Conner299's Build: '05 Chevy TrailBlazer-'Bertha'

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Year Make Model

2005 Trailblazer LS

Drivetrain Specs:

4.2L I6 4WD GU6 NON-G80

Suspension Modifications:

LiftMeister 3" Lift
Moog sway bar end links. F & R.
Pro-Thane urethane sway bar bushings. F & R.
Monroe Sensa-Trac Struts. Front.
BDS 5500 series Shocks. Rear
Definity Dakota A/T 255/70/16

Exterior Modifications:

Custom CB Antenna Mount
Swiss Cargo Removable Kayak Rack
Plasti-Dipped Wheels (2 1/2 cans)

Engine Modifications:

Resonator Trash-Can Mod

Interior Modifications:

Torque Pro App
BAFX OBDII scanner
Cobra 29 LTD BT
Dual XML 8100 Head Unit

Recovery Equipment:

None currently, but soon to come.

Electrical Modifications:

Custom LED's in dash gauges and switches

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With 3" LiftMeister Lift...

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Finally was able to get my wheels Plasti-Dipped. I really like black wheels, but wasn't enthused about the permanence of painting them. I also like that if you mess up the Plasti-Dip, it's "No harm, no foul". Peel it off and do it again, or not.

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If there is one thing I can't stand, it's extraneous wires running all around the dash. Sound Feeder, GPS, phone chargers, etc. That is the main reason why I settled on this head unit. It removes both the Sound Feeder wire, and charger for the iPod. It also frees up one of the 12v plug-ins as well. I may got scoffed at by the audiophiles, but whatever. I was able to score this unit(XML 8100) from Amazon for $33.??. I also picked up the GM antenna adaptor, wiring adaptor, and plastic install kit, as well. All of this cost under $60.00. One thing I will say about the head unit, it was a PITA to install. It is a little bigger, I'm assuming, than a standard single DIN head unit. The plastic install kit had to be heavily modified with a Dremel. I also wasn't able to get it to sit all the way in. There is about a half inch gap between the trim ring and the plastic install kit. All in all, it doesn't look too bad though.

This is how the unit looks when closed.

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This is how it looks when opened, allowing the iPod to plug-in.

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Now, I just have to get the GPS hardwire kit installed, and finish up the LED's on the manual HVAC unit, and doorswitches

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NOTE: The CEL is only on because the key was turned on, but the truck wasn't running.