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JamesDub's Build - 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer

These are lifted trucks and have posted trip reports showing travel on non-stock passable trails.

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by JamesDub » Mon Mar 21, 2011 12:43 pm

I'll try to show my TBs progression , gotta locate some old pics from 02 on :D

Year Make Model:
2002 Chevy Trailblazer LT 4x4

Drivetrain Specs:
4.2L I6 - 270hp
Selectable 4WD
Locking rear differential (RPO G80)

Suspension Modifications:
2" lift coils from Japan in front
Marks NEW lift on front springs (3"?)
CR25 Skyjacker coils on rear for 4" lift
3" body lift
1.5" wheel spacers from samsoffroad.com
BDS 95619 rear shocks
Bilstein HD struts up front
Flipped UCAs
Front sway bar removed
1" extended rear control arms with poly/flex joint

Exterior Modifications:
Paint exterior Hot Rod Flatz Olive Drab Green
35x12.50x17 Kumho Road Venture Mt
Boze Fatal 17x8 wheels Powdercoated Black now , offset +40mm ,bore 78.1mm ,rear spacing 6.00
Trimmed rear bumper cover
Trimmed front wheel wells
Trailer light plug tucked up under rear
LED rear tail lights
Rear wiper setup off 06
Debadged and Demolded
Roof rack removed
MTA oil pan skid (Aluminum)
MTA radiator skid
MTA bumper
Trailgear 67" rock sliders

Engine Modifications:
Airaid intake
Resonator removed
PCMforless Tuned

Interior Modifications:
Stainless dash overlay kit
Stainless pedals From a Chevy SSR
Bose premium system
6 cd stacker
JL audio stealthbox
JL audio 250 watt amp
Uniden Pro 520xl CB w/Hood channel mount
2' Firestik antenna - Daily use
4' Firestik antenna - For more range
12 Watt PA speaker mounted in engine bay

Recovery Equipment:
Rear receiver shackle
D-ring shackles on front bumper
40' tow strap
Foldable shovel

Electrical Modifications:

Future Modifications:




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Location: Madera CA
Name: James
Vehicle Year: 2002
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
Rank: Offroad Rated

by JamesDub » Mon Mar 21, 2011 1:29 pm

Here she is shortly after I got it in late 2002 . The wheel purchase started it all :D

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I think these are my 33" MTRS with just the japanese 2" longer coils .

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1.5" spacers on .

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3"body lift on .

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Vehicle Year: 2002
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
Rank: Offroad Rated

by JamesDub » Mon Mar 21, 2011 1:40 pm

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DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
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by JamesDub » Mon Mar 21, 2011 1:43 pm

CB install , SSR foot pedals .

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by JamesDub » Mon Mar 21, 2011 1:49 pm

305/70/17 Goodyear MTRs .

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Trimmed wheel well .

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Rear shot .

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Relocated trailer connector .

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Vehicle Year: 2002
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
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by JamesDub » Mon Mar 21, 2011 1:54 pm

Bald Mountain CA with Teebes and Roadie .

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by JamesDub » Mon Mar 21, 2011 2:00 pm

MarkMC's new lift !

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Before MarkMC , Japanese 2" longer springs AND Suspension Maxx 1" front spacer...

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After MarkMC with japanese 2" longer coils ...

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UCAs flipped .

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Vehicle Year: 2002
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
Rank: Offroad Rated

by JamesDub » Mon Mar 21, 2011 2:04 pm

1" extended control arms , new BDS 9500 series shocks , and Skyjacker CR25 coils .

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Driveline now :shock:

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DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
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by JamesDub » Thu Mar 24, 2011 9:39 pm

Got her back a day early from the paint shop , I'm happy with how it turned out ....


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Wheel liner put back in ...

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Grille ...

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Joined: Tue Nov 16, 2010 1:41 pm
Location: Madera CA
Name: James
Vehicle Year: 2002
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
Rank: Offroad Rated

by JamesDub » Sat Apr 09, 2011 6:57 am

NEW SLIDER INSTALL NITE ....

BIG PROPS TO MY NEIGHBOR / WELDER RICH !
Thats me in the hoodie ...

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Just a lil more this way ... no that way ... no this way .....
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Rich my bud and neighbor ... THANK YOU !
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BOTH LEFT SIDE TIRES OFF THE GROUND !!!!! SLIDERS ARE ROCK SOLID !
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Paint to follow the next two days ... Bumper will be here tues and painted/installed by friday 4-15-11 .

New rubber to go on next week ...
35x12.50x17 Kuhmo Road Ventures ...

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Joined: Tue Nov 16, 2010 1:41 pm
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Vehicle Year: 2002
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
Rank: Offroad Rated

by JamesDub » Wed Apr 27, 2011 1:08 am

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2" spacers for the front to clear the damn UBJ .

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Had to cut off about 1/2" of the spacers' studs , they were way too long .

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After my alignment ... As good as they could make it , UCAs are flipped .

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The DubMobile is getting a makeover !
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Vehicle Year: 2002
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
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