The History of the SS

Bad4Pt3 · 02-21-2003, 02:58 AM

This should be helpful for those who want to know about the SS.
Twiggs can you sticky this

The History of the S10 SS

The 2nd generation S10 was introduced in 1994. Along with that came the all new Chevy SS S10(RPO – B4U). About 2756 (est.) SS's were made a year. They were each equipped with the 4.3L V6 producing 180 hp and on up to 195 hp Stock!,and were all 4L60 automatic transmissions. The SS was introduced with only three colors:

Onyx Black

Summit White

Apple Red.

In 1994 and 1995, the SS came with 15" cast aluminum wheels, and chrome center caps and red bowties. SS badging and fog lamps were standard equipment as well. The rear-end was a 3.42 limited slip gear. In 1996 they received the upgraded ZQ8 suspension which now lowered the truck about 1.5 inches, had Bilstein shocks, fatter front and rear sway bars, in rear you had a anti hop shock that went from the axle to the frame, and a faster turning steering box. 1998 was the last year of the SS model, and also the first year the new front end was introduced. All SS S10 94-98 were all regular cab and step-side bed was available from 96-98.

Production #’s

1994 - 5,670
1995 - 1,619
1996 - 1,240
1997 - 1,459
1998 - 1,324

Necessary RPO Codes

B4U – SS Trim Package<---has to have this to be a real/true SS!!!
L35 – High Output 4.3L Vortec V6
M30- 4L60E Transmission
G80 – Locking Rear Differential
GU6 – 3:42 Gear Ratio
YC3 – LS Trim
ZQ8 – Sport Suspension

(thanks to Ricesmoker95ss for this info)

If im missing something let me know

LQQK · 02-26-2003, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bad4Pt3
In 1994 and 1995, the SS came with 15" cast aluminum wheels, and chrome center caps and red bowties.

What kind of wheels were on the '96 and up?

LQQK

Lame SS · 02-26-2003, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LQQK
What kind of wheels were on the '96 and up?

LQQK

zq8's

LQQK · 02-26-2003, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lame SS
zq8's

Well I hate to sound like a newbie...but I am.

What are ZQ8's?

You wouldn't happen to have a picture of them?

I have a plain Jane 2003 and want to make a few modifications and I've seen on some members SS's five spoke wheels that looks a lot like ones that were on Camaros and I would like to find a set of these in the 16 or 17 inch version if they are available.

I know I have a lot to learn here and I'm looking forward to many modifications down the road when the money becomes looser but the right now I would feel happy with the wheels I've mentioned above.

LQQK

shawncr · 02-26-2003, 08:19 PM

Zq8's are five spoke polished aluminum rims with a red bowtie in the center cap. I have a set for sale, for 450 with tires if your interested. Since I just switched to fittipaldi tubolores. Check out my SS album at http://community.webshots.com/user/lobodomingo7.html . To see pics of them.

Bad4Pt3 · 03-31-2003, 02:04 PM

Does it have the rpo code B4U......I wanna see pics of that. Dealer just threw some badges so it can sell faster and it did

Chris98S10SS · 03-31-2003, 08:58 PM

one thing about my 98 SS it didnt come with the 3.43 gears it came with the 3.73 Posi. and i am the first owner and i know i havent switched it.

rollinlows10 · 04-21-2003, 03:31 AM

whats the code for the third shock?

BlownSVT · 06-09-2003, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by alykat01
cool

All S-10's with the ZQ8 suspension should have this 3rd shock you speak of.

~~Phildo~~ · 06-11-2003, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BlownSVT
All S-10's with the ZQ8 suspension should have this 3rd shock you speak of.

not true

seems like only std cabs got the shock up until 2000, then nobody got them, then they were started to be put back on in later years...i really don't think there was a definate pattern as to what trucks got it...

BlownSVT · 06-16-2003, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by spuds
hey if my 91 has the same engine trans does that make it an ss before they were called ss?

