How do I increase the towing capacity of my Chevy 2500HD?

How to Increase Towing Capacity

1. Get the Right Hitch. First and foremost, you will need to invest in the right type of hitch.
2. Use a Programmer.
3. Replace Axles.
4. Upgrade the Braking System.
5. Install a Bigger Radiator.
6. Upgrade Suspension.
7. Enhance Your Intake and Exhaust.
8. Upgrade Your Truck.

How do I get more power out of my Silverado?

Ways to Increase the Horsepower on a Silverado 1500

1. Aftermarket Air Filter. Replace your stock air filter with an aftermarket air filter.
2. Aftermarket Exhaust.
3. Performance Spark Plugs, Wires and Filter.
4. Aftermarket Computer Chip.

Can A 2500HD Chevy be converted to 4WD?

As for converting a 2500HD Chevy to 4×4 you need to keep a few things in mind. Most owners and forum members agree it’s not financially viable to do the conversion however it is possible. The easiest thing to do would be to put a solid front axle under the 2wd truck after the IFS is all cut out.

What was the towing capacity of a 1997 Chevy Silverado?

The 1997 Silverado half-ton trucks were broken down into two main body styles, the regular cab and extended cab. The regular cab had a standard towing capacity of 2,000 lbs. with two-wheel drive to 2,500 lbs.

Can a Chevy 2500HD be a truck camper?

Michael lays out the strategy and approach he used to upgrade his Chevy 2500’s suspension to haul a Northstar Laredo SC truck camper. Truck Camper Adventure’s recent article concerning the limited payload of the Chevy 2500HD is spot on.

What’s the difference between a Chevy 2500HD and 3500HD?

The payloads of a Chevy 2500HD and a 3500HD are 3,140 pounds and 4,080 pounds, respectively, and investigated why there was a difference between the two trucks. It came down to three things: rims, tires and springs.

Can A 2500HD be converted to a 3500HD?

Four mains, one overload under the mains and two overloads above with bump stops. Chevrolet, uses the same frame for both trucks and upgrades springs, rims and tires to increase payload capacity of its 3500HD. One could add springs to the suspension ($700) and/or upgrade to higher load rated tires and rims ($1,000 to $1,500).

Michael lays out the strategy and approach he used to upgrade his Chevy 2500’s suspension to haul a Northstar Laredo SC truck camper. Truck Camper Adventure’s recent article concerning the limited payload of the Chevy 2500HD is spot on.

How much weight can a 3500HD truck hold?

The key is the load range number, this tells you how much weight each tire can support. Size 245 tires support 3,195 pounds, while 265 tires support 3,525 pounds—the 330 pound per tire difference gets the additional 1,320 pounds of payload of the 3500HD.

How many springs does a Chevy 3500HD have?

The 3500HD has seven springs. Four mains, one overload under the mains and two overloads above with bump stops. Chevrolet, uses the same frame for both trucks and upgrades springs, rims and tires to increase payload capacity of its 3500HD.