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I would think a little taller, maybe a little wider, and a better tread pattern, on the stock 15" alloys. I'm worried I'll get stuck in the snow too. Do tires like that on the ZR2 fit on my truck? I have the 5 speed and 4.10: axle and I don't think power will be much of an issue. Also, this is a Cavalier engine and they are a durable little engine.
OK, otherwise still love the truck. The 5-speed is a definate asset for rocking the vehicle I must say. I almost got it out of the mud by rocking it. Also, pellets for a pellet stove (about 40lbs) seemed to a little and cardboard does not. Got it muddy as hell, inside and out. It ended up getting pulled out by a 4wd Z71 with big nobbie tires. I just put the tow hook on the front anti-roll bar but it slid to the one side when he tried to turn me around, made a loud clank but not damage. There's probably a better point.
My uncle also got a new truck (well almost new it has 19,000 miles. It's a ranger XLT with the 2 side doors and a neat fiberglass bed cover. But I didn't like it as much. He still paid almost 2,000 more for it. It has the 3.0L with the auto and it was decent but I found the Ranger overall not a refined as my S-10. He didn't even drive my truck but he saw it and said he thought it was roomier and he loved the front end treatment and so do I.
Jeff
tom
It's always been a little buzzy, but has great torque, easy to service.
It held its value pretty well, too. I paid about 15,500 for it new (that was $50 over invoice) and sold it for $12,000 even with 40,000 miles on it.
Higher trucks didn't seem to have that problem.
gmsjsb- the tires on the ZR2 are 31x10.50x15's they will not fit under your 2wd unless you invest in a lift kit. The ZR2 package has 4wd suspension and a 3" body lift and still doesn't leave alot of clearance for those 31's. A 2wd would need a serious lift kit or kits(suspension and body) to get 31's under it.
I had numerous other problems in addition to the engine problems. The Intake manifold gasket went out 2 times causing coolant leakage into the engine. A/C compressor had to be replaced, Fuel injector also had to be replaced. The EGR valve was always a major headache. Had it replaced twice and cleaned out three or four times due to rough idling and stalling. I used injector religiously, did not help. Many other problems besides these major ones.
It was a real shame to experience these problems with a truck that was fun to drive and very comfortable. I tried the American car experience due to pressure from my Union friend and because I wanted to give American Manufacturers a chance to get my business. My hard earned dollars kept union mechanics and union assemblers in work, but it put me in the poor house. Why should I subsidize American workers at my expense. What are they doing for me?? Nothing.
It is no wonder that foreign cars continue to be imported into this country. They are far superior to our products. This is disturbing. Beware and good luck to all consumers.
I think the problems that I had with the truck were far too excessive.
Didn't like spending $800 on tires either, but oh well- it has to be done because the Eagle GA's that were on it originally were lousy.
One piece of aftermarket equipment that I would strongly recomend- espically for trucks like mine without a rear step bumper is a class III trailer hitch. A little hard to find, but Draw-Tite makes one- #41516. This will literally save your [non-permissible content removed] if you get rear ended- I speak from experience. Hitch is completely concealed behind roll pan- only receivcer is noticeable under bumper.
A very worthwhile $150 investment!
As for synthetic oil- don't go near the stuff!
I again found out the hard way- rear main seal leak- switched to Castrol GTX- stopped leak- not even seepage anymore!
Thanks
It's up to you as far as what you want to use, but I would stay awawy from it in this vehicle- I found out the hard way.
What I am wondering is, is my choice in trucks going to put me back in the circle I worked so hard to get out of? I want to lease a S10 ZR2 LT automatic, with a tow package. I have a friend that works at a dealer that can get me one.
used as a commuter vehicle. I have not really
been interested in a truck but liked the attractive lease and can appreciate the vast
improvements made in the ride and handling in the past decade. I can live with the 4 cyl.engine,
the mileage is decent. The CD player makes the
commute enjoyable.
used as a commuter vehicle. I have not really
been interested in a truck but liked the attractive lease and can appreciate the vast
improvements made in the ride and handling in the past decade. I can live with the 4 cyl.engine,
the mileage is decent. The CD player makes the
commute enjoyable.
Also, I get 260 miles at the most for my 1999 ZR2 LS Extended Cab Pickup while my wife gets 280 miles for her 1999 ZR2 LS Blazer. I did not buy it for fuel economy, I bought it for its off-road capabilities. So far, (20,000 miles) it has proved very worth while.
I though i stold it from them.
Been driven it to work about 5 weeks now.
3rd door started sweeking right away though no big deal striker plate adjustment, bin working on cars all my life, finally gave up on door more serious noise coming from driver side fire wall,
thumping over pot holes. Maybe bad shock? took it to get Inspected after I got my registration
failed for rear brakes not working, self adjusters not working. My son noticed big spaces at the sides of the head lites could fit your hand in it
adjusters so far out lite beams actually crossed each other on the road. I cant believe a truck 10k
has this many problems O Yea I looked at the Vin# and its from LA. did I mention I Live In NJ.
Is there anything I can do to make this thing stop? The brakes "pulsate" (ABS feature?) but lurch the vehicle forward regardless of whether I pump them or stomp them. Can anyone suggest anything I can do to stop this sliding madness? My wife is threatening to make me trade in my "toy" truck if I get in one more accident, regardless of fault.
Thanks!
BTW, I have stock everything right down to the Tiger Paws tires. Thanks again!
Unless I miss my guess, the problem you have is not with the ABS brakes, but with those really crappy Tiger Paw tires. Those things are terrible. ABS can only stop you as well as the tires will grip. In wet conditions, the ABS system keeps the tires from locking up by rapidly pumping the brakes when it senses a lockup situation. If the tires gripped better there would be no lockup situation and ABS would not be activated.
My '99 S10 is a 4x4 short bed regular cab and it came with Goodyear Wranglers, which seem to be pretty good. My advice is to toss the Tiger Paws and get some better tires with good wet traction ratings.
Don Williams
I'm going to buy a set of Michelin RainForce MX4 for the truck. I hear they are the best tires for what I need because of the deep sipes (did some research on tires on the Net)especially since it rains so much here in Houston.
Thanks again! Hope this helps dramatically!
I describe my truck in post #101. I have 8400 miles on it. Since I drove it over the curb, I have not been back to the dealer. The truck is quiet and powerful. I hope this keeps up. My 4 speed may be a different one from yours, but it shifts smoothly and makes no loud noises. If I were you, I would take my truck to another dealer and ask them to look at it for the same problems you went to your original dealer for. That much noise cannot be right. You might also pull the fill plug yourself and check to make sure there is adequate transmission grease in it. Some of the newer vehicles do have lighter grease in them. I had a '92 Saturn SL2 and a '94 Saturn SC2 which were both 5 speeds and the owners manual specified Dexron II Mercon automatic transmission fluid for them even though they were manual transmissions. Both of those cars were quiet and trouble free in operation. My first reaction to your troubles would be to speculate that youu have some bad bearings or bushings in the transmission. This could be caused by defects from the factory or failure of the service technicians to put the proper amount of lubricant in the transmission. In either case the bushings or bearings will be sick and make a lot of noise quickly. The second problem I would consider is that you have a damaged gear cog in the transmission. However, if the transmission never jumps out of gear by itself, I don't think it is a cog. Either way, the truck is under warranty. Find a dealer who will do something about it and then reward him/her with your business from now on.