Expert Answers about Chevrolet Silverado

• Comparing Curt and Draw-Tite Class IV Hitches for a 2013 Chevy Silverado 2500
• The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C14061 and Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 41942 are both great options for a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The main difference is the latter has a higher capacity but there are not many other differences. I recommend the Draw-Tite as the extra weight capacity will provide extra piece of mind.
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• Comparing Westin, Pilot Automotive and Aries Step Bars for 2009 Chevy Silverado
• I'd be happy to help you with that. The Pilot Automotive/Bully nerf bars are what I'd refer to as more of an entry-level product. Aries is more of a mid-priced option that are on par quality wise with the bars offered by Westin. All three manufacturers offer similar warranties against manufacturer's defects. If it were in your shoes, here's how I'd make the decision. If I was planning on keeping the truck until it died of old age, I'd get the higher quality Westin bars like # 25-1405 in...
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• Difference Between the Sport-Rite and the Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs for the 2003 Chevy Silverado
• Air-spring kits are vehicle-specific kits. Kit compatibility is based on your vehicle suspension, all kit types will not work on every vehicle. The Ride-Rite, item # F2190 will provide additional support for existing suspension and have higher weight capacities. These kits are designed for vehicles with heavy duty suspensions like the 1500 HD series Chevrolet trucks. The Sport-Rite will also provide additional support for the vehicle but not in the same capacity as the Ride-Rite system....
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• What is the Difference Between Edge Juice Tuners EP21401 and EP21501
• The only difference between the Edge Juice # EP21401 and # EP21501 is that the # EP21501 has a touch screen as opposed to the # EP21401 which is controlled with a directional pad on the tuner.
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• Comparing 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kits for a 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Long Bed
• With the Pro Series 5th wheel hitch, # PS30119, you I recommend the custom installation kit # RP56001-53. The installation is easier than with kit # RP50066-58, though either kit will fit your truck and hitch. Installation is easier because the longer rails allow the below bed brackets to be installed on the outside of the frame rails where they are easier to reach. The rails in kit # RP50066-58 are approximately 44 inches long. I have included installation instruction links for the longer...
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• Recommended Pin Box For 5th Wheel Trailer Towed By 2008 Chevrolet Silverado With Gooseneck
• Using any adapter to tow your fifth wheel trailer with a gooseneck hitch can create more torque and create a rougher ride like you said you are experiencing. While replacing your pin box with a 5th Airborne would eliminate a lot of the chucking you have, you would also be adding another component like the Companion, part # BWRVK3500. I have attached a link to our page for replacement fifth wheel pin boxes you can check out. Choosing the correct one depends on the pin box you have on your...
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• Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System Comparison
• The spring bars of the Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution Systems # C17422 and # C17333 both measure 28-3/8 inches. The difference between these two weight distribution systems is that # C17422 is equipped with sway control and also comes with a hitch ball. With the # C17333 system there is no sway control device and you will need to purchase a hitch ball separately # A-90. I have attached a Help Article titled "Common Weight Distribution and Sway Control Questions" for you as well.
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• Weight Difference Between TorkLift Camper Tie Downs
• The weight of the TorkLift Talon Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs # TLC2204 is 21.4 lbs, while # TLC3206 weights 29.5 lbs. Other than # TLC3206 weighing 7.4 lbs more than # TLC2204; # TLC3206A is aluminum and # TLC3206 is black in color. Also, # TLC2204 and # TLC2204A is # TLC2204A is aluminum, and # TLC2204 is black in color.
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• Difference Between Pro Series Breakaway Systems # 50-85-315 and # 50-85-320
• The Pro Series Breakaway System, # 50-85-320, is basically just an updated version of the part # 50-85-315. The only difference between these two systems is that the newer model comes with a battery box with additional mounting tabs. Part # 50-85-315 only had mounting tabs on the back of the box and part # 50-85-320 has mounting tables on the back, bottom and top. Eventually, part # 50-85-320 will completely replace part # 50-85-315.
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• How to Tell Difference Between Curt EZr and Double Lock Gooseneck Hitch
• Easiest way to tell which gooseneck hitch you have is by looking at the safety cable loops. If they are about as wide as the gooseneck ball hole and are centered with the ball hole it's an EZr, if the safety chain loops are a smaller and offset then it's a double lock. Take a look at the pictures of the EZR part # C611-624 and the # C607-604 and compare your safety chain setup to both of these. Let me know which yours matches and we can go from there. The part # C16210 is for the Double...
