Exact differences between Z71 package ?

gone_fishing · November 21, 2013

Aluminum arms on my All Terrain

COW8OY · January 2, 2014

My Z71 CC has aluminum. I am wondering if anyone has tried separating the upper ball joint on these aluminum knuckles? (for strut removal for leveling kit) I always just beat the steel ones till it popped out, thinking this would not be good idea on the aluminum. :-/

TJay74 · January 2, 2014

2014 Sierra CC All Terrain with the 6.2, Alum front control arms.

Slugworth · November 16, 2016

I just baught a 2011 Silverado 1500 with the Z71 on the side. But the rear shocks don't look like they were white Rancho ones. I quess they could of been changed but the truck only has 63000 miles on it.

15 Z71 · November 17, 2016

I love my z71 Sierra, but I really like the Chevy LT z71 wheels. I think they look a lot better then my GMC wheels.

Thomcat · November 17, 2016

The exact differences in the Z71 package are listed on the Chevy website:

MSRP from $42,480

Feature highlights of the Silverado 1500 trim:

LT Z71 includes all LT features, with the addition or substitution of:

Z71 Off-Road Suspension with Rancho^® monotube shocks
Underbody transfer case shield
Hill Descent Control
Trailering Package
Body-color door headlamp bezels and grille-surround with chrome lower bumper
18-inch bright machined-aluminum wheels and all-terrain tires
Black recovery hooks
LED foglamps
Z71 Appearance Package (brushed-metal Z71 doorsill plate, unique gauge cluster and unique finish interior trim plates)
Heavy-duty automatic locking rear differential

and someone mentioned that the heavy towing package was not available.......mine has the optional trailer braking, 3:42 rear and the tranny oil cooling radiator.

redwngr · November 17, 2016

The exact differences in the Z71 package are listed on the Chevy website:

MSRP from $42,480

Feature highlights of the Silverado 1500 trim:

LT Z71 includes all LT features, with the addition or substitution of:

Z71 Off-Road Suspension with Rancho^® monotube shocks

Underbody transfer case shield

Hill Descent Control

Trailering Package

Body-color door headlamp bezels and grille-surround with chrome lower bumper

18-inch bright machined-aluminum wheels and all-terrain tires

Black recovery hooks

LED foglamps

Z71 Appearance Package (brushed-metal Z71 doorsill plate, unique gauge cluster and unique finish interior trim plates)

Heavy-duty automatic locking rear differential

and someone mentioned that the heavy towing package was not available.......mine has the optional trailer braking and the tranny oil cooling radiator.

What a Z71 can't be ordered with the the tow mirrors and towing ratio differential. It can have the integrated braking control.

All trucks now have the 'external engine oil cooler', and all 5.3's get the 'auxiliary external trans oil cooler'

MikeNH · November 17, 2016

Back in 2011 the Rancho shocks were part of the additional Z71 appearance package which added body color trim and a few other things. Your aren't missing anything. The "branded" shocks truck makers use are almost always junk and not based on a real model that shock company actually sells retail.

Miweber929 · November 17, 2016

I just baught a 2011 Silverado 1500 with the Z71 on the side. But the rear shocks don't look like they were white Rancho ones. I quess they could of been changed but the truck only has 63000 miles on it.

I just traded my '11 extended cab Z71 in for a '16 double cab Z71 and both have the identicle (looking at least) white Rancho shocks so I'm guessing yours we're replaced.

As mentioned, however, they aren't really great shock so I wouldn't worry too much about it.

Slugworth · November 17, 2016

Yeah I've heard there's better shocks one that begins with a "B"?? Can't think of the name.

I was able to get a build sheet from GM customer service so that tells me everything my truck has.

Uknow87 · November 17, 2016

Main reasons I ordered mine with Z71 package was for the appearance to get it blacked out, for the A/T tires and for the locking rear diff.

Steven Murphy · November 17, 2016

From the Chevrolet Website:

Z71^® Appearance Off-Road Package This available option includes the following features:

46mm high-pressure gas-charged shocks
A 36mm front stabilizer bar
Off-road jounce bumpers to absorb large suspension inputs
Under body transfer case shield
High-capacity air cleaner
Z71 badge and decals
Unique gauge cluster, lower bumper appearance, interior trim plates and grill design
Brushed metal Z71 door sill plate
Hill descent control
Trailering Package, locking differential and 18” Bright Machined wheels on LT
18” Bright Machined wheels on LTZ

black00ta · November 17, 2016

I looked for a LT Z71 because I knew it would have a locking diff, And imho the 14/15 Z71 grill is the best looking.

My crew cab z71 4x4 has aluminum arms

overthebars · November 18, 2016

I looked for a LT Z71 because I knew it would have a locking diff, And imho the 14/15 Z71 grill is the best looking.

Agreed!! Love the color matched grille, but when I try building a new 6.2 online with color matched bumper it makes me delete the Max Tow package? What a bunch of B.S.