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02-21-2010, 08:50 PM
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Watchin the rust grow
 
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Z71 vs 4x4
What's the difference between the two in a 2006 1500 Silverado?
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1979 Chevy K10 (H/D Front end) - 350 w/ Holley Truck Avenger, Weinald Intake manifold, headers, bored .060 over, mild cam, Built up TH350 (TranStar Shift kit) with a part-timed NP203 t-case SOLD ($3,000) 1997 Chevy Silverado 1500 - 4.3 vortec, extended cab, 21 highway MPG, stock. "Red" SOLD ($3,000) 1987 Toyota 4wd Pick-up - work in progress, future DD SOLD ($1,850) 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 5spd Quad cab - old 12 valve with some work done  2004 Chevy Silverado - Black, 4x4, 5.3L, stock for now Underneath that rust is a heart of gold
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02-21-2010, 09:01 PM
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Re: Z71 vs 4x4
my unprofessional opinion is that Z71 was the skid plates and upgraded wheels & tires package on top of the 4WD.
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02-21-2010, 09:04 PM
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Watchin the rust grow
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Re: Z71 vs 4x4
I was under the impression that it was something worth having, liked a locked rear end or something that would actually sort of help? Skid plates are great but damn, I could make my own.
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1979 Chevy K10 (H/D Front end) - 350 w/ Holley Truck Avenger, Weinald Intake manifold, headers, bored .060 over, mild cam, Built up TH350 (TranStar Shift kit) with a part-timed NP203 t-case SOLD ($3,000) 1997 Chevy Silverado 1500 - 4.3 vortec, extended cab, 21 highway MPG, stock. "Red" SOLD ($3,000) 1987 Toyota 4wd Pick-up - work in progress, future DD SOLD ($1,850) 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 5spd Quad cab - old 12 valve with some work done 2004 Chevy Silverado - Black, 4x4, 5.3L, stock for now Underneath that rust is a heart of gold
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02-22-2010, 12:39 AM
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Location: Parsons, KS
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Re: Z71 vs 4x4
I've been told that the z71 package includes a limited slip rear end, a little bit heavier duty suspension , and an extra skid plate.
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02-22-2010, 12:57 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Buhl, ID
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Re: Z71 vs 4x4
Bigger/different shocks is the main thing along with what was already mentioned. Only thing I may add is that a lot the various GM replacement Z71 shocks are rediculously priced depending on which specific shocks the vehicle requires. Seems like the aftermarket hasn't caught up with a lot of the Z71 shocks either.
btw, I'm a GM parts guy
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