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difference between the 4X4 and the Z71

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fpkelly Enthusiast

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The most important factor for me was the rear locking differential. Plus those skidplates are better than nothing. Easier to find a Z71 equipped truck than a 4x4 with a locking diff.

Scgtpcpe Enthusiast

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I have an 04 silverado. NOT a Z71, but it has the locking diff. and the skid plates are there because of the snow plow prep package. I guess I could have paid $1000 more for the Z71 stickers and shocks! :seeya:

builderpaul Enthusiast

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The most important factor for me was the rear locking differential. Plus those skidplates are better than nothing. Easier to find a Z71 equipped truck than a 4x4 with a locking diff.

 

 

 

 

The Z71 option is the most misunderstood option because what it includes varies by year. The Locking Dif (G80) was not included in the Z71 option for many years. It has always been an additional option for any truck.

srsfunk Enthusiast

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I have an 04 silverado. NOT a Z71, but it has the locking diff. and the skid plates are there because of the snow plow prep package. I guess I could have paid $1000 more for the Z71 stickers and shocks! :seeya:

 

 

 

 

Me too makes us kinda smart LOL besides I'm changing the shocks on mine anyway, maybe I'll hit eaby and get the stickers LOL

Roostman Enthusiast

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Yeah I have the locking diff on my 4x4 and the skid plate options.

 

One more thing the Z71 package includes is better tires. So it isnt too bad of a deal but most want better tires than the Zs come with anyway (but theyre much better than the tires that came on my 4x4!)

 

Also the Z is only available in 1500s, so it doesnt suit everyone that needs a little more out of their truck.

newtuner Enthusiast

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I'm just getting into trucks so bare with me. What does a locking diff do? I know it has something to do with going off road. I've heard it locks the rear axel so all the power doesn't go just to the wheel that is spinning and shares it with the one that does have grip. I don't know if thats right.

WyRam Enthusiast

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I'm just getting into trucks so bare with me. What does a locking diff do? I know it has something to do with going off road. I've heard it locks the rear axel so all the power doesn't go just to the wheel that is spinning and shares it with the one that does have grip. I don't know if thats right.

 

 

 

You got it,with no locking diff you have one wheel peel!BTW,my 05 has 4.10s,tow package,locking diff and isn't a Z71.I do like the Z71 stickers though.

budhayes3 Senior Enthusiast

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I took my Z71 stickers off, swapped out my Z71 shocks for Bilstein HD's, upgraded the original 265/75R 16's to 285/75R 16's, but kept the skid plates and G80 locker with the 3.73's (which if it ever blows up will probably be getting some form of stronger limited slip with 4.10's...hope that doesn't happen for a while though, if ever). Would that make my truck an X82, or a Z71plus or what?

hihosilverado Enthusiast

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It should be noted that the Z71 is now its own model, like LS and LT.(this is the same as what Ford did with the FX4). The Z71 does include fender flares and a healthy dollop of extra resale value.

Kgry Enthusiast

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That's the ridiculous thing about the Z71, you can get almost everything in that package without getting the package. I have the base model 1500 and have everything but the bigger tires and skid plates....and the all important sticker.

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