Ground clearance

[i82much]

GM site says the new 2500HD trucks have higher ground clearance (over 10") than the previous generation (9.5" or so).  How is that possible given that the 2500HD trucks now all have the 11.5" rear axle?  Seems like that is the lowest point on the trucks.  

[davester]

bigger tires?

[i82much]

1 hour ago, davester said:

bigger tires?

Good point. My 2016 came with  245/75R17 and those are still available on the 2020.  You can get a 275/70r18 and a 275/65R20 on the 2020 trucks, I am not sure if they put those on the previous gen or not.  But if so, that might explain some or all of it.  

[greatmizzou]

Sounds like distance from ground to frame?

 

I might go so some measuring, I feel like the front bumper is very low to the ground

[i82much]

7 hours ago, greatmizzou said:

Sounds like distance from ground to frame?

 

I might go so some measuring, I feel like the front bumper is very low to the ground

You have a new one?  If so, congrats!  I like them.  I can't justify a new truck since mine is only a 2016, but I really like the new trucks quite a bit.  So many haters, I don't get it!

[greatmizzou]

4 hours ago, i82much said:

You have a new one?  If so, congrats!  I like them.  I can't justify a new truck since mine is only a 2016, but I really like the new trucks quite a bit.  So many haters, I don't get it!

Its honestly kind of ugly lol, but it drives amazing and I like the slight interior changes.   I didnt change my mind until I drove one and I knew immediately I wanted it.

[i82much]

2 hours ago, greatmizzou said:

Its honestly kind of ugly lol, but it drives amazing and I like the slight interior changes.   I didnt change my mind until I drove one and I knew immediately I wanted it.

ah, congrats!  

[Ray Pickle]

The more I look at it the more I like it! My guess is both taller tires and larger frame improve clearances.

[davester]

Larger frame doesn't really do anything.  it's tires and suspension.

[L86 All Terrain]

I am pretty sure the low point on my 2018 HD is the front air-dam. Nearly ripped it off the other day pushing through some fresh snow, but it did leave the odd drag mark from the diff and leaf u bolts in a few spots so it might not be the low spot, just the weak spot.  

[i82much]

Bottom line is I need to figure out how to get my 2016 stuck so I have an excuse to upgrade to a new truck.  Wish me luck, fellas!

[redwngr]

7 minutes ago, i82much said:

Bottom line is I need to figure out how to get my 2016 stuck so I have an excuse to upgrade to a new truck.  Wish me luck, fellas!

Just tell her it's getting hard to start...