First, Ram revealed the Black Package for its HD trucks ... In the rear, asymmetrical leaf springs balance ride-and-load carrying and improve control of axle hop. The new Silverado HDs are ...

Similar to the 1500 Silverado ... Instead of a solid front axle, the Silverado HD uses independent front suspension with torsion bars. The rear axle stays leaf-sprung, though, rather than ...

Chevrolet’s 1500 ... with a rear-wheel and a four-wheel drivetrain choice, other noteworthy upgrades to the 2001 Silverado 1500HD over the regular half-ton model included a heavy-duty transmission as ...