The Rancho replacement shocks for the S10 are valved stiffer than the factory shocks. This needs to be fixed by welding in material to be boxed the pivot and make sure that the arm you are boxing has not already been deformed. Chevrolet put a new grille on the S-10 in an effort to update the 1991 models. Other changes were restricted to trim and color modifications, and sales jumped again to 258,717 S-10 pickups and 157,264 S-10 Blazers. The S-10 extended cab currently is available with an optional third door that swings open toward the rear and can't be openedunless the front door is opened first.
A third door was available for Extended Cab models during the 1996 model year. It includes replacement control arms that relieve the ball joints of extreme angle when the torsion bars are adjusted beyond Z-Height This is a calculated factory allowed height. You could only see it when the door was open though. . Beyond that are frame reinforcements, front urethane jounce bumpers, 33-millimeter front and 23-millimeter rear anti-sway bars, de Carbon shocks, rear axle vibration dampener, a retuned variable ratio 15-13-to-1 steering box and a 2-inch lower ride height.
These are the strongest and best option to put in a S10 as they are a complete bolt in and remove the vacuum line and electronic switch found in most 2nd generation S10's. The 98 and newer Rangers don't have the I-beam front ends anymore, and make great swap frames. If you could tell the difference between a '99 and 2000 S-10 you probably actually worked at the Shreveport, La. Boondock also sells an armored bumper that can contain a winch through Synergyoffroad. The energy suspension kit comes with presleeved lower control arm bushing but not upper bushings. There were also new badges throughout the trucks and a new Baja off-road appearance package.
It's about style, identity and fun. This kit is unique in that it contains a steering support system that relieves some stress on the idler and pitman arm. This kick out caused problems as it sticks out wider than the front of the 40 ford cab. I thought that went out in the late 80's! Comparing long-bed styles, the S-10 is 2. The upper replacement bushings are prone to accelerated wear in that kit. This kit is new on the market and features tubular upper control arms that utilize fullsize silverado balljoints.
Chevy gears the S-10 to younger buyers than its full-size pickups with sporty exterior packages. The weight of the S10 can range from 4,200 lbs. I think the ranger and explorer frames have the right wheelbase to make it work; the explorer may be too wide. The big news for 1988 was that the new 4. They use extended tierod sleeves instead of dropping the steering linkage. I have never crawled up under either, but I drive an S10 Blazer as my company vehicle.
Over all the 'net, I've yet to see a thread or post of a list of all the vehicles that have had S-10 frame swaps done. What about the Ford Rangers? Crew cabs have four full-size doors that are hinged at the front and open like regular doors on a car. Our Extended Cab came with the optional third door, which is like adding the percussion section to the orchestra. A full locking differential will distribute 100 % of torque to both wheels. Outfitter Design does not accept liability or responsibility arising from damage caused by installing parts or doing modifications. You can run stock rubber bushings.
Newer S-10s come with 4 wheel disc brakes. But 4x4 models did get a 2. With 195 hp and 260 pound-feet of torque, it delivers more output than any other V6 in its class. The dashboard was redesigned to accept a passenger-side airbag which could be switched off and many of the buttons and dials were updated to improve their operation, quality and feel. Misspelling is always a good way to attract attention and Chevy did that for the 1999 model year by introducing the S10 Xtreme package. There were two different types of 231 manual shifted transfer cases, a linkage set up found on first gen body S10's and a cable set up found on second gen body s10s. Try to get one that is 1989 or newer with the 2.
I've seen a fiberglass body 40 ford pickup on an 88 ford ranger chassis. For 2002 the third door was now standard on all extended cabs, all retail customers got air conditioning and a tachometer as standard, and the regular cab, 4x2 long box model was eliminated. They are mandrel bent and are very smooth, just like our other frame rails. Jump seats in the back could accommodate passengers for short trips, though they had to squeeze themselves in through the two doors and past the front seats to get there. Two engines were offered initially, a 2. The downside to this is that you cannot run a front swaybar as the tierods make contact with the swaybar link. They have the highest pullout rating and hold their strength even when put to the max angle.
I would agree 1-2 on the difficulty scale. Show full review Vehicle Overview Chevrolet's compact pickup gets minor changes for 2000, but bigger news is due on the 2001 models. Another 175,450 S-10 Blazers also found buyers. Throw in the S-10's soft ride, comfortable cabin and handsome appearance, and an instant hit was born. It's the right width, and if you go with the standard cab long bed truck the wheel base is off by less than an inch.