differences in z71

**uk mac** · 10-03-2009, 07:07 PM

i have a 1996 silverado350 v8 sportside does anybody know what differs in the z71 to a nomal truck

**okysmokey911** · 10-03-2009, 07:50 PM

I think I read somewhere that the main difference was the suspension, but I am unsure what other differences there are. I have a 93 z71.

**06SCSilverado** · 10-03-2009, 08:05 PM

my z71 has 4 wheel drive with locking hubs on it...also the stock suspension is different...some z71's have a different gear ratio than other models

**Z71_usmc_rebel** · 10-03-2009, 08:05 PM

I know that my Z71 (2002) came with skid plates and a transmission cooler.. along with that I believe it does have a different susp. set up. I also have a tow package but i believe that may come on all 4x4 models...that might help you a little bit

**tbplus10** · 10-03-2009, 08:18 PM

The biggest difference is the suspension and badging.
Z71's have progressive rate springs and badging identifying them as a Z71.
The gear ratio can be optioned on any GM truck.

**2COR517** · 10-03-2009, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by 06SCSilverado

my z71 has 4 wheel drive with locking hubs on it

Could you please explain what that means?

Z-71 usually means skid plates, better shocks, goofy sticker

**maxpower_454** · 10-09-2009, 08:57 AM

Hey, i like my z71 sticker!! haha. Anyway, you're right, just bilstein shocks and skid plates from what I've read

**2COR517** · 10-09-2009, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by 06SCSilverado

my z71 has 4 wheel drive with locking hubs on it...also the stock suspension is different...some z71's have a different gear ratio than other models

Would really like to hear this.....

**silveradotrailblazer** · 10-10-2009, 12:48 AM

The Z-71 depending on year has stiffer springs or torsen bars, stiffer and larger gas shocks, lower gear ratios,larger radiator, tranny cooler (from 1-ton truck) skid plates, posi or locker rear end and some years had engine oil cooler and the all important Z-71 decals.