Fuel tank skid plate

[skyhighsami]

Yesterday I replaced the fuel pump in out 1996 Tahoe. I live in the South so the closest my trucks get to salt is if my wife buys some at the groceries and salt is one of them. When I pulled the tank down and removed the skid plate it came apart. Since I plan on in the future doing some minor wheeling, exploration, and camping. So I'm not interested in doing serious wheeling I just want protection for minor wheeling that will insure trouble free to and from our off road destination

 

[SunlitComet]

2dr, 4dr, 4x2, 4x4?

 

[bowtiefreak]

Thought about adding a stocker back on?

 

[skyhighsami]

4dr 4wd. Thing with a sticker is I'll have to buy one. So why not instead of buying an OE replacement why not see what's available in the aftermarket

 

[SunlitComet]

Not much in aftermarket accept for vehicle armor services. However the oem is part # 15733211 at about $95 at gmpartsgiant.com and dealers. Take it have it plated or rhino-lined for better protection this time around.

 

[skyhighsami]

This one shouldn't have any issues. Because in Alabama we very rarely see snow. The last one was rusted through in several spots and damaged. One thing I can day after spending all weekend under it is these trucks could use more under body protection. Did the Z71 trucks come with a skid plate package that I could bolt on to protect the front differential area? It has a rinky **** ass plastic shroud behind the radiator. Since there really isn't a suitable upgrade I guess I will get an OEM gas tank skid plate.

 

[Donnie Yukonie]

mine came with skidplates under the front diff an oil pan. thats odd i also had bilstiens from the factory ive always pondered this myself as my buddies did not same year same truck different color does this mean they had z71 packages put on without the decal (even tho i had a custom one put on mine hehe)

 

[96ProCompTahoe]

open the glove box and see if it says Z71 on the RPO codes list. if it does you have an unmarked Z71 like mine was, if not then you don't have a real Z71.