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DJones's Build - 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer LTZ

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by DJones » Sun Feb 27, 2011 2:09 pm

2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer LTZ
(every available domestic option except sunroof)

Drivetrain Specs:
4.2L I-6
4x4 with G80

Suspension Modifications:
MarkMC's 2" Suspension Lift

Exterior Modifications:
MarkMC's 3" Body Lift and Wheel Spacers
Debadged and Demolded
Removed rack luggage bars
Bowtie and headlights painted white
Wheels converted to Isuzu Ascender LS/Limited/Luxury with black vinyl and new center caps

Engine Modifications:
Corvette C6 E-fan with DCControls controller

Interior Modifications:
Dome LEDs
(in progress) Upgrading dash to LEDs

No Recovery Equipment!!

Electrical Modifications:
Amateur (HAM) Radio (Yaesu FTM-350R)
Removed OnStar
Heavy duty battery terminal extensions
All exterior lighting converted to LED where applicable
Quad brake lamps, amber turn signal in rear with LED tailgate strip
Solid-state turn signal flasher that disables front parking lamps when on
Roof-rack lightbar with 4 6-inch off-road lights
Custom fog light switch

Future Modifications:
Removing wiper from hatch
MDB Fabrication steel bumper
Permanent DRL/Auto Headlamp disable, keep perimeter lighting

PICTURES!

First Off-road adventure at Haskell Lake, Michigan (stock)
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Demolded
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48 inch Recon Big Rig Running Lights (Christmas 2009)
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2 inch lift installed (May 4, 2010)
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First major off-road event at Bundy Hill (May 29, 2010)
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Second trip to Bundy Hill (September 4, 2010)
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Grille and Bumper LEDs
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Last edited by DJones on Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:10 pm, edited 2 times in total.
DJones
Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 267
Joined: Tue Apr 27, 2010 4:27 pm
Location: IN, Angola
Name: David
Vehicle Year: 2003
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80

by DJones » Wed Jun 08, 2011 2:16 pm

I have some additional free time now, and I added a few things: wheel spacers and 275/70R17 BFG A/T KO tires (32.2")
The tires only rub on the fender liners, and work great off-road when aired down to 15psi.

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Check out the ball joint clearance with spacers:
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David
DJones
Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 267
Joined: Tue Apr 27, 2010 4:27 pm
Location: IN, Angola
Name: David
Vehicle Year: 2003
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80


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