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Old Aug 4, 2018 | 05:30 PM
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I couldn't find any stickers in the glove box. I used the vin decoder and this is what I got.





Your a-arms and sway bar mounts are identical to a regular LS blazer. You have a ZR2 rear axle ( 8.5 instead of a 7.6 ) It should be a GU6 3:73 posi if original. Compare your rear leaf spring forward mounting point to a ZR2 that is different and hangs lower off of the frame to increase ride height.
 

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GU6 is 3:42 axle ratio. GT4 is 3:73 for the zr2.
 
Old Aug 4, 2018 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Rusty Nuts
GU6 is 3:42 axle ratio. GT4 is 3:73 for the zr2.
Oops ! I got it backwards. Thank you for correcting the information.
 
Old Aug 8, 2018 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 2004 Blazer
Your a-arms and sway bar mounts are identical to a regular LS blazer. You have a ZR2 rear axle ( 8.5 instead of a 7.6 ) It should be a GU6 3:73 posi if original. Compare your rear leaf spring forward mounting point to a ZR2 that is different and hangs lower off of the frame to increase ride height.
I changed the cv axles and ended up with one that was different than the one that was on there. The one I got was shorter than the one already on it. Also the outer tie rods were different shorter again. It’s been a bit annoying, I’m not able to reach out to the original owner I’m the 3rd. I was ordering parts using my vin. Not even thinking that the parts on it were not oem. Do the parts I mentioned look different than they should be?
 
Old Aug 8, 2018 | 03:56 PM
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I changed the cv axles and ended up with one that was different than the one that was on there. The one I got was shorter than the one already on it. Also the outer tie rods were different shorter again. It’s been a bit annoying, I’m not able to reach out to the original owner I’m the 3rd. I was ordering parts using my vin. Not even thinking that the parts on it were not oem. Do the parts I mentioned look different than they should be?
We can't see the parts in question , however, If I were you I would replace everything up front with stock LS parts and don't pay too much attention to what you take off. The previous owner must have just pieced it together with whatever he had around at the time co mingling ZR2 and Ls components ( longer CV shaft,tie rod end, for instance ) That may also be the reason for the mismatched parts from side to side. I don't think you have a ZR2 rear axle since you did not mention spacers and it currently is not 2" wider than the front track width. It is probably a Ford Ranger or Explorer rear, who knows. Stick with it and you will get it back to where it needs to be and you will have confidence that it is correct and reliable again. Be on the lookout for more of this type of repair as you get familiar with it. Life is interesting and sometimes a challenge, but always worth the struggle. Good Luck.

 
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