4X4 vs. Z71

[jdr1965]

Looked at a "z71" several yrs ago at local dealer for sale, used, had low miles, think it was a 98 model, had a low price on windshield. Asked salesman about it, and he said it was not 4 wheel drive. Had the 265 all terrain tires on it, it setup higher than a 2wd truck, had the decals, but was just a 2wd truck. He said the customer must have ordered it that way. Also known as a pre runner. The previous owner may have just put the decals on it, and the wheels and tires off a 4wd..I know u can get a 2wd Z71 in the current new body style, but didnt think this was possible back in 98 for the old "classic body" style...

[mudflap17]

You all are right about the better suspension and skid plates but everyone forgot about the drive shaft in a Z-71 being a smaller diameter of a regular 4x4. They do this for more torque.