HARD GETTING USED TO NO DECAL ( Z71 OR 4X4) ON REAR QUARTER PANEL

aha1987 · January 17, 2019

I like the location of the Z71 badge on the Silverado but it is also hard for me to get used to there not being a decal on the rear quarter panel ( Z71, 4X4, etc). When I don't see a decal or badge on the rear quarter panel, I think of a 2WD truck.

Am I the only one that thinks this?

Any ideas of some blacked out GM decals (Z71 or 4X4) that would look good?

Edited January 17, 2019 by Aycock1987

Daverado · January 17, 2019

no need for the capslock in the title of every thread...

Smoothie · January 17, 2019

I think it looks better without a big decal on the back of the truck. I don’t really see the need for one.

EpicLT · January 17, 2019

I actually do like the decal, to each his own I guess, as with everything.

Here is a link to some on eBay I found for you.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-2014-2018-Chevy-4x4-Decals-Silverado-GMC-Sierra-Truck-Bed-Side-Vinyl-Stickers-/152411468063

DTB · January 17, 2019

I prefer the z71/4x4 sticker on the bed, the model emblem on the lower door, and my upper fender free of obstructions. Lol

amxguy1970 · January 17, 2019

Usually only the image conscious people care about it, you know, the ones that want to make sure everyone knows they have a 4x4 regardless if they don't actually use it. They are prevalent in the south where 4wd is never needed unless off road, and very few trucks do that. They are pretty easy to spot, just look for tacked on 4x4 badges, a clean under carriage and usually a level with BFG's or anything more aggressive on upper level trucks with chrome/black rims.

Tyler

BigBlueLB756 · January 17, 2019

Support your forum:

http://store.gm-trucks.com/z71-4x4-bedside-decals-set-of-2/

bfrank02 · January 18, 2019

I have a trail boss that has the Trail Boss logo stickers on the back - I am pretty sure I am going to pull them off

2016 Sierra Owner · January 18, 2019

As stated above to each his own. I think the stickers on the bed look tacky myself. My 09 Sierra was a 2WD Z-71. I had them remove the stickers off the back before I took delivery. Z-71 is only a suspension package anyway.

Sierra Dan · January 18, 2019

The GMC Sierra has an X31 emblem on the bed in that area. Or a 4x4 emblem for Non Off road package trucks.

It is GMC's version of the Chevy Z71 package

rkj__ · January 18, 2019

My K2 just has the small chrome 4x4 decal on the front fender. A coworker asked me if it was a 4x4, since he did not see an obnoxiously large decal on the bedside.

Personally, I don't mind small, discreet badging. I don't mind the bigger bedside badges either. Basically, I care that the truck is a 4x4, not that everybody else knows it's a 4x4.

damnthetorpedoes · January 18, 2019

I pulled my Z71 stickers off the bed. Didn't need a package name plastered on the side of my truck. I figure the only people who know what Z71 means will know it's a Z71 anyway. Pretty sure I would be pulling the 6.2 badge off the hood on the new one too. I would rather leave people guessing if I paid extra or not.

Sierra Dan · January 18, 2019

Z71 package/decal dates back to GMT 400 platform trucks when they came out in 1988

Spook · November 2, 2022

On 1/17/2019 at 11:31 PM, 2016 Sierra Owner said:

As stated above to each his own. I think the stickers on the bed look tacky myself. My 09 Sierra was a 2WD Z-71. I had them remove the stickers off the back before I took delivery. Z-71 is only a suspension package anyway.

Negative…suspension is a part of it, but that’s not all it consists of.