Jump to content

T1XX Torsion Bar Question

revrnd

By revrnd
in 2020-2026 Silverado HD & Sierra HD

 Share

Recommended Posts

bruceb58 Enthusiast

bruceb58

Posted
Posted
19 minutes ago, revrnd said:

Depending on where you live keeping the plow pkg intact may help w/ selling it. The buyers of my 2000 & 2004 3/4 tons were specifically looking for plow trucks.

Based on where you live, I can believe that!

  • Like 1
  • Replies 30
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

Hoginedgewood
Hoginedgewood

I like my camper front springs. The 5th wheel gooseneck isn't getting used, didn't know which direction we were going but we were ready. 

Pryme
Pryme

Here is mine.    A bit more truck and a lot less lipstick than Bruce’s truck. 

lineman1234
lineman1234

I can only get the right side. #8474591   camper/plow prep. on 2024 3500   ( as well NO lipstick ) or extra needed flufffffffy stuff. 

Posted Images

rjgvt Enthusiast

rjgvt

Posted
Posted (edited)

I ordered my truck with the snow plow prep package w/ aux battery and fifth wheel/goose neck option. I won't be using either but I do use the bed mounted 7 way trailer connector to power the LED light strips in my ARE cap.

 

I test drove an 2024 AT4 HD with the snow plow prep package with the BFG KO3 tires before ordering my truck. I figured that living in VT, someone would want the plow prep package.

 

I run the OEM BFG KO3's during Spring/Summer and Hakkapeliitta LT3 studded snow tires for Fall/Winter at 55 psi front and rear. With 2 people and the stuff in the truck, it weighs 1000 pounds over the curb weight. Truck rides good. I'm guessing if I ran an empty truck it would be a harsher ride.

Edited by rjgvt
  • Like 1
lineman1234 Enthusiast

lineman1234

Posted
Posted
50 minutes ago, rjgvt said:

I order my truck with the snow plow prep package w/ aux battery and fifth wheel/goose neck option. I won't be using either but I do use the bed mounted 7 way trailer connector to power the LED light strips in my ARE cap.

 

I test drove an 2024 AT4 HD with the snow plow prep package with the BFG KO3 tires before ordering my truck. I figured that living in VT, someone would want the plow prep package.

 

I run the OEM BFG KO3's during Spring/Summer and Hakkapeliitta LT3 studded snow tires for Fall/Winter at 55 psi front and rear. With 2 people and the stuff in the truck, it weighs 1000 pounds over the curb weight. Truck rides good. I'm guessing if I ran an empty truck it would be a harsher ride.

I miss studded snow tires. I had them in NH then in PA in the winters. 

    In between company's, i worked in Stow VT for 3 weeks moving a sub station that blew up at the bottom of the Van Trap lodge. Nice people there. 

I still have a set of quick chains that fit my new pig from the other pig. 50mph on dry roads rated for. 

  • Like 1
revrnd Senior Enthusiast

revrnd

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)
3 hours ago, rjgvt said:

I ordered my truck with the snow plow prep package w/ aux battery and fifth wheel/goose neck option. I won't be using either but I do use the bed mounted 7 way trailer connector to power the LED light strips in my ARE cap.

 

I test drove an 2024 AT4 HD with the snow plow prep package with the BFG KO3 tires before ordering my truck. I figured that living in VT, someone would want the plow prep package.

 

I run the OEM BFG KO3's during Spring/Summer and Hakkapeliitta LT3 studded snow tires for Fall/Winter at 55 psi front and rear. With 2 people and the stuff in the truck, it weighs 1000 pounds over the curb weight. Truck rides good. I'm guessing if I ran an empty truck it would be a harsher ride.

 

Growing up w/ & driving mostly 3/4 tons (learned to drive in a '75 GMC), I'm kind of immune to the ride harshness. That being said I do run the tires at 50-55 when not trailering.

 

Back to the '94 w/ the extra leaves. When I had it for sale, a co-worker what I was getting to replace it, "A 3/4 ton". 'Oh I've got one now, but will be going back to a 1/2 ton. It's too rough.' To be honest, I don't think he should've been in a 3/4 ton in the 1st place... The 2000 I ended up w/ was before GM offered the 2500HD in the GMT800 truck. Strange after they had the 3/4 ton w/ C6P(?) option on the GMT400s.

 

Any 3/4 ton Z71s out there?

 

I can revise this as more info comes in.

Torsion Bar Chart Vers 1.jpg

Edited by revrnd
Pryme Senior Enthusiast

Pryme

Posted
Posted
16 hours ago, bruceb58 said:

3300# payload was fine with me!

