ZR2 Blazer Suspension

[maroman88]

so im a newb to suspension and steering stuff
i need to pretty much replace everything in the front end of my 98 ZR2 Blazer, with the exception of the hubs/bearings and upper ball joints(did them last year)

ive been ebay browsing for complete kits and found some, mainly looking to see if anyones purchased from suspension parts whare house. i cant find what brand parts they use and if theyre any good? but they have a complete package at a nice price

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BALL-JOINT-TIE-ROD-SWAY-SLEEVE-98-99-00-01-02-03-04-05-CHEVY-BLAZER-S-10-ZR2-4WD-/261165356345?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cceab1539&vxp=mtr

[AintQik]

I have done a bunch of work to mine. Are you doing control arms, pitman and box? On the steering box I used parts chain and its not a real good idea. They wind giving you something that "fits" but may not be the same rate as our ZR2s used with the heavy front end. So for box I would spend the extra and go GM. Pitman use moog and try and use moog for the ball joints as well. The bushings don't matter a whole lot.

I have never bought a kit for this truck. If you link one I can take a look.

[maroman88]

nah not touchin the box, link is in OP

[WildBillyT]

90 bucks? What, is that stuff made of painted salt watter taffy?

I would not trust it.

A quality pitman arm alone is $40 at Rock Auto. 4WD idler is $35.

[donnj]

my thoughts exactly Bill, hit a small pot hole and watch sparks fly

[Featherburner]

All of the part numbers are Moog suspension numbers.

[WildBillyT]

John, I was wondering that, but I can't imagine how the guy wouldn't lose his ass selling this low.

[AintQik]

If those are moog, buy it. But they are going to be the cheaper line. Mood has those, then "problem solver" which are a bit beefier. They go bad so quick it is fine to use the cheaper stuff. Even the good stuff goes bad quick on these trucks. However, I find it hard to believe. The ball joints alone are twice that price. The pitman is half. I'm calling BS, but if it is right, I will take 2 sets please !

[maroman88]

i matched up some of the part numbers with other listed prices for the same items... seems legit, inner and outer's are listed as the 'problem solver' grade.

i agree, these front ends blow, but i abuse it so thats ok

[NJ Torque]

Last one!

[maroman88]

lol i went ahead n ordered the 2nd to last

[AintQik]

Well let me know how it works out. If its legit I will keep an eye out and get a few kits too.

Post a pic of your rack. I have been looking for one.

Plus... I want to say, "nice rack" lol

[maroman88]

it wasnt expensive... by Rola i think

[AintQik]

Nice Rack! lol

[Savage_Messiah]

my thoughts exactly Bill, hit a small pot hole and watch sparks fly

Where's Frosty at...

[chevylover5]

Let me know if that stuff is moog its a steal. Ive been slowly changing my front end of my zr2. Hubs bushings balljoints. that kit looks decent.