1996 Gmc Sierra Sle Z71 Solid Front Axle!/ Lifted! on 2040-cars
Cisco, Texas, United States
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Engine:5.7 Vortec
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: GMC
Model: Sierra 1500
Cab Type (For Trucks Only): Regular Cab
Trim: SLE
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: 4x4
Options: 4-Wheel Drive
Mileage: 172,600
Safety Features: Driver Airbag
Sub Model: Sierra 1500
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Green/Tan
Interior Color: Tan
Number of Cylinders: 8
Disability Equipped: No
This 1996 Z71 has a ton of suspension work done to it. The most obvious is the solid axle swap.
The front axle is from a 2002 F250 and is a Dana 50 model with manual locking hubs. The front axle is from the same truck and is a Ford/Sterling 10.5". Both axles have 4.88 gears and positraction. The front suspension are 5" lift leaf springs for an F250 and a Fabtech dual steering stabilizer. Steering is corrected by a 4" drop pitman arm from a Dodge Ram. The rear suspension has 5" blocks and long custom link bars to prevent axlewrap. There is a Rancho shock at each wheel. Both driveshafts are from the donor F250.
The tires are 36x15.50 R16 Mickey Thompson Baja MTZs on 16x12 Mickey Thompson Classic Lock wheels. The tires have more than 75% tread left.The wheels have a few scuffs on them from a few off road excursions.
The engine is stock, except for a WIX filter, synthetic oil, and dual exhaust (Single 18" glasspack and 5" tips- can easily be converted to true duals as there are 2 catylitic converters). The exhaust has a small leak.
There is a Hypertech programmer that comes with the truck. It corrects the speedometer for the larger tires and gear ratio as well as add power.
The interior is in excellent shape, especially for a 96. There are no tears in the seats, and there is only one 4" long crack in the dash. The windshield is cracked, but it is a long thin crack down the passenger side. The CD player is bad, so I took it out and I have not replaced it (all of the speakers work just fine). The CD player mounting bracket comes with it.
The body is in excellent shape, no rust anywhere. There are a few small paint scuffs. There is a 2" dual cowl induction hood.
Overall, this truck is in excellent shape, and is definitely a head turner. This truck is reliable enough that it is my daily driver and I have taken it on several long trips and I have gotten 12-14mpg (65-70mph). I am only selling because there is a new addition to the family and a single cab truck won't do. This truck is perfect for a dual purpose rig (wheel on the weekends and drive it to work on monday).
Please do not hesitate to ask questions.
I need to sell this as there is another little one on the way and a single cab truck will no longer work for me.
The reserve is lower than the Buy-it-Now price.
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