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Old 04-03-2016, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by newguy
zr2 higher and wider is done by different mounting points of the control arms. so you would have to be really good to make it one
I am actually in auto tech school right now. Just started a 13 month degree. So il have other students do the stuff i cant
 
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Originally Posted by Redneckrebal15
I am actually in auto tech school right now. Just started a 13 month degree. So il have other students do the stuff i cant
Cool! Good luck with the program!
 
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Old 04-03-2016, 07:40 PM
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Zr2 optioned blazers have a different (stronger) frame, 8.625" rear differential, 3:73 gear ratio, 3" lift and 3.9" wider stance over regular 4x4, fender flares and skid plates. There may be a sticker on the driver's door that lists your tire size. If it says 31" tires you have a Zr2.
 
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As mentioned, ZR2 uses a different frame, softer torsion bars, weaker rear leaf springs, wider track, higher stance, cast iron front differential, yada, yada, yada. Depends on what year, but the engine is either L35 RPO code, or LU3. Might want to think twice about the suspension lift: lots of ongoing expenses with steering linkage & suspension parts. Don't mean to tell you what to do with your truck, just pointing out that if front chassis ride height is out of spec, it will cause problems.
 
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Originally Posted by Captain Hook
As mentioned, ZR2 uses a different frame, softer torsion bars, weaker rear leaf springs, wider track, higher stance, cast iron front differential, yada, yada, yada. Depends on what year, but the engine is either L35 RPO code, or LU3. Might want to think twice about the suspension lift: lots of ongoing expenses with steering linkage & suspension parts. Don't mean to tell you what to do with your truck, just pointing out that if front chassis ride height is out of spec, it will cause problems.
Iv started to learn that your gonna have problems with anything lol. The whole point of buying this blazer was customise it to what i want. Basically my off road money pit lol
 
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Old 04-04-2016, 09:55 PM
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If you want an off road money pit, your best bet for something functional is SAS. Much easier and cheaper than trying to turn a non-ZR2 into a ZR2. Much more capable than a stock ZR2 if done correctly.
 
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