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Let me introduce you to my Mirage 1.2 three pot with a CVT! Know what a Mirage can pass a Hell Cat Hemi can't?

New tires are on, Cooper Discoverer Road+Trail AT's in 235/75/15. $100 per tire, after $10 AAA discount. Plus install ($100), disposal fees, and taxes. The new tires ride nice. Catch 22, new tires, I love it again! But I feel like I've been through the wringer with this rig, and maybe I don't need this kind of headache right now. Wait until tomorrow, I'll probably love it again and keep it another week. Never a dull moment: Got a CEL driving to the tire shop, P0172 bank 1 too rich. Oh lordy, really? I've been enjoying an emoji-free dash for too long, apparently. I popped the hood at the shop and I think there was a vacuum leak very close to the intake. Cleared the code and put a bunch of miles on it going home, code never returned. My fix was zip-tying the line on the vacuum reserve ball because the hose won't stay seated. It's either that or the fuel pressure regulator has an issue again or an injector is leaking. See why I'm getting tired of this one?! In the gas price thread I recorded 19mpg on the last tank in fairly mixed driving and some higher-speed highway (70). I also don't have the lower engine shield installed right now, and that would help with diverting a lot of wind underneath the truck. Not too long ago, a green '96 4-door 4x4 came up for sale with less than 1,000 actual miles. There was a story there but it was real, and the place wanted like $25k for it. Would be fun to have a NICE example of one of these, but not too nice. The joy is driving them. That's it for a while...family and social stuff all weekend, no time to play with my Hot Wheels in the garage for the next couple of days.

Yeah, quite a few pumps. Definitely grateful for $1.69 E85.

Here is my '26 with just the torsions adjusted up approximately 1.5", aligned & good to go. Ride is somewhat stiffer but level & looks great IMO. Tires are Nitto Trail Grappler MT's 35 x 12.5 x 20 on stock rims. Truck has about 14,500 miles

Those sites are hellscapes, for sure... It's mostly all noise. There are still some decent finds out there, but they go quickly. I'm fairly certain the Blazer will be my last adventure in buying fixer-uppers. Doing it for the sport and enjoyment takes a lot of time/energy. I've had my fun. But this isn't a market I want to be in. The buyers can be just as bad as the crazy ads. The kind who text you at 11 at night asking if you'll take half your asking price and the rest of the bag of chips they're eating. Or if you'll take payments.

your tires are sick! Looks like KO3'S. Where did you get the torsion key tool?

Since the introduction of the ZR2 HD, many of us have waited for the parts to start hitting the market. They are now rolling out so let's build a thread where we can compile all the info on part numbers and related notes about converting a Z85 (standard) or Z71/X31 suspension over to the 1.5" lifted ZR2/AT4X. First some press release links to the uninitiated: ZR2/Bison - AT4X/AEV Edition Long story short, the ZR2/AT4X has a factory 1.5" lift, extra underbody protection, and special dampers. The 1.5" lift is desirable because of the way it goes about gaining the extra height. Unlike aftermarket systems that use different torsion keys or attempt to ease up on the ball joint angle with a different upper control arm; GM uses a new upper control arm, lower control arm, steering knuckle and differential drop strategy. This allows for the 1.5" lift to maintain proper factory spec ball joint and CV axle angles without compromising ride or capability. A few notes: -So far it seems these parts will work on both gas (L8T) and diesel (L5P) powered HDs. At this time only the Multimatic DSSV shocks have unique gas/diesel/Bison/AEV Edition specs. -The pricey Multimatic DSSV shocks are not required to run this 1.5" factory lift. Only proper shock height of an aftermarket shock will be required. For example the popular Bilstein B8 5100 is advertised for vehicles with 0-2" of lift. -If you are looking for more of a leveled look, skip the rear lift blocks and leave the back of your truck stock. Going up 1.5" in the front should level out most factory HDs from a visual perspective. -So far the complete part change list is UCAs, LCAs, Knuckles, Diff Drop Brackets, and Shocks for the front. Lift blocks, U-bolts (same as 3500 HD), Jounce Bumper Extension and Shocks for the rear. A one piece Front Skid Plate, Underbody Skid Plate (need confirmation on placement) and Transfer Case Skid Plate round it out. Bison/AEV Edition include unique part number Shocks and unique stamped steel Skid Plates (that at this time are extremely expensive). -RPO for ZR2 is ZRX -RPO for Bison is ULV Part numbers: Front: Upper Control Arms: Driver : 85144988 Passenger: 85144989 Lower Control Arms: Driver: 85144990 Passenger: 85144991 Steering Knuckles (CURRENTLY ON NATIONAL BACKORDER AND UNABLE TO PURCHASE): Driver: 85144996 Passenger: 85144997 Differential Bracket: Driver: 86787383 Passenger: 86787384 Mutltimatic DSSV Shocks (non-Bison/AEV Edition): Front Driver: 86557795 (Unknown if Gas or Diesel only) Front Passenger: 86557796 (Unknown if Gas or Diesel only) Bison: Unknown Rear: Lift Block x 2: 87844916 U-Bolt (same as 3500HD) x 2: 11610959 Jounce Bumper Extension x 2: 85565250 Mutltimatic DSSV Shocks (non-Bison/AEV Edition) Gas x2: 86557751 Diesel x 2: 86557750 ZR2 Skid Plates (need confirmation whether AT4X is the same): *Possible Front Skid Awaiting Confirmation* Underbody (need more placement details on where this is on truck): 85637479 Transfer Case: 85569359 (may need additional holes drilled in aft crossmember. Need more details) Bison Skid Plates (need confirmation whether AEV Edition is the same): Steering Rack: 85550010 Underbody (need more placement details on where this is on truck): 85550011 Transfer Case Skid Plate: 86513097 More info to come as it becomes available. Thanks to those on this forum that have done a lot of the leg work on this already @Joe97281 & @newdude

You know it’s obviously better to be able to check the trans fluid from up above then going under the truck. You’re just being obtuse. Maybe a guy just towed a heavy load up though the mountains and wants to see and smell his fluid. Sure a guy could go lay under the truck and go through that silly process or he could open his hood and pull the stick. Really tough choice.

Oh man, you guys are getting hosed on prices. Thats sad

Plenty of clearance on my '21 6 speed to get the factory pan off and install a cast aluminum pan.

Has anyone leveled thier truck by torsion bar adjustment? 2024 HD Some information on YouTube. Would like to hear from you how it went and how is the ride quality?