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I am looking at a 2013 Z 71 Suburban. While I have owned a few Suburbans I am not familiar with the Z 71. Any have/had one? Sounds like the biggest difference is a stiffer suspension. How did you like it?

Padraig

From what I've heard is the z71 package is an off road package. Skid plates, shocks and springs. Possibly a g80 locker for the rear.

But I'm a mopar man, so it's all hearsay.

Last time I was in the Chevy dealer here, I threatened to put a brick on the throttle and let her run(3500 duramax) right through it. Poor customer service, long story. Hope your dealer is better. Lol.

Iirc it was what I mentioned above, suspension, skid plates, limited slip/ locker.

Sounds like it should tow even better with the heavier suspension.

I am not impressed with the dealer that has it but I have a good GMC dealer that takes care of me.

Padraig

Is it a gmc suburban, or Chevy? When I had to take my truck in for injectors, I had to take it to a Chevy dealer for warranty reasons. They wouldn't let me take it to the much better gmc dealer.

Just some food for thought.

It is a Chevy, Burb. Never had a problem taking my other Chevy in to a GMC for Warranty work, all though I never needed much. It is used so may not be an issue.

Thanks,

Padraig

"Optional is a Z71 Off Road package that adds an off-road suspension with high-pressure gas shocks, 18-inch on/off-road tires, skid plates, a high-capacity air cleaner, auto-locking differential and front recovery hooks. Z71 equipped trucks get a different look too. Z71 cosmetic upgrades include large body-color wheel flares, chrome tubular running boards, and an aggressive front fascia with chrome grille insert, plus leather seats and brushed metal trim inside."

taken off another site :)

Do not count on the Z71 package to offer any improvement on towing over a truck without that package. The only thing that would change towing characteristics would be wheel & tire size.

I am happy with the way my Suburban LT tows the VR1 so I thought the heavier suspension might be a tad better. However it sold before I could set up a test drive. I did like the way it looked. Guess I keep looking

Thanks everyone!

Padraig