My 2001 ZR2 Blazer Project starts now!!! S10 midsize based 4x4 truck!

Here is my Chevrolet 2001 ZR2 blazer project that I’m starting. This is a cool little truck and is based off of the S10 platform. It has live axle, with Leigh Springs, 31x10.50 bfg Goodrich tires and stock 3” lift kit!!! The torsion bars are raised slightly and it has the 4.3 Vortec engine.

[@Poohdaddymagic]

Several years ago I had the chance to get one of these ZR2s with the very rare 5 speed option. It was one seriously sweet ride.

[@raymondluna3187]

Nice find I have 2003 Zr2 with 79000 all original and she eats up the back country

[@jerryreed9163]

Glad to see you my friend, hope all is well

[@bimmerbroM3]

nice truck amazing condition

[@tez613]

I have the un-coated trim and spare carrier on my blazer and I have to say I wish they had been coated in something as the front fender flares are all white and the carrier is rusting a bit

[@jerryespinoza2113]

Oh man.. in the hands of a mad builder. This is gonna be one to follow. Well keep an eye out brother. THANX for sharing 👍

[@JustMarcus104]

Great find. I love this model because of the ZR2 package

[@publikintox892]

Ive got a 2000 zr2 blazer on 31 inch bfgoodrich a/t tires pretty cool suvs

[@FireballMullet]

Nice! I think I’m keeping 32s mom this one. I love driving it!

[@davebarron5939]

Damn! shes a beauty, you and I have similar taste, well done.

[@unclestevensgarage4145]

Nice truck for its age clean I’d like to get me one of those ever since I saw him back in the day

[@osrr6422]

4 button transfer case. NP236. Uses special fluid. Also, pretty sure no one makes a 6" lift kit for these anymore (front fame is different then a regular blazer). The after market for the ZR2s was always small, and now its pretty much non-existent. Vacumm actuator on the front diff can be a problem. You can get rid of it completely using the front axle tube and shaft off an Olds Bravada (98+ in your case). Or a cable kit, that works to.

[@THERexKramer]

not all are the 4 button. if you're going 6 inches or more you might as well go SAS in the front so kind of pointless on "kits".

[@kamranetemad4968]

Very beautiful 4x4 zr2.for dash not being cracked and warped is impressive. 4.3 ho and 8.5 heavy duty rear is supurb combo.beautiful eye catching loaded example .👍

[@aceofsteel2298]

They are a beast I've had 3

[@nedaCFilms]

ZR2 equipped pickups and Blazers were little beasts. Awesome project! I don’t like the torsion bars being cranked on these rigs. The highrider “Jackrabbit” rake is what gave these ole trucks that cool look in my opinion. Always liked the stance of the rear sitting a little higher than the front. Just looks more aggressive I guess lol. Cool friggin Blazer bud!

[@nedaCFilms]

Awesome score! Right now these ZR2 models are coming to the end of that “affordable window”…. the window is quickly closing shut. Prices will skyrocket on these over the next 5-10 years, so now is the time to scoop them up before $$$$$

[@FireballMullet]

Is there anyway to crank them down to stock height? Anyway to know ?

[@nedaCFilms]

@@FireballMullet yes, it will ride a lot better too.

[@Donnach]

@@FireballMullet I remember raising them to be easy and a driveway project. I was on safety with jacks & stands. My nephew said you adjust the bolts on a cross member. He said Goodyear stores are a place to start if it has old mechanics. It's going to need an alignment anyway so they should help.

