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How to tell what suspension set up I have? - 2/7/2006 7:25:43 PM

black19

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I just got my 99 Blazer 4x4 LS 4dr and I'm trying to figure out which set-up I have. Is there any way to tell? I've got about 116k miles on her and I'm sure she's about due for some suspension loving. Any help woulf be greatly appreciated!

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RE: How to tell what suspension set up I have? - 2/7/2006 10:14:38 PM

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Well, by suspension setup, what do you mean?

With a 4x4 you have a torsion bar independent front suspension and a leaf spring rear live axle.

Beyond that, what else would you like to know?

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RE: How to tell what suspension set up I have? - 2/8/2006 12:52:56 AM

4lowlife

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Do you have Bilsteins? Or the deCarbon (ZQ8?)gas shocks.
I think he wants to know if he has the Z85 or ZQ8 suspension.

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RE: How to tell what suspension set up I have? - 2/8/2006 4:07:14 PM

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I believe the ZQ8 is 4x2 only. "Sport" suspension with a slightly lower ride height.

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RE: How to tell what suspension set up I have? - 2/8/2006 9:27:22 PM

black19

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quote:

ORIGINAL: 4lowlife

I think he wants to know if he has the Z85 or ZQ8 suspension.

Yep, thats what I was asking. Thanks for helping me communicate, sometimes I'm a

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RE: How to tell what suspension set up I have? - 2/8/2006 9:31:50 PM

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Sometimes I can help Sometimes I can confuse.

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RE: How to tell what suspension set up I have? - 2/10/2006 10:49:30 PM

black19

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At 116k assuming th previous owner has not done anything to the suspension, when should I expect to replace anything?

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RE: How to tell what suspension set up I have? - 2/10/2006 11:36:42 PM

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Got to summit racing.com and search your vehicle. They will lead you in the right direction. I would go with Bilstien lik 56 buck a shock. Also check out truckperformance.com do the same search with your vehicle type.

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RE: How to tell what suspension set up I have? - 2/10/2006 11:45:51 PM

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The front sway bar links/bushings were beat on mine at 73k miles. The usual, lower ball joints, idler arm, outer tie rods.
Depends on ones driving habits.

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