I have a 04 Buick rainier 4.2 awd. Got it for my wife as a grocery getter and family car. Then I found out that while not the ideal offroading platform in a 360 it can get a lift and bigger tires. So I'm here to find out how to do it safely and such. Also, I need some ammo about ride quality and fuel economy once lifted so I can sell it to the wife.
I'm also looking for a brush guard and rear bumper guard/bar. Anyone know if a tb/voy front guard will fit?
I've also been on the OTHER tb site and was disappointed with the knowledge base when it comes to offroad stuff. I guess that's why this site exists huh?
I guess I'm a "other 360" type of guy in ct
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- Coxinabox
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Welcome!
Mike
Mike
- bartonmd
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Whrre in CT are you? There are two of us lifted here, I am in South Windsor.
- JCrayton99
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Welcome to the site. As for the fuel economy I have a 4.2 Trailblazer with MarkMC's 3" Lift, 265/70R17 Tires with a A/T tread, and PCMforLess tune and I average 17 MPG with a good mix of city and highway. The key, as you will probably read in this forum and others, is being light on the gas when accelerating. I try not to ever go over 2500 RPM's when I start unless I really want to get up and go. I have Bilstein shocks and I love how it rides and handles. Others may have other inputs on other shock types. Sorry can't help with the brush guard. Welcome again!
- flyme
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Welcome bud!
My word of advice...search is your best friend!!!
My word of advice...search is your best friend!!!
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06MidnightBlue - Addict
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With handling, I have ended up close to a foot of not wider than stock with my set up and it is super stable. I like the ride for the most part better.
- JCrayton99
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Coxinabox wrote:Also, I need some ammo about ride quality and fuel economy once lifted so I can sell it to the wife.
With IFS, ride quality generally improves when lifting. Just don't get too lifted, or you'll top out all the time.
Coxinabox wrote:I've also been on the OTHER tb site and was disappointed with the knowledge base when it comes to offroad stuff. I guess that's why this site exists huh?
Yes, back before GMTN we all basically banded together in order to expand away from Trailvoy. Onward and upward.
We just require that you at least pretend to take your truck off-road from time to time.
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Welcome!
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I live up by Plainfield.
I hope to have a lift on before winter.
And I drive this thing through every big puddle and mushy grass parking lot like a bat outta hell every chance I get
I hope to have a lift on before winter.
And I drive this thing through every big puddle and mushy grass parking lot like a bat outta hell every chance I get
- Coxinabox
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we frown upon those who rent 360's and jump speed bumps 
"Please consider a search before posting. Folks on this site PIONEERED functional offroad use of these trucks."
The answer to many common lift questions can be found here
My Build Thread
The answer to many common lift questions can be found here
My Build Thread
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navigator - Moderator
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^ ROFL
The FIRST Solid Axle Swapped Trailblazer in Presque Isle County MI
My Build
My Build
The Roadie wrote:Research, plan your mods, fund the plan, then GO DO THEM. THEN WHEEL IT.
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Cable810 - Veteran
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That's funny^^
- Coxinabox
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Slightly more impressed if he went up the stairs......
- JCrayton99
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