Hello over there,
I am from Germany ( living near Giessen, northernFrankfurt ),
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 !

 

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

 

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

 

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 withquadra steer. Did get it again on the 2007 and it handlesbetter then the standard.

 

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

I learned today that on the 2500 HD the LTZ trimincludes 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 all3 positions for free included in LTZ trim.

Z 71 package exactlycontents 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 toget the genuine 2008 Z 71 badges / decals ??
I need the Z´s as Z is my nick name ;-)

 

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

 

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

(Z85) Suspension Package, Handling/Trailering, heavy-duty, includes
[ul][*]46 mm piston monotube shocks[*]34mm front stabilizer bar
[/ul](Z71) Suspension Package, Off-Road, includes
[ul][*]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
[/ul]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.

 

dleonard2844
I don't know what experence you have,
But ****** 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.

 

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, butthenthe 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 ?