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Someone on another forum pointed out that they measure the power in gross horsepower unlike we do here. It looks like it has more horsepower and torque but it really is the same. I don't know if he is right or not though.

Nice find! There are rumors that for 2008 the 5.3 will be upgraded to about 355 hp and about 370 ft-lbs of torque. If I am thinking right. 505 Nm is about 372 ft lbs. This makes me happy!

Bigger brakes mean bigger wheels are necessary. On the new 900 trucks, the smallest wheel that will fit is a 17" I think

The EZ-lift gate involves a torsion bar to assist. Not electric. I believe it is also on the avalanche.

Ahhh, I just noticed that it was not a 1500 after you said that.

How would you go about touring a plant? Do you just show up, or do you need to make an appointment of some type first? I have always wanted to visit the arlington, TX plant.

I was bored also

Was the grill uncovered? If it was how did it look? was it color matched?

Just remember that the interior shown is the "work truck" dash. The upper level dash is going to be the same interior, or very similiar, as the suv's.

I agree

The trucks were originaly supposed to start with the six-speeds. Because the trucks production was pushed so far forward, they do not have enough six speeds available. Many insiders are saying that they will deffinately have them for the 2008 model. Evidently across the whole 900 platform. They have increased the six speed production already but with as many tahoes, yukons, sierras, and silverados that are made, they do not have enough to put them into every one for this year model.

I dont know that for sure but I have read it and it looks the same on the extended cab with the doors open. It may vary a little bit like you say, but overall I think it is the same style.

The top of the line models have the same interiors as the suv's

I like the little Z71 badge on the gauges