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pissonNOS · 12-11-2007, 02:03 PM

actually i have one main question, im looking to buy a used 96, 97, 98 z71 truck and im wondering what you guys prefer, the manual 4x4 with the shifter or the automatic one on the dash. being a mechanic ive seen lots of the electric ones fail and the re fairly pricey to replace. whats your opinions on this. also anything else you like or dislike about these trucks?

fastwillie 696969 · 12-11-2007, 06:25 PM

i like on the fly 4x4

**special-K** · 12-11-2007, 06:32 PM

Lever

full foot notch · 12-11-2007, 06:35 PM

lever, NP241 case, only thing you have to worry about with the lever one in those years is the vacuum actuator, thats all, with the pushbutton ones, you have the electronic circuits and the shift motors, and if they get out of alignment that can be a pain in the arse. plus the np241 is shared with the dodges, my 95 tahoe had the same one that my buddies mid-late 80s ramcharger had

**LockDoc** · 12-11-2007, 06:36 PM

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I have one of each and I think I prefer the shifter. A friend of mine has a full size truck with the push buttons and he has had to replace the push button switches twice on it. To be fair I just rebuilt a '99 S-10 that has the push buttons so I haven't had to use it much but I got into a situation the other day that I needed the 4 wheel and it wouldn't shift into 4x4 mode. It was hard to tell from inside if it shifted or not. With the manual there is no question whether it shifts or not.

Just my 2....

LockDoc

**old Rusty C10** · 12-11-2007, 08:32 PM

lever any day electrical is more prone to expensive breakdown and frankly i dont want the computer thinking for me i want to control where i want the truck in 4wd

12-11-2007, 02:03 PM	#1
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	buying a truck have a few q's actually i have one main question, im looking to buy a used 96, 97, 98 z71 truck and im wondering what you guys prefer, the manual 4x4 with the shifter or the automatic one on the dash. being a mechanic ive seen lots of the electric ones fail and the re fairly pricey to replace. whats your opinions on this. also anything else you like or dislike about these trucks? __________________ 69 GMC bagged

12-11-2007, 06:25 PM	#2
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: buying a truck have a few q's i like on the fly 4x4 __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

12-11-2007, 06:32 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: buying a truck have a few q's Lever __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-11-2007, 06:35 PM	#4
full foot notch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central florida Posts: 3,223	Re: buying a truck have a few q's lever, NP241 case, only thing you have to worry about with the lever one in those years is the vacuum actuator, thats all, with the pushbutton ones, you have the electronic circuits and the shift motors, and if they get out of alignment that can be a pain in the arse. plus the np241 is shared with the dodges, my 95 tahoe had the same one that my buddies mid-late 80s ramcharger had

12-11-2007, 06:36 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,743	Re: buying a truck have a few q's - I have one of each and I think I prefer the shifter. A friend of mine has a full size truck with the push buttons and he has had to replace the push button switches twice on it. To be fair I just rebuilt a '99 S-10 that has the push buttons so I haven't had to use it much but I got into a situation the other day that I needed the 4 wheel and it wouldn't shift into 4x4 mode. It was hard to tell from inside if it shifted or not. With the manual there is no question whether it shifts or not. Just my 2.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-11-2007, 08:32 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,394	Re: buying a truck have a few q's lever any day electrical is more prone to expensive breakdown and frankly i dont want the computer thinking for me i want to control where i want the truck in 4wd __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!



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