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THE STORY BEGINS AT THE END OF THE ROAD.
The best way to appreciate the engineering that went into the new
Sierra HD suspension is when the road is at its worst, or when there
is no road at all. With a redesigned fully independent torsion-bar
front suspension on every model, and a completely revised rear
suspension, Sierra HD removes the compromise between ride
comfort and load capacity, so you can trailer or haul heavy loads
with a comfortable margin of control.
F I G U R E 9 : R E A R L E A F S P R I N G S T H AT M AT C H T H E L O A D
W I T H M A X L O A D
I N D E P E N D E N T F R O N T S U S P E N S I O N
All Sierra HD models have a new Independent Front Suspension
(IFS), designed for the constant punishment of heavy-duty use.
Built extra-strong from extreme-duty components, it gives both a
smoother ride than conventional beam-axle suspensions and up
to a 6000 lb front axle GAWR
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that is unsurpassed by competitive
HD models.
F I G U R E 1 1 :
T R A C T I O N T H A T ’ S
F U L L Y A U T O M AT I C
No other competitor
in the class offers an
available fully automatic
locking rear differential,
for on- or off-road use.
When the Eaton
®
Locker
senses a difference in
wheel speed between left
and right rear wheels of
approximately 100 rpm,
it locks both rear wheels
to turn in unison for
added traction.
W I T H O U T L O A D
F I G U R E 1 0 : B O D Y
M O U N T S T H A T T U N E
O U T V I B R AT I O N
Vibrations are the enemy
of comfort. That’s why
Sierra HD Extended
and Crew Cab models
are cushioned at the
rear cab frame attach-
ments with hydraulic
body mounts.
The more load your HD takes, the more its springs step up to the
challenge. New rear leaf springs are 3 inches wide—two-stage for
2500 models, and three-stage for 3500 models.
N E W H E A V Y - D U T Y S U S P E N S I O N
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Capacities and weight ratings are dependent upon model, engine, transmission and GVWR combinations.
See your GMC dealer for details.
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