Want my 2001 Crew to look like a ZR2.

heyspike · Post by **heyspike** » Mon Oct 11, 2004 2:06 pm

Hello all, What a great web site. I stumbled across it the other night surfing. I see Superlifts coming out with a 6'' incher. But I think that will be too much for me. I don't do any wheeling except for hunting. I e-mailed AIM industries and Josh, recommended a 3 inch spindle lift? and adda leafs for the rear. Any comments on these. My ultimate goal is to have the truck sit more like a ZR2 and add some bigger tires.
Thanks for the great site!
John.

barch97 · Post by **barch97** » Mon Oct 11, 2004 2:20 pm

I think HenryJ's been going for the same look. He'll probably post his suspension mods for you in great detail if you ask him real nicely.

Post by **HenryJ** » Mon Oct 11, 2004 2:36 pm

A spindle lift applies to a 2wd. It is not usually an option for a 4wd.

IMO, the only option less than the 5" TrailMaster lift is a PA 2" body lift.

A 2" body lift and 31" tires will put you the same height as a ZR2, add 1.25" spacers on the front, 2" spacers for the rear and you are real close for width.

Next thing is the flares. I'd wait to see if the Gross cut-out flares materialize.

Est. Cost: Flares $400 , Lift $200, Spacers $170 , Tires $450

Est. Total: $1220 + installation

Check the link in my signature for my truck

AZS10Crew · Post by **AZS10Crew** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 3:34 pm

Mine sits the same height as a ZR2. I've got 30x9.5" tires, 3" BL, 1" t-bar crank, and 1.5" lift rear shackles. No fender flares though.

heyspike · Post by **heyspike** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 4:25 pm

HenryJ and AZS10Crew--Nice trucks, that's what I'm looking for.
I think I'll start with the Daystar shackles, the add the 2" PA Lift. Can I use the same wheels for the bigger tires? Or is that asking too much

I wish they had a 2.5-3" suspension lift out there!
Thanks,
John.

There's a thread from Code3 aking the same stuff out there.

Post by **HenryJ** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 4:27 pm

heyspike wrote:...I wish they had a 2.5-3" suspension lift out there!...

You, me and a couple hundred others

heyspike · Post by **heyspike** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 4:42 pm

Jeeze, nobody told me that finding this web site would drain my checkbook!

Post by **HenryJ** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 4:46 pm

heyspike wrote:Jeeze, nobody told me that finding this web site would drain my checkbook!

It really is amazing all the stuff you never knew you had to have is here

adrenalnjunky · Post by **adrenalnjunky** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 5:30 pm

AZS10Crew wrote:Mine sits the same height as a ZR2. I've got 30x9.5" tires, 3" BL, 1" t-bar crank, and 1.5" lift rear shackles. No fender flares though.

Did I miss a memo?

heyspike · Post by **heyspike** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 5:37 pm

HenryJ
I see you had some special springs made up for the rear, I was thinking of going with the Daystar Shackles, Your Opinion?
John

Justin · Post by **Justin** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 8:08 pm

If you want it to look like a factory zr2 with BFG, check it out...
http://www.rpi.edu/~crookj/truck%20pictures/

Post by **HenryJ** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 8:35 pm

heyspike wrote:HenryJ
I see you had some special springs made up for the rear, I was thinking of going with the Daystar Shackles, Your Opinion?
John

Shackles or Leaf Springs
Shackles offer an increase in ride height, and more articulation while retaining the stock ride characteristics. However they do not do well under side loads, or heavy weights since they can over flex the spring pack if the suspension limiter (snubber) is not dropped to prevent negative arching.

Boise SpringWorks rear spring kit is a multiple leaf kit, that is matched to the crew cab spring pack.
IMO, this is a better way to prevent the sag when loading , or towing. You don't have to worry about sway when turning, and since the multiple leaves are progressive, the ride is close to stock.

There is a little more information in some other threads, but that should give you an idea

Basically if you load it heavy or tow: springs

For articulation and light use : shackles

Retep · Post by **Retep** » Wed Oct 13, 2004 5:14 am

HenryJ wrote:
heyspike wrote:...I wish they had a 2.5-3" suspension lift out there!...
You, me and a couple hundred others

Yep...

a2b · Post by **a2b** » Wed Oct 13, 2004 12:12 pm

here is mine next to a some what stock zr2 down the line there. the tan zr2 has 4" of lift on it....

AZS10Crew · Post by **AZS10Crew** » Wed Oct 13, 2004 3:42 pm

adrenalnjunky wrote:
AZS10Crew wrote:Mine sits the same height as a ZR2. I've got 30x9.5" tires, 3" BL, 1" t-bar crank, and 1.5" lift rear shackles. No fender flares though.
Did I miss a memo?

Oops...long day yesterday.

I meant 2" BL...

a2b · Post by **a2b** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 12:46 pm

AZS10Crew wrote:
adrenalnjunky wrote:
AZS10Crew wrote:Mine sits the same height as a ZR2. I've got 30x9.5" tires, 3" BL, 1" t-bar crank, and 1.5" lift rear shackles. No fender flares though.
Did I miss a memo?
Oops...long day yesterday.

I meant 2" BL...

he prolly thought it was 3" cause he had some joe down at the garage do it for him

bubaloo1983 · Post by **bubaloo1983** » Fri Oct 15, 2004 9:09 am

i think you guys need some skid plates

jk...sorta

AZS10Crew · Post by **AZS10Crew** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 12:00 pm

a2b wrote:
AZS10Crew wrote:
adrenalnjunky wrote: Did I miss a memo?
Oops...long day yesterday.

I meant 2" BL...

he prolly thought it was 3" cause he had some joe down at the garage do it for him

Riiiiight...