considering new Silverado 2500HD 4x4

[cheyenne10]

I have been a 69-72 guy for a long time. Wife has 2004 1/2 ton 4x4 suburban and loves it.

I am considering a new 2500HD 4x4 extra cab shortbed. They come with 3 different motors and a couple of rear gear ratios. No frequent heavy pulling planned but might want to load up the occasional 72 3/4 ton 4x4 or car hauler or boat or some type of travel trailer.

What are peoples preferences for motors, rear diffs?

Are there a couple of different grilles? ANy one have some pics of trucks like this to post for me to compare. (I know I can go to dealer but l like talking with individual owners 1st)

I tend to like the fancier ones with nice aluminum wheels, and options.

Tell me what you have and like, pics are always a bonus.