bigben55
Cincinnati
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2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD crew cab 4x4 Z71, LT trim, 6.0L gas and 4:10 rear end. So far, I am amazed as to just how much more technologically advanced a 2008 Chevy is compared to a 2006 Ford (my old truck). I love it so far. With the 4:10 gears, the Trailer Life tow guide puts max towing capacity at 12400 lbs. My TT is 7500 maxed out so this truck gives some room to upgrade in the future (doubt we will). The only thing I don't like about it is the puny 245/65/R16 tires. I need to get some bigger ones, 265 or 285's.
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coolbreeze01
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Enjoy that new truck and taller tires will give you a little more ground clearance for the rear differential.
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automap2002
West Jordan, Utah
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Have an 07 Silverado with the same package as yours and I'm still amazed when I tow the trailer up steep inclines, it seems like it is always asking for more, have to keep my foot out of it at times.
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Engineer9860
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Congrats on the new rig. 
Where are the pics? 
If you go to the 285s, have your dealer recalibrate the speedo so that it isn't reading incorrectly.
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txdutt
Parker CO
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congrats on the new rig, I went from an 05 Silverado to my 07--world's apart in quality, comfort & technology...
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SWD
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Congrats on the new truck! We too went with a gasser except we chose the Ford V10.
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EJACKS
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Bought my new truck a year ago 2500HD 6LT. gas 6 speed auto love the thing only I got the 18 inch wheels, can't keep the things ballanced. Enjoy it I do mine fixing to pull out for the mountains in the AM.
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Rollincool
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Ben,
I was referring to your new truck and got sidetracked. Congrats!
-Joe
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coolbreeze01
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^^^^nice suspension Rollin
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Ottawa Campers
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Keep in mind that if you go to tires with a larger diameter, you effectively change your final gear ratio, so you will basically be changing your 4.10 rear end to a 4.0 or 3.?, dependig on the size of tire that you choose.
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