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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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Is it possible to take a standard 2d 4x4 and take the suspenison off of a ZR2 and swap it over to get more lift? If so what parts need to be transfered and what mods have to be made?
 
Old Oct 21, 2007 | 12:22 PM
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Not possible unless you swap your body onto a ZR2 frame. Completely different frame between the two.
 
Old Oct 21, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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i wish it was an easy switch because i would have done it the day i brought mine home. i even looked in to swapping and s10 body onto mine.
 
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Not possible unless you swap your body onto a ZR2 frame. Completely different frame between the two.

Can your provide some substantion of this because that sounds like the dumbest production flaw I have ever heard off...[sm=badidea.gif]
 
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The frame under the ZR2 is completely different as are the upper and lower control arms and their mounts. The frame itself is stronger than the stock frame. Not a production flaw as you see it, but more of a marketting promotion.

I'm sure Jigg can explain in more detail than I am able to.
 
Old Oct 21, 2007 | 09:50 PM
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Default RE: 4x4 to ZR2 ?

The reason why it is different is because of the way the suspension mounts to the frame and the way that the frame is made. Pretty much a ZR2 is just a blazer with a way better frame/suspension setup, made more for offroading. I am pretty sure they were made on seperate product lines and maybe even different plants.

EDIT: If you really wanted better off-road performance it would be better and cheaper to just go with the 5-6" suspension kit.
 
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hey lennyblazer the 5-6 suspension lift is that a good lift for a 4 door 4x4 im debating between either a 4 door 4x4 or a 2 dr zr2 im in debate cause im going to get either one after i pay my 2wd off in the next year
 
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Lets try to stay on topic here...
 
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well that settles that thanks for the insight fellas
 
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