Were Limited slips or lockers offered in Non Z-71's?

[goat364]

-I'm looking to buy a 1996-2005 Tahoe or Yukon and really want a Z-71, but they tend to be more expensive.
-The main reason I want a Z-71 is because of the locker or limited slip in the rear.
-I was wondering if non Z-71 equipped trucks came from the factory with some type of LSD or locker?
-If so how would I tell this when looking at trucks on car lots with out doing burnouts or jacking up the rear wheels?

Thanks!

 

[73shark]

Welome to the Tahoe Forum.

Check the RPO list in the glove box for G80. Z71 package includes the locking rear axle.

 

[Vrrooom]

My LTZ came with it, but that may be too pricey as well; I know I've seen lower models with it, so as mentioned keep an eye out for the G80.

 

[goat364]

Thanks! I forgot to specify that I'm looking at 96-05 Tahoes. The G80 is sweet though. My moms '07 Z-71 Coly has it.

 

[2007TahoeLTZ4x4]

i love the <06 z71s beefy roof rack

 

[captaintom98]

G80 means it has the locking diff.

 

[goat364]

Yep, Captaintom98, you're right, but G80 is also the street term for the Eaton Mechanical Locking Differential that GM uses in their trucks.