BowTide's 2004 Trailblazer LS no budget Redneck build

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2004 Chevy Trailblazer LS

Drivetrain Specs: I6, 3.42 with limited slip

Suspension Modifications: Mark's 3" suspension lift (received today after ordering Friday)

Exterior Modifications:NONE

Engine Modifications:NONE

Interior Modifications:NONE

Recovery Equipment:NONE

Electrical Modifications:NONE

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Obviously these are the "before" pics LOL
Mark's 3" suspension lift should be here Monday, I plan to flip the UCA's since all it costs is sweat equity and get the front end realigned and get new shocks if the budget allows. (I'm assuming the alignment is more important than the shocks at this point)

My main objective is to get a fair amount of extra ground clearance and a bigger footprint as most of my off-roading will be in sand for hunting purposes and to get my grandson outdoors more.
With that said, better get comfortable and grab a snack as this one is gonna take awhile with my budget.

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Threw painting drops over the car wash's arbor....


This would NOT have been possible without THESE...........

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I destroyed my driver side ball joint boot with the pickle fork and STILL had trouble getting it loose.
I really wish I'd thought of this first, I put the stubby right in the split there and one tap from my mini-sledge and it dropped right out......

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Round two will ensue in the AM as not even the torch would easily break this nut.........

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Before.........






After......

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This is how I got the axle low enough to get the spring and spacer in........