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comprise the rear
suspension. The
longer
set
of
leaves
provides
a
smooth ride
when
the vehiete
is
unloaded
or
lightly
loaded.
As
additional
passengers
and
cargo
are
added,
the
longer
leaves flatten out,
and shorter, stitler ieaves
deliver
additional
sup-
port
without sacrificing a
comfortable
ride.
DRlv£R
CONTROL
SVST£M
• All Blazer
models
feature the Driver
Control
System.
its
features are
designed
to
provide
a pre-
cise integration of suspension, steering
and
chassis
components
for enhanced driving control
in
virtu-
ally any situation.
Components
include:
- A rock-soud structure with a heavy steel ladder-type
frame,
boxed
to the rear axle for torsional rigidity
- Variable-ratio
power
steering with a tuned
spool
valve that provides tight control for
highwaylroad
driving and easy steering
in
tight parking
lot
situations
- Tuned tires are designed
to
handle
dry
pavement
or
wet
and snowy conditions while delivering a
quiet ride
- Large
diameter
drop-link front
and
rear stabilizer
bars help control
body
lean when cornering
- Urethane jounce bumpers are oversized
to
help
absorb impact
as
the auxiliary rear springs
engage.
This
also helps reduce
"mule-like"
kick-
back
some
other truck suspensions
deliver
when
they hit a
bump
unloaded.
SUSI'£NSION
CHOIC£S
Blazer offers
one
of
the widest suspension choices
on the market,
providing
distinct choices
to
meet
the
driving requirements and
demands
of any driving
situation, from
highway
driving to serious off-
roading. These
packages
coordinate
components
to
a specific
driving
need,
including springs, shock
absorbers, stabilizer bars and tires. There are three
suspension
packages
for 4-Door
models
and
four
suspension
packages
for 2-Door models.
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(standard on 2-Door) and (standard on
4-Door)
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ideal
for
everyday
city and
highway
driving
and
light-duty
trailering. They
provide
a
smooth
soft
ride
and
excellent handling.
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available on
2-
and
4-Door models, utilizes premium Bilstein
or
de
Carbon
mono
tube
high pressure gas shock
absorbers and firm spring rates
for
a taut,
well
con-
trolled ride.
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RiDE
SUSF~!'l::;ION,
available on 4-Door
models, utilizes premium gas charged shock
absorbers for
an
exceptionally smooth ride. Ideal for
heavy-duty trailering.
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SUSF-=:N5IC~,
available on 2-Door
4x4
models,
utiUzes
extra-large 46mm Bilstein high
pressure gas-eharged shock absorbers which provide
exceptional control
in
off-road driving situations.
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available on the 2-Door Blazer
LS
4x4
model,
accommodates
serious off-road driving
enthusiasts.
It
utilizes a unique chassis with a 4-inch-
wider
tread, reinforced frame
and
the
ZR2
Firm
Ride Suspension which includes:
- 46mm Bilstein pressurized shocks
- 3.9-inch-wider tread
in
front and rear
-
31"
x
10.5"
R-15
on-Iotl·road
tires
- specific strengthened front differential gears
and
drive
axles
- specific rear axle with an 8.5" ring
gear
- larger rear
wheel
bearings
- longer, larger
diameter
axle shafts
- a specific rear suspension with revised rear
multi-leaf springs
- rear axle track bar.
Blazer features a variable-ratio
(16:1
to
13:1)
steering
gear
with a specially tuned
spool
valve.
This
gear
provides quick, responsive steering with
reduced
turns lock-to-tock, making tight driving situations and
parking easier.
1999
PRODUCT
INi=ORMATION
GUID£