RPO ZR2

ZR2 (optional S-Series package)
Overview
Manufacturer	General Motors
Production	1994–2003
Body and chassis
Class	Compact pickup truck

'Regular Production Option ZR2 was a special off-road/suspension package offered by General Motors primarily on their 4x4 2nd Generation S-Series line. It debuted in 1994 on the Chevrolet S-10 and the GMC Sonoma pickup trucks. In 1996 it was expanded to the two-door Chevrolet S-10 Blazer and later offered on the Chevrolet Tracker. The ZR2 package was gradually phased out with the S-Series pickup and SUV lines.

Features

2000 S10 ZR2

• Ladder-type Frame with modified mounting points
• 100mm wider track (3.9 inches wider than regular S-10)
• Increased ground clearance (Approx 3" over Regular S-Series 4x4)
• Enhanced front (7.25" ring gear) and rear (8.5" ring gear) axles w/ 3.73:1 rear-axle ratio
• Larger wheel and axle bearings
• 31 x 10.50" BFG A/T Tires (Pickup), 31 x 10.50" BFG Longtrails (Blazer)
• 46mm gas pressurized Bilstein Monotube shocks
• Rear track bar (pickup), front anti-sway bar (blazer)
• Skid plates
• Front/rear disc brakes (1998-2005), disc/drum brakes (1994-1997)

History

• 1994 - ZR2 package is introduced with the Regular Cab second-generation S-Series Pickups
• 1995 - ZR2 package expanded to Extended Cab S-Series Pickups
• 1996 - ZR2 package extended to two-door Blazer models. Third door was offered on extended cab models.
• 1998 - Disc brakes are now standard on the front and rear wheels. Interior updated along with front grille and headlights.
• 1999 - GM replaces the aluminum skid plates with composite skid plates. Side mirrors are updated. (much stronger)
  • Last model year the ZR2 option was offered on a regular-cab pickup.
• 2001 - ZR2 package extended to Chevrolet Tracker
• 2002 - ZR2 Trackers were upgraded to the LT trim level, offering optional leather upholstery
• 2003 - During the production year, ZR2s begin shipping with General Ameritrac tires instead of BF Goodrich tires.
  • GM discontinues S-Series Pickups. This is the last year that the ZR2 is available on a pickup.
  • A GMC Jimmy ZR2 surfaces in Canada. The Jimmy ZR2 was unavailable in the USA.
• 2004 - ZR2 available on Blazer and Tracker models. For the first time, the ZR2 is offered in 2WD.
• 2005 - This is the last year for the ZR2 Blazer (USA) and Jimmy (Canada)
  • GM discontinues all remaining S-Series models. RPO ZR2 is phased out.

References

External links

• The Zr2.com Archive: The best online resource for all things ZR2.
• TXZR2.com: A Texas-based S-Series Community (Regional, Texas & Southern USA).
• ZR2NW.com: (Regional, Northwestern USA).
• ZR2USA.com: (National, USA).
• ZedR2.com: Does not exist
• Synergy Offroad: A ZR2-based off-road parts retailer.
• Diversified Creations: An off-road shop specializing in ZR2 aftermarket support and equipment. Creator of the SFA ZR2 kit.
• OutfitterDesign LLC: A manufacturer of specialty ZR2-only off-road component. Creator of the Patent-Pending One-Ton Idler Arm Adapter.