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02-23-2013, 11:35 AM
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ZR2 Blazer Suspension
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-T...ab1539&vxp=mtr
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02-23-2013, 11:53 AM
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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.
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02-23-2013, 12:09 PM
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nah not touchin the box, link is in OP
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02-23-2013, 12:40 PM
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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.
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02-23-2013, 04:49 PM
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my thoughts exactly Bill, hit a small pot hole and watch sparks fly
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02-23-2013, 09:00 PM
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All of the part numbers are Moog suspension numbers.
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02-23-2013, 09:33 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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John, I was wondering that, but I can't imagine how the guy wouldn't lose his ass selling this low.
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02-24-2013, 06:16 AM
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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 !
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02-24-2013, 11:22 AM
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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
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Last edited by maroman88; 02-24-2013 at 11:27 AM.
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02-24-2013, 07:01 PM
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02-25-2013, 06:13 AM
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lol i went ahead n ordered the 2nd to last
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02-26-2013, 06:23 AM
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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
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02-26-2013, 06:29 AM
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it wasnt expensive... by Rola i think
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02-26-2013, 03:50 PM
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Nice Rack! lol
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02-27-2013, 07:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by donnj
my thoughts exactly Bill, hit a small pot hole and watch sparks fly
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03-04-2013, 05:32 PM
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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.
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