This debate kinda' rears it's ugly head

every now and then on the Lightning forums............to answer your question...No, it doesn't make your truck an SS. That is like saying, if I have a ext. cab L35 V6 Automatic ZQ8 with a .342 LSD......and a leather wrapped steering wheel does that make it a SS because........they never made ext. cab's.........but it has the same powertrain........no. No matter if you take everything from an SS and put it into a reg cab of the correct years. It all boils down to the almighty VIN. This is no flame so don't get me wrong.... I just think that this should be clarified. Just like if you have a Noma........no matter what configuration you have........it can't be a S-10 SS..........it would be a reg cab Sonoma.......with a ZQ8, bucket seats, L35 V6, auto trans, and a .342 LSD.

InSiDiOusSS.........by chance is your truck a Sonoma??? This is the only way, other than a non-factory paint job, that I can think that your codes match.

There is a guy on the Lightning forum who took a "totaled" Lightning and a reg. cab Fleetside bed F-150 and installed EVERY part off of the Lightning that "makes" it a Lightning......onto his reg. cab Fleetside F-150..........is it a Lightning???? NOPE.......VIN says different and it still has a fleetside bed.........Very nice truck.....with all of the L' running gear.........not a Lightning.

Anyway, Like I said before.......not meant to Flame or trash anyone's ride.............just expressing my view. Jimmy

BlownSVT · 06-18-2003, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by InSiDiOusSS
no mines a s10 onyx black leather steering wheel zq8s with red bowtie everything but the seats

Sorry InSiDiOusSS.............I thought you were the one with the Indigo blue one............oops..........okay.....that statement above was directed to guy with the blue truck. And, I believe you are correct about the seats............I am ALMOST.....almost.....positive that you could get the 60/40 bench as an OPTION......where the 2 buckets w/ console were standard....kinda' bass ackwards.....eh.

SS SDIME · 06-22-2003, 11:57 AM

my ss came with 60/40s i wish i had the console and buckets they look soooo much better.

sam94ss · 07-15-2003, 07:32 PM

mine has the 60/40 seat too

NORCAL SS · 07-19-2003, 02:26 PM

all s10 ss;s ive worked on allways had the bucket seats and center console. even when i ordered my 98 ss said that ss package was bucket seats with center console

NORCAL SS · 07-19-2003, 02:27 PM

60/40 is weird on a s10 ss sounds like chevy went cheap on the trucks lol no offense

NORCAL SS · 07-19-2003, 02:39 PM

oh well guess you could get the seats my baddddddddd

SS SDIME · 07-19-2003, 03:24 PM

am6, 60/40
b4u, ss package

i recently got flamed on ebay for saying my 60/40s were out of my ss. someone was saying it wasnt possible. for the non-belivers....

NORCAL SS · 07-19-2003, 05:55 PM

yup that was me i just have never seen 60/40 in the 98 up ss the 3 that i worked on and when i ordered mine buckets came with it there was no 60/40 option. i also could have ordered no pw/pdl and no ac. i just ordered no ac cause where i live you dont need it

02-21-2003, 02:58 AM	#1
Bad4Pt3 XBlazin' Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 420 Location: San Antonio Tx User is: OffLine	The History of the SS This should be helpful for those who want to know about the SS. Twiggs can you sticky this The History of the S10 SS The 2nd generation S10 was introduced in 1994. Along with that came the all new Chevy SS S10(RPO – B4U). About 2756 (est.) SS's were made a year. They were each equipped with the 4.3L V6 producing 180 hp and on up to 195 hp Stock!,and were all 4L60 automatic transmissions. The SS was introduced with only three colors: Onyx Black Summit White Apple Red. In 1994 and 1995, the SS came with 15" cast aluminum wheels, and chrome center caps and red bowties. SS badging and fog lamps were standard equipment as well. The rear-end was a 3.42 limited slip gear. In 1996 they received the upgraded ZQ8 suspension which now lowered the truck about 1.5 inches, had Bilstein shocks, fatter front and rear sway bars, in rear you had a anti hop shock that went from the axle to the frame, and a faster turning steering box. 1998 was the last year of the SS model, and also the first year the new front end was introduced. All SS S10 94-98 were all regular cab and step-side bed was available from 96-98. Production #’s 1994 - 5,670 1995 - 1,619 1996 - 1,240 1997 - 1,459 1998 - 1,324 Necessary RPO Codes B4U – SS Trim Package<---has to have this to be a real/true SS!!! L35 – High Output 4.3L Vortec V6 M30- 4L60E Transmission G80 – Locking Rear Differential GU6 – 3:42 Gear Ratio YC3 – LS Trim ZQ8 – Sport Suspension (thanks to Ricesmoker95ss for this info) If im missing something let me know Last edited by orangesonoma : 06-16-2007 at 10:55 PM.

