New from Utah
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Welcome to the site man. Got some nice builds there. You'll find plenty of info and product to build up your TB here on the site.
Death before Dishonor
Trails Conquered: 23
Repeat Trails: 36
33" warden ats 3" suspension lift
Trails Conquered: 23
Repeat Trails: 36
33" warden ats 3" suspension lift
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lupisnegris77 - Off-Roader
- Posts: 107
- Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2010 3:49 pm
- Location: Fort Carson, CO
- Name: michael brown
- Vehicle Year: 2008
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD
- Rank: Offroad Rated
Welcome. Good luck with a TB. That is one beautiful SS!! I traded my '00 LS1/ T56 for my TB when we started moving with my job. One word: Bittersweet!! 
3...2...1....FIRE IN THE HOLE!!!
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gotspeed1 - Trail-Blazer
- Posts: 294
- Joined: Tue Sep 22, 2009 9:02 pm
- Location: Woodland Park, CO
- Name: Joey
- Vehicle Year: 2002
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD
- Rank: Offroad Rated
Well im checking out 2 at the moment, both 02s, around 140k in mileage.
One has a salvage title for $4500
Other has clean title for $5500
I need to find a clean low mileage one for around 3k then Id be set!
Im not digging the color, both are pewter
but still will look ok when done.
I just wanted some color!
One has a salvage title for $4500
Other has clean title for $5500
I need to find a clean low mileage one for around 3k then Id be set!
Im not digging the color, both are pewter
but still will look ok when done.I just wanted some color!
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chevycrew - Veteran
- Posts: 1088
- Joined: Tue Mar 08, 2011 2:42 pm
- Location: UT, Salt Lake City
- Name: Steve
- Vehicle Year: 2002
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD
- Rank: Trail Ready
Nice rides. I notice you've used leaf springs in your past conversions. Thought about if you're going to use leafs on your TB build or link the front instead?
We use a 4 link + panhard in the rear stock if you hadn't had a look at one yet.
We use a 4 link + panhard in the rear stock if you hadn't had a look at one yet.
11 Silverado LTZ - 6.2L/6l80, 2/3 drop, self tuned
85 Hilux - 3RZ, dual cases, caged, 40s, chromo everything
02 TrailBlazer LTZ - 35s, lockers, balls - Gone but not forgotten - Build
85 Hilux - 3RZ, dual cases, caged, 40s, chromo everything
02 TrailBlazer LTZ - 35s, lockers, balls - Gone but not forgotten - Build
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fishsticks - Moderator
- Posts: 4356
- Joined: Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:30 pm
- Location: WA, Vancouver
- Name: Donny
- Vehicle Year: Other
- Vehicle: Other Vehicle
- DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
- Rank: Extreme Offroader
I know the stock 5 link stuff wont work in the rear for me, just not the right geometry for a foot of lift and moving the axle back.
My 4runner was a double triangulated 4 link in the rear, but Im not sure what I want to do on this one.
Trying to keep it simple for it being easily copied will most likely end up using wrecking yard leaf springs front and rear.
My 4runner was a double triangulated 4 link in the rear, but Im not sure what I want to do on this one.
Trying to keep it simple for it being easily copied will most likely end up using wrecking yard leaf springs front and rear.
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chevycrew - Veteran
- Posts: 1088
- Joined: Tue Mar 08, 2011 2:42 pm
- Location: UT, Salt Lake City
- Name: Steve
- Vehicle Year: 2002
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD
- Rank: Trail Ready
Not sure on front leaves. I was thinking 4 link and coilover front. But did think rear leaves would simplify things.
I got a set of chevy axles and a set of ford but life and first baby keep it a dream for a bit longer.
I got a set of chevy axles and a set of ford but life and first baby keep it a dream for a bit longer.
they've always worked for me.
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HARDTRAILZ - Moderator
- Posts: 6342
- Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:49 am
- Location: IN, Batesville
- Name: Kyle
- Vehicle Year: 2006
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
- Rank: Extreme Offroader
A true 4 link front (double triangulated) isnt very easy to do with traditional crossover steering.
3 link with panhard, or radius arms and panhard would be much easier to setup.
(Keep in mind a 5 link, is just a poorly setup 4 link.)
Leaves are simple, and they work very well if setup right.
If you are 700 miles from home, and blow out a coilover on a back road, is it easier to find a old leaf spring, or a coilover?
I just want simple and reliable. ( but I may end up with links... )
3 link with panhard, or radius arms and panhard would be much easier to setup.
(Keep in mind a 5 link, is just a poorly setup 4 link.)
Leaves are simple, and they work very well if setup right.
If you are 700 miles from home, and blow out a coilover on a back road, is it easier to find a old leaf spring, or a coilover?
