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Anyone seen this solid front axle TB?

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by Grimor » Wed Oct 08, 2014 11:05 pm

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Michiana Auto Pro's in Oceola, IN did the build in 2009?
2006 Chevy Trailblazer
Owner: Denny McKrill

- Removed Factory Suspension
- Custom Built front and rear link suspension
- Coil over shocks and hydraulic bump stops
- Custom shock hoops
- Custom shock braces
- Rear disc brake conversion
- Front cross over steering

The owner came to us wanting to run a 39" tire - problem is that you can only get a 5" lift for a Trailblazer. Shaun, our GENIUS fabricator and off road specialist, fabricated a lift that came out to be about 20"! AWESOME job Shaun!!


The info above is off the MAP's website. Anyone ever see it? I believe it's still alive and kickin
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by The Roadie » Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:56 am

Show poodle. Been discussed. Never sees a trail.
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by HARDTRAILZ » Thu Oct 09, 2014 6:07 am

D-bag owner built it to drag race. Actually had stacked nerf bars on it.

The builder did some trick work and did what he could to make it wheel able.

I have talked to both about it myself. See the truck at all the big shows.

The truck is basically a joke with current owner and configuration. Fake SS. Was flooded. 70s corvette 350. 6000 lb harbor freight winch. Rear bumper n shackles held on by two 1/2 inch bolts. Parks it at the shows on a oil change ramp draped in burlap to simulate offroad and show its flex.

See previous discusion here...

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by Moots1288 » Thu Oct 09, 2014 6:52 am

HARDTRAILZ wrote:D-bag owner built it to drag race. Actually had stacked nerf bars on it.

The builder did some trick work and did what he could to make it wheel able.

I have talked to both about it myself. See the truck at all the big shows.

The truck is basically a joke with current owner and configuration. Fake SS. Was flooded. 70s corvette 350. May have supercharger or might be fake. 6000 lb harbor freight winch. Rear bumper n shackles held on by two 1/2 inch bolts.

Don't forget the rear disc brake conversion.
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by ErikSS » Thu Oct 09, 2014 7:19 am

That's an old pic. He has gone quick disconnect on the front fenders. I suppose you need access to the engine that doesn't run. Makes sense to me.
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by Grimor » Sat Oct 11, 2014 10:33 pm

that's sad, looked like it would of been a fun setup
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by ErikSS » Sun Oct 12, 2014 3:47 am

It's very nice looking. It isn't something we have a lot of interest in the offroad side of things. The build included some good ideas. I'm disapointed those good ideas are so obviously untested.
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by Grimor » Sun Oct 12, 2014 7:46 am

ErikSS wrote:It's very nice looking. It isn't something we have a lot of interest in the offroad side of things. The build included some good ideas. I'm disapointed those good ideas are so obviously untested.

i think they said the price tag on the lift was 6k with bringing your own axle... i might see what they can come up with for a solid front that doesn't include coming into the cabin. i drive by the shop that did it every day for work.
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