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´08 Silverado 2500 - with or without Z71 ? - 1/29/2008 10:40:25 PM

Judge Z

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Hello over there,
I am from Germany ( living near Giessen, northern Frankfurt ),
now proud to be new member of this great Chev forum.
Aged 41 and selling / exporting Road Construction Equipment worldwide,
also dealing with U.S. companies.
Thx to join your round !

My question : is it better to order the 2008 Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
Crew Cab Std bed WITH Z 71 or without Z 71 package ?
What is the difference to basic 4x4 ?

I can import a full stuffed LTZ immediately from the States,
but it doesnt have the Z71 package.

Any comments welcome, thx.

The Silverado should be my new company car..
My current one is BMW 530 Diesel Station wagon, I ordered already
a 2008 X5 3.0 SD, but delivery time was extended now about further 4 (!) months.
It was ordered begin of October 2007 (!! ) and shall come now in June, July..

I am tired about the arrogant behavior from BMW, not to tell you about the
German prices for it ( $ 125,000.-- ).......
Going to cancel the contract.

have a nice day !

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RE: ´08 Silverado 2500 - with or without Z71 ? - 1/30/2008 8:43:21 AM

dleonard2844

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The Z71 package is a different suspension for offroad use. If you are going to working or playing offroad with your truck, it will serve you better.

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RE: ´08 Silverado 2500 - with or without Z71 ? - 1/30/2008 10:20:43 AM

cdusthockey

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plus the Z71 comes with the skidplates for the motor and T-case. plus you get the cool sitcker

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RE: ´08 Silverado 2500 - with or without Z71 ? - 1/30/2008 10:48:25 AM

Old Coot

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I've always had the Z-71 since 1992, but, I couldn't get the Z71 on my 2003 because it wasn't an option with quadra steer. Did get it again on the 2007 and it handles better then the standard.

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RE: ´08 Silverado 2500 - with or without Z71 ? - 1/31/2008 9:52:05 AM

Judge Z

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Thanks a lot guys, appreciate your infos.
Appreciate your assistance

I learned today that on the 2500 HD the LTZ trim includes the

- Z85 "HD handling / trailering suspension package" (which contents
still the 46 mm piston shocks and 34 mm front stabilizer bar)
and
- NZZ skid plates package,
and
- HD rear automatic locking differential

so all 3 positions for free included in LTZ trim.

Z 71 package exactly contents this 3 positions. Right ?

So to order the Z 71 package is only relevant to the LT trims
and 1500 Silverado ?!?!
Plus to get the nice Z badges..

Am I right, so far ?

Does anyone know where to get the genuine 2008 Z 71 badges / decals ??
I need the Z´s as Z is my nick name ;-)

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RE: ´08 Silverado 2500 - with or without Z71 ? - 1/31/2008 10:27:44 AM

ehhget

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skip the Z71 the regular 4x4 is just fine and if you need serious off road capabilities you will probably want to do an aftermarket suspension with a slight lift since the silverado sits somewhat low for offroading

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RE: ´08 Silverado 2500 - with or without Z71 ? - 1/31/2008 9:19:05 PM

ColoRocky

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"Judge Z" , The Chevy Website details the suspension packages like this:

(Z85) Suspension Package, Handling/Trailering, heavy-duty, includes

46 mm piston monotube shocks
34mm front stabilizer bar

(Z71) Suspension Package, Off-Road, includes

1.81" (46 mm) shocks
off-road jounce bumpers
36mm front stabilizer bar
(G80) heavy-duty automatic locking rear differential
(NZZ) skid plate package
Z71 decals on rear quarters

In LTZ trim, the Z85 option only costs $275, and you get the "Z" badge. But the LTZ has a letter "Z" in the badging also.

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RE: ´08 Silverado 2500 - with or without Z71 ? - 2/3/2008 5:05:25 PM

kcb37

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dleonard2844
I don't know what experence you have,
But snatch ropes can be very usefull.
Untill you pull a truck with a dog leash, (just needed some help) you won't really appreciate having a tow strap or chain in your truck.

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how to load motorcycles on truck - 2/5/2008 7:59:14 AM

Judge Z

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thx @ all
for quick info and support,
guess I will go now for the LTZ Crew Cab StdBed 4x4 w i t h Z71 package,
full stuffed (excluding Navi, US version does not work in Europe).
I like the "Z" stickers anyway..

Delivery time from the States should be some 6 - 8 weeks from date of order.
It will be my company car, but then the second Chevy in my garage, in March comes my
´08 Vette convertible - no "Z"06 ;-)
Both in Black.

Another question is, how do you guys load and unload motorcycles on your trucks ?

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