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Sport Truck towing and payload capacity

Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 10:28 am
by Fletch
Hi.
Am considering a Silverado Callaway Sport Truck -- the ones where Callaway lowers the truck, not the raised Rocky Ridge edition. Does the work done by Callaway affect (negatively) the towing and/or payload capacity?
Thanks!

Re: Sport Truck towing and payload capacity

Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 1:58 pm
by BIGJOHN
Never heard anything about lowering their trucks!

Re: Sport Truck towing and payload capacity

Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 2:40 pm
by MN6NH
I have an SC540, Crew Cab-Short Bed - 4WD with 22" 10 spoke Rims, the Callaway 2" Drop Front/Rear with the recalibrated Bilsteins and Lemans Brakes. I have not run into any issues with Payload or Towing (an 18' Open Car trailer) with mine. It does handle excellent and stops on a dime.

Re: Sport Truck towing and payload capacity

Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 2:45 pm
by Fletch
BIGJOHN wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2020 1:58 pm Never heard anything about lowering their trucks!
Actually, I may have answered my own question but I don't see any specifics. @callaway chris -- can you advise perhaps?


https://www.motortrend.com/cars/chevrol ... porttruck/

"Updated dampers, springs, and anti-roll bars are at the the core of the Callaway truck's suspension upgrades, which are chiefly responsible for delivering improved handling and body dynamics - a particularly challenging task with such massive vehicles. As a part of the suspension system's implementation, the truck's ride height has also been reduced by 2.5 inches at the front and 5 inches at the rear axle, primarily to decrease spring and damper displacement and lower its center of gravity.

Although this predatory stance makes for flatter cornering, it admittedly impedes towing and hauling capabilities. For those who require a rig that can handle a trailer and other pragmatic applications, a 4WD version based on a 2500HD Silverado with a stock ride height is available as well."

Re: Sport Truck towing and payload capacity

Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 4:36 pm
by BIGJOHN
I guess any modifications that would reduce the capabilities of a truck; is just not for me.

:beer

Re: Sport Truck towing and payload capacity

Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 6:46 pm
by Fletch
MN6NH wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2020 2:40 pm I have an SC540, Crew Cab-Short Bed - 4WD with 22" 10 spoke Rims, the Callaway 2" Drop Front/Rear with the recalibrated Bilsteins and Lemans Brakes. I have not run into any issues with Payload or Towing (an 18' Open Car trailer) with mine. It does handle excellent and stops on a dime.
Thank you, sir, for sharing that info. Would love to see a pic of your truck if you get a chance.

Re: Sport Truck towing and payload capacity

Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:05 pm
by *89x2*
Fletch,

None of the SportTrucks reduce payload with optional Level I Suspension, but with Level II, it's diminished.

Callaway does not change the payload of tow ratings up or down, but my experience is the trucks tow a whole lot easier than base. I Ince towed a 24' enclosed trailer from New York to Illinois - and back. No issues through the mountains.

Good luck with your choices.

Re: Sport Truck towing and payload capacity

Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:30 pm
by Fletch
*89x2* wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:05 pm Fletch,

None of the SportTrucks reduce payload with optional Level I Suspension, but with Level II, it's diminished.

Callaway does not change the payload of tow ratings up or down, but my experience is the trucks tow a whole lot easier than base. I Ince towed a 24' enclosed trailer from New York to Illinois - and back. No issues through the mountains.

Good luck with your choices.
Thank you! Is there a way to visually know whether it is equipped w/ the Level I suspension or the Level II?

Re: Sport Truck towing and payload capacity

Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 8:53 am
by MN6NH
Here are a couple shots, looks like we have matching 606's...

Re: Sport Truck towing and payload capacity

Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 9:29 am
by Fletch
MN6NH wrote: Thu Oct 01, 2020 8:53 am Here are a couple shots, looks like we have matching 606's...
A fellow yellow SC606er -- a rare sight indeed! Cool!

Beautiful truck -- that is the body style I am considering. Do you know if you have a Level I or Level II suspension? (see discussion above)

Re: Sport Truck towing and payload capacity

Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 9:52 am
by MN6NH
I think it's the Level 1 but not 100% sure, I do know that I did not want the full drop in the rear so made all 4 corners the same. The Truck gets just as much attention as the Vette, especially with the hood open.

Re: Sport Truck towing and payload capacity

Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 10:46 am
by Fletch
MN6NH wrote: Thu Oct 01, 2020 9:52 am I think it's the Level 1 but not 100% sure, I do know that I did not want the full drop in the rear so made all 4 corners the same. The Truck gets just as much attention as the Vette, especially with the hood open.
Thanks. I bet! Sweet truck!

Re: Sport Truck towing and payload capacity

Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 4:37 pm
by *89x2*
Fletch wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:30 pm
*89x2* wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:05 pm Fletch,

None of the SportTrucks reduce payload with optional Level I Suspension, but with Level II, it's diminished.

Callaway does not change the payload of tow ratings up or down, but my experience is the trucks tow a whole lot easier than base. I Ince towed a 24' enclosed trailer from New York to Illinois - and back. No issues through the mountains.

Good luck with your choices.
Thank you! Is there a way to visually know whether it is equipped w/ the Level I suspension or the Level II?
Level II is a flip of the axle and very low. Most of the SportTrucks were Level I, and then some were lifted by either Callaway, or in conjunction with Rocky Ridge during that time.

Re: Sport Truck towing and payload capacity

Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 7:24 pm
by Fletch
*89x2* wrote: Thu Oct 01, 2020 4:37 pm
Fletch wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:30 pm
*89x2* wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:05 pm Fletch,

None of the SportTrucks reduce payload with optional Level I Suspension, but with Level II, it's diminished.

Callaway does not change the payload of tow ratings up or down, but my experience is the trucks tow a whole lot easier than base. I Ince towed a 24' enclosed trailer from New York to Illinois - and back. No issues through the mountains.

Good luck with your choices.
Thank you! Is there a way to visually know whether it is equipped w/ the Level I suspension or the Level II?
Level II is a flip of the axle and very low. Most of the SportTrucks were Level I, and then some were lifted by either Callaway, or in conjunction with Rocky Ridge during that time.
Thank you, sir!

Re: Sport Truck towing and payload capacity

Posted: Mon May 02, 2022 6:53 pm
by Dakota Aero
Recently spied in SD

DA
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Re: Sport Truck towing and payload capacity

Posted: Mon May 02, 2022 7:45 pm
by Fletch
Dakota Aero wrote: Mon May 02, 2022 6:53 pm Recently spied in SD

DA

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Fun seeing one out in the wild. They are few and far between.

Re: Sport Truck towing and payload capacity

Posted: Sun May 08, 2022 6:58 am
by SurfnSun
Dakota Aero wrote: Mon May 02, 2022 6:53 pm Recently spied in SD

DA

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I spied a Callaway Escalade the other day but was unable to get a pic :cool