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2wd zq8 lift?
It feels wrong to even ask this but I have been thing about lifting my truck a little and selling my 20's. I want to know whatI would have to do to get some hight. It is a zq8 so it has short coils,lower leafs, bigger swaybars and a 5th shock to prevent wheel hop and a two piece driveshaft. I would not want it to be a monster truck maybe as high as a stock zr2.
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
31 sounds good, 3.5 spindels + 1.5 lossing zq8 + 2'' over stock = 7 I like the sound of that. As far as the back the leafs are 1 or 1.5 drop I think. what do for springs. The most important thing that I need to know is what to do about the driveline and what else will I have to (brake lines ect.).
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
what size tires could I put on with stock springs and a 3.5 spindle flip kit?
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
not 31's! you might have to go get a 2" bl kit and those spindles and you would be close to zr2 hieght but since you have the zq8 you will probably have to get upper arms or lift coils to get you there. if you use lift coils don't go over 2" it will kill your front. unless you get both the coils and upper control arms. then you will be ok
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
i say you put 3" lift coils with the upper arms, and 2" body lift and run 32's.. i love the way mine sits. isnt super high but stands out around here compared to all the stock blazers lol.. my blazers roof is maybe a hair higher than stock f-250's..
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
I just post a add on craiglist to see if I can get a trade
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
ok to clear it all up this is what you need in order to fit 31's with out trimming... 3" spindle, 2" coils, rear axle flip (gives you 5-5.5" not 3")
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
If I would do what bobby did I would sit the same as he does. The 2'' coils would give me 3.5 because it would lift 2'' and get rid of that 1.5 zq8 drop.
Hay bobby that is awsome thing of it as a x-cab and you will see what I see in my head. |
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
The only thing that has not been clear with me is what do I have to do about the drivetrain because I have a 2pc. shaft.
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
can the carrier bearing be flipped to the underside of its crossmember or lowered somehow?
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
Sorry but I cannot answer that, you have a two pc. b/c you have an extended cab... I did not have to do anything to mine...
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
okay...
i kinda noticed this... if the zq8 is 1.5" shorter already... does that mean that his front spindle is 1.5" shorter, or the spring is 1.5" shorter than reg? likewise with the back. because...if that's the case, if he goes with a 3.5" spindle, it'll actually give him 4.5", or 2" coils will actually give him a 3" lift... either/or, not both. just figured i'd throw that up in the air. |
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
he gets his 1.5" drop up front from the coils.. and in the rear i think they basically pulled a leaf from the factory to get the drop. |
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
so yeah, if you get the 2" lift coils, it'll actually throw you up 3" compared to us reg guys.
is this statement correct or incorrect? |
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
compared to stock zq8 and according to norcalss 4. |
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
I have a xtreme ext.cab. that i hav ekind of lifted. Got rid of the drop spindles i put in for stock. Got rid of the zq8 springs for V6 4dr blazer ones that lifted my 4cly squirel a little extra. 1st gen leafs, all new shocks, and 255/70/16 tires, Their to big, bright shiny spots on the inner fender, but im puttin on 3" springs with upper control arms, plus longer hangers. Still running stock sway bars and endlinks no problems. I dont konw how to posts pics so check it out here
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/227923 gool luck man |
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I'm a huge ass
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
Sell it and buy a 4wd, it's not worth destorying a zq8 for that.
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
Moved from the flat lands of florida to texas. Ill get a daily and throw all the drop parts back on, I just cant be stock, can be low so ill go high.
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
personnelly I'd leave it Zq8 lol, they handle the road really nice compared to a zr2. But if you decide to lift it a limited slip will be fun, it's possible your truck already has the G80 RPO code.
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I MADE IT!!
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
Since he has a zq8, it comes 1"-1.5"s lower than stock....he would have to get it up 1.5"s just to get it looking like a stock s10, height wise.
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
correct but if you lifted it you would be replacing all the parts (in the front anyway) that lower the truck 1.5"
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
do you have your stock zq8 wheels still?
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
yes I have winter tires on them. No tokodragon I do not have limited slip I have one wheel peel.
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
double post again! ugh
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
would you consider trading them if you lift yours, for 31's tires and wheels
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
U running around with the v6 or the 4cly. Ive got 30's right now, switchin out the 4.10 for 4.56.
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
I have the vin x 4.3 and I do not think I would trade them because I love the way they look with big wheels
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Fvck New Jersey
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
damn you! me too. haha i need to fill a hole in the 33" baja claws im getting. im thinkin on makin bead locks
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
drmrmam's truck looks awsome with those wheels. she know what I am talking about
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Fvck New Jersey
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
eh i dont like them zq8s. im not so mad now!
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
Tim-
I gotta set of those zq8s for sale- same as joes- PM me if you want them. GUS |
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
looks good. do you have any other pics of that truck that you can post
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
what backspace are those wheels and did they rub at all. I am thinking that is a good look for me.
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
Last edited by pimp99noma : 10-13-2007 at 12:19 AM. |
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
the zq8 gets its lowerness from the front springs, and the leaf spring package had 3+overload..... if you put the lift spindles up front with 2inch lift springs it will lift u 5 from stock, 6.5-7 from "ZQ8".
The rear, i think u can flip the leaf, or mabey get schakles if u want to get higher. my.02 |
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
I think the backspace on those wheels is 4.75", they are 15x8's. They don't rub at all. But I did trim a tiny bit off of the front fenders as a precautionary measure so that they wouldn't cut into the tires if they ever did make contact while turning. Last edited by cwd240z : 10-13-2007 at 03:00 AM. |
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
I pulled the side skirts off of the xtreme package, and a 3 pound hammer to the corners. 9 at night at my buddies shop puttin the tires on and just wanted it done. Next day trimed the fronts of the skirts, and put them back on. Covers the corners up nicely.
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
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WTF?
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
cwd240z,is that truck a 4cyl?
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
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WTF?
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
alright,I was just wondering cause of how high it sat with that lift.
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
that's the look I want I am still going to look around for a blazer or 4x4 but If I dont I am going to sell my wheels and do spindels, coils and arms and a flip kit. Is there anything else I would need or want to do like steering link drops or pinion shims out back.
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
buy my blazer
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
I cant do anything till I sell my truck/wheels or wait for tax time
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Re: 2wd zq8 lift?
how is it running after the water
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