 

Unless you are actually using your truck for snow plowing or have a diesel, ZERO reason to have a heavier duty front spring on a 3/4T truck. My rear axle rating is 6600#.

 

I can afford to pay cash for a Denali so I will take the lipstick! If the Denali Ultimate was available in gas, I would have bought that trim! If the work truck trim model is what you have to buy so be it...people buy what they can afford.

 

I tow a 6500# travel trailer(possibly 8000# in the future) and a 6500/7000# boat so no need for anything heavier. It's why I bought a 3/4T! I enjoy the WAY smoother ride. If I wanted the rough ride like the snow package gives, I would have bought a Ford F250. I drove in a friend's truck with the snow package...was unbearable to me. He is probably changing his springs now!

 

 

IMG_2159.JPG

Hopefully you’ll be able to afford a house that’s not flanked on either side by another house just inches away.  
at least you can easily pass the sugar to your neighbors. 
 

Next you’ll say that isn’t your house. Probably picking up Brad bill for the local electrical engineers Ted talk. 

  • Like 1
  • Haha 1
bruceb58 Enthusiast

bruceb58

Posted
Posted (edited)
9 minutes ago, Pryme said:

Hopefully you’ll be able to afford a house that’s not flanked on either side by another house just inches away.  
at least you can easily pass the sugar to your neighbors. 
 

Next you’ll say that isn’t your house. Probably picking up Brad bill for the local electrical engineers Ted talk. 

That's one of my vacation homes(I own it free and clear). This one is on Lake Tahoe in Tahoe Keys. Boat sits on the dock in the backyard. Previous picture was after I pulled it our for the season.

 

BTW...I have no idea who Brad Bill is but keep on trying to think that.

PXL_20230903_195832582 (1).jpg

Edited by bruceb58
Pryme Senior Enthusiast

Pryme

Posted
Posted (edited)
15 minutes ago, bruceb58 said:

That's one of my vacation homes(I own it free and clear). This one is on Lake Tahoe in Tahoe Keys. Boat sits on the dock in the backyard. Previous picture was after I pulled it our for the season.

 

BTW...I have no idea who Brad Bill is but keep on trying to think that.

PXL_20230903_195832582 (1).jpg

Here is my place on the water. I mean it’s just my Airbnb that I use as a write off. I own it free and clear 

 

You should consider adding a pool to your yard. It’s just missing that wow factor that my place offers. 

IMG_0405.jpeg

Edited by Pryme
  • Like 1
  • Haha 1
bruceb58 Enthusiast

bruceb58

Posted
Posted (edited)
4 minutes ago, Pryme said:

Here is my place on the water. I mean it’s just my Airbnb that I use as a write off. I own it free and clear 

 

You should consider adding a pool to your yard. It’s just missing that wow factor. 

 

Currently in the backyard...waiting for the snow storm to arrive.

 

No need for a pool...it's just my 2600 sq foot lake house.

 

IMG_2316.PNG

Edited by bruceb58
Pryme Senior Enthusiast

Pryme

Posted
Posted
6 minutes ago, bruceb58 said:

Currently in the backyard...waiting for the snow storm to arrive.

 

No need for a pool...it's just my 2600 sq foot lake house.

 

IMG_2316.PNG

Hurry up and get that rotting deck replaced because the places across the way have one upped you on their decks. 
 

You have to keep up appearances, it’s extremely important. 

bruceb58 Enthusiast

bruceb58

Posted
Posted (edited)
3 minutes ago, Pryme said:

Hurry up and get that rotting deck replaced because the places across the way have one upped you on their decks. 
 

You have to keep up appearances, it’s extremely important. 

I can actually agree with you there. New one is going in in the spring and much bigger! Architect/engineering is being done as we speak. All stainless steel railings!

Edited by bruceb58
Pryme Senior Enthusiast

Pryme

Posted
Posted
17 minutes ago, bruceb58 said:

I can actually agree with you there. New one is going in in the spring and much bigger! Architect/engineering is being done as we speak. All stainless steel railings!

We’ll get that done so y on can concentrate on upgrading your puddle jumper. Word on the street is your neighbors across the way, the jones, are taking delivery of their new Boston whaler 420 outrage. Having the best boat is extremely important when everyone is watching. 

Hoginedgewood Enthusiast

Hoginedgewood

Posted
Posted

I like my camper front springs. The 5th wheel gooseneck isn't getting used, didn't know which direction we were going but we were ready. 

