opfor2
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So, what actually is a Z71Tahoe vs. a normal Tahoe?
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from what I understand it is basically just a different mostly trim package, 4wd, running boards, shocks, skid plate (however) the skid plate could vary from plastic to aluminum depending.....So, what actually is a Z71Tahoe vs. a normal Tahoe?
I've wondered the same. Is my 4WD in any way different from other 4WD?So, what actually is a Z71 Tahoe, vs a normal Tahoe?
So far, this has been impossible for my 22 year old Tahoe.You may try looking up the GM Tahoe brochure online for your year and it does list information about your particular model.
the "basic" difference with the ssv/ppv versus stock is the suspension is 1" lower, there are ssv/ppv specific suspension partsI've wondered the same. Is my 4WD in any way different from other 4WD?
Is the Z71 suspension different from a non-Z71 4WD Tahoe? If so, how so?
And questions like that ... specifically:
What are the pertinent similarities between a SSV and a Z71? Differences?
What are the pertinent similarities between a PPV and a Z71? Differences?
My fear is that I will never get helpful answers to the last two questions.
I want to create a Frankenstein using my very loose definition of GM OE ...
well since the ppv are 2wd and ssv are 4wd I guess that would explain why 1 is 1" lower and 1 is notNot concerned with the tune, me & my tuner already have that covered. Won't drive my Z71 over 90MpH anyway -
plus I'm far more interested in fleshing out how to make the engine and transmission suddenly reluctant once coolant hits 221F.
My major concern is springs (torsion, coil), shocks, swaybars, and that panhard bar.
The SSV is not 1" lower, yeah? Only the PPV is lower.
Are the SSV and the Z71 the same height, or is one taller than the other? How is this accomplished / spec'd?