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If equipped exactly the same (Denali with Denali Ultimate and 5th Wheel Prep) are there any differences between the 2500 and 3500 SRW?  I know there is some suspension difference (previous gen the only difference to a 3500 was an extra rear leaf spring and higher load rated tires).  I am more interested in the difference in actual features and options.  For example, in the previous generation the 3500 had smaller wheels and no TPMS but it looks like the '20s have the same 20" wheels and also have the TPMS so I'm just curious if there is anything I'm missing.  

 

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redwngr Senior Enthusiast

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Not what you're asking about, but FWIW, the 18" Denali wheels that were standard on previous generation 3500 Denali SRW were optional on the 2500. 

 

 

 

 

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If you are comparing diesels, the differences are only in chassis, driveline, and load capacity.

 

3500 upgrades

1.  3 stage leaf spring

2.  12 in ring gear (max torque available in 1st gear)

3.  80 psi rear tire

4.  7250 lb RGAWR and 12,000+lb GVW.

5.  Rear shock with more force

 

#iworkforGM 

newdude Senior Enthusiast

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1 hour ago, brclark82 said:

If equipped exactly the same (Denali with Denali Ultimate and 5th Wheel Prep) are there any differences between the 2500 and 3500 SRW?  I know there is some suspension difference (previous gen the only difference to a 3500 was an extra rear leaf spring and higher load rated tires).  I am more interested in the difference in actual features and options.  For example, in the previous generation the 3500 had smaller wheels and no TPMS but it looks like the '20s have the same 20" wheels and also have the TPMS so I'm just curious if there is anything I'm missing.  

 

Thanks

 

On 2020 things are much better than on 2011-2019.

 

Options wise though as far as interior content?  Pretty much identical. 

 

Both Denali 2500hd and 3500hd can do either 18 or 20 inch wheels now due to the larger and higher load capacity of the tires used.  All get TPMS too now and you can do the trailer TPMS as well. 

 

If payload is important to you, I'd still lean towards the 3500hd.  Sure, the 2500hd is improved over the previous generation, but you will still have a stronger payload net with a 1 ton (about 600lbs more).

 

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