What is the Z71 package?

[Mud96]

Hope this isn't a dumb question, I have a 1996 Sierra Z71 and am wondering exactly what is included in this 4X4 package?
I have heard the skid plate, but anything else?
Thanks

 

[ryandrews123]

I believe the skid plates are aluminum, there is two of them one for the t-case and one in the front. the z71 also came with bilstein shocks.

 

[skylark]

Don't forget the sticker!

 

[thz71]

And the posi

 

[98_k1500]

They don't all have posi's... it was a separate option.

 

[-sin-]

the z71 also came with bilstein shocks.

So my shocks are probably the original ones

 

[-sin-]

Google search:

On the OBS trucks there were pre-requisite options the truck must have in order fot he z-71 option to be placed on it.
The truck must be :
4x4
Silverado/SLE trim level or better
265/75/r16 tires
alloy wheels
FWIW Every truck I have seen that is a real Z-71 has had the 5.7L. or the 6.5L Some people on the board say that they have seen some with the 4.3L V6. I personally have never seen this (and I deal with a lot of trucks)

Z-71 was available with any cab or bed configuration available on K1500
Available with automatic or 5 speed up to 95
96-up I think only available as a automatic since the only trans option for the 5.7L Vortec was the 4L60e. You may have been able to get the NV4500 with a 6.5L I don't know.

OBS the Z-71 option added:
Heavy duty Bilstein shocks
Skid plates
bed decals

The other things mentioned by posters such as heavier springs are not part of the Z-71 package, but a lot of trucks with the package have them. These options are not related to the Z-71 option:
G80 locking rear diff
heavy torsion bars
14 bolt rear end
towing package
heavy rear springs
push-button 4x4

 

[Horns]

It's pretty simple.

Skid Plates (Some were Aluminum, some were plastic.)

Bill HD Shocks (Who cares about that now? You should have replaced your shocks!)

Kick ass sticker on the side of the bed yo!


That is absolutely all that the Z71 package added.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

It's pretty simple.

Skid Plates (Some were Aluminum, some were plastic.)

Bill HD Shocks (Who cares about that now? You should have replaced your shocks!)

Kick ass sticker on the side of the bed yo!


That is absolutely all that the Z71 package added.

Not to mention cred with the girlies and mall crawlers

 

[Horns]

Not to mention cred with the girlies and mall crawlers

You mean the street cred for having an "offroad" super star package? Yup, that's the one.

In all seriousness, for those of you withing this information, looking to buy a GMT400 4x4, Don't worry if it's Z71 or not. It makes no deference.