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You really believe the Z71 package is a sticker? That's nonsense.

 

You get several upgraded parts.

Better/stiffer shocks, skid plates, the G80 locking rear diff., brushed aluminum Chevrolet door sill plates, Z71 instrument cluster, nicer interior trim plates, nicer chrome grille with Z71 emblem, tow hooks, AT tires, hill descent control......so yeah, the only difference is a sticker.

 

 

 

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The grille yes is different which I like and won't change at all, but the only one that gets a chrome Z71 grille is the '15 LTZ. The '14s and the '15 LT have the black one with the chrome surround. I like the black one better and not because it's the one mine has lol. The AT tires aren't even that though, they're all season and not that great in snow unless you do have 4x4. I'm just letting the Goodyear SR-As to wear out before changing.

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You really believe the Z71 package is a sticker? That's nonsense.

 

You get several upgraded parts.

Better/stiffer shocks, skid plates, the G80 locking rear diff., brushed aluminum Chevrolet door sill plates, Z71 instrument cluster, nicer interior trim plates, nicer chrome grille with Z71 emblem, tow hooks, AT tires, hill descent control......so yeah, the only difference is a sticker.

 

 

 

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The locking diff is available on non Z71 trucks as well and is standard on the SLT/LTZ's.

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I just saw a white diamond truck like yours at the dealer and it was sharp. I like the color matched lights and grille on the new ones
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If you do the High Country I would HIGHLY recommend you put a complete 3M Clear bra kit on the front end, including the upper and lower front bumper kits. I waited 9 months to install one on mine and the front bumper already had plenty of dings in the paint.

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If you do the High Country I would HIGHLY recommend you put a complete 3M Clear bra kit on the front end, including the upper and lower front bumper kits. I waited 9 months to install one on mine and the front bumper already had plenty of dings in the paint.

I agree 1,000 Percent! Having mine brought up the GM Dealer chain for them to repaint mine, and once it's done I will have mine clear bra'd.
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another vote for LTZ z71... the high country just feels a little too fancy for my blood... comes across as the 'old lady on the horse ranch' type of truck... :angel:

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Thanks high county! My truck gets awesome looks and compliments daily. Got the windows tinted last weeke0ee1362c8d8bbc62c7db5cbeb817a83.jpg

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I would go with the LTZ based on interior color. I am a huge fan of colormatched bumpers but that interior the HC has isn't for me. The color GM used is terrible IMO but I am not looking to buy.

Get the one you like best. You will probably have it for a while.

 

 

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No doubt, it should, looks good with the windows done, I have been contemplating getting mine done.

 

Here is mine, nothing prettier than a black Chevy.

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