Dually difference

[sonofagun]

Other than two more wheels in the rear (better towing stability) and an extra spring leaf (more capacity) are there any difference between the 2500HD and the 3500HD?

Thanks,


bob :confused:

[CanadaKev]

bob,
That about covers it.
Except for the fender flares.
More aerodynamic :D ;) :D

[FirstDiesel]

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[Joe Pool]

Bob,

Are you talking about a 2500HD and a 3500 or a 3500HD? The 3500HD is a whole different beast than our vehicles.

Joe

[Vette Racer]

I haven't owned a 2500 but I test drove one before buying my 3500 and the one big thing that sticks in my mind was, this just isn't a truck! I can't imagine towing a real heavy load without a 3500, besides, if you don't have a CC Dually, you DON'T have a TRUCK! :D :D :D

[sonofagun]

Joe,

2500Hd to 3500HD. Service manager tells me the difference is spring configuration, fender flairs, long bed. He says the frame and running gear are otherwise the same. Are you saying there are more differences than that? If so, what?

Bob

[ThumbScott]

I can agree with Vette Racer. Had a 2500HD trying to pull a fiver. Went to the 3500 CC daully. What a huge difference. HUGE. Much safer for pulling and much sabler. I pull a utility trailer all the time and what a differnce here also.

I will never have a truck that is not a 1 ton dually again!

[Joe Pool]

Bob,

If you are refering to a Duramax Dually pickup then it is a 3500 (no HD), if you are refering to a cab/chasis with 19.5" factory rims it is a 3500HD. The trucks we are dealing with are 2500HD and 3500, the main difference being single wheel and dual wheel configuration. The other differences are GVWR related.

This is a basic description.

If I recall a 3500HD is/was only available as a 2 wheel drive, has a filler between the grill and the bumper (looks like a truck with a body lift), came factory with 19.5" rims and has a solid (not independent) front axle to name a few of the differences.

Anyone else have a better or more correct description? If so please jump in and let us know.

Joe smile.gif

[sonofagun]

Thanks Joe,

Didn't know the difference. I am refering to the 3500.

Bob

[thechevyhdman]

Joe Pool right on the above except..different door handles, and the best thing GM put on a heavy duty truck= Driveshaft Emergency Brake, Man its cake to adjust and can hold on a hill with a GVW of 18,000pds. Not like the 2500HDs of today which you have to adjust the E brake every few months. Now if GM could just make a plain 3500 of yesteryear with a Dana 60 front end.

[trout49]

The big difference is the gvwr. The 3500 will just haul more, and when it comes to towing a big 5er or gooseneck, you want those extra wheels and springs. It just depends on what you are going to use it for.
This is my first dual wheel truck. I LOVE IT !!! It's my daily driver. I only have 5300 miles on it, and i'm getting 17 MPH!!

[Dave]

Once you have towed with a dually, nothing else will do. Worlds better in my opinion. More stable, less trailer in put to tow vehicle and more capacity. Nice incase of a blow out also.

[Redhawk]

I bought my dually because it was either that or wait forever for a 2500HD. I took what was there. Never been so happy with a truck: towing is a pleasure and is a lot more stable in the sharp corners on the rural roads around here. I would never go back.

My comely neighbor when she first saw it said "Oh what a beautiful truck, it has hips." The last time I looked, so did she.

[JEBar]

3500...when serious about pulling something along behind is the only way to go .... hips :eek: and all!!...Jim :cool:

[Andy Chesek]

Trout49,

What in the world are you hauling that you only got up to 17 MPH? :D


I know... just a typo...

[fred]

they also look cool going down then road

[EXPSD]

My 2500HD 4x4 has NO problem negotiating muddy, narrow logging trails.