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Topic: New Chevy Silverado hood

Posted By: ACinSC
Subject: New Chevy Silverado hood
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2019 at 11:07am

Anyone know what they're made of . Definitely not steel . Thanks

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Posted By: FloydKS
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2019 at 11:14am

taken from internet site...

The hood, doors and tailgate are made from aluminum, and the all-important bed made from roll-formed high-strength steel. All the while, the 2019 Silverado dropped up to 450 pounds. It's safe to say we'll see more aluminum attack ads from Chevrolet directed toward Ford.Jan 23, 2018

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Posted By: ACinSC
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2019 at 11:29am

Only thing on a 2018 that's not steel is the hood . 2019 are different I guess . Thanks

Posted By: DMiller
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2019 at 2:00pm

Have to lighten them up to gain economy, is not good for towing as when the truck gets lighter the trailer can push around easier.

Posted By: ACinSC
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2019 at 3:14pm

I'm sure you're right Dave . Seems to me that they add weight with all the bells and whistles the newer trucks have though. Thanks

Posted By: 200Tom1
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2019 at 9:04pm

I looked at more than a dozen different pickups before I bought 1. My pal at the body shop told me "If you buy a new ford I'll get you a steel box and put on it". I have no idea where he gets them. He's done a dozen or so. We decided to go with the Chevy because it rode better than ford or Dodge.