What is Z85 suspension?

Z85 – Designed for enhanced handling and trailer towing, with monotube front and rear shocks. NHT – Designed for maximum towing capacity; it includes monotube rear shocks, 17-inch wheels and off-road tires, and high-capacity rear springs.

What is a Z85 Colorado?

It is a flat, metal plate which lies directly below the undercarriage and is affixed to it with metal bolts at either corner. If either protective plate is present, the vehicle is a Z71. Z85 cars do not have such protective plates because they are not four-wheel drive, off-road-style vehicles.

What is the Z60 package?

The Z60 package includes 20 inch tires, and sits around an inch lower in the front, and two inches lower in the back than standard Silverados, because of the sport suspension. This model is designed to improve cornering and holding capabilities on the road.

What is the RPO code for tow package?

RPO Code Z82 is the HD TRAILERING EQUIPMENT, (the Factory Tow Package).

What is Autoride suspension?

Autoride is GM’s trademark name for their automatic load-leveling suspension and computer controlled shock system. On the more upmarket Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade EXT SUVs, the system retained the Z55 option code, but differed in the name and was instead listed as “The Road Sensing Suspension.

What is the difference between Z71 and Z85?

The only suspension differences are the Z71 has monotube shocks, urethance bumpstops, and taller tires, while the Z85 has twin-tube shocks, rubber bumpstops, and smaller tires.

What is a z92 package?

COMPUTERIZED FRONT END ALIGNMENT CUSTOM PAINTED POCKET WHEEL FLARES. ALC HIGHLINE TRIM W/ WINDSHIELD BADGING CUSTOM CARBON FIBER FLOOR / CONSOLE TRIM. 35 / 12.5 / 20 BF GOODRICH ALL TERRAIN WHL PKG TIRES ALC QUALITY ASSURANCE 3 YEAR 36,000 MILE WARRANTY.

What is the difference between a Z71 and a Z85?

The main difference between the Z71 and the Z85 is the type of shocks on the suspension system. Both packages contain monotube front shocks. The Z71 is designed for better off-road capabilities. The Z85 is not designed for off-road performance so it offers a smoother ride.

How do I know if I have a towing package?

A tow package for a vehicle is usually a frame mounted trailer hitch and trailer wiring on a vehicle like your 2002 Dodge Dakota. If you have those two things you could pretty easily assume you have the tow package. Or, you can take the VIN of your vehicle to a Dodge dealer and they will be able to tell you.

What are GM RPO codes?

A Regular Production Option (RPO) is a General Motors standard coding for vehicle configuration options and began in 1970. These codes are a combination of 3 alphanumeric characters and refer to a specific option or modification to the vehicle including the paint color.

How do I know if I have Autoride suspension?

GM trucks and SUVshave Service Parts Identification Label sticker inside the glove box. This label will have yourVIN, Wheel Base, Model designation and a list of 3-digit/character RPOs (Regular Production Options). If you see code “Z55” on the label, you have Autoride electronic suspension.

How long do Autoride shocks last?

Monroe currently recommends replacing the original equipment shocks and struts every 50,000 miles.

The Z71 has larger wheels with a greater diameter and thicker tires. The Z85 has 265/70-17 tires whereas the Z71 can take larger 285/70-17 tires.

What does Z85 mean?

Z85 is the ‘base’ suspension which is a shock/coil-over front suspension on the 2 wheel drive models. The Z71’s will have a torsion bar front suspension (you won’t see coil springs behind the wheels).