Not all Z71's are 4x4

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I always thought all GM Z71 trucks and SUV's were 4x4. Just saw a 2wd Z71 Tahoe online, think it was an 05. WTF kind of off road package is that?

Anyone know if that was just certain years they did that? When I was looking for my Z71 all the ones I checked out were 4x4.
 

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U sure it was a real z71 not just the stickers? Its in the rpo codes but z71 is the offroad package so it should be 4x4
 

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In my search I found a lot of nnbs z71 that were 2wd

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For NBS all 00-02 z71's are 4x4. In 03 they made a z71 2wd and 4x4 option. The emblem on the C Pillar actually has "4x4" on the bottom if its actually a 4x4.
 

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For NBS all 00-02 z71's are 4x4. In 03 they made a z71 2wd and 4x4 option. The emblem on the C Pillar actually has "4x4" on the bottom if its actually a 4x4.

^^^this....I was just getting ready to post the same thing.
 

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I have a '05 2x4 Z71. I was very surprised when I first saw it. It is an appearance package, but it does have the skid plates for some reason...
 

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Since Z71 came out it's largely been an appearance package with the skid plates, suspension and decals.
 
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So is it just 03-06 that they did this or can I get a new Z71 Tahoe that's 2wd? Anyone know if they ever did this on their pickups?
 

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Thats pretty dumb if ya ask me. Z71 is the offroad package and offroaders are 4x4... Gm just wanted to make some easy cash and screw over the z71 name:(
 

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