1500hd vs 2500 vs 2500hd
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IIRC the 1500HD has the frame of the 1500 with the axles and motor/trans of the 2500. The 2500 is available with 3.73's or 4.10's and has the larger frame then the 1500HD(shares with the 2500HD). The 2500HD has a 2 inch body lift and is available in 4.10 gears only. This is assuming you are talking about 2002-2007 model years.
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1500HD had the 2500LD frame, still stronger / beefier then the 1500.
All have Hydroboost brakes
14 bolt SF rear end if memory serves in the 1500HD/2500
14 bolt FF rear end in the 2500HD
3.73s were avail in the 1500 HD 4.10s only in the 2500HD.
2500HD can be had with the 8.1 and allison.
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My 02 2500HD 8.1 truck has an AAM 11.5(3.73 G80) rear end. I think all GMT800 trucks were AAM axles rather than Corporate 14 bolts which came in the earlier trucks, but I could be mistaken.
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you sure about this??
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isnt the 2500HD frame beefier than the 2500LD ? That's where people get the 2" "body lift" from it's actually a taller frame so they make up the difference on the front bumper with the little filler peice.. the rear is not as noticeable til you put next to a standard truck and you can see the 2" bigger gap between bumper and tailgate
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I believe you are correct.
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X3. The 1500 is the lightest frame, then the 1500HD/2500LD then the 2500HD
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Pretty much. I believe when the 1500HD came out, the 2500 was done away with. A 2500 should only be 1999-2000. 2500HD is 2001 and up. Not sure if the 1500HD started as a 2000 or 2001.
Pretty much. One was a crew cab short bed (1500HD) and the other an extended cab long bed (2500)
perfect, thanks for the info guys!
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Woooo hooo i finally got something right on a forum !
GM calls it a "IDEN 2" Body Lift per GM Buildsheet" I believe it has same frame just taller body mounts.
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True, but my 2500 is an extended cab short bed. I think all 1500HDs were crew cab. Otherwise same truck.
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You should measure the frame height under your bed and door tomorrow and I'll do the same on my 2500hd. I'm fairly confident my body mounts aren't 2" taller than a 1500...
I know for sure that the diesel 2500HD GMC has a filler underneath the grille to accommodate the extra clearance required by the duramax/allison vs a 2500/1500. I'd suspect it's the same for the 8.1 and 6.0 as well?
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I think that was GMC only thing. I know my 02 Chevy 8.1 doesn't have it.
The 02's Chev's had that big hump in the hood, compared to the 1/2 ton. Whenever they went to the Avy' front end (03?) Chevy used a taller piece of plastic on the top of the bumper vs 1/2 tons, in lieu of the added grille piece GMC used.
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Hello everybody!
I been think about get 1500hd 4x4 too but curious what mpg they make? City, highway, and tow? Thanks!
I been think about get 1500hd 4x4 too but curious what mpg they make? City, highway, and tow? Thanks!
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