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NC_IslandRunner"s Build - 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer

These are lifted trucks and have posted trip reports showing travel on non-stock passable trails.

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by NC_IslandRunner » Thu Mar 22, 2012 12:53 am

Bought it June 1st 2007
2004 LS w/ 3.73 G80 4x4

Suspension Modifications:
BDS lift with 5500 series shocks
Z71 Rear Coil Springs

Exterior Modifications:
TreadWright GuardDogs 285/75/16 on Stock Wheels
1.5" Wheel Spacers
Cut fender wells
Removed Front Bumper Cover
Custom Painted Front Bumper
BajaRack MegaMule Roof Rack
Decals--they add HP
Removed Spare Tire Mounting Hardware from Under Rear End
BARTONMD--Oil Pan & Radiator Skid Plates

Engine Modifications:
None Yet

Interior Modifications:
Custom Oak Rear Cargo Cover
Carpet Removed, Bedliner Entire Floor of Cab Front to Back in the Works

Recovery Equipment:
Recovery Straps
emergency supplies, first aid, water
tools- Shovel, hatchet, large knife
SmittyBuilt Rear Hitch Recovery Shackle

Electrical Mods:
Built LightBar from JD's Design, Truck Wired for Roof Lights. LightBar Not Currently Installed
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Location: NC, Sanford
Name: Rory
Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Rank: Offroad Rated

by NC_IslandRunner » Thu Mar 22, 2012 4:35 pm

As it sits right now.

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The classic Chevy Orange was added due to rust and chipping paint on the bumper and roofrack.
Decided to go with a bright color inspired by Kyle's hood decal and a guy I met at the overland rally's brightly painted rock sliders.
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Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
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by NC_IslandRunner » Fri Mar 23, 2012 1:58 pm

Spent 45mins yesterday at my local sign shop trying to get the font right, I think it's damn close!

Picked decal up today and installed on my newly painted wind break off my BajaRack that was chipping and peeling.

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Posts: 3022
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Location: NC, Sanford
Name: Rory
Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Rank: Offroad Rated


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