Not all Z71's are 4x4

[03z71chevy]

I always thought all GM Z71 trucks and SUV's were 4x4. Just saw a 2wd Z71 Tahoe online, think it was an 05. WTF kind of off road package is that?

Anyone know if that was just certain years they did that? When I was looking for my Z71 all the ones I checked out were 4x4.

 

[Gzes]

U sure it was a real z71 not just the stickers? Its in the rpo codes but z71 is the offroad package so it should be 4x4

 

[Flexia]

In my search I found a lot of nnbs z71 that were 2wd

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[felixgun]

For NBS all 00-02 z71's are 4x4. In 03 they made a z71 2wd and 4x4 option. The emblem on the C Pillar actually has "4x4" on the bottom if its actually a 4x4.

 

[07Burb]

For NBS all 00-02 z71's are 4x4. In 03 they made a z71 2wd and 4x4 option. The emblem on the C Pillar actually has "4x4" on the bottom if its actually a 4x4.

^^^this....I was just getting ready to post the same thing.

 

[Danzigman]

I have a '05 2x4 Z71. I was very surprised when I first saw it. It is an appearance package, but it does have the skid plates for some reason...

 

[07Burb]

Since Z71 came out it's largely been an appearance package with the skid plates, suspension and decals.

 

[03z71chevy]

So is it just 03-06 that they did this or can I get a new Z71 Tahoe that's 2wd? Anyone know if they ever did this on their pickups?

 

[donut slayer]

I thought it was 05 and newer. Learn something new everyday.

 

[Gzes]

Thats pretty dumb if ya ask me. Z71 is the offroad package and offroaders are 4x4... Gm just wanted to make some easy cash and screw over the z71 name

 

[03z71chevy]

It is pretty stupid. But so is a 2wd Jeep Wrangler.

 

[Gzes]

Wait theres actually 2wd jeep wranglers? Wow thats just stupid....

 

[03z71chevy]

Yep. You can get a 2wd unlimited 4 door Wrangler. At least you used to be able to.

 

[Gzes]

Wow you learn something new every day. But in all seriousness whats the use of a 2wd wrangler? Jist for show i assume... And to be made fun of. Be like: hey lets go trail riding... Other guy: cant mines 2wd it is just for show even tho its lifted and looks badass. Other guy: ur a discrace.... Lol

 

[Trixxterr]

Thats pretty dumb if ya ask me. Z71 is the offroad package and offroaders are 4x4... Gm just wanted to make some easy cash and screw over the z71 name

The Z71 was ORIGINALLY a suspension, appearance option package. Later it became the 4x4 nameplate. And now is back to being what it was originally, a SUSPENSION, APPEARANCE OPTION PACKAGE.

Working in a parts store I have to explain this a few times a week.

 

[ScottyBoy]

I thought it was 05 and newer. Learn something new everyday.

THIS. Everything I ever read said that the 2wd Z71 Tahoes were only available in 05 and 06. All 00-04 Z71 Tahoes and Burbans are 4x4. Not sure about 07+ though.

 

[purple 'hoe]

I bet the majority of lifted or long travel 2 wheel drive trucks/suv's go off road and are used for what they were built for.

I bet less than half of lifted 4x4 trucks/suv's are ever even taken off road. Let alone see a dirt road. Most lifted trucks here are street queens, seriously

 

[Gzes]

Yea that sucks. My old 2wd lifted dodge was no streetqueen lol. We used it for worl and went offroading whenever and never got stuck nor hydrolocked. Even towed bed full of roofing things and also the mobile homes that are meant for 1 ton trucks and it never gave up. 5.3 magnum takes so much abuse its not even funny

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Roofing shingles. I already hate my spell check and I just put it on again

 

[imi4tth3w]

05+ is when the z71 was available in 2wd. has been available in 2wd ever since.