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How can i find out if the truck i recently bought is a real z71.

 

1995 k1500 4x4 z71

 

CARFAX tells me thats its a real k1500 which it is but mentions nothing about z71.

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Serial# and a Gm parts/service dept.

facn8me Senior Enthusiast

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RPO code in glove box. Different packages were available thru out the yrs. I guess If ya had to pick one thing that was on all Z71's by looking it'd be the stickers. Unless of course they pulled them. My truck started as a Z but has none of the equipment it's supposed to have that makes it a Z71 except for the code in the glove box.

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cms289 Enthusiast

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As was said, the build info on the inside of the glove box is the only way to be sure. All the stuff but that can be added. A buddy bought a used 2002 PU and it was a 4x4 but not a Z71. The prev guy changed the stickers and put on the skid plates. The dealer confirmed it was not a Z71.

 

All lessons cost something :-)

 

How can i find out if the truck i recently bought is a real z71.

 

1995 k1500 4x4 z71

 

CARFAX tells me thats its a real k1500 which it is but mentions nothing about z71.

Nytemare Senior Enthusiast

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Isn't Z71 just better shocks, skid plates and stickers anyway....I don't think there is any difference in the springs or ride height. Oh I think they had different wheels and tires (on/off highway tires WOL, not like it matters anymore)from the factory.

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I think "Z71" is WAY overrated, some people get all puffy chested when talkin about their Z71 like it blows 4x4 out of the water, its funny!!! I've heard so many different assumptions about it like it can tow more, sits taller, different frame, all a FARSE!!!!!!! The only real difference is skid plates and the awful decal, i like the classic "4x4" decal much better. Notice i didnt metion different shocks and/or tires because those dont matter 40,000 miles down the road or sooner when you replace them with whatever you want!!

srlbotanical Enthusiast

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Like they said, look at the PRO codes in your glove box.

 

In 95 the Z71 package included:

 

- upgraded gas shocks

- Skid plates

- upgraded high-flow air filter

- stickers

 

That's it...

 

So, on a 12 year old truck, Z71 will be good for stickers and skid plates, everything else either has been changed, or should be now that its yours.

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How can i find out if the truck i recently bought is a real z71.

 

1995 k1500 4x4 z71

 

CARFAX tells me thats its a real k1500 which it is but mentions nothing about z71.

 

 

The most obvious difference is that Z71's have skid plates underneath that regular 4x4's don't have.

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DanMan_S Enthusiast

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I think "Z71" is WAY overrated, some people get all puffy chested when talkin about their Z71 like it blows 4x4 out of the water, its funny!!! I've heard so many different assumptions about it like it can tow more, sits taller, different frame, all a FARSE!!!!!!! The only real difference is skid plates and the awful decal, i like the classic "4x4" decal much better. Notice i didnt metion different shocks and/or tires because those dont matter 40,000 miles down the road or sooner when you replace them with whatever you want!!

 

 

I feel the exactly same way about the current Silverado SS. Some guys talk about the Silverado SS (GMT800) like it's some amazing high performance vehicle and never take it into snow, mud, etc and always keep it in the garage. I love when teenagers get them and race them/talk about racing them like some of us do with Vettes.

 

But the Silverado SS is just a freaking Silverado Vmax with the AWD transfer case from the Denali, Z60 suspension, 20 inch wheels and a body kit. There is nothing outrageously special about it compared to any other silverado now the Vmax option is available.

 

By definition, my Silverado (2007 GMT900 Vmax) would be an SS: 6.0L VortecMax (Check), Z60 Suspension with 20 inch wheels (Check), AWD (when using the Auto-4wd option seeing as this is the same system as in the denali), body kit (who cares?).

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