[@b-rys8527]

Just found me a 03 Sonoma zr2 with 130k. Test drove it and settled on a deal. I was originally looking for a 4x4 s10 but ppl were asking so much for them with over 180k. But once I seen a few zr2s I did my research and much rather have that. Stronger driveline and suspension and notice quit a bit of ppl LS swap these and sounds like a fun future project with my dad in a few years

[@richsadventure9736]

I bought one new in Red in 03 the last year they made that body style I loved it because I live in Ohio and it handled the snow like a champ, the zr2 came with factory 3.73 gears and a limited slip in the rear. I sold it in 2015 with 180k miles and it was still running strong

[@jeffwhittington6279]

05 was the last year

[@ZZ48UUP]

I have a 2000 ZR2 blazer with a 5 speed. Look into replacing the power seat with the manual one available in the S10. When the switch goes bad, you will come out to a dead battery unless you cut power to the switch

[@todd2k3]

I’ve got an 03 in the driveway. We bought it for my son as his first car in 2017. It somehow survived and has 147k on the odometer. I just did a full tuneup on it but like you, the steering needs attention and it has an oil pan leak. It’s too nice to give up on though so it’ll be my summer project. Congrats on your new ride.

[@FireballMullet]

Nice man! Keep me posted on it. These are really cool for sure!

[@waltersteffensthezr2man431]

Omg leave it shes perfect!!

[@larryw5429]

Haven't seen one of them for at least 10 years.. They rotted away fast in Wisconsin!

[@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator]

Grab the new improved Dorman 4x4 actuator that's located under the battery. They have a heavy duty one that O'Reilly's sells. Very thick rubber. I went through 6 on mine in 2yrs. I bought an 02' Blazer ZR2 LS 7yrs ago with 300k miles & she runs better than my Wife's new Ford Escape XLT non-hybrid. Bought mine here in Houston no rust, showroom condition. He kept in his garage. Cold A/C, No one ever sat in the rear seats, new tranny, new water pump, way too much to list on 32's, new cat, original beautiful tan paint/ black trim paint. New ignition system, OMG, I could go on & on. 4.3 Vortec is a nice runner. The Sunshield snaps easily in the stock tranny. I may sell it but she's still getting the sticker mpg. I've got some money in mine. Paid $3k for her

[@FireballMullet]

Thanks for all the info! Any idea where to get new foam for the bucket seats?

[@BAGAKOOS]

Looks awesome. How much you paid for it? You don’t see too many of these for sale in decent condition nowadays. I’ve been looking at one that’s for sale, it’s just like yours but black and has about 150k miles, but they seem to be asking a lot for it. But they have done a lot of recent maintenance and part replacements including the door hinges lol I’ve been going back and forth for months debating on whether I should buy it or not.

[@Donnach]

Post a video when you take the ZR2 off-road. Those were great straight off the assembly line 4x4's.

[@FireballMullet]

I will! There is an area near me I’d like to go

[@Donnach]

@@FireballMullet My mom is trying find one like she had bought new. My mechanic nephew convinced her to look for one with a solid body. I am telling her up the horse power and change over to e-Lockers

[@ricardodanielrangellara7750]

I'm from Mexico, are those trucks still for sale in the USA? It is very rare to see them in my country and if they are, they are already very worn out by time.

[@nedaCFilms]

Btw, 200,000 miles is only 1/3 through its life. These 4.3 Vortec engines run over 300,000 miles if maintained and taken care of 😉

[@rickmoore9840]

I've been wanting one of these for a while. I haven't watched the whole video yet but do u mind if I ask what u paid for it?? Thanks

[@The_CrackGoblin]

How much you want for the zr2?

[@filmart430]

Are these reliable?

[@johndoe-zd9lb]

Time too 6.2 swap it...lol

[@user-in9ld1ub6f]

im so confused about that tire size. 31X10.50 but when i look up the specs of the zr2 rim they are 15X7 ? how does a 10.5 tyre fit on a 7j wide rim?

[@FireballMullet]

The advertised recommended wheel width for that tire is 7-9”

[@user-in9ld1ub6f]

@@FireballMullet so im guessing it would fit on the rims of my non zr2 blazer as well as those are 7 inch wide as well?

[@user-bm6en7jt4w]

Do a 4.3 turbo.... be a 4x4 Typhoon

[@FireballMullet]

That would be a cool setup!

[@alexgaribay7794]

Any updates on the blazer?

[@FireballMullet]

I do! I need to get a few of those videos out soon.