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Old 07-13-2012, 03:45 PM
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Hey guys I'm looking for some opinions on leveling out the rear end of my ZR2. I was wondering if I should just get one of the 2" long aal kits or do what Warthogdriver did and find some Z85 springs and make a Bastard pack? The only problem I'm having right now is finding Z85 springs so i was also wondering if there are some other springs that would work just as well maybe even some other ZR2 springs I can cut up for an extra leaf? Also my ZR2 has about 4" of lift if that helps any.
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Old 07-13-2012, 08:00 PM
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well...
if it was as bad as mine i would go to a yard and get what you could. a newer zr2 pack would help alot, when combined with a leaf from your old pack.
i dont know if you saw my before pics, but mine were on the verge of inverting....and i dont even haul anything!
 
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Old 07-14-2012, 01:13 AM
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yeah i saw yours and they were pretty bad, i dont haul anything either but they have always sagged and my front end sits about 1.25" higher than the rear. and there's a scrap place by me that has half price wednesdays so i'm hoping i can find some springs and make it happen. i'm just trying to figure some other options in case i cant find any Z85 springs
 
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Old 07-14-2012, 01:15 AM
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and i dont think it'll be much longer before they flatten out and my truck has never left the pavement!
 
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Old 07-14-2012, 05:19 PM
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Warthog were your springs off of a Z85 Silverado or a Colorado? or are they the same springs?
 
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Old 07-14-2012, 08:54 PM
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Silverado and Colorado have Z71 packages I believe.

You want to find a blazer with the z85 RPO code in the glovebox. They're not uncommon, mine is a Z85.
 
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^^^ yup
 
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Old 07-15-2012, 03:04 PM
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Thanks for the help guys!
 
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