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Old 01-17-2011, 01:04 AM
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This is probably a stupid question but is it possible to swap the suspension from a zr2 straight to a 4door Lt?
 
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no. no. no.

It wouldn't let me reply with just one "no".
 
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You could swap some components though....
 
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Old 01-17-2011, 11:28 AM
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the only things you can really swap are the leafs, torsion bars, and torsion keys... everything else is different
 
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I asked the same question a while back, here's the link
https://blazerforum.com/forum/lifting-tech-44/zr-2-suspension-43339/
 
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Ok that's kinda what I thought. I want to make the back end stiffer so if the zr2 leafs fit I was thinking about doing that or just adding a leaf. Thanks for the help
 
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I had the same plans, but ended up going with what is commonly called a "bastard pack" where you essentially mix-and-match pieces of multiple spring packs to achieve what you want. i teamed it up with new shocks and a lift shackle, and now my blazer rides more truck-like in the back. worth looking into i guess.
 
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oh that sounds like a good idea. i dont really want to lift it a whole lot because i just bought standard 235 tires and a lift would make it look bad with the smaller tires i think. buying the tires is a interesting story too. the geniuses at discount tire sold me 31's and said they would fit with no rubbing at all. they put them on and i backed out of the garage and turned slightly and the tires started grinding so i pulled it right back in and had them put the 235's on. whats interesting is one of the guys there has a 00' Lt blazer with 31 M/T's with no lift or adjustment (so he claims) and they dont rub at all. i dont know how that can possibly work unless he only drives in a straight line..
 
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31 M/T's with no lift or adjustment (so he claims) and they dont rub at all. i dont know how that can possibly work
dont open THAT can of worms man...
 
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they told me i could probably use a grinder and carve away at my body panels to get it to fit but i said no thanks.
 


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