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Old Aug 11, 2015 | 10:50 PM
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I need a little help here with a suspension issue. My leaf springs are sagging really badly on my 1999 LS 4X4 4dr blazer. I use this vehicle to tow a trailer for work and I need something for more rear end lift it is way too low. I already have coil over shocks on the rear but they are useless with the bad springs. I want to replace the leaf springs but I'm not sure what to put on instead of factory. Can I fit zr2 leafs or a larger set from like a Silverado? And if it is possible to make a larger set fit what mods are required for it fit and perform
 
Old Aug 12, 2015 | 08:40 AM
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Check out Generalspring.com they have the best listing of springs to use for cross reference to see what else might work. I'd suggest getting a set of the z85 optioned springs and if those aren't enough add a helper leaf as well.
 
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Sounds cool man. Thanks brother if I can cross reference I can find some junk yard ones
 
Old Aug 12, 2015 | 08:27 PM
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When you mean z85 option how should I look this up. I know the blazer springs are smaller than Silverado. Can the larger ones be bent into the original space
 
Old Aug 12, 2015 | 10:10 PM
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Z85 was the "heavy duty" suspension option for blazers. No you can't been longer springs into place.
 
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Your friend told me you could put bigger springs in the time like I don't understand how that's supposed to work I did call around to a couple of the auto salvage yards and they were telling me the z85 Springs for the Blazer only fit on the two door model does that make any sense
 
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