The vast majority of 2014+ Ram 2500s use a steel coil spring to hold up the weight of the truck, but you could also elect to have the automatic leveling rear air-suspension option where an airbag replaces the steel coil. The Ram 2500 still used the same AAM 11.5 rear axle found in earlier trucks, but instead of leaf springs holding it in place, four forward facing links and one lateral support link (panhard bar) locate the axle in place. 4-link solid axle rear suspension has been used widely in a variety of rear-wheel-drive cars and SUVs like the Jeep JK Wrangler, but this was the first time it was ever used in a ¾ ton truck. In 2014, Ram did just that and introduced a rear suspension design that had never before been used in a heavy-duty pickup truck. So why would you want to try something different? Although it is a somewhat outdated technology, the simple fact is leaf springs just work. As the weight capacity of a leaf spring goes up, its spring rate (or stiffness) also goes up, so to hold a lot of weight most leaf sprung trucks tend to have a stiff ride. In addition to suspending the truck, leaf springs are also responsible for locating the rear axle in position, and preventing the axle from twisting during acceleration. They are simple to manufacture and install, durable, and depending on how many leaves are stacked together, a spring pack can hold tons of weight. Due to their industrial application, most 4wd pickups used leaf springs on all four corners until the early 1990s, but even today most pickup trucks still use leaf springs out back. Most passenger cars used leaf springs on all four corners until the 1940s, and on the rear until the late 1970s. Leaf springs have been part of vehicles suspension since the beginning, and on horse drawn buggies even before the motor car existed. Discover the power and torque that this truck delivers with a test-drive at King Chevy Buick GMC today. No matter what you need to haul, the 2020 Silverado is ready to get the job done. It features a towing capacity ranging from 6,600 to 9,800 pounds, depending on which configuration of the 2020 Silverado 1500 is selected. With 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, the Duramax 3.0L proves to be more than capable. The Duramax 3.0L Inline 6- cylinder found in the 2020 Silverado 1500 is certainly no exception to the rule. Turbo-diesel engines have a reputation for serious towing capacity. Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel Inline 6 Towing Capacity This engine is capable of 6,600 to 9,500 pounds of towing capacity depending on the configuration. Featuring 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, the 6.2L V8 is ready to haul. 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 Towing Capacityįor even more power, Chevy offers a 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 option in the 2020 Silverado 1500. Both options produce 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. The other option features a 6-speed automatic while the engine has Active Fuel Management technology. One of them features an 8-speed or 10-speed automatic transmission option along with Dynamic Fuel Management technology.
5.3L EcoTec3 V8 Powertrain OptionsĬhevy offers two powertrain options with their 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engines in the 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500. Depending on options selected, this 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 features a towing capacity range of 7,400 to 7,900 pounds. The 4.3L V6 is available across several configurations. Chevy’s Active Fuel Management™ and a 6-speed automatic transmission combine to make this V6 efficient and smooth. 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 Towing Capacityįeaturing 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque, the 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 is a formidable power plant option for the 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500. When it comes to the combination of gasoline efficiency and workhorse ability, the 2.7L is a capable choice. Depending on the configuration, this 2.7L turbo is capable of a tow capacity ranging from 6,600 to 7,700 pounds.
This engine is available in many of the Silverado’s trim levels. 2.7L Turbo 4-Cylinder Tow CapacityĬhevy’s 2.7L turbo engine features 310 horsepower and 348 lb-ft of torque. Head over to the King Chevy Dealer to check out a new Silverado near you. With so many different configurations available, it has never been easier to find the right workhorse truck for your budget and needs. Depending on the powertrain options selected, it can achieve a maximum towing capacity from 6,600 to 9,800 pounds.
There are six powertrain options available across the various configurations. The 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 is available in many different configurations. Check out the 2020 Silverado 1500 and take a test-drive at King Chevy Buick GMC today. For generations, the Chevy Silverado has set the bar higher and higher each year.
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