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Z71??

5.2K views 41 replies 28 participants last post by  Stealth_Canyon  
#1 ·
Hi everyone, first off I must say that this site has been extremely helpful since the first day I got my truck. Its a 2006 colorado ext 2wd. The truck has a 'Z71' sticker on both sides and a 'sport' badge on the tailgate. I know Z71 stands for off road package, however, the truck has two coil springs instead of shocks at the front. I thought all the Z71's would have front shocks installed. I am very confused now. Could someone be kind enough to explain to me what features came with Z71 or sport or both. Thanks in advance.
 
#2 ·
You should have shocks regardless. How long have you had the truck?
 
#5 ·
But shouldnt it still have shocks? Ive got shocks and springs in my Z85
 
#8 ·
Welcome to the club this site has everything you will want to know about your truck enjoy the site. As for your question put a post in the Engine & Drive train section along with some pics of what you are talking about I am sure everyone will help you get your questions answered.
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#11 ·
thanks so much guys. I got the truck like a month ago from a private dealer. Is it possible that I have a Z85 but with Z71 stickers? I mean these are not some fake stickers. The truck has coil springs both up front and back.
 
#19 ·
thanks so much guys. I got the truck like a month ago from a private dealer. Is it possible that I have a Z85 but with Z71 stickers? I mean these are not some fake stickers. The truck has coil springs both up front and back.
Yeah about the sticker. Stickers can generally stick to about anything whether it is true or not.

What do you mean private dealer?

and really curious about the part that I made bold...
 
#16 ·
As stated - look on the white sticker in the glove box for either ZQ8, Z85, or Z71.
 
#22 ·
Ok guys. I doubt checked the up front coil springs. There are actually two shocks inside of them. I also looked at the sticker inside the glove box. Am I supposed to find 'Z71' if the truck had off road package installed? Cuz 'Z71' is def not there. I spotted 'Z85' and few other 'Z**'s..but not 'Z71'
What does that mean?
 
#28 ·
I guess so eh..I went to the GM deal yesterday and they printed out a list of features installed on my truck. One of the guys looked at it and said it didnt have the off road package. is there any way I can upgrade to a Z71? how much will that cost me?
 
#29 ·
I'm assuming you want it to look like a Z71? How about some pics? Does your truck have large flares? Z71 wheels? Can't help you really without seeing how it looks like now, especially if you don't know what you have yourself.

A Z71 is mostly cosmetic and a few other things, but nothing drastic IMO.
 
#30 ·
A Z71 compared to what he has = completely different front suspension and the flares.

We already established the fact he has a 2wd Z85.

To get it to resemble a Z71, you would need the flares and about 2" of lift if I remember correctly. Would be cheaper than trading the truck in unless you can get a shit-hot deal.