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by Blazintrails03 » Sun Jun 29, 2014 2:56 pm

How it sits today:
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2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer LTZ

DRIVETRAIN SPECS:
4.2L, 4WD, 3.42 Gears, No Locker

TIRES:
255/70/17 Toyo Open Country AT II
Mark’s 1.5” Wheel Spacers

SUSPENSION:
Mark’s 2.5” Front and 2” Rear Kit
Moog Front Coils #81110
Tahoe Z71 Rear Coils
Bilstein HD Front Struts
BDS Rear Shocks
New Upper Strut Mounts

ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN MODIFICATIONS:
Volant Air Intake
Gibson Catback Exhaust
Dorman Extra Capacity Trans Pan with Drain Plug
Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oil and Filter
Synthetic Fluids In All Gear Boxes

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
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MDB Oil Pan and Radiator Skid Plates
Running Boards Removed
Wheels Plastidipped Black
Bow Tie on Grill Painted Black
Fold Down Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS:
3 Cell LED Maglite Mounted to Driver Rear Seat Bracket
Plywood Platform in Cargo Area

ELECTRICAL MODIFICATIONS:

RECOVERY EQUIPMENT:
48” Hi Lift Jack
Hi Lift Off Road Winch Kit
Hi Lift Off Road Base
Hi Lift Lift Mate
25’ 3/8 Grade 70 Chain with Clevis Hooks
2”X20’ Smittybilt Recovery Strap
2”X30’ Smittybilt Recovery Strap
Factory Front Tow Hooks
Receiver Mounted ¾ Inch Shackle
Numerous Shackles

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
Harbor Freight Tri-Fold Ramp on Roof (In Progress)
Wind Fairing / Light Mount for Lights on Roof Rack (In Progress )
Hi Lift Mount (Probably Going on Roof Rack)
Install CB (Already Purchased)
Install Corvette Servo in Trans (Already Purchased)
Last edited by Blazintrails03 on Sun Jun 29, 2014 9:21 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Blazintrails03
Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 359
Joined: Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:56 pm
Location: VA, Manassas
Name: Bobby
Vehicle Year: 2003
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD
Rank: Trail Ready

by Blazintrails03 » Sun Jun 29, 2014 3:01 pm

Where it all started when I was actually thinking of lowering it instead of lifting. Note the extreme tire shine.

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Blazintrails03
Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 359
Joined: Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:56 pm
Location: VA, Manassas
Name: Bobby
Vehicle Year: 2003
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD
Rank: Trail Ready

by Blazintrails03 » Sun Jun 29, 2014 3:06 pm

Then about 5 years after I got it and a while of lurking on here I went ahead with the lift. At or around this time I went ahead and Plastidipped the wheels and removed the running boards.

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The unofficial hat guy of ORTB viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4325

BUILD THREAD: viewtopic.php?f=74&t=5377&p=106362#p106362
Blazintrails03
Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 359
Joined: Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:56 pm
Location: VA, Manassas
Name: Bobby
Vehicle Year: 2003
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD
Rank: Trail Ready

by Blazintrails03 » Sun Jun 29, 2014 3:09 pm

About a year after the lift I finally put on a set of 255/70/17 Toyo Open Country AT II that have more than exceeded my expectations on the trails.

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BUILD THREAD: viewtopic.php?f=74&t=5377&p=106362#p106362
Blazintrails03
Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 359
Joined: Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:56 pm
Location: VA, Manassas
Name: Bobby
Vehicle Year: 2003
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD
Rank: Trail Ready

by Blazintrails03 » Sun Jun 29, 2014 3:11 pm

And of course I had to remove the bumper cover which proved to be a great idea. Pretty sure I would've lost it a couple of times so far.

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The unofficial hat guy of ORTB viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4325

BUILD THREAD: viewtopic.php?f=74&t=5377&p=106362#p106362
Blazintrails03
Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 359
Joined: Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:56 pm
Location: VA, Manassas
Name: Bobby
Vehicle Year: 2003
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD
Rank: Trail Ready

by Blazintrails03 » Sun Jun 29, 2014 3:16 pm

For cargo storage I built this platform quickly and inexpensively modeled after some of the guys in my company with platforms like this in the back of our work trucks with 6 foot ladders slid under them instead of my storage containers. The container on the left actually has a 2.25 ton floor jack and a couple straps and tools. The other container holds my first aid kit, tire plug kit, MV50, and some tools and other odds and ends.

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The unofficial hat guy of ORTB viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4325

BUILD THREAD: viewtopic.php?f=74&t=5377&p=106362#p106362
Blazintrails03
Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 359
Joined: Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:56 pm
Location: VA, Manassas
Name: Bobby
Vehicle Year: 2003
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD
Rank: Trail Ready


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