2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Aces Frame Twist Test, Beats Ford F-250 Super ... - autoevolution
Heavy-duty pickup truck owners know that it's an essential asset to have a truck as tough as nails. That's why GM employed third-party research firm AMCI Testing to find out exactly how robust is the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado 2500 HD against Ford's F-250 Super Duty. The research firm came up with a rigorous procedure to test the truck's frame twist, in which both the Blue Oval and the GM-developed models were driven onto two staggered ramps. Measurements were taken for the distance of displacement of the cab body and the bed, thus determining how rigid the frame actually is. According to the video attached below, AMCI found out that the Chevy Silverado HD boasts with a frame that... The Ford F-250 was subjected to so much torsional stress that its tailgate couldn't be lowered, but the Silverado’s tailgate still operated normally. But then again, where the hell does a heavy-duty pickup truck owner actually needs such toughness. Source: www.autoevolution.com
