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- Tue Nov 07, 2006 12:00 pm
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Opinions on Oil Filter Bracket?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1667
Yeah, i'm going to ditch the cooler. A lot of the SBC's don't run them, and they're basically the same engine with two more cylinders, so i'm comfortable not running it (i can always hook it back up if i want to). Thanks for the advice on not running too much hose, I think i'm going to shoot to inst...
- Tue Nov 07, 2006 5:52 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Opinions on Oil Filter Bracket?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1667
Opinions on Oil Filter Bracket?
Anyone have any opinions on this bracket? Summit Oil Filter Bracket With installing my winch, i need to move the oil filter way out the of the way. I'm going to ditch the oil cooler and just run a filter, so i'm looking to splice into the lines coming off of the block and run them to this bracket in...
- Thu Nov 02, 2006 2:47 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: How do I remove the front rotors?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2290
- Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:59 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Swing away spare tire carrier
- Replies: 64
- Views: 21497
- Tue Oct 24, 2006 9:32 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: What is wrong with people my age these days???
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2184
Has nothing to do with people of your age. You just happened to pick some poor roommates. A few years ago i was living in an apartment while going to school, there were 4 of us in a 3 bedroom place with two bathrooms. We were 19-21 during our 2 years there and the place was almost always clean. Sure...
- Tue Oct 24, 2006 3:52 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: newbie question - wide stance
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3939
- Fri Oct 20, 2006 7:58 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Free Gmail accounts & 250MB online album space
- Replies: 8
- Views: 642
- Fri Oct 20, 2006 6:30 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Face and Age ( Names to Faces )
- Replies: 32
- Views: 11918
- Fri Oct 20, 2006 6:04 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Free Gmail accounts & 250MB online album space
- Replies: 8
- Views: 642
Photobucket also has a program to do batch uploads and automatically resize your pics... it's called Flock.
- Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:37 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: 1st post -- I own a 02 Zr5
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2616
First off, welcome to the site!!! :D The ZR5 package is an appearance package, the suspension and drivetrain are exactly the same as a normal crew cab. The ZR5 package adds different wheels, flares, bed rails, and a roof rack (might be some other stuff, but that's the main thing). The ZR2 package is...
- Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:05 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Used Tires
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1118
- Tue Oct 17, 2006 4:12 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Used Tires
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1118
I have bought 4 sets of used tires in teh past 4 years (never new). I bought: 31x10.50 Polaris AT's with 70% tread on N90's for $150 + shipping 31x10.50 BFG AT's 2 with 90% tread, 2 unevenly worn with 90% on one half and 50% on the other, all on PA3's and including a spare steel wheel with spare 235...
- Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:27 pm
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: Inner fender rubber skirt thingy doo - Gap Guards
- Replies: 12
- Views: 945
- Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:13 pm
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: Inner fender rubber skirt thingy doo - Gap Guards
- Replies: 12
- Views: 945
- Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:50 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: let there be light
- Replies: 7
- Views: 904
- Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:41 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: let there be light
- Replies: 7
- Views: 904
- Thu Oct 12, 2006 5:03 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: First snow of the season
- Replies: 7
- Views: 697
- Thu Oct 12, 2006 8:45 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Air Shocks
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2203
- Thu Oct 05, 2006 5:30 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Dutch Oven Recipes
- Replies: 10
- Views: 926
- Thu Oct 05, 2006 3:09 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Synthetic winch line / rope
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1093
- Thu Oct 05, 2006 9:26 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Body lift question
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4762
- Thu Oct 05, 2006 8:48 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Body lift question
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4762
Ok, so you'll need Performance Accessories kit 192, call Brad at Diversified Creations and ask him for a price, chances are you'll get the best price from them:
(810) 227-4777
or
sales@diversifiedcreations.com
BDS also has a body lift kit, you might want to ask him for a price on that one too.
(810) 227-4777
or
sales@diversifiedcreations.com
BDS also has a body lift kit, you might want to ask him for a price on that one too.
- Thu Oct 05, 2006 8:31 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Body lift question
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4762
- Thu Oct 05, 2006 5:45 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Painting a rim...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 851
- Thu Oct 05, 2006 4:57 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Painting a rim...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 851
Painting a rim...
So i'm buying one of John's GMC ZR5's to have a matching (sorta) spare. I have Chevy ZR5's on my truck, so i was thinking of just taping off the face of the rim and shooting it with some Rustoleum Black Night Metallic (almost exactly the same as spectra grey). It's just going to sit on the tire carr...
- Wed Oct 04, 2006 5:10 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: well i won the 2006 season
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1082
- Mon Oct 02, 2006 5:25 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Tow straps
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1212
My strap is a wally-world special. Rated at 15,000 lbs. No metal hooks. It's worked just fine for everything i've done with it, from picking up a 30 yd dumpster full of shingles with a Lull, to pulling a honda civic out of the woods in the snow. Don't stress yourself out too much over getting some s...
