Expert Answers about Chevrolet Silverado 2500

• What is the Difference Between Reese Fold-Down Gooseneck Hitch 4456 and 4434
• The difference between the Reese Fold-Down Gooseneck Hitches, # 8339-4456 and # 8339-4434, is the frame brackets and the vehicles they fit. Part # 8339-4456 fits 2011-2015 Silverado and Sierra 2500 and 3500 HD trucks. Part # 8339-4434 fits the 1999-2010 Silverado and Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks. The hitch head that contains the ball is the exact same part for both hitches. I have attached installation videos for both hitches for you to check out. If you can tell me the year, make and model...
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• Choosing Between Standard and HD RAS for 2023 Chevy Silverado 2500 High Country
• The RoadActive Suspension won't have as much of an impact on your unloaded ride quality as it will when towing the trailer, especially on a brand new truck with a new suspension system. However, it will make a difference, more so as your suspension wears out over time. It will also help prevent that wear, extending the life of those components and your tires. I would choose the HD # RAS3611-HD over the standard # RAS3611. The HD at the lowest setting is the same as the standard at the...
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• Is There A 7-Way RV Style Connector With Pig Tails That Is 6' In Length
• I do have something that will work for you. The Mighty Cord 7-Way RV-Style Trailer Connector w/ Molded Cable - Trailer End - 6' Long, part # A10-7W6, is the same style 7-way cord as the Hopkins 7-Way RV Style Connector w/ Molded Cable and LED Test Lights - Trailer End - 8' Long, part # HM20087, you attached to your question. The main difference, besides length, is the Mighty Cord does not have any LED test lights. Unfortunately, we do not have a Hopkins option that is shorter than 8'....
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• Is There a Noticeable Difference Between Factory and Aftermarket Gooseneck Ball and Hooks for Chevy?
• Apart from having more money in your wallet by going with the Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loop Kit # C60692 over the factory items, there is not going to be any difference. The Curt kit was designed to work with the factory rails in your new Chevy 2500 and will be a perfect fit. I've added links to some video reviews on this product for you to take a look at as well.
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• Comparing Temperature Rating of SumoSprings and Timbrens
• The SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs are only rated to -25 degrees Fahrenheit so if you'll be using the truck in temperatures below this then you may have to consider other options like the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System. The SumoSprings could become brittle in temperatures below -25 degrees Fahrenheit so if this is a concern I recommend the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System which can handle much lower though an official rating is not provided. The correct...
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• Difference Between the Curt Q24 & Q25 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2022 Chevrolet 2500 w/ OEM Prep Package
• The only difference between the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C37FR and the Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C97FR is indeed the 1,000 lbs. weight capacity difference. Both of these hitches actually use the same legs and will drop into the factory puck system you have in your Silverado. The 1,000 lb. difference comes from the Q24 having head rated for less than the Q25. But both heads have the same convenient features like the interlocking dual jaw system and indicator system which...
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• How to Get Better Clearance from your Gooseneck Trailer with a B&W Ball and Coupler
• We have a solution for your 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. If you're not getting enough clearance with your B&W gooseneck ball, then one thing you can do is swap out the ball with the B&W 4" Offset Ball, part # BWGNXA4085. This is perfectly compatible with the B&W Turnoverball gooseneck trailer hitches and will give you an additional 4 inches in the back. This may not sound like much, but many times that's all that is needed to ensure everything is clearing correctly. I've linked to a...
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• Difference Between Curt Trailer Hitch Receivers That Fit 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 Without Hitch
• The two trailer hitch receivers that fit the 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 and Sierra 2500 without a factory hitch are the same but for the differences you mentioned, the receiver size and capacities. - 2 Inch Receiver: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C36CR - 2-1/2 Inch Receiver: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C96CR Apart from that they are the same hitch with the installation for both being exactly the same, bolting onto the frame of your truck with no drilling needed. Since the capacities...
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• Comparing SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizers for 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500
• I recommend the SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer and Sway Control Kit part # SSA13MXKT for a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 which is rated at 3,000 lbs over part # SSA16MXKT which is rated for 1,650 lbs. The reason being, the heavier trailers; larger gooseneck, fifth wheel, and in-bed campers will see greater benefits from the higher capacity whereas smaller bumper pull trailer will see benefits from the lower capacity.
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• Comparing the Reese 5th Wheel Quick Install Base Rails # RP56001-53 and # RP50066-58
• Yes, the Reese Quick Install Base Rails, parts # RP56001-53 and # RP50066-58, are essentially the same. They both use existing holes in your 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500's frame. The only difference is that the # RP56001-53 kit does have the slightly bigger base rails which will move the mounting points to outside part of the frame for easier installation. I have attached some installation videos for you to review as well.
