s10 ZR2 frame.....???????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rhodog77 · 06-22-2009, 05:13 PM

Hey guys, need some info if you can help. I was reading the ad engineering website about the s10 frames and the differences each year. The say that a ZR2 frame and rear axle will not work, that they are too wide. Can anyone tell me what the ZR2 frame comes on, or how to tell a ZR2 frame apart from the regular s10 frame. thanks

alden · 06-22-2009, 06:45 PM

a zr2 is an offroad package for the final generation of s10's. It is equivalent to the z71 on the full sized pickups.

rhodog77 · 06-22-2009, 07:54 PM

alden, thanks for the info.

BlueJeep · 06-23-2009, 09:24 AM

I did a SAS on a ZR2 a few years ago and it appeared to me that the major differences between that and a "normal" 4wd S10 were the taller spring perches in the rear and dropped mounting points on the frame for the front suspension....kinda like a built in suspension lift. You'll want to do more research, but I don't know why it would be any different than a "normal" 4wd other than it would sit taller.

Atomsplitter · 06-23-2009, 05:53 PM

I submitted a new thread yeaterday asking about a 2004 Blazer Rear End. I think the ZR2 rear end is 60" but I have not been able to confirm this yet.

BlueJeep · 06-23-2009, 08:52 PM

I can confirm that a ZR2 rear axle is WIDER than the normal 4wd S10. It was around 63" wide, because I had to build a dana 44 front wider to match it. It's also the 8.5" version.

Atomsplitter · 06-23-2009, 09:01 PM

Thanks BlueJeep.
Too bad it's 63" because the rear end is brand new (2004) NOS direct from GM. 3:42 gears, 8.5" with an Auburn Posi for $500.

06-22-2009, 05:13 PM	#1
rhodog77 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Burlington, KY USA Posts: 338	s10 ZR2 frame.....???????? Hey guys, need some info if you can help. I was reading the ad engineering website about the s10 frames and the differences each year. The say that a ZR2 frame and rear axle will not work, that they are too wide. Can anyone tell me what the ZR2 frame comes on, or how to tell a ZR2 frame apart from the regular s10 frame. thanks __________________ "Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying" 1970 P10 Stepvan

06-22-2009, 06:45 PM	#2
alden Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: pomfret, md Posts: 163	Re: s10 ZR2 frame.....???????? a zr2 is an offroad package for the final generation of s10's. It is equivalent to the z71 on the full sized pickups. Last edited by alden; 06-22-2009 at 06:46 PM.

06-22-2009, 07:54 PM	#3
rhodog77 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Burlington, KY USA Posts: 338	Re: s10 ZR2 frame.....???????? alden, thanks for the info. __________________ "Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying" 1970 P10 Stepvan

06-23-2009, 09:24 AM	#4
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: s10 ZR2 frame.....???????? I did a SAS on a ZR2 a few years ago and it appeared to me that the major differences between that and a "normal" 4wd S10 were the taller spring perches in the rear and dropped mounting points on the frame for the front suspension....kinda like a built in suspension lift. You'll want to do more research, but I don't know why it would be any different than a "normal" 4wd other than it would sit taller. __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

06-23-2009, 05:53 PM	#5
Atomsplitter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 514	Re: s10 ZR2 frame.....???????? I submitted a new thread yeaterday asking about a 2004 Blazer Rear End. I think the ZR2 rear end is 60" but I have not been able to confirm this yet.

06-23-2009, 08:52 PM	#6
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: s10 ZR2 frame.....???????? I can confirm that a ZR2 rear axle is WIDER than the normal 4wd S10. It was around 63" wide, because I had to build a dana 44 front wider to match it. It's also the 8.5" version. __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

06-23-2009, 09:01 PM	#7
Atomsplitter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 514	Re: s10 ZR2 frame.....???????? Thanks BlueJeep. Too bad it's 63" because the rear end is brand new (2004) NOS direct from GM. 3:42 gears, 8.5" with an Auburn Posi for $500. Last edited by Atomsplitter; 06-23-2009 at 09:02 PM.



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