I just want simple and reliable. ( but I may end up with links... )
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chevycrew - Veteran
- Posts: 1088
- Joined: Tue Mar 08, 2011 2:42 pm
- Location: UT, Salt Lake City
- Name: Steve
- Vehicle Year: 2002
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD
- Rank: Trail Ready
welcome 
- alextapp
- Cruiser
- Posts: 10
- Joined: Mon Feb 28, 2011 3:06 pm
- Location: Wheatfield, IN
- Name: Alex Tapp
- Vehicle Year: 2004
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD
nice rigs and welcome to the site! would love to see a functional sas on one of these! 
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dirty anton - Trail-Blazer
- Posts: 426
- Joined: Thu Aug 19, 2010 12:21 am
- Location: upper marlboro md
- Name: mike
- Vehicle Year: 2002
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
- Rank: Extreme Offroader
Hopefully I find one soon! Im getting the bug again to build.
I keep having the good deals slip through my fingers.
I keep having the good deals slip through my fingers.
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chevycrew - Veteran
- Posts: 1088
- Joined: Tue Mar 08, 2011 2:42 pm
- Location: UT, Salt Lake City
- Name: Steve
- Vehicle Year: 2002
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD
- Rank: Trail Ready
hope that bug keeps biting! alot of us would like to see it done. 
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dirty anton - Trail-Blazer
- Posts: 426
- Joined: Thu Aug 19, 2010 12:21 am
- Location: upper marlboro md
- Name: mike
- Vehicle Year: 2002
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
- Rank: Extreme Offroader
I really am trying to get started.
I missed a 02 ltz with 74k miles today for 5 grand!
not having any luck, but then again I dont want to spend over 6 for one to start with.
I missed a 02 ltz with 74k miles today for 5 grand!
not having any luck, but then again I dont want to spend over 6 for one to start with.
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chevycrew - Veteran
- Posts: 1088
- Joined: Tue Mar 08, 2011 2:42 pm
- Location: UT, Salt Lake City
- Name: Steve
- Vehicle Year: 2002
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD
- Rank: Trail Ready
chevycrew wrote:I missed a 02 ltz with 74k miles today for 5 grand!
I'll admit, I wheel with the heated seats on, and the auto climate control going... and I feel smug whenever I do. LTZ FTW.
11 Silverado LTZ - 6.2L/6l80, 2/3 drop, self tuned
85 Hilux - 3RZ, dual cases, caged, 40s, chromo everything
02 TrailBlazer LTZ - 35s, lockers, balls - Gone but not forgotten - Build
85 Hilux - 3RZ, dual cases, caged, 40s, chromo everything
02 TrailBlazer LTZ - 35s, lockers, balls - Gone but not forgotten - Build
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fishsticks - Moderator
- Posts: 4356
- Joined: Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:30 pm
- Location: WA, Vancouver
- Name: Donny
- Vehicle Year: Other
- Vehicle: Other Vehicle
- DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
- Rank: Extreme Offroader
- Mooseknuckle
- Addict
- Posts: 708
- Joined: Sun Feb 21, 2010 9:31 am
- Location: NJ,Brick
- Name: Jeff
- Vehicle Year: 2006
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD
- Rank: Offroad Rated
Added a pic finally!
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chevycrew - Veteran
- Posts: 1088
- Joined: Tue Mar 08, 2011 2:42 pm
- Location: UT, Salt Lake City
- Name: Steve
- Vehicle Year: 2002
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD
- Rank: Trail Ready
Congrats on the TB purchase looks clean. Can't wait to see work done.
Go Big & Go Broke
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SteveTB03 - Addict
- Posts: 600
- Joined: Fri Sep 11, 2009 6:11 pm
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- Name: Steve Darras
- Vehicle Year: Other
- Vehicle: Other Vehicle
- DriveTrain: 4WD
- Rank: Trail Ready
Thanks, Its not great, but not bad.
It needs some front end work, so... The build may start sooner than expected.
It needs some front end work, so... The build may start sooner than expected.
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chevycrew - Veteran
- Posts: 1088
- Joined: Tue Mar 08, 2011 2:42 pm
- Location: UT, Salt Lake City
- Name: Steve
- Vehicle Year: 2002
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD
- Rank: Trail Ready
allright!......now the fun starts! 
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dirty anton - Trail-Blazer
- Posts: 426
- Joined: Thu Aug 19, 2010 12:21 am
- Location: upper marlboro md
- Name: mike
- Vehicle Year: 2002
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
- Rank: Extreme Offroader
Can't wait to see your build progress! Grats on the purchase as well. Build Thread
Back to stock, had fun while it lasted...
Back to stock, had fun while it lasted...
- janesy86
- Veteran
- Posts: 1291
- Joined: Thu Sep 10, 2009 2:29 pm
- Location: MA, Salem
- Name: Nick Janes
- Vehicle Year: 2007
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
- Rank: Offroad Rated
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