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• Do Curt Gooseneck Hitches # C607-604 and # C611-624 Both Fit 2013 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
• Realistically there isn't a noticeable difference between the two Curt gooseneck hitches that both fit your 2013 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. Both the # C607-604 and # C611-624 are a great fit that will for all intents and purposes work just as well as the other. For the most part the EZr is a smaller version that very similar but slightly different ball.
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• Comparing Electric Trailer Brakes to Hydraulic Trailer Brakes
• There are advantages to both electric and hydraulic trailer brakes. Hydraulic trailer brakes will typically have better stopping power than electric brakes, but that does not mean electric trailer brakes have poor stopping power. Reasons why someone may want to switch from hydraulic brakes to electric brakes are typically related to the cost of replacement parts, yearly maintenance and ease of installation. Hydraulic brakes are an excellent option for all trailers, especially marine...
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• Comparing Reese and Curt Friction Sway Control Kits
• The Curt Friction Sway Control Kit part # 17200 and Reese Friction Sway Control Kit part # 83660 are both very similar. I recommend the Curt because it comes with a weld-on sway control tab for use without a weight distribution head so that makes it a better deal. The Reese does have an edge on warranty, 10 vs 1 but I still think the Curt is a better deal overall and what I recommend using.
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• What is the Difference Between the Curt C619-648 and Curt C60712?
• There are actually a couple differences between the Curt EZr # C619-648 and the Double Lock # C60712. The visible one will be that the safety chains on the # C60712 are not centered like the ones on the # C619-648. The difference that is not visible is the ball. The depth of the pins that hold the ball in place are different between the two.
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• Comparing Tekonsha P2 And Primus Brake Controllers
• The most popular brake controller we offer is the P2, part # 90885. This is our most popular because it is easy to install and operate. It does cost a little more than some of the other brake controllers but the customer reviews and comments are very positive for this controller. To make this an easy to install item you need part # 3015-P. This adapter plugs into the back of the brake controller and the other end plugs into the junction box beneath your truck dashboard to the left of...
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• Whats the Difference Between Rhino-Rack Roof Racks # RR86SR and # RR66SR
• Rhino-Rack roof racks # RR86SR and # RR66SR fit different vehicles so the parts that make contact with the roofs are different between these 2 roof racks. Rack # RR86SR fits 2007 New Body to 2013 Chevy/GMC Silverado/Sierra Extended Cab models. Rack # RR66SR fits 2007 New Body to 2014 Chevy/GMC Silverado/Sierra Crew Cab models.
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• Bias or Radial Tires for 2014 Forest River Flagstaff
• Since radial tires flex more than bias tires, they generally have better ground contact, traction, stability, and tread wear. They also run cooler than bias tires do, especially when under a load, so radials tend to last longer. While bias ply tires can be useful for off-road applications like farm use, radials are generally preferable on the highway and for long trips. If you're going to replace your tires anyway, I do recommend going with radials. If you'd like to send me your tire...
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• Difference Between Inboard an Outboard Fifth Wheel Rail Installation Kits
• The difference between the Reese Installation Kit part # RP56007-53 and the Reese Installation Kit part # RP50064-58 is that the # RP56007-53 is an outboard installation kit that will install MUCH easier than the other rail kit, with the only sacrifice being larger fifth wheel rails in the bed of your truck. The inboard kit part # RP50064-58 will install on the inboard side, which will be a bit harder to do. The advantage is that the rails are smaller.
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• Front Mount Hitch for a Snow Plow on a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT
• I would be happy to clarify. The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver item # C31023 fits a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 or 3500. This front mount hitch sits below the front bumper. I have attached an installation video. For a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT you will want the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver item # 31322. This one mounts below the front bumper as well. I have also linked an installation video.
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• Does DeeZee Truck Tailgate Mat # DZ86975 Match the DeeZee Truck Bed Mats for 2009 Chevy Silverado
• The DeeZee Universal Truck Tailgate Mat # DZ86700 will match the DeeZee Custom Fit Bed Mat for your 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. I have included a link to our selection of DeeZee Truck Bed Mats so you can select the bed length and style for your specific 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. Just a reminder, the tailgate mat is intended for trucks will bare tailgates and will not work on a tailgate with spray-in or drop-in liners.
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