IMG_2600.jpeg

  • Like 3

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Forum Statistics

    250.4k
    Total Topics
    2.7m
    Total Posts

  • Member Statistics

    342,760
    Total Members
    8,960
    Most Online
    MASONV88888888
    Newest Member
    MASONV88888888
    Joined

  • Who's Online   0 Members, 0 Anonymous, 1,729 Guests (See full list)

    • There are no registered users currently online

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • Coastie05
      Replacing 2.7L on 2021 Silverado with 2023 2.7L

      By Coastie05 · Posted

      I’m definitely interested to hear the end result here. 
    • MASONV88888888
      Another 6.2L engine failure!

      By MASONV88888888 · Posted

      My 2025 Silverado 1500 had to receive a brand-new engine (long block) under warranty last month at only around 16,500 miles. Before the replacement, the truck repeatedly displayed "Engine Oil Level Low" warnings, even though the Oil Life Monitor still showed around 50% remaining after about 6,000 miles since my last oil change. After seeing the warning several times, I checked the dipstick with the engine cold, and the oil level was completely normal. The next day, the message escalated to "Add Engine Oil." At first, I assumed it was just a faulty oil level sensor, so I brought the truck to the dealership. After inspecting the engine, they found internal cylinder wall scoring and ultimately replaced the entire long block under warranty. Before this happened, I was planning to install a 4-inch lift and suspension upgrade on my truck. After needing a new engine at just 16,500 miles, I honestly don't see the point anymore. I also contacted GM to ask whether my vehicle qualified for a buyback, but I was informed that it does not at this time. Anyway, this experience has left me with serious concerns about the long-term reliability of this engine. I sincerely hope NHTSA expands the current investigation or recall to include 2025 model and performs a thorough inspection of affected vehicles. My biggest concern is that these engines may fail shortly after the powertrain warranty expires. If GM truly stands behind this engine, then at the very least, please consider extending the powertrain warranty to 10 years for affected owners. That would go a long way toward restoring customer confidence.
    • Grumpy Bear
      OCI, not when but why?

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      Without exception but then I'm the odd duck, right? I know what goes into that test, how it is calculated and thus how to beat it. But EPA values are often not beaten by the general public and the government has in past years adjusted the means and methods to come to those values to more closely approximate "Joe Average".    The only real trick to beating that EPA average is don't drive like "Joe Average".    It's the same method you used to profit from "Economic Migration" and in doing so beat the 'stats'. But you, like me, are not "Joe Average".     The thing you don't seem to grasp is this "Purchasing Power Index" isn't forward looking. It doesn't predict what it going to be but looks backward and states what it was. They are not telling us what the THINK, they are telling us what they MEASURED. Example:    Wife says "I'm going to lose 40 pounds by Christmas". May she does, maybe she doesn't but the doctors office who weighed her when she made that statement and again at Christmas only REPORTS what the RESULT was. You and I can banter about what was possible and what aunt Tilly did till the cows come home but the result is the result. Arguing otherwise is.....irrational. That's all I'm saying. This isn't about:      What you are calling a 'Statistic' is a RESULT not a CALCUATION and as a result the RULE. Like gravity as a rule, it can not be broken. 
    • MASONV88888888
      Rattle in the rear!

      By MASONV88888888 · Posted

      Just wanted to say thank you for posting this. Years later, your thread is still helping Silverado owners.   I bought my 2025 Silverado 1500 in January 2025, and I've had what feels like the exact same rattle since day one. After reading your findings, I believe my truck has the same issue with the cable carrier contacting the rear sliding window. To be honest, I had pretty much given up on pursuing the issue. It wasn't until I recently drove another brand's pickup that I realized just how quiet their cabin was—and how noisy mine has been all along. On my truck, the rattle happens on almost any paved road, gets even worse on rougher pavement, and I can even hear it during braking and acceleration.   I actually referenced your thread when submitting my case to GM, hoping they'll recognize this as a recurring issue instead of treating it as an isolated incident. The reason I reached out to GM first is because my dealership told me they would need to keep the truck for at least two days just to diagnose the problem. I was concerned that even after two days, they still might not be able to identify the source of the rattle before giving the truck back to me. I had also asked a few dealerships about this issue during previous service visits, but none of them seemed to know what was causing it or had a solution. That's why I decided to contact GM directly first, hoping they might already have an official repair procedure or guidance for this issue.   I also hope GM eventually comes up with an official fix for this problem. I have a feeling there are many Silverado owners experiencing the same rattle, but most either choose to live with it or simply don't know what the cause is.   Really appreciate you taking the time to document your diagnosis. Your post is still making a difference years later.
    • Buckwild27
      Gas Prices

      By Buckwild27 · Posted

      I have 2 choices. 

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...