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JesterGrey's Build - 2005 Trailblazer.

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by JesterGrey » Wed Jul 17, 2013 10:16 pm

Well after almost a year of running my mouth and "lurking" on ORTB. I finally pulled the trigger and opened Google :work: and went to town :mechanic:. Please feel free to PM me with any advice or questions.


Year Make Model:
2005
Chevrolet
Trailblazer - LS - 4WD

Drivetrain Specs:
4.2 I6.
GU6 - 3.42 Gears.
Non-Locking.
265/75/R16 Guard Dogs

Suspension Modifications:
Markmc 3" Suspension Lift.
Bilstien HD's.
Z71 Rear Coils.
BDS 5500 Rear Shocks.
Flipped & Swapped UCA.
Rear Sway-Bar Delete.

Exterior Modifications:
Front Bumper Cover removed.
Westin Jeep Trailblazer front bumper.
Sprayed Grill Flat Black.
ORTB sticker!
Rattle Canned Rims. "Flat Black"
4' FirestikII CB antenna.
MDB Oil Pan Skid Plate.
Relocated Spare Tire.

Engine Modifications:
Resonator Delete.
Autozone 18" Straight Pipe + Turn Down Tip.
PCMforless.

Interior Modifications:
Jumper Cables.
ABC Fire Extinguisher.
First Aid kit ( Small )
Portable 12v Air Compressor from AutoZone. ( Only till i get onboard air )
Stuffed my SWR meter in the Left side compartment.
Unorganized toolbox.
Cheap Tire Blocks.
Lots of Bungies.

Recovery Equipment:
15' Tow Strap.
3x6 Endless Round Sling.
25'+ Double Braided Nylon Line.

Electrical Modifications:
ScanGaugeII.
GPS.
Uniden CB radio.




AS IT SITS NOW.
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Joined: Sat Jun 30, 2012 9:24 am
Location: WA, Auburn
Name: Kevin
Vehicle Year: 2005
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD
Rank: Trail Ready

by JesterGrey » Thu Jul 18, 2013 9:23 pm

Got the Lift spacer and new struts in.
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While i was under there i found out the autoshop i was renting the lift at, ($5hr), they had a plasma cutter and the overseer of the shop was a welder and offered to cut room for me to get to the bolts.
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Pic of the resonator delete.
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Me just taking it all in standing next to the tires and looking over the exhaust.
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The same guy who cut room for the UCA also welded the exhaust tip on since Washington state requires your exhaust tip to come out of the body. i just went to autozone and got a 18" straight pipe and turndown tip. BTW he did all the cutting and welding for free.
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Also removed the spare tire from under the body.

Got the sticker on.
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Just a pic of the rear shocks and Z71 springs with marks spacer.
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Location: WA, Auburn
Name: Kevin
Vehicle Year: 2005
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD
Rank: Trail Ready

by JesterGrey » Sat Jul 20, 2013 2:28 am

Got my CB radio finally installed.
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Vehicle Year: 2005
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD
Rank: Trail Ready

by JesterGrey » Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:43 pm

So after my very first time wheeling anything lifted I've decided I want 4.10 gears to be my next mod. Found a front carrier assembly with 4.10 gears for 215 shipped on eBay. They swear that they are 4.10 so I took the plunge and ordered it. I'm gonna wait for the rear since that is much more common. It will also give me time to clean and rebuild the front and add a front locker or something like that.
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Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD
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by JesterGrey » Sat Aug 03, 2013 10:48 pm

Got a new front welded on. The Bumper itself was only $230 The issue was my trailblazers mounting horns where exactly 1inch to big in each way. Since I have Mike's radiator skid plate on order I made sure I didn't cover the stock holes.
so i had a buddy of mine weld it on secure so its safe but im gonna be taking it to an actual shop to have it cleaned up.


Here is a link to a some what more detailed thread.
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=4525

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Vehicle Year: 2005
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD
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by JesterGrey » Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:15 pm

Got some time to reorganize my rear storage a little bit :zombie: .

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Fire Extinguisher.

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My newbie first aid kit. We had an extra at work so I took it.

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My cheapo Air Compressor. I had to cut room for it but it was nothing since there is a crap load of useless plastic back there.

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My SWR meter.

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