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ZR2- New Control Arms and now sway bar misalignment

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Old 12-07-2017, 07:41 PM
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Ok...so I learned today that the Trailblazers use a coil spring....had no idea...never looked at one. I just knew that 2004 was the last year for the US Blazers and the the Trailblazers are a larger vehicle than the S10 Blazer.

Something odd went on here......
 
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Thanks Lanny. I did some research and this is supposed to be the right part but it doesn't fit properly. I'm just going to fab this one to work.

On a side note. Can someone please measure the distance from the ground to the bottom of the fender flare for me please? Mine measures 36" in the front and 34" in the back (ZR2). I have released all the tension I can on the torsion bar but I can't get the front to lower any further. Does anyone know what the factory height is? Or does the rear suspension need replacing? Front needs to go down 2 inches or the rear needs to come up 2 inches.

Thanks guys for all the help! This is a big project I inherited and I'm not familiar with Blazers at all. I appreciate all of you helping me out!

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[QUOTE=Blazer_YYC;683540]Thanks Lanny. I did some research and this is supposed to be the right part but it doesn't fit properly.


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as zr2 dan said well more in a nut shell is that zr2 parts wont fit on an ls also take it from me (i tryed to put zr2 parts on my ls) the frames are different not only are the wider but also stuff like the a-arm tabs are different and the leafs are longer then the ones in the ls

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Thanks Lanny. I did some research and this is supposed to be the right part but it doesn't fit properly.


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as zr2 dan said well more in a nut shell is that zr2 parts wont fit on an ls also take it from me (i tryed to put zr2 parts on my ls) the frames are different not only are the wider but also stuff like the a-arm tabs are different and the leafs are longer then the ones in the ls

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I have a ZR2! I'm replacing ZR2 parts on a ZR2 The parts Moog listed for a factory replacement are incorrect in my opinion since nothing lines up. Unless this sway bar was replaced by the previous owner to a smaller bar. But then he would have also had to have an incorrect lower control arm installed as well.
 
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[QUOTE=Blazer_YYC;683594][QUOTE=2004 Blazer;683586]

The parts Moog listed for a factory replacement are incorrect in my opinion since nothing lines up.
Correct !
The ZR2 part is different than a non ZR2 A Arm. It mounts to the frame differently also, creating the wider track, that is the reason for the different sway bar mounting tab. The part you have is approx. 1.95 inches off in width and 2" off in height because it is a non ZR2 part !! The sway bars are identical. P.S. I have the CV shafts for a ZR2 that are in good condition if you have problems in the future finding them.
 

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I have a 2001 ZR2 Blazer and i just redid my front end too (hubs, ball joints, and cv axles. Tie rods and steering arms are next). I was just wondering where the swaybar goes? Mine never had one before but i got them in my rebuild kit. Do some ZR2s not have them?
 

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Originally Posted by Vond88
I have a 2001 ZR2 Blazer and i just redid my front end too (hubs, ball joints, and cv axles. Tie rods and steering arms are next). I was just wondering where the swaybar goes? Mine never had one before but i got them in my rebuild kit. Do some ZR2s not have them?
All ZR2's came with a sway bar front and rear. some "owners" remove them for better articulation off road.
 
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Moog and AC Delco are wrong for the ZR2 and they are quit aware of it. I sent back two pair and just replace the joints and bushing. If you already installed the new ones you will need to cut the brackets off your old arms and weld in place.
 
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