photos some dead things I've killed after signing off. Save the Whale folks and greenie-weenie types should maybe not look. :grin:

 

Steve

 

 

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importkiller76 Enthusiast

importkiller76

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Well since we are hijacking this thread I'll post up a few pics of my "killed"collection lol. Also a few found dead's.... Not nearly as many as 'ole victory red but hey I have a feeling he has a few DECADES on me lol ;)

 

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grimmysnr Enthusiast

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I went from ECLB 1500 to my current 2010 CCRB 2500HD. The biggest things you will notice is the ride. Its not soft by any means. But a caveat to that is simple. I have played around with tire pressures and even road around today with my ATV and my wifes dirt bike in the back including 160lbs worth of sand bags. This was probably the most softest and comfortable ride I have had in it yet. Now I am not saying its punishing or anything but those unbroken pavements or what not can buck you around if you hit them a little fast. I put on new Duratracs and they helped alot with ride quality and then with the weight in the bed.

 

I just got my Shurtrax full size bed weight in the mail today and thats approximately 400lbs in and of itself. So I will be roughly toting around about 600lbs in the bed at all times. But if she rides as good as she did today its totally worth it.

 

As far as gas mileage. Around town I get anywhere from 11-13.5 MPG and on the highway today at 65mph I was pulling in about 17.2 MPG with the A/C on. So while I think a 2010 GMC Sierra All-Terrain ECRB would have probably suited my needs the best, I find that the 2500HD will still get the job done and then some. I will probably never use this truck for what it was designed for. But the problem was the 1500's is they dont have a Crew Cab with a 6.5ft bed and I couldnt settle for the 5.8 footer. I wanted a crew cab for our first child to be born here in a couple weeks but I wanted a respectable bed to haul stuff around in. The 2500 serves this purpose to the Tee.

 

Oh the crew cab, 4 inches leg room, makes all the difference in the world. Plenty, plenty, plenty of room back there for full size adults and especialy kids. When I had the extended cab and was toting friends around I would have to scoot my seat till I was damn near in the dash. With this truck I put the drivers seat all the way back and I was able to get behind that seat and still stretch out. So 4 doors, baby seat, and friends or family all taken care of. I can fit my quad and bike in the back with a couple other things and close the tailgate. So cargo is done.

 

Anyway thats my opinion from a just recently changed over 1500 guy. In conclusion, get the truck that suits your needs. Screw anybody who says otherwise. At the end of the day you're the one who has to drive it around.

dogzapper Enthusiast

dogzapper

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I In conclusion, get the truck that suits your needs. Screw anybody who says otherwise. At the end of the day you're the one who has to drive it around.

 

 

Absolutely. No wiser words were ever spoken.

 

Steve

Ridgerunner30 Enthusiast

Ridgerunner30

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I went from a 2500HD EC to a 2500HD CC. I needed room in the back for grandbaby car seats and I had to have over 6' of bed length for routine hauling of equipment that would not fit in the 5' 8" bed. I really like the 2500HD CC. Both trucks were the 6.0 3.73 4X4 with 6 speed. The EC ran around 17mpg on the highway unloaded. I have not had the CC long enough to see how it will do on mpg. The CC rides better because of the longer wheelbase.

DTyrrell Enthusiast

DTyrrell

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I was debating between a 1500 and a 2500 as well. Not because of room but because the price was about the same and I just like the look of the HD trucks better. They just look more like a truck if you know what I mean, bulkier and what not. But in the end I had heard the 6.0 l vortec was terrible on gas, and everytime I mention diesel my dad talks me out of it, so I went with the 5.3l 1500. I love it.

 

But as others have said in the end it's all up to you. Test drive a 2500CC, test drive a 1500CC. See which one you like more. Maybe you'd be able to live without the extra few inches in the bed.

dogzapper Enthusiast

dogzapper

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I find myself using our 5X8 utility trailer a bit more now that our truck bed is 5'10". Actually, getting bark dust and building supplies at Lowes is just as easy with the utility trailer and it keeps the bed cleaner.

 

I bought a really great trailer from a commercial trailer builder locally. Cost me $1,200 and it's a honey.

 

Maybe I should paint the utility trailer VICTORY RED!!!!!!

 

Yeah, I could dig that.

 

Steve

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