Half Ton Crew Cab

[Ric]

Currently driving a 1500HD 4x4 (3.73:1, 6.0L)

I pull quite often, a 4000lb boat.

 

Looking at buying the new half ton crew. I may be able to live with the shortenend box, but am concerned about the 5.3L/3.42:1 combination

 

Who here has a half ton crew and has towed with it?

 

Thanks

[99-2door]

Currently driving a 1500HD 4x4 (3.73:1, 6.0L)

I pull quite often, a 4000lb boat.

 

Looking at buying the new half ton crew.  I may be able to live with the shortenend box, but am concerned about the 5.3L/3.42:1 combination

 

Who here has a half ton crew and has towed with it?

 

Thanks

 

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You will hate towing with the 1/2 ton after having the 1500HD.

[millerwd]

Who here has a half ton crew and has towed with it?

 

probably no one.

[ToeJam]

Not sure if you know this, but GM is again making the 1500HD in 2005. So you can get the same rig all over again, with the 6.0 (and a 4.10 rear).

[Ric]

Not sure if you know this, but GM is again making the 1500HD in 2005.  So you can get the same rig all over again, with the 6.0 (and a 4.10 rear).

 

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Ya, at first I was told that they were not making 1500HD anymore, but then some dealers began to find a few... Apparently they are very hard to come by right now?

[SS Crew]

The 1500HD became the 2500 nonHD or LD for 2004. Now they're back to 1500HD which is exactly the same thing. Who does Chevy's marketing?

 

[OCBC]

I have the 1/3 ton crew 4x4 and tow about 7000 pounds. It does ok, about 9 MPG. Hills are about 45-55, if you tow at 55 youll be fine. Just realize that its not a rocket ship!

[2004GMC1500CC]

Currently driving a 1500HD 4x4 (3.73:1, 6.0L)

I pull quite often, a 4000lb boat.

 

Looking at buying the new half ton crew.  I may be able to live with the shortenend box, but am concerned about the 5.3L/3.42:1 combination

 

Who here has a half ton crew and has towed with it?

 

Thanks

 

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My 2004 CC 1/2 ton with the tow package has 3.73 gears. Tows fine.

[PELICAN]

The 1500HD became the 2500 nonHD or LD for 2004.  Now they're back to 1500HD which is exactly the same thing.  Who does Chevy's marketing?

 

   

 

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ok now i'm confused a 1500 3/4 ton a 2500 1/2 ton ??? 1+1=0 ??? I think I might have to brush up on my algebra before I go looking for another truck.

[WyRam]

I tow a 5000lb sled?Atv trailer in the Mountains with my 05 1/2 Crew with 4.10s.It tows good but don't go 3.42s you'll be hating it.I spent 2 years towing with a 1500 ram Hemi with 3.92s.Now that I have a HyperTech tuner I'd rather tow with the Silverado.

[Ric]

Currently driving a 1500HD 4x4 (3.73:1, 6.0L)

I pull quite often, a 4000lb boat.

 

Looking at buying the new half ton crew.  I may be able to live with the shortenend box, but am concerned about the 5.3L/3.42:1 combination

 

Who here has a half ton crew and has towed with it?

 

Thanks

 

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My 2004 CC 1/2 ton with the tow package has 3.73 gears. Tows fine.

 

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you sure yours is a "half ton crew" or is it a 1500hd?

 

BTW, I passed on the half ton crew as my salesman finally found me an 05 1500hd 6.0 3.73 so I am happy to be driving the same truck/ new smell and grille!

[asilverblazer]

I hate my 3.73's...

[Ric]

I hate my 3.73's...

 

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time for a 6.0?

[catiaeng]

The 1500HD became the 2500 nonHD or LD for 2004.  Now they're back to 1500HD which is exactly the same thing.  Who does Chevy's marketing?

 

   

 

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What would you rather drive...1500 Heavy Duty or a 2500 Light Duty? To be a MAN I want the HD....

 

BUT to get back to the point. If available for the 1500 Crew, get the 4:10 rear gear. This makes all the difference. The 3:73 is O.K. for towing light load but the 4:10 is best for all around towing.

 

BJ

[My1stGMC]

I have the '02 GMC Sierra 1500HD Crew Cab with the 6.0 and 4.10 rear (I believe it is the first year they built that model). I have towed a 5500 lb boat on several occasions without a problem. I have towed a 30 ft travel trailer, 350 miles one way(? lbs) no problem. The fuel mileage is tolerable around 9-11 mpg and I have plenty of torque to get the whole rig moving from a traffic light, boat ramp or hunting camp. I don't know if I would have the same confidence with a 3.73 or lower (higher) gear ratio. Also, if you plan on adding larger tires later, you your gear ratio won't suffer as much.