Xtreme Clone

my99v6 · 10-14-2009, 08:36 PM

ive decided to build a clone i suppose and i hope im dont get flamed or bashed for it. what all is included in the xtreme that a 99 ls ext cab s10 doesnt have i know the badges,xtreme body kit,and a drop is involved which im just gona 3/4 drop it just making sure im not missing anything

s10xtremist · 10-14-2009, 09:12 PM

The Xtreme is an appearance package (Front air dam, fender flares, side skirts, rear quarter panel skirts, and special badging) that included the ZQ8 Sport Suspension package. This package was not exclusive to any particular body style (other than the crew cab and 4-door Blazer), engine/trans combination, or trim level (other than the minimum LS trim level). The ZQ8 Sport Suspension could be had without the Xtreme Appearance package. The ZQ8 package consists of 16"x8" alloy wheels with 235/55/16 tires, a quick ratio steering box, 1.5" lowering springs front/rear, larger sway bar in the front (borrowed from the Blazer), rear sway bar added (also from the Blazer), and an extra frame brace added on extended-cab models.

my99v6 · 10-14-2009, 11:28 PM

ah so the kit,lowering kit,badges, what year blazer could i yank those off of.

G473R · 10-15-2009, 07:34 PM

I've still got my factory Billstien shocks, front coils, and spindles off my xblazer. I'd sell them if you want them, but they heavy as shit and shipping probably gonna cost a ton. Let me know. Also, didn't they pull a leaf in the rear for the xblazers to compensate for the lowering of the front end (I might be dumb..)? Ah or you could just buy the kit for your year blazer, and then order the lowering components for whatever drop you want. Might be easier to find those parts instead of the xtreme ones.

s10xtremist · 10-16-2009, 09:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by my99v6

ah so the kit,lowering kit,badges, what year blazer could i yank those off of.

I believe any '98+ 2WD Blazer would have what you need for swaybars.

You mentioned in your original post you wanna drop it 3/4. The ZQ8 springs will drop it 1.5". I suggest you use the ZQ8 coils in the front with a 2" spindle for a 3.5" drop, and 3" leaf springs with a 1" or 1.5" block. This will give you good ride and handling characteristics. Don't forget to cut off the stock bumpstop/bracket assembly in the rear.

irideloudpipes · 11-01-2009, 09:29 PM

when i first got my truck i acually thought it was a clone cuz its got the sonoma front end and aftermarket kit but its a zq8 and its got the sway bars and blisten shocks

Zeeke98 · 11-01-2009, 09:54 PM

Clone of what? If it's a GMC then it's only a ZQ8 sport suspension truck not a Chevy Xtreme. S10's could be had with just the ZQ8 suspension and not the Xtreme package.

The_Ike · 11-03-2009, 05:07 PM

i have badges layin around here somewhere and the rear quarters/steps and rear bumper for a stepside x send me a message if you are interested

10-14-2009, 08:36 PM	#1
my99v6 Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 41 Location: Fernandina Beach User is: OffLine	Xtreme Clone ive decided to build a clone i suppose and i hope im dont get flamed or bashed for it. what all is included in the xtreme that a 99 ls ext cab s10 doesnt have i know the badges,xtreme body kit,and a drop is involved which im just gona 3/4 drop it just making sure im not missing anything
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10-14-2009, 09:12 PM	#2
s10xtremist Man, what da hell?! Age: 27 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 388 Location: State Capitol Raceway, Louisiana User is: OffLine	Re: Xtreme Clone The Xtreme is an appearance package (Front air dam, fender flares, side skirts, rear quarter panel skirts, and special badging) that included the ZQ8 Sport Suspension package. This package was not exclusive to any particular body style (other than the crew cab and 4-door Blazer), engine/trans combination, or trim level (other than the minimum LS trim level). The ZQ8 Sport Suspension could be had without the Xtreme Appearance package. The ZQ8 package consists of 16"x8" alloy wheels with 235/55/16 tires, a quick ratio steering box, 1.5" lowering springs front/rear, larger sway bar in the front (borrowed from the Blazer), rear sway bar added (also from the Blazer), and an extra frame brace added on extended-cab models.
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10-14-2009, 11:28 PM	#3
my99v6 Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 41 Location: Fernandina Beach User is: OffLine	Re: Xtreme Clone ah so the kit,lowering kit,badges, what year blazer could i yank those off of.
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10-15-2009, 07:34 PM	#4
G473R Drop &amp; Destroy Age: 23 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 191 Location: Springfield, IL User is: OffLine	Re: Xtreme Clone I've still got my factory Billstien shocks, front coils, and spindles off my xblazer. I'd sell them if you want them, but they heavy as shit and shipping probably gonna cost a ton. Let me know. Also, didn't they pull a leaf in the rear for the xblazers to compensate for the lowering of the front end (I might be dumb..)? Ah or you could just buy the kit for your year blazer, and then order the lowering components for whatever drop you want. Might be easier to find those parts instead of the xtreme ones. Last edited by G473R : 10-15-2009 at 07:38 PM.
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10-16-2009, 09:46 PM	#5
s10xtremist Man, what da hell?! Age: 27 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 388 Location: State Capitol Raceway, Louisiana User is: OffLine	Re: Xtreme Clone Quote: Originally Posted by my99v6 ah so the kit,lowering kit,badges, what year blazer could i yank those off of. I believe any '98+ 2WD Blazer would have what you need for swaybars. You mentioned in your original post you wanna drop it 3/4. The ZQ8 springs will drop it 1.5". I suggest you use the ZQ8 coils in the front with a 2" spindle for a 3.5" drop, and 3" leaf springs with a 1" or 1.5" block. This will give you good ride and handling characteristics. Don't forget to cut off the stock bumpstop/bracket assembly in the rear.
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11-01-2009, 09:29 PM	#6
irideloudpipes Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Xtreme Clone when i first got my truck i acually thought it was a clone cuz its got the sonoma front end and aftermarket kit but its a zq8 and its got the sway bars and blisten shocks
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11-01-2009, 09:54 PM	#7
Zeeke98 Registered User Age: 35 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,022 Location: Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: Xtreme Clone Clone of what? If it's a GMC then it's only a ZQ8 sport suspension truck not a Chevy Xtreme. S10's could be had with just the ZQ8 suspension and not the Xtreme package.
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11-03-2009, 05:07 PM	#8
The_Ike Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 69 Location: Alberta, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Xtreme Clone i have badges layin around here somewhere and the rear quarters/steps and rear bumper for a stepside x send me a message if you are interested
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