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• Is Demco Slider Hitch DM79GV The Correct Fit for a Short Bed 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 Puck System
• The Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider # DM79GV on our site is the exact same thing as the Demco part 8550061 you're referencing and it will fit the puck system on your 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 short bed perfectly. Since we carry a wide variety of vendors we have to mix up the part numbers so that they are all unique since different companies will sometimes have the same part numbers.
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• Comparing B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch BWRVK3400-5W and BWRVK3400
• There is no difference between the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # BWRVK3400-5W and part # BWRVK3400, they are the exact same hitch but we use slightly different numbers for fit guide purposes. They will both work great with the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch part # BWGNRK1020.
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• Difference Between Manual and Electric Landing Gear
• The biggest difference between manual landing gear like Stromberg Carlson Manual Landing Gear # LG-183708 and electric landing gear like Ultra-Fab Deluxe Electric Landing Gear Set # UF17-943010 is convenience, and that would easily be the biggest pro in terms of electric landing gear and the cranking you would have to do is, of course, the largest con to manual landing gear. The only other factor that could be considered a pro or con is the price; in general electric landing gear is going...
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• Comparing Hijacker and SuperGlide Autosliders for 2020 GM 2500 Short Bed with Puck System
• While you are correct that there are other autosliding 5th wheel hitch options out there, we currently (December of 2019) only carry the Demco Hijacker solution for a 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 with the factory prep package and this includes the Rail Adapter Kit # DM6333 along with either the 18K # DM8550034 or the 21K # DM8550035 Hijacker. I know you mentioned the PullRite SuperGlide and while that is a viable option that does a great job, the Hijacker actually has more to offer. The Hijacker...
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• Comparing Extang Soft Folding Extang Tonneau Covers For A 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 6.75' Bed
• The Extang # EX48UV is a different model (E-Series) than the Trifecta 2.0 Covers # EX59KR and # EX37TR. The difference between the # Extang Trifecta 2.0 # EX37TR and # EX59KR is simply the material of the tarp. The # EX37TR has a vinyl cover while the # EX59KR has a canvas tarp. There's really no difference between fitment, installation, functionality, or color between the 3 choices so it's really just going to come down to your preference on the tarp material and then just whether you...
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• Difference Between Timbren Jounce Springs for 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
• The differences between the Timbren Jounce Springs for your 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 are listed below: 8,000 lb. capacity Front- Timbren Front Suspension Enhancement System # TGMFK25D (standard duty) Rear- Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TGMRTT35D (This 8,000 lb. rear set is a Severe Service kit and should only be used on vehicles with a slide-in camper, salt spreader, or those with a mounted crane or other aerial device, such as on a tow truck.) If that is not what you...
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• Comparing Blue and Yellow Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kit
• In regards to the Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kits like part # LC696740, the only difference between the blue powder coated option and yellow powder coated option is that yellow denotes aftermarket and blue denotes factory. In other words, if the equalizers are blue then that means they came from the factory whereas if they are yellow they were installed after the fact.
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• Will The Curt C96CRHitch Fit a 2021 GMC Sierra 2500 Without A Factory Hitch
• The Curt hitches that fit a 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 without a factory installed hitch are actually the exact same fitments for the 2021 and 2022 model years, including their # C96CR, so you are perfectly good to go. This will also be the most heavy duty option we currently have available for your Silverado and is rated up to 20,000 pounds towing and 2,700 pounds of tongue weight. Though there is no drill needed to get this installed, you will need to lower your spare tire to get access...
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• Comparing Curt Double Lock and EZr Double Lock Gooseneck Hitch for 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500
• The only difference between the Curt Double Lock Gooseneck Hitch part # C607-604 and Curt EZr Double Lock Gooseneck Hitch part # C611-624 for a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is the center locator tool that comes with the EZr. This helps to drill out the center hitch ball hole but aside from that they are pretty much the same. I recommend the EZr because of the added tool but if you are a more experienced installer, you can get away without it and save some money.
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• RoadActive Suspension Over Sumo Springs for a 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500
• For your 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500 I would go with the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit - Heavy Duty item # RAS3611-HD over Sumo Springs. The RAS system has a 3,000 lbs weight capacity that will level out your rear end. The best part about the RAS system is that it can be disengaged when you're not towing, allowing your leaf springs to perform as intended. Sumo Springs do not have this feature and can often times provide a stiff ride when you are not towing.
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