Lots of mixed signals online about finding one thinking you guys would know

 

Also wondering if there are any possible mods to beef up the zr2 front end so I can rip her a little harder in the bush. Iknow the front end was built pretty well but I wanna spend the money to have less wear n tear

 

The only two companies I know of that had 6" lifts for ZR2s is BDS and another one that I can't think of the name right now. I'm not sure they still make them as the newest ZR2 is going on 16 years old.

As for beefing up the front end, and getting the lift you want, would be to put a solid axle up front. Two birds with one stone.

 

If you want to get some parts you can change out the idler to a one ton unit. That will help tighten up the front linkage but it requires a custom bracket to mount it. You can also get a cast iron front differential if you can find one. They don't make any custom CVs that I'm aware of.

 

Ya thanks guys was thinking about ****ing around with a sas I’m sure that’s a lot of cash and fabricating though. I’m capable of doing it I was hoping for a cheaper fix but in the end a sas is what I want, I have two zr2s a 2000 s10 pickup and a 99 blazer

 

You can probably do a SAS for less than the cost of a 6" IFS lift kit, as long as you shop carefully for parts and can do the work yourself.

 

curious to what differential fits best

 

A D30 from a Jeep YJ is easiest, but not the strongest. A D44 from a Wagoneer is probably the best fit/strength combination. You can also use the rear D44 from the same Wagoneer so the width, lug pattern, and gear ratio match. I'm running a Chevy D60 in mine. With some fabrication skills, almost anything will fit.

 

I'm not expert but since you have a ZR2 you'll want a wider axle. A lot of it depends on whether you want a low pinion or high pinion axle. How do you plan on using it? That will make a difference also when it comes to choice. The Dana 44 from a Wagoneer is supposed to be a good choice. A lot of guys will use it and get their selves a Rodeo rear end. They have the same lug pattern as the Wagoneer and you can use the locker from the Rodeo in the front of the Wagoneer. I myself like the looks of the full size axles and would prefer the full size axle from a high pinion Ford F250 or F350 of about the 78-79 years. You can get a high pinion in the Cherokee axle but they are a little weak if you plan on beating the bejesus out of it. And, they're narrow for a ZR2. You can however make up the difference with wheels, spacers, etc..