I picked up my 2008 Trailblazer in March 22, 2013 with 62k+ on the clock, just few days after my birth day.
Googled TB mods found Traivoy, then after some reading found GMTNation.com then offroadTB.com after about one week of lurking, all the while thinking to myself boy what goldmine of information here
, signed right up and made a donation.
Now for the 1000 dollar question what is my "mission", well as most in the beginning not really sure just wanted to get on the trails.
After much reading, talking and soul searching. here is what I want a DD that is a very capable offroad SUV were I can explore the back trails and camp with friends and family. As with all things this could evolve into something more only time will tell.
Today
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Suspension/Drivetrain ModificationsFalken Wildpeak A/T3W LT285/75R16
Mark's 6x5 to 6x5.5 wheel Adapters
FrontFront Diff 4.10 gears with LSD (helical-shaped gears) from Bully Racing
Cheap AWD Sleeve conversionBilstein adjustable struts at max setting with 1/2" spacer on top with Moog 81114 springs.
RearSS Axle 4.10 gears, G80 Installed 2/2022
Skyjacker Softride Coil Spring C25R
Bilstein 5100 Offroad Shock24-185783 F4-BE5-6682-H8
Rear Sway bar deleted
Exterior ModificationsMDB LT non-BL winch bumper
Oil pan skid plate
HereCustom made RAD Skid Plate made by V7Guy
MDB Hitch mounted swing out tire Carrier
Improvised "Trasharoo" on the Spare Tire from a old frame back pack
Surco S5060 50 x 60 Safari Rack
Wife proof rock sliders
Electrical ModificationsCB & Antenna
Little Wil Wilson CB Magnet Mount Why not a fire stick.. to be different. If I get roof rack will have to get a firestick.. this was easier right now.
iPad Mounted with a RAM mount with the following applications 1. Off network
Topo Maps 2. Dash cam
3. Scan tool using
ELM327 WIFI &
OBD Fusion on iPhone
Dash Commander 2 - 4" square LED work lights (1550 lumens) mounted on rear roof basket, hooked to a 3 way switch. reverse - off - work
43" LED light bar (20K lumens) mounted on front roof basket
Engine ModificationsResonator Delete
B&M 70268 SuperCooler Automatic Transmission Cooler with a
Hayden Automotive 397 Transmission Line Fitting Kit Transmission Temperature Gauge via old android phone and torque app
PCM of NC Tune: 92 octane, 33" tires, 4.10 gears, no towing, shift firmness 2 at stock shift points, TCC PMW % at 90% to keep TC locked on highway.
Interior ModificationsNone
Recovery EquipmentSmittybilt 29312B Receiver Hitch D-Ring with 3/4-Inch Shackle
Wheeler’s Recovery Strap 3"x20'
Tow strap 2"x20
Hooked tow strap 2"x20'
Hi-Lift Jack HL484 48" Hi-Lift Black Cast and Steel Jack
Hi-Lift Lift-Mate (LM-100)
D-Ring
Shovel
Non Trail Related ModsHood Bug deflector
Window vents
Scrubber Wiper bladed.. thanks JD for finding these.