02-26-2003, 01:48 PM	#2
LQQK L@@K Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 47 Location: Lincoln Ne. User is: OffLine	Re: The History of the SS Quote: Originally posted by Bad4Pt3 In 1994 and 1995, the SS came with 15" cast aluminum wheels, and chrome center caps and red bowties. What kind of wheels were on the '96 and up? LQQK

02-26-2003, 01:53 PM	#3
Lame SS meow! Age: 24 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 17,537 Location: Gurnee, IL User is: OffLine	Re: Re: The History of the SS Quote: Originally posted by LQQK What kind of wheels were on the '96 and up? LQQK zq8's

02-26-2003, 02:34 PM	#4
LQQK L@@K Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 47 Location: Lincoln Ne. User is: OffLine	Re: Re: Re: The History of the SS Quote: Originally posted by Lame SS zq8's Well I hate to sound like a newbie...but I am. What are ZQ8's? You wouldn't happen to have a picture of them? I have a plain Jane 2003 and want to make a few modifications and I've seen on some members SS's five spoke wheels that looks a lot like ones that were on Camaros and I would like to find a set of these in the 16 or 17 inch version if they are available. I know I have a lot to learn here and I'm looking forward to many modifications down the road when the money becomes looser but the right now I would feel happy with the wheels I've mentioned above. LQQK


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02-26-2003, 08:19 PM	#5
shawncr Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 118 Location: Pocahontas,Arkansas User is: OffLine	Zq8's are five spoke polished aluminum rims with a red bowtie in the center cap. I have a set for sale, for 450 with tires if your interested. Since I just switched to fittipaldi tubolores. Check out my SS album at http://community.webshots.com/user/lobodomingo7.html . To see pics of them.

03-31-2003, 02:04 PM	#6
Bad4Pt3 XBlazin' Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 420 Location: San Antonio Tx User is: OffLine	Does it have the rpo code B4U......I wanna see pics of that. Dealer just threw some badges so it can sell faster and it did

03-31-2003, 08:58 PM	#7
Chris98S10SS S-Clusive Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 22 Location: Bradenton, FL User is: OffLine	one thing about my 98 SS it didnt come with the 3.43 gears it came with the 3.73 Posi. and i am the first owner and i know i havent switched it.

04-21-2003, 03:31 AM	#8
rollinlows10 Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 36 Location: rogersville tn User is: OffLine	whats the code for the third shock?

06-09-2003, 07:12 PM	#9
BlownSVT Crazy SVT Owner Age: 33 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 86 Location: Spartanburg, SC User is: OffLine	Quote: Originally posted by alykat01 cool All S-10's with the ZQ8 suspension should have this 3rd shock you speak of.

06-11-2003, 01:12 PM	#10
~~Phildo~~ Dildoans Age: 27 Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 18,225 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN User is: OffLine	Quote: Originally posted by BlownSVT All S-10's with the ZQ8 suspension should have this 3rd shock you speak of. not true seems like only std cabs got the shock up until 2000, then nobody got them, then they were started to be put back on in later years...i really don't think there was a definate pattern as to what trucks got it...

