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cbbryan's build 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer

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by cbbryan » Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:58 pm

The goal is to have a vehicle that functions both as a daily driver and take me places to get away from it all.
Drivetrain:
4.2L I6
4x4
3.73s

Suspension Mods:
LiftMeister 2.5" front and 2" rear
BDS 5500 series rear shocks
Bilstein HD front struts

Exterior Mods
Aires Brushguard
AVS in channel vent visor
Westin tail light guards
some minor trimming on front bumper
various dents dings and scratches from animals, rocks, pipes, and other cars

Engine Mods
K&N CAI
Removed air box
Magnaflow Cat-back Exhaust

Interior Mods
trash, mud, and pollen

Electrical Mods
JD's cloned light bar
Front strobes- currently unwired (VFF)
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This is how she looks currently.
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cbbryan
Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 270
Joined: Tue Sep 22, 2009 2:26 pm
Location: MS, Amory
Name: Chris
Vehicle Year: 2005
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD

by cbbryan » Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:01 pm

The following is my documented lift installation.
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Before the lift the only mods were CAI, exhaust, brushguard, tail light guards, and JD light bar
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At the end of day 1
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This is my step dad helping me file the end of the bolt where i hit it with a hammer
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Location: MS, Amory
Name: Chris
Vehicle Year: 2005
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD

by cbbryan » Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:08 pm

Almost have one side done here.
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Why is it curved?
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Too long?!
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See how i used the bottle jack to accomplish the lift?
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Location: MS, Amory
Name: Chris
Vehicle Year: 2005
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD

by cbbryan » Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:12 pm

Almost done now...
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My brother helping with the rear after he messed it up.
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It's Angry!!!
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cbbryan
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Posts: 270
Joined: Tue Sep 22, 2009 2:26 pm
Location: MS, Amory
Name: Chris
Vehicle Year: 2005
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD

by cbbryan » Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:18 pm

Post lift my frame clearance is around 11" with stock size tires.
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Frame clearance
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The lowest point of clearance
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245/65/R17 ATs
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Location: MS, Amory
Name: Chris
Vehicle Year: 2005
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD


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