Is z71 a smoother ride?

Maquis · 06-28-2012, 03:55 PM

I'm looking at purchasing a Colorado that has the z71 package. Does the off-road suspension package make for a smoother ride overall, or will it feel stiffer for normal highway driving?

BlueBanditZ71 · 06-28-2012, 04:04 PM

My 07 Z71 4x4 rides like a caddy compared to my truck (08 Mazda B2300).

GregDAP · 06-28-2012, 04:12 PM

I've ridden in a z85 and z71. Both felt the same on the road IMO. Never off roaded in a z85. I've never ridden or driven a zq8.

classic69 · 06-28-2012, 06:36 PM

I own a Z71 and I have ridden in a Z85 as well, both seem to ride the same on the road. But if your gonna do any off-roading get the Z71. I have also ridden in a ZQ8 and they seem to handle a lil tighter on the road.

FatherPatriot · 06-28-2012, 10:19 PM

All I know is that my Z71 has a really nice ride on the highway. Can't speak for the other models.

Maquis · 06-29-2012, 09:32 AM

Thanks for the replies. I'm not planning on doing much off-roading, but will need the 4WD for Minnesota winters!

davn · 06-29-2012, 10:52 AM

I have never had any complaints either personal or from passengers regarding the ride in my 2006 z71. Actually get favorable comments " this doesnt ride like a truck " etc.

08Canyon · 06-29-2012, 11:33 AM

For daily use, neither truck will be an issue. They are very easy riding (until you lift it and put on stiffer tires). LOL

Now mine rides as stiff as my off-road F150 did, but when I got this it was 'comfortable' to ride in all day.

Tweek · 06-29-2012, 07:37 PM

I can not tell any difference in handling or ride between mine and my brothers Z71...

GregDAP · 06-29-2012, 09:30 PM

There really isn't much difference between a 4x4 z85 and a z71. The z71 has large fender flares, and larger wheels and tires. If your not off roading then a 4x4 z85 will be fine.

06-28-2012, 03:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Maquis Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 7	Is z71 a smoother ride? I'm looking at purchasing a Colorado that has the z71 package. Does the off-road suspension package make for a smoother ride overall, or will it feel stiffer for normal highway driving?

06-28-2012, 04:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
BlueBanditZ71 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Taft Ca Posts: 70	My 07 Z71 4x4 rides like a caddy compared to my truck (08 Mazda B2300). __________________ 07 Chevy Colorado Crew cab Z71 4x4 3.7L I5

06-28-2012, 04:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
GregDAP Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Colton, CA Posts: 2,011	I've ridden in a z85 and z71. Both felt the same on the road IMO. Never off roaded in a z85. I've never ridden or driven a zq8. __________________ 2011 Colorado CC Z71 2LT 4X4 3.7L 3.73 gears/Snuglid/MBRP muffler/K&N Air Filter/Air Doc intake/Supermod PTB/SuperSparks/Z71 decals removed/4" Rancho Lift/Rancho RS5000series/ProComp 17" Alloys/285 70 17 Goodyear Duratracs/5000k HID lows and fogs/LED DRLs,tails,reverse lights/Super 2nd apply servo/tanny cooler/PCM tuned by Justin @ Black Bear Performance/Off road club #3/Lifted Club #440

06-28-2012, 06:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
classic69 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 173	I own a Z71 and I have ridden in a Z85 as well, both seem to ride the same on the road. But if your gonna do any off-roading get the Z71. I have also ridden in a ZQ8 and they seem to handle a lil tighter on the road. __________________ 2008 Chevy Colorado LT - 3.7L I5, Automatic, Crew Cab, 4X4, Z71 Off-Road Package, "Ground Effects" Package, K&N Cold Air Intake, Supermod PTB, Magnaflow Exhaust, 500W Kenwood / Rockford Fosgate Stereo, Custom LED Lighting, 6000K HID Low's / High's, Blackcat Customs Gauges / Needles, Carbon Fiber Interior Accents, KrFabs 2" Lift Shackles / 2" AAL / 2.5" Torsion Bar Crank with Rancho RS5000 Shocks, Superskids Skid Plates, 17" ZQ8 Rims w/ Nitto Terra Grapplers Last edited by classic69; 06-28-2012 at 06:42 PM.

06-29-2012, 10:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
davn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,628	I have never had any complaints either personal or from passengers regarding the ride in my 2006 z71. Actually get favorable comments " this doesnt ride like a truck " etc. __________________ Bear with me while I speak, and after I have spoken, mock on. [Job 21:3] 2006 3.5L, Crew Cab, Z71, Dark Metallic Red Gift from wife Christmas 2007 (21000 miles) Reached 100,000 miles on 1/28/13

06-28-2012, 10:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
FatherPatriot Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mt. Vernon, IL Posts: 32	All I know is that my Z71 has a really nice ride on the highway. Can't speak for the other models.

06-29-2012, 09:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
Maquis Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 7	Thanks for the replies. I'm not planning on doing much off-roading, but will need the 4WD for Minnesota winters!

06-29-2012, 11:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
08Canyon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,905	For daily use, neither truck will be an issue. They are very easy riding (until you lift it and put on stiffer tires). LOL Now mine rides as stiff as my off-road F150 did, but when I got this it was 'comfortable' to ride in all day.

06-29-2012, 07:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tweek Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Crossville,TN Posts: 564	I can not tell any difference in handling or ride between mine and my brothers Z71... __________________ SPIDEY 2005-Z85-4x4 REG.Cab 2.8 I-4 5-Speed Victory Red

06-29-2012, 09:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
GregDAP Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Colton, CA Posts: 2,011	There really isn't much difference between a 4x4 z85 and a z71. The z71 has large fender flares, and larger wheels and tires. If your not off roading then a 4x4 z85 will be fine. __________________ 2011 Colorado CC Z71 2LT 4X4 3.7L 3.73 gears/Snuglid/MBRP muffler/K&N Air Filter/Air Doc intake/Supermod PTB/SuperSparks/Z71 decals removed/4" Rancho Lift/Rancho RS5000series/ProComp 17" Alloys/285 70 17 Goodyear Duratracs/5000k HID lows and fogs/LED DRLs,tails,reverse lights/Super 2nd apply servo/tanny cooler/PCM tuned by Justin @ Black Bear Performance/Off road club #3/Lifted Club #440

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