06-16-2003, 05:18 PM	#11
BlownSVT Crazy SVT Owner Age: 33 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 86 Location: Spartanburg, SC User is: OffLine	Quote: Originally posted by spuds hey if my 91 has the same engine trans does that make it an ss before they were called ss? This debate kinda' rears it's ugly head every now and then on the Lightning forums............to answer your question...No, it doesn't make your truck an SS. That is like saying, if I have a ext. cab L35 V6 Automatic ZQ8 with a .342 LSD......and a leather wrapped steering wheel does that make it a SS because........they never made ext. cab's.........but it has the same powertrain........no. No matter if you take everything from an SS and put it into a reg cab of the correct years. It all boils down to the almighty VIN. This is no flame so don't get me wrong.... I just think that this should be clarified. Just like if you have a Noma........no matter what configuration you have........it can't be a S-10 SS..........it would be a reg cab Sonoma.......with a ZQ8, bucket seats, L35 V6, auto trans, and a .342 LSD. InSiDiOusSS.........by chance is your truck a Sonoma??? This is the only way, other than a non-factory paint job, that I can think that your codes match. There is a guy on the Lightning forum who took a "totaled" Lightning and a reg. cab Fleetside bed F-150 and installed EVERY part off of the Lightning that "makes" it a Lightning......onto his reg. cab Fleetside F-150..........is it a Lightning???? NOPE.......VIN says different and it still has a fleetside bed.........Very nice truck.....with all of the L' running gear.........not a Lightning. Anyway, Like I said before.......not meant to Flame or trash anyone's ride.............just expressing my view. Jimmy

06-18-2003, 07:12 PM	#12
BlownSVT Crazy SVT Owner Age: 33 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 86 Location: Spartanburg, SC User is: OffLine	Quote: Originally posted by InSiDiOusSS no mines a s10 onyx black leather steering wheel zq8s with red bowtie everything but the seats Sorry InSiDiOusSS.............I thought you were the one with the Indigo blue one............oops..........okay.....that statement above was directed to guy with the blue truck. And, I believe you are correct about the seats............I am ALMOST.....almost.....positive that you could get the 60/40 bench as an OPTION......where the 2 buckets w/ console were standard....kinda' bass ackwards.....eh.

06-22-2003, 11:57 AM	#13
SS SDIME NOT AN ADMIN!! Age: 21 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,244 Location: Atlantic County NJ User is: OffLine	my ss came with 60/40s i wish i had the console and buckets they look soooo much better.

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07-15-2003, 07:32 PM	#14
sam94ss Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8 Location: User is: OffLine	mine has the 60/40 seat too

07-19-2003, 02:26 PM	#15
NORCAL SS S10 TIRE/WHEEL MASTER Age: 30 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,351 Location: User is: OffLine	all s10 ss;s ive worked on allways had the bucket seats and center console. even when i ordered my 98 ss said that ss package was bucket seats with center console

07-19-2003, 02:27 PM	#16
NORCAL SS S10 TIRE/WHEEL MASTER Age: 30 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,351 Location: User is: OffLine	60/40 is weird on a s10 ss sounds like chevy went cheap on the trucks lol no offense

07-19-2003, 02:39 PM	#17
NORCAL SS S10 TIRE/WHEEL MASTER Age: 30 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,351 Location: User is: OffLine	oh well guess you could get the seats my baddddddddd

07-19-2003, 03:24 PM	#18
SS SDIME NOT AN ADMIN!! Age: 21 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,244 Location: Atlantic County NJ User is: OffLine	am6, 60/40 b4u, ss package i recently got flamed on ebay for saying my 60/40s were out of my ss. someone was saying it wasnt possible. for the non-belivers....

07-19-2003, 05:55 PM	#19
NORCAL SS S10 TIRE/WHEEL MASTER Age: 30 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,351 Location: User is: OffLine	yup that was me i just have never seen 60/40 in the 98 up ss the 3 that i worked on and when i ordered mine buckets came with it there was no 60/40 option. i also could have ordered no pw/pdl and no ac. i just ordered no ac cause where i live you dont need it