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Chutes' Build - 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LS

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by Chutes » Tue Nov 08, 2011 11:01 pm

2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LS, Black, 4.2L I6, 4x4, with G80, 3.42 axle ratio
245/75/16 TreadWright Wardens

Current Photo:
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Suspension Modifications:
  • 2.5" MarkMC Lift (2.5" Front Lift, 2.0" Rear Lift)
  • Bilstein Heavy Duty Front Shocks (New Part Number 24-103336)
  • BDS 5500 Series Rear Shocks (Part Number 55619)
  • 1.5" 6 lug by 5" Wheel Spacers

Exterior Modifications:
  • Painted Front Chrome Grille Piece Black
  • Painted Front Bow Tie Green
  • Painted Front License Plate Numbers Green (Not my license plate and the front plate is not required in MI)

Recovery Equipment:
  • 20 Foot Strap
  • Hitch Receiver Mounted Shackle
  • Stock Front Tow Hooks
  • Small, Larger Shovels
Last edited by Chutes on Mon Dec 12, 2011 10:12 pm, edited 4 times in total.
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Chutes
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Posts: 54
Joined: Thu Sep 22, 2011 11:27 am
Location: MI, Novi
Name: Alex
Vehicle Year: 2005
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80

by Chutes » Tue Nov 08, 2011 11:21 pm

Exposition:

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Build Stage 1: Started

I am currently in stage one of the build. This stage includes all current modifications listed above and the TreadWright Wardens I have had my eye on for a while. I would like to get the tires on by Christmas, but you know how plans go.

My plan for the TrailBlazer is to have a vehicle that is capable of getting in and out of deer camp with inches of snow on the ground without any issues. I would also like to be able to get out and explore the beautiful Michigan outdoors on some trails that stock TrailBlazers just couldn't handle. Like many members I do DD my TB so it can be in pieces on Saturday, but it has to be able to commute on Monday morning.

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Build Stage 2: Within A Year

Within the next year I would like to have the following modifications completed.

  • Magnaflow Muffler
  • PCMforless Tune
  • Painted Rims
  • RoofRack
  • Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier
  • On Board Air

Build Stage 3:In the Non-Foreseeable Future

  • MDB Skids
  • MDB Front Bumper
  • Rock Sliders
  • Zone 2" Body Lift
  • 33" BFG KM2s
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Chutes
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Posts: 54
Joined: Thu Sep 22, 2011 11:27 am
Location: MI, Novi
Name: Alex
Vehicle Year: 2005
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80


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