Rear suspension suggestions
 

Hello everyone. I’m usually over on the 67-72 side but I’m getting back to work on my 51 3100 5 window. I’ve used the search function for this question but can’t find an answer I’m looking for. What is a good junkyard rear suspension to use on these trucks? Prefer a leaf spring setup. I have a 73 posi camaro rear but I found a zr2 at the junkyard today. I like the rear suspension on it with the sway bars and such but I need to get a tape measure out and do some figuring. Any other suggestions would be great. I was Thinking about a TCI setup so I don’t have to deal with all the salty rusted parts at the yard. Thanks everyone.

Re: Rear suspension suggestions
 

I have a 8.8 out of a 98 explorer with disc brakes and 373 limited slip. I did have to put mini tubs to clear the bedside the tires just barley touched or you could probably get wheels with a different off set to fix the problem. The pumpkin is off set to the passenger side but that’s not an issue.

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They do have disc brakes 3.73s and a g80 and its 3in wider than standard s10

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I have the exact same set up and used Hot Rod Hanks 8x15” artillery wheels.

Had to use 1” spacers on each side to center the wheel in the wells as i did not want to modifay the bed. Used billet concentric spacers and with the 235 not worried.

Used a TCI parabolic Springs set up that centered the axle in the opening

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My 2003 ZR2 Blazer does.

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Zenwren,,,,You are correct...my 98 zr2 blazer does have a rear sway bar....I got it mixed up with my other old blazer that doesn't have one, from bad memory....I had to go look
I changed above wrong post

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lots of good info here if doing some s10 stuff. dimensions etc. take some time to scroll through, it's usually there somewhere.

https://www.gmupfitter.com/publicat/..._Truck_pgs.pdf