where did i Read that the 2007 Silverado isint up to par with the current benchmark ford Frame. Fords frame is the bench mark.chevy doesint have a benchmark at all, although they clame they do. 2100 pounds of payload i2 950 less than 2004 Ford F-150. nobody can Touch a Ford truck. the 2009 F-150 well be so far ahead it well proborly be rated to tow 13,000 and well never be touched unless you can make 600 HP and follow strict emission laws.