Newbie here - Black 2004 Z71

[Trackman]

Hi all - just jumpin' in on the forum here. Bought my 2004 Black Z71 new in 2004. Mileage is about 272,000 now. I've replaced many of the usual components the largest being the drop box at around 160,000 and the tranny at around 240,000. Been doing spark plugs at 100,000 - that sure makes a difference. It is just simply a sweet running truck !! So thinking just how many more miles and dollars do I want to invest here? Got looking at new ones and found out the darn things have grown in length, height and width to the point it is going to make things difficult in my 2 car garage. (ever hear - "happy wife, happy life?) If I choose to keep it I'm thinking new paint while replacing the exterior plastic trim which has become pretty sad. The car hasn't always been garaged. In 2004 Chev added these plastic fender flares to, I believe just their black Z71s ? Did anyone see the 2005 Black Z71 that recently sold on Bring A Trailer? It had 6,000 miles on it - sold for $52,000 - amazing !

Going to ebay there are lots of aftermarket supplier, generally offshore. Just curious what quality exterior trim components are available that don't have offshore written all over them ?

I'm in Northern Calif. Looking forward to hearing from you guys -

The Trackman

 

[Fless]

Welcome to TYF from Colorado!

 

[Miami-Dade]

Welcome from Miami&NYC!
@Trackman check out the 2000-2006 section.

 

[OR VietVet]

Welcome to the forum from Oregon.

Yea, I saw that black Z71 go for $52k. I did not like the custom grill though.

Where in Northern California. I used to live in Paradise.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

Pics of the truck, please.

I cannot personally assist you with your question, but other members of this Forum much more knowledgeable than me in this area will chime in.

 

[Doubeleive]

Hi all - just jumpin' in on the forum here. Bought my 2004 Black Z71 new in 2004. Mileage is about 272,000 now. I've replaced many of the usual components the largest being the drop box at around 160,000 and the tranny at around 240,000. Been doing spark plugs at 100,000 - that sure makes a difference. It is just simply a sweet running truck !! So thinking just how many more miles and dollars do I want to invest here? Got looking at new ones and found out the darn things have grown in length, height and width to the point it is going to make things difficult in my 2 car garage. (ever hear - "happy wife, happy life?) If I choose to keep it I'm thinking new paint while replacing the exterior plastic trim which has become pretty sad. The car hasn't always been garaged. In 2004 Chev added these plastic fender flares to, I believe just their black Z71s ? Did anyone see the 2005 Black Z71 that recently sold on Bring A Trailer? It had 6,000 miles on it - sold for $52,000 - amazing !

Going to ebay there are lots of aftermarket supplier, generally offshore. Just curious what quality exterior trim components are available that don't have offshore written all over them ?

I'm in Northern Calif. Looking forward to hearing from you guys -

The Trackman

welcome, what's a drop box? aside from the generally defined description being a place where you drop a package or keys at a business

 

[Trackman]

Welcome to the forum from Oregon.

Yea, I saw that black Z71 go for $52k. I did not like the custom grill though.

Where in Northern California. I used to live in Paradise.

Hi I'm in Chico - hope the Paradise fire wasn't the reason you longer live there - what a tragedy. OK so that 2005 that sold has a custom grill ! Knew there was something different about the frontal picture

 

[Trackman]

welcome, what's a drop box? aside from the generally defined description being a place where you drop a package or keys at a business

Hi
To me the drop box is behind the tranny. It's where the front and rear driveshafts split out of. Do I have this correct?

 

[Doubeleive]

Hi
To me the drop box is behind the tranny. It's where the front and rear driveshafts split out of. Do I have this correct?

that would be what is commonly reffered to as the "transfer case"
if you were shopping for one you would never find one by calling it a drop box, you would find "drop kits" which are for lowering the vehicle

 

[OR VietVet]

Hi I'm in Chico - hope the Paradise fire wasn't the reason you longer live there - what a tragedy. OK so that 2005 that sold has a custom grill ! Knew there was something different about the frontal picture

I lived there for 9 months after I got out of the service in 1975. My cousin Beverly had lived there for 54 years and did go thru the big fire. She sold her repaired house and her burned to the ground rental property, in 2022, and moved close to her kids and grandkids in Warrensburg, Mo.

Been to Chico many times as recently as 2022 when I retired and helped my cousin sell and move to Mo. When I was in the service, I used to take leave and go to Paradise and then party down in Chico with the college girls.

Have been up and down Skyway many many many times. When I got out of the service, I went to Butte Jr. College for a while.