Ordering New 18' 2500HD Denali

[bsprtsgrp]

With the Duramax Package to replace my 15' 1500 AT.

 

Question is do I bother to order the Z71 Off-Road Suspension this time or just go with the standard suspension to get a less stiffer ride quality?

[rocnrol]

With the Duramax Package to replace my 15' 1500 AT.
 
Question is do I bother to order the Z71 Off-Road Suspension this time or just go with the standard suspension to get a less stiffer ride quality?

There is no different suspension for the Z71 option.

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[bsprtsgrp]

Standard Suspension Package

• Designed to maintain handling and ride quality while towing a trailer or carrying a load
• 51 mm twin tube shock absorbers and 33 mm front stabilizer bar

 

Off-Road Suspension Package/Z71

Price  : $180

 

• Gas-charged shocks
• A 33.6mm front stabilizer bar
• Under body transfer case shield helps protect the transfer case from rocks and debris
• Z71 chrome front fender emblems
• Hill descent control

[rocnrol]

That's not a different suspension. The only thing there that might change the ride is the shocks.

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[bsprtsgrp]

Z71's are Rancho Off-Road Red Shocks , not sure what the Standard shocks are but they are not Rancho Off-Road shocks.

[rocnrol]

Z71's are Rancho Off-Road Red Shocks , not sure what the Standard shocks are but they are not Rancho Off-Road shocks.

Correct. Easily swapped out.

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[Logan Lanfear]

The shields are nice to have.  Its going to be a bit stiffer but as was said before, they can be swapped.  

[i82much]

You may wish to consider ordering a single axle 3500HD instead.  You'd be surprised how quick a 3/4 ton diesel truck can run out of payload with a heavy trailer.  The price difference is negligible, the payload difference is not.  

[TRKLGND]

It's $180 to add the Z71 package.  It's a no brainer.

[bsprtsgrp]

I currently have a Z71 Package on my 1500 that I swapped out the stock Rancho's (which are bricks) to Rancho quickLIFT Loaded & RS9000XL's that are adjustable.

[SMiller]

Same ride, the junk Rancho shocks do not chance ride at all, they are junk and are often leaking...

 

I would order the Z71 package regardless.

[crankman]

I would get the Z71 package every time mine rides smooth.

[i82much]

I have the base suspension and I think it is great.  However, I also don't notice things that other people find incredibly obvious and annoying, so there's that.  

[GMC4Zee]

Too bad the 2500hd's do not have the magnetic ride shocks that the 1500 Denali has. That would be a different ride! My guess is that it would not hold up the added load a 2500 can handle.

[redwngr]

From the Denali section of the 2018 order guide:

 

Z71         Suspension Package, Off-Road, requires 4WD models, includes twin tube Rancho brand shocks and (JHD) Hill Descent Control
2500 - Requires all-terrain tires. Z71 chrome front fender emblem not included on Denali models. 
3500 - Requires All-Terrain tires. Z71 chrome front fender emblem not included on Denali models. Not available with dual rear wheels.

 

And also:

NZZ    Underbody Shield, frame-mounted shields, includes front underbody shield starting behind front bumper and running to first cross-member, protecting front underbody, oil pan, differential case and transfer case
1500 - Standard on 4WD models only.

Standard on 2500/3500 Denali