Would you trade? a 1500 4wd for a ext cab 2500 HD 2wd?
I have a 1999 Chevy Silverado Z-71 4WD 1500 w/ 120,000 miles single cab long bed, and I am about to trade for a 1998 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD 2WD W/120,000 miles extended cab long bed. both are V8 GAS.
The Sierra is extended cab and is a 3/4 ton, mine is a 1/2 ton and single cab but has 4X4. I rarely use the 4x4 because I live in the south, but I need extended cab. and I pull a large trailer
The real question is can a 3/4 ton pull a lot more than a 1/2 ton or is it a minimal difference not worth sacrificing the 4x4 what is your opinion?
Thanks and have a good day.
well i looked up the specs on kkb.com (kelley blue book)
your 99 1/2 ton's maximum towing capacity is 6,500 while the 98 3/4 ton's maximum towing capacity is 10,000 (same for all gas V8s rather its a small block or big block), now looks like kbb.com doesn't show towing capacity for each one, they just show the maximum towing weight of that model, so that # is probably the diesel, the 2500HD of that year came with 3 other gas options, a 454 (7.4), 350 (5.7) and 305 (5.0) so depending on which engine it is, basically diesel is best then with gas the bigger the better towing weight it can tow
so if you do a lot of towing the 2500HD would be the best bet but even though you don't use 4x4 that much you should still try looking for a 4x4 because you'll get the 2wd and then find yourself in a situation where you'd need the 4x4, you said you rarely use 4x4 so that means you have used it just barely, people say 4x4 is more moving parts so cost a little more money to maintain which is true but its always nice to have when you need it, so if you feel comfortable with a 2wd then go for it if its as good of shape or better than your 99 but if you really want a 4x4 then look around a little
- pedro obviously doesn't know what he's talking about, yes a 3/4 can carry more weight in the bed but a 3/4 ton has always been able to tow more than a 1/2 ton, usually 3,000-4,000 more lbs no matter what make it is, also it doesn't matter if its 2wd or 4x4, a front axle and transfer case has nothing to do with how much weight can be put in the bed because the same frame will be used and same rear suspension, specs might say the same GVWR for both a 2wd and 4x4 so it might show you could carry more weight but that not realistic, they just have no need to have seperate GVWR for a 2wd and 4x4 of the same truck, just have to be realistic about it that the carrying capacity depends on the frame and rear suspension and has nothing to do rather its 2wd or 4x4, its common sense lol, i'll delete this part of the answer when someone shows me a stock 1/2 ton that can tow as much as a stock 3/4 ton both the same year and make lol
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