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Thanks Daryl, but I disagree this Z60 is stiffer than my Z71. Oh well. I like it.

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UPDATE IN CASE ANYONE IS STILL READING

 

I discovered today, from another dealership, this 6L80 transmission in my "new" truck was installed in January of this year. About 1200 miles ago. (I have 8000 miles on it now).

 

Not sure why they didn't tell me.

It would have made me feel better/less concerned.

They might not have had to purchase that extended warranty.

 

What the heck?!?

 

I'm good with it actually. Even tho it does whine a bit. Anyone think that will quiet down with a little breaking in?

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Nope it will not quieten down and yes they all whine to some extent. Most likely your ears are just hypertuned to listen for it. The ride quality is quite a bit different between the 4whl drive and 2whl drive trucks I think you made a great choice and sounds like it is completely repaired and under a Full plus an Extended warranty which is a plus. Enjoy the truck.

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Was the truck originally purchased from the dealer you picked it up from? Im wondering if you plan to take it somewhere else to see if they can find the issue in another component? I know even with the warranty there wiuld always be that doubt in the back of my mind.

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No. It was originally purchased in Georgia. I live in Mississippi. Assume the buy-back and subsequent tranny replacement took place in Georgia before it was put into GM auction.

 

Was surprised, but after considering, I'm happy with the whole deal. Really like the truck. Yes MyFav, I've considered that I may be hypersensitive. Hard not to be.

 

It's got every option except 4wd and sun roof. I can't stop testing the damn park assist.

 

Where can I order/purchase a copy of the Monroney sticker? Isn't that what the sales window sticker is called?

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Steve - the fact that it's a new 6L80 transmission (and simultaneous throttle body assembly replacement?) chengeout makes me comfortable. Especially considering the shift comfort.

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Z60, anyone?

Z60 is the "street" suspension package, similar to TRD Sport vs TRD Off-Road (being Z71) in the Toyota world. It's supposed to be slightly stiffer and tuned for highway driving and all. I have it on my truck; this generation its supposed to come on all trucks with 20" wheels (maybe 22" as well but not sure) that aren't already Z71 or something else.

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Also upon reading DarylZ71's article, just wanted to add that this gen Z60 trucks don't sit higher or lower than any other suspension package. Same height, else I wouldn't be able to fit 285 Mud Terrains on mine without any lift/level :D. I also believe that Z83 is no longer a suspension type and Z85 is the only other suspension for base models and LT's with 17" and 18" wheels but no Z71.

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I've read in multiple places that the Z60 is lowered an inch (or two, depending) and I measured mine and it was essentially identical to my Z71.

 

I have leveled mine.

 

Whatever's involved, I really like the handling/suspension feel more so than the Z71. And I didn't dislike that except when rolling over speed bumps or rumble strips. (Only made the mistake of doing that too fast maybe twice...)

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