Frame Technology

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The cornerstone of Silverado 1500 is its strong, stiff boxed frame. The front portion of this advanced design utilizes hydroforming technology. Hydroforming allows for fewer welds, which provides clean attachment points with better fit to frame. This smart combination provides immense overall frame strength and durability, plus excellent road isolation and ride performance. The rear frame is also fully boxed back to the spare tire cross member, where it becomes C-channel. This ingenious, strong design boosts payload capacity without adding unnecessary mass. Overall result: a strong and efficient frame.