- Mon Sep 25, 2006 7:23 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Torsion Bars, Torsion Keys, and Shackles 2" suspension
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3632
IMO, don't bother with the t-bar keys. Use the stock adjusters.
For shackles, Chris Knaffle's are second to none in my opinion. I have a set of his 2.25" and i would buy them again in a heartbeat. His email address is: chris.knaffle@gmail.com
See this thread on ZR2USA for more info:
Shackles
For shackles, Chris Knaffle's are second to none in my opinion. I have a set of his 2.25" and i would buy them again in a heartbeat. His email address is: chris.knaffle@gmail.com
See this thread on ZR2USA for more info:
Shackles
- Wed Sep 20, 2006 4:39 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Rear hitch recovery / towing
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1878
It was a club decision i guess. I had always used the strap in the hitch with the pin through it. I guess the thought was that having a shackle in the hitch will limit the amount of chaffing on the strap during an extraction (from the edges of the hitch). Soooooo... i went out and bought the $25 sha...
- Fri Aug 18, 2006 4:13 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Simple toolbox mod
- Replies: 2
- Views: 576
I feel your pain, i just got this for some extra cargo room:
Another thing that helped clean up my cargo area (shameless plug coming up) were these:
Quickfists at Synergy Offroad
Another thing that helped clean up my cargo area (shameless plug coming up) were these:
Quickfists at Synergy Offroad
- Thu Aug 17, 2006 3:36 am
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Something to check... Lost my brakes (and 4x4 troubles)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 914
See this post, sounds like i have contaminated brake fluid:
http://www.txzr2.com/Midwest/html/txfor ... topic=1312
http://www.txzr2.com/Midwest/html/txfor ... topic=1312
- Tue Aug 15, 2006 9:19 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: I have tire rub with 30" tires
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4578
- Tue Aug 15, 2006 5:44 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: I have tire rub with 30" tires
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4578
- Sat Aug 12, 2006 6:00 am
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Something to check... Lost my brakes (and 4x4 troubles)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 914
cknaffle's reply on USA: Wow Jigg. Close calls like that are scary. Same thing happened to me after I body-lifted my 1989 S10. Came flying up to the stopsign and the pedal went right to the floor. That hose fell off after I started the motor apparently. e-brake saved my ass! It's not the brake boost...
- Fri Aug 11, 2006 6:49 am
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Something to check... Lost my brakes (and 4x4 troubles)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 914
Something to check... Lost my brakes (and 4x4 troubles)
Hey guys, check this thread out for a pretty serious issue i encountered with my truck the other night... it takes a couple seconds to check your truck and make sure the hose is good: http://www.zr2usa.com/mboard/index.php?showtopic=7419&hl= In case you can't view it from work or whatever: Last nigh...
- Fri Aug 11, 2006 5:27 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Suspension mount point relocation......
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2045
- Mon Jul 31, 2006 9:57 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Oil cooler line fittings
- Replies: 6
- Views: 604
Thanks for the input guys, i was definitely planning on using hose clamps, and the sealant is a good idea. I'm going to order the parts tonight, i want to try to do it this weekend so i can finally finish the newest Synergy Offroad product ;) Edit: I've been thinking about whether or not i'd be limi...
- Mon Jul 31, 2006 9:26 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Oil cooler line fittings
- Replies: 6
- Views: 604
- Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:38 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Oil cooler line fittings
- Replies: 6
- Views: 604
- Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:46 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Oil cooler line fittings
- Replies: 6
- Views: 604
Oil cooler line fittings
I need to move my oil filter and need to extend the lines a bit. I was figuring i could find some sort of coupling, cut the lines, add the coupling, more hose, then another coupling to finish it off. Does anybody know of a good place to get these parts, or see any problems with this setup? Thanks! -...
- Thu Jul 27, 2006 7:14 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: What kinda of cellphone do you have?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1926
- Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:39 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Is there any way to tell if your Rear Diff is the rare 8.5&a
- Replies: 4
- Views: 596
- Thu Jul 13, 2006 5:57 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: t bar crank question (alignment)
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2992
- Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:55 am
- Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
- Topic: Tow/Haul button......and Auto 4wd
- Replies: 196
- Views: 52371
- Mon Jul 10, 2006 7:30 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: steering issues after lift
- Replies: 9
- Views: 830
Both of my blazers have had sloppy steering... there was a thread going on on ZR2.com about swapping steering shafts (or something like that) with a Cherokee. I'll search and see if i can find it. IMO, it's par for the course when owning one of these trucks. Edit: well this wasn't the one i was thin...
- Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:58 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: FOUND SOME!!!! 31x9.50's inside....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1455
- Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:35 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: FOUND SOME!!!! 31x9.50's inside....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1455
- Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:10 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Rear Drum Brake Question
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1653
- Wed Jun 28, 2006 11:49 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Rear Drum Brake Question
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1653
- Tue Jun 27, 2006 7:21 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: motorcycles
- Replies: 89
- Views: 11135
- Tue Jun 27, 2006 12:59 pm
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Exhaust vs intake vs hypertech
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4497
FWIW, Magnaflow reccomends the 18" for the 4.3L Longer = quieter.......I've got a 14" on my 4cyl, and my roomate has a 14" on his 4.3/Auto Xtreme. He has what is quite possibly the best sounding S10 I've heard. Nice and mellow until he hits the loud pedal, then it's nice and strong. If you've heard...
- Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:04 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Exhaust vs intake vs hypertech
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4497
- Tue Jun 27, 2006 6:15 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Exhaust vs intake vs hypertech
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4497
- Tue Jun 27, 2006 5:53 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Body Lift Complete on my Zr2!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2169
Looks great man! I've always loved that color. If you need gap guards, check out my site: www.synergyoffroad.com
- Tue Jun 27, 2006 5:52 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Exhaust vs intake vs hypertech
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4497
- Tue Jun 27, 2006 4:09 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Exhaust vs intake vs hypertech
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4497
- Tue Jun 27, 2006 4:09 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Anyone have Airbags or Airshocks installed?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1023
I've had air shocks on my BlaZeR2 for about a year. I love them. However, i have to get longer ones. Originally i didn't have much lift in the rear when i bought them, and i got ones for a stock ZR2. Now that i have over 5" of lift in the rear (not including the air shocks), the shocks are too short...
- Mon Jun 26, 2006 4:55 am
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Surging between 42-48 mph
- Replies: 9
- Views: 881
- Mon Jun 26, 2006 4:11 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Spring has sprung...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1212
- Thu Jun 22, 2006 7:00 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Brake Trouble
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1230
Who was it that i saw post about removing brake fluid with a turkey baster and replacing it to freshen up the system? That's what i was trying to accomplish. edit: nevermind, i found the post i was referring to... guess i forgot the part about compressing the brakes to get all the fluid out The flui...
- Thu Jun 22, 2006 5:08 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Brake Trouble
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1230
I definitely feel welcomed on here. You guys have so much technical knowledge it's unreal. That Tow/Haul thread makes my head hurt it's so in depth. I still can't believe i hadn't signed up here until recently. I'm going to go search and see if i registered under another username or something. :lol:
- Thu Jun 22, 2006 4:54 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Brake Trouble
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1230
I just poured some out onto a paper plate (the old stuff), it was like a dark yellow, which i can see being clear at one point. I got a little freaked, 'cus i thought maybe it was synthetic and i just poured in regular. I just took it for a drive, braking is noticably better, i think i might do it o...
- Thu Jun 22, 2006 4:44 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Brake Trouble
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1230
- Thu Jun 22, 2006 2:23 pm
- Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
- Topic: Tow/Haul button......and Auto 4wd
- Replies: 196
- Views: 52371
- Thu Jun 22, 2006 12:46 pm
- Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
- Topic: Tow/Haul button......and Auto 4wd
- Replies: 196
- Views: 52371
- Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:03 am
- Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
- Topic: Tow/Haul button......and Auto 4wd
- Replies: 196
- Views: 52371
Interesting. I searched around on ZR2.com to find a post i remember by Mike Copeland: "Torque management is done to help transmission life, as well as other driveline parts. It is not inside the trans, it is a function of the PCM software. It can be turned off, bit the PCM will need to be recalibrat...
- Thu Jun 22, 2006 8:12 am
- Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
- Topic: Tow/Haul button......and Auto 4wd
- Replies: 196
- Views: 52371
- Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:52 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Stock Air Intake Question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 490
- Sun Jun 18, 2006 4:50 am
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Surging between 42-48 mph
- Replies: 9
- Views: 881
- Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:36 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Surging between 42-48 mph
- Replies: 9
- Views: 881
- Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:04 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Brake Trouble
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1230
that's an awesome reply. Thanks man. I fixed the sticking slides when i did the brakes, so that's all set. I read another one of your posts about brake fluid being hygroscopic and i went to autozone tryign to find fluid that said it was hygroscopic... needless to say, i left empty handed. Sounds lik...
- Thu Jun 15, 2006 5:39 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Surging between 42-48 mph
- Replies: 9
- Views: 881
- Thu Jun 15, 2006 5:18 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Surging between 42-48 mph
- Replies: 9
- Views: 881
Surging between 42-48 mph
My truck has started surging between 42-48 mph if i only give it partial throttle. I can power through it no problem, but if i'm trying to maintain that speed, it surges (RPMs, not tranny). A few weeks ago, my tailpipe rusted off at the muffler, and i haven't fixed it, i'm guessing this could be rel...
- Thu Jun 15, 2006 5:16 pm
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Brake Trouble
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1230
Brake Trouble
Recently, my brakes have been kind of f-d up. One of the pads in the rear somehow dislodged itself and completely ground down the rotor on that side. I replaced pads and rotors in the rear. Now, every once in awhile (maybe once every 80 miles), my brakes have a ton of resistance in them. It's almost...
- Wed Jun 14, 2006 8:44 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: new silverado
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1343