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    What is normal highway cruising mileage?

    I have a 2004 Z71 Tahoe which according to the instrument cluster display averages only around 16.5 MPG on steady highway driving. This is achieved after say a trip of all interstate driving of 200 miles with average speed of 65-70 mph. Does this seem reasonable? I would have hoped for a...
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    Strange Climate Control Operation?

    So I finally got my new to me 04 Z71. Everything is great (except for gas mileage, no surprise there) except for one oddity. When running the AC it cools great but every 5 minutes or so, the air being discharged blows warm for 30 seconds and then returns to cooling. I've never had a car do...
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    Anyone have photos of before and after 2/3" lowering kit

    I've just acquired a 2004 Z71 Tahoe and would like to lower the stance a moderate amount. Based on some of the references to either Belltech or Mcgaughy, I'm interested in the 1-2" front and 2-3" rear. I'm just looking for a bit less overall height without losing the ride characteristics...
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    Option Code for Heated SEats

    I'm looking at a couple of 04 Z71 to purchase. I got the build sheets for both but neither shows heated seats as an option? Both have leather seats. Was heated seats standard with the leather on a Z71? Thanks. Keith
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    Should I be concerned

    Ok I found what I thought was the perfect Tahoe for me... 05, Z71, Silver, all the options, great price only 30k miles. Just when I thought I found THE car, I look underneath and notice quite a bit of rust on various suspension components. The bottom of the shocks, front axles, drive shaft...
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    Need Help ASAP on towing with 3.42 vs 3.73

    I'm looking at two 2004 z-71's one with 3.42 and one with 3.73 rear ends. I need to tow an open car trailer 5 or 6 times a year. Weight of car and trailer around 5,500 lbs. I'm leaning toward the one with the 3.42 but want some feedback about towing with this. Comments greatly appreciated...
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    What are Premium Ride Shocks?

    Looking to lower a minimal amount a 2004 Z71 using possibly the Belltech setup. They offer two packages, one with Factory Premium Shocks and one Without? Can someone tell me how to tell what is meant by Premium Shocks? I have a full build sheet for the car and don't see any reference except...
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    Z71 Stock Ride Height

    Looking to purchase a 03-05 Z71. Can someone tell me if the stock ride height is different on the Z71 vs the LT? As I understand it the Z71 gets the Bilstein shocks but not sure about springs and the overall ride height. Thanks. Keith
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    Help understanding the difference in Z71 and LT Package

    I'm looking at purchase of 03-05 Tahoe and want to understand a bit about the Z71 package. I currently have a 99 LT so pretty familiar with a lot of the features. I don't plan to have the Tahoe offroad but will be towing a open car trailer several times/year. How does the suspension on...
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