reg 4x4 vs zr s10

[yunkyarddog]

hello everyone i have recently bought a 94 4x4 s10 reg cab for my DD,so im new to the whole s10 world and have a q. i hope someone can give me an answer to.................

i know s10 come base and zr model which i think i know wut makes the zr diff.
1 higer stance
2 posi rear end
3 wide flears.......so far wuth i gather........

so the rear on the zr is liffted via shackles whichh i could see in a zr truck at my local yunkyard and im planning on getting them for my truck.

the money q? is..... wut do i need to swap from the wrecked truck to mine to achive the front lift

i hope all makes sence and someone be willing to save me from finding out the hard way

and just for fun here we go

[gchemist]

The suspension is completely different on ZR Blazer. The rear axel is wider than stock. You'll everything on suspension bolted up the frame. I'm not to familiar with the front end.

You'll need all the body bushings too. Look at a ZR lift kit.

More ZR info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RPO_ZR2

[Dalaigh]

Unlike the Z71 fullsize truck, which are really just sticker and shock upgrades, the ZR2 S-series were actual suspension upgrades. They had larger axle and wheel bearings, track bar in the rear, beefier sway bar up front, wider 8.5" rear axle, the front axle is enhanced, and frame mounting points were modified. It's 3.9" wider and 3" taller then a stock 4x4 s10. You can't just put ZR2 parts on a stock 4x4 without modifing the frame.

[yunkyarddog]

Originally Posted by Dalaigh

It's 3.9" wider and 3" taller then a stock 4x4 s10. You can't just put ZR2 parts on a stock 4x4 without modifing the frame.

i noticed the track bar and the with of the axle out back as far as wut front end parts i gotta swap to make mine taller remains a mistery

great support guys thnx keep it coming

[special-K]

The whole front end assembly is different. You may want to consider just buying a lift kit for your regular S10. I bought a new '99 ZR2,which is a well built trucks and,as mentioned,a truly enhanced for off road vehicle. But...that was it. You couldn't find anything to go farther with it and for a regular S10 there was everything available. Finally,some lifts came out for ZR2s. Honesty,I feel the ZR2 maxes out the capabilities of an S10 anyway. It would be coo to put all that stuff under your truck. I just think an aftermarket lift kit may be easiest. I don't know what,if anything,is different with the frame. But,maybe consider a whole frame swap?

[yunkyarddog]

great info special k............it clears it for me, stealing the whole front end well is little more then i would like to do at this time as i have 2 other half done projects so it looks like i will steal the shackles and find some type of front lift kit (leveling kit from ebay) besides i should be thinking of my coming shortning bed project............all in all is like they say idiling hands are the devils play ground and i refuse to drive a stock car