I purchased the 2001 GMC Sonoma new. This truck has the "ZR2" off-road package. This isn't just an average off-road package, it's really pretty special. Here's the details:

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  • RPO ZR2 only full ladder-type frame with modified suspension mounting points which provide:
    • 100mm wider track (3.9 inches wider than regular S-10)
    • Three-inch suspension height increase
  • Enhanced front (7.25" ring gear) and rear (8.5" ring gear) axles w/ 3.73:1 axle ratio's
  • Larger wheel and axle bearings
  • Eaton Gov-Loc "Locker" in the rear differential
  • 31 x 10.5R-15 BFG All Terrain tires
  • 46mm gas pressurized Bilstein Monotube shocks
  • Rear axle track bar
  • 33mm front anti-sway bar
  • Skid plates
  • Cool looking wheel flares!

In addition, my truck came with these other options:

  • Cold Climate Package
    • Heavy Duty Battery; 690 CCA
    • Engine Block Heater; wattage unknown
    • Battery Blanket
  • Heated exterior mirrors
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I've now owned the truck for 18 months and have made quite a few minor modifications to it. Some of the mods
can be seen in detail via the menu on the left. A brief description of the mods are:

  • K&N Intake Kit (air filter and intake tube) FIPK
  • HyperPower Programmer III
  • MagnaFlow muffler
  • Altezza rear tailights
  • Large rubber Mudflaps (now removed)
  • Kenwood Excelon MP3-capable stereo
  • Pioneer door speakers (dash speakers still OEM)
  • Daystar Shackles
  • Two Class 3 recievers in front
  • One Class 3 in rear
  • Jason Fiberglass topper
  • Remote control driving lights on a custom timer circuit.
  • 31x10.5x15 Wild Country Mud tires
  • Rockcrawler steel rims
  • Goodyear Gator Serpentine belt
  • Nerf bars (now removed)
  • Sylvania SilverStar headlight bulbs
  • Custom Flag Decal on rear window

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ZR2 in the Snow

ZR2 Off-road trip to 600 Acres

ZR2 November 2005 Brickyard