98+ Zr2 S-10

[whitetrash982]

i have a 99 s-10 4x4 v6 5spd ex cab , and wanted to convert it to the ZR2 suspension , was wondering if anyone knew what diffrences there were in suspension parts. i know the zr2 has diff leaf springs , and a bigger 8.5" rear axle , but dont know what other parts are diffrent, any info would be greatly appreciated

[svollo]

Originally Posted by whitetrash982

i have a 99 s-10 4x4 v6 5spd ex cab , and wanted to convert it to the ZR2 suspension , was wondering if anyone knew what diffrences there were in suspension parts. i know the zr2 has diff leaf springs , and a bigger 8.5" rear axle , but dont know what other parts are diffrent, any info would be greatly appreciated

Sell it-and by a ZR2. The features are to many to list and you will come out ahead in the swap. Plus you 'll have a reliable whoopass truck.

[OverBoardProject]

svollo might be right depending on what you want to use it for.

There are so many things that you can do with your truck to make it a killer off road machine.

Including a solid front end, with a leaf spring conversion. I'm told that this costs about the same as a 5" lift with about the same amount of work.

But if you just want a good truck for light off roading your stock truck is probably fine, and the ZR2 is a little bit better.

[movin2stereo]

Originally Posted by svollo

Sell it-and by a ZR2. The features are to many to list and you will come out ahead in the swap. Plus you 'll have a reliable whoopass truck.

Agreed.

[litlred]

We have a Zr2...LOVE IT! Owned it about a year now...mostly use it for hauling feed, checking cattle in pastures, etc. High suspension is invaluable here in the Ozarks...ours has big wheels that makes for a wide tire set...it really handles the curves well and is so stable, you don't notice hardly any roll.