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JCRAYTON99 Build- 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer

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by JCrayton99 » Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:55 pm

2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Drivetrain Specs:
4.2l Atlas Engine
3.73 G80 4X4

Suspension Modifications:
Front:
Moog 81114 springs
MarkMC 3" lift spacers
Bilstien HD Struts
Flipped UCA
Sway bar delete

Rear:
CR25S Rear Springs
Pro Comp ES9000 Series Shocks
Sway bar delete
Limiting straps from Appletree Automotive

Exterior Modifications:
Black Rock steel wheels 17x8
Cooper Discoverer ST MAXX 255/80R17
Debadged
Early style bumper,radiator and oil skid plates from MDB
Bumper modified for winch
Bedlined fenders, rockers and hood
Vent in hood
EXT front breaks installed
2500HD TRE
8.6" G80 rear end

Engine Modifications:
Spectre cone filter and intake resonator delete
Catalytic converter gutted
Dual Thrush Welded
Resonator delete with 3" Tailpipe
PCM tune from PCM of NC

Interior Modifications:
Rear seats removed
Rear platform with OBA system (CO2)
Tablet mount
Bedlined Floors


Recovery Equipment:
Superwinch 9500 synthetic line
Snatch straps
Static straps
Tree savers
Snatch blocks
Shackles
Pull-Pal

Electrical Modifications:
Group 34 AMG battery (reversed polarity to fit sideways)
Pioneer head unit
Quad beam headlights
Trailer Break controller
EYourLife LED bars front and rear
Uniden CB Radio (PRO510XL)
TRAM base loaded 4 feet CB Antenna

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JCrayton99
Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 428
Joined: Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:44 pm
Location: CT, South Windsor
Name: John Crayton
Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Rank: Offroad Guide

by JCrayton99 » Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:42 pm

As of 03/25/2012
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Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 428
Joined: Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:44 pm
Location: CT, South Windsor
Name: John Crayton
Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Rank: Offroad Guide

by JCrayton99 » Mon Mar 26, 2012 6:38 am

Lit up.
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Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 428
Joined: Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:44 pm
Location: CT, South Windsor
Name: John Crayton
Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Rank: Offroad Guide

by JCrayton99 » Fri Apr 06, 2012 7:03 pm

04/06/2012 intake in, needs to be cleaned up and painted to look not so cobbled, but it works.
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JCrayton99
Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 428
Joined: Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:44 pm
Location: CT, South Windsor
Name: John Crayton
Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Rank: Offroad Guide

by JCrayton99 » Tue Apr 24, 2012 8:37 pm

New exhaust to go in tomorrow.
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JCrayton99
Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 428
Joined: Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:44 pm
Location: CT, South Windsor
Name: John Crayton
Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Rank: Offroad Guide

by JCrayton99 » Thu Apr 26, 2012 3:13 pm

Exhaust is in, need to make a new tip old one didnt fit. Video to come tomorrow after everything dries
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JCrayton99
Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 428
Joined: Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:44 pm
Location: CT, South Windsor
Name: John Crayton
Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Rank: Offroad Guide

by JCrayton99 » Sat May 12, 2012 12:52 pm

I got radiator and oil pan skid plates today thanks to Jansey86. Wheel adapters and ORTB stickers came earlier this week. Wheels and tires in the weeks to come.
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JCrayton99
Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 428
Joined: Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:44 pm
Location: CT, South Windsor
Name: John Crayton
Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Rank: Offroad Guide

by JCrayton99 » Sat May 12, 2012 12:53 pm

ORTB and ExPo stickers finally on (better photo).
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Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 428
Joined: Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:44 pm
Location: CT, South Windsor
Name: John Crayton
Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Rank: Offroad Guide

by JCrayton99 » Sat Jun 09, 2012 7:48 pm

Tires are on. Fenders are trimmed and beaten in.
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Posts: 428
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Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Rank: Offroad Guide

by JCrayton99 » Wed Jul 04, 2012 5:43 pm

A bit more done with my rear platform. Image
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Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Rank: Offroad Guide

by JCrayton99 » Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:29 pm

Limiting straps came in today, and got Moog 81114 springs today. All to be done this weekend.

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Joined: Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:44 pm
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Name: John Crayton
Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Rank: Offroad Guide

by JCrayton99 » Mon Aug 20, 2012 6:07 pm

Half assed roof rack and limb risers made and installed. Also new hood and grille.
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JCrayton99
Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 428
Joined: Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:44 pm
Location: CT, South Windsor
Name: John Crayton
Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Rank: Offroad Guide

by JCrayton99 » Fri Sep 14, 2012 10:07 am

Roof rack is coming off. Shouldnt be lifting my tire that high.

Rear sway bar off. Limiting straps on.

Fenders and rockers bedlined.
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JCrayton99
Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 428
Joined: Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:44 pm
Location: CT, South Windsor
Name: John Crayton
Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Rank: Offroad Guide

by JCrayton99 » Sat Jan 12, 2013 7:48 pm

Updated to include small projects from the last month or so. Need to find a place that will put my Moogs in. Need new tailpipe. Need to replace 1 stud in front passenger adapter.
JCrayton99
Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 428
Joined: Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:44 pm
Location: CT, South Windsor
Name: John Crayton
Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Rank: Offroad Guide

by JCrayton99 » Tue Sep 03, 2013 6:51 pm

Updated Original Post. Was rear ended 08/20/2013, but the only damaged found was to the drivers seat. My body's momentum twisted the seats frame. Replaced both front seats, TREs, Sway bar end links, rear springs, bed lined interior, and installed floor mats with the check insurance cut me.


And rattle canned my hitch :viking:
JCrayton99
Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 428
Joined: Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:44 pm
Location: CT, South Windsor
Name: John Crayton
Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Rank: Offroad Guide

by JCrayton99 » Sun Mar 08, 2015 9:47 pm

Updated a few times to include rear end upgrade, a few small bits, and the PCM tune.
JCrayton99
Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 428
Joined: Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:44 pm
Location: CT, South Windsor
Name: John Crayton
Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Rank: Offroad Guide


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