Need help with a few questions...
 

I think I posted this in the wrong forum before, so here goes again....

Ok, first I should start by saying that I'm sure the answers to my questions are on this site somewhere, but after using the search function several times, I couldn't find the answers.

1stquestion: How does the ZR2 Blazer (98-05) acheive it's Wide Stance?

2nd question: How much higher lift is it, over the base 4x4 Blazer?

3rd question: How does the ZR2 Blazer acheive it's lift? What's different than the base model?

4th question: If I want to lift my Blazer 2", are those kits on eBay a good choice? The ones that sell the new Torsion Bar adjusters and rear shackles... They're only like $150
I really just want to clear some 31"x10.5x15 tires without having any issues. I'd also like the wider stance of the ZR2 but I don't know how to get it.

RE: Need help with a few questions...
 

question 1: Thats just how the suspension on theZR2 is made. It is taller than the normal 4x4, so to bring downthe rollover risk, GM widened the stance.

question 2: the ZR2 has a 3in. lift from the factory, and has P255 85 R15s (if Im not mistaken) which gives it about an inch more.

question 3: modified suspension liftand tires

question 4: as far as I know torsion bar adjusters are just key to adjust it, you can adjust it with an 18mm wrench. shackles are just spacers for the rear leaf springs.

RE: Need help with a few questions...
 

You cant get the wider stance that the ZR2 has. The Frames and suspension systems on the ZR2 are different. 3" taller, and 3" wider - not including the larger fender flares. I doubt you'll be able to clear 31's with 2" lift. I have a ZR2 with 4" lift after stock (running 32's) and still had to trim out the fender so it wouldnt rub.

RE: Need help with a few questions...
 

Oh, and those Torsion keys you're looking at adjust the torsion bar ANOTHER 1/6th turn which will give you the additional lift on the front, which will make your front camber bad-- Your tires will look like this from the front: /------\

RE: Need help with a few questions...
 

Well I disagree... I'm not saying I'm gonna be using the same parts that a ZR2 uses, I just want that stance... For instance, I bought 1.5 inch wheel spacers and if I lift it 2 inches and put 31" tires on it... then basically I've got the same stance.

What I was wanting to know was, What parts are different; shocks, wider axles, springs, etc.... What makes them different?

Oh, and yeah I know, I'd need an alignment. Not really a big deal, I can get an alignment anytime I want for free.