Chevrolet Rolls its Own: Silverado HD vs. Ford F-250 in Pickup Flex Fest [Video] - Car and Driver (blog)
Although the ultimate point of the test is to illuminate frame twist—or lack thereof—Chevy uses the opportunity to point out how its roll-formed steel bed is superior to other beds made from either stamped steel or, and you knew this was coming,... According to Chevy, the roll-form process it uses to make truck beds permits the use of higher-grade steel that is lighter, stronger, and more durable, especially when under duress like this twist test. ) In the video, the F-250’s cab and bed deflect “about 0. 95 inch” apart, with the Silverado HD checking in at a paltry 0. 26 inch. Looking for third-party confirmation of its findings, Chevrolet hired AMCI Testing, who found similar results of 0. 94 inch for the Ford and 0. 26 inch for the Chevy. First Drive: 2015 Chevrolet 2500 / 3500 HD Official Photos and Information: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 / 3500 HD Chevrolet Silverado 2500 / 3500 HD Research: Reviews, Pricing, Photos and More Numbers are neat, but the money shot features an... Source: blog.caranddriver.com
