Hi,
joined the site as I am going to take a swing at modding an off-road TB. Already have a 07 LT that my wife drives and am looking at a few local ones to use as a ginny pig of sorts!
Not new to the TB or to modding vehicles but I hope to learn from others on here about modding the TB!
Thanks, Philip
New in Oregon
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Now just one.... 2007 LT, Mods to come soon to a TB near you....
- 4angels
- Off-Roader
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- Joined: Sun Jun 24, 2012 11:56 pm
- Name: Philip
- Vehicle Year: 2007
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD
Welcome.
Markmc 2.5 lift, 2"Markmc body lift. Markmc 1.5 spacers, 33" Dynapro MT's, exhaust, EMT cams, CAI, Chipped, Light Bar. T.L. Guards
Build Thread:
viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2349
Build Thread:
viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2349
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Mudwheelin - Trail-Blazer
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- Location: Calgary, AB
- Name: Christian
- Vehicle Year: 2007
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Hi! From somebody who lived in Beaverton for 7 years.
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The Roadie - Founder
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Welcome
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djthumper - Moderator
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NC_IslandRunner - Moderator
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welcome Philip, you are in a rare situation. You actually came here before you bought a TB. Some things I would have liked to know before I bought mine
Make sure it has tow hooks.
If you get one with an I6, look for one with either 3.73 or 4.10 gears which is better if you go with larger tires.
while the I6 and V8 are comparable in both fuel mileage and HP, the V8 has a stronger (8.6) rear end and more low end torque.
The 8.6 rear also has more aftermarket support (lockers etc) than the 8.0 rear (in the I6 models).
Make sure to read through these threads and if you have any questions or want any input on what you are thinking about buying post a thread.
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=3060
viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2366
Make sure it has tow hooks.
If you get one with an I6, look for one with either 3.73 or 4.10 gears which is better if you go with larger tires.
while the I6 and V8 are comparable in both fuel mileage and HP, the V8 has a stronger (8.6) rear end and more low end torque.
The 8.6 rear also has more aftermarket support (lockers etc) than the 8.0 rear (in the I6 models).
Make sure to read through these threads and if you have any questions or want any input on what you are thinking about buying post a thread.
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=3060
viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2366
"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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- Location: NC, Winnabow
- Name: Chris
- Vehicle Year: 2006
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD
- Rank: Trail Ready
Welcome! I'm originally from oregon and also joined before I bought a TB! The sky is the limit!
P.s. Where in oregon?
P.s. Where in oregon?
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chevycrew - Veteran
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Philip, good to see that you signed up and posted! Welcome!
Mike
Mike
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To those who asked, I am in Portland. I also already own a TB, its our 3rd one. (see profile) But I have not done anything beside a PCMSforless in the past.
This will be an adventure! Thanks for all the input. Keep it coming. Unfortunately the LT I wanted today sold before I got there. Now looking at an LS. Wish me luck
This will be an adventure! Thanks for all the input. Keep it coming. Unfortunately the LT I wanted today sold before I got there. Now looking at an LS. Wish me luck
Now just one.... 2007 LT, Mods to come soon to a TB near you....
- 4angels
- Off-Roader
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- Joined: Sun Jun 24, 2012 11:56 pm
- Name: Philip
- Vehicle Year: 2007
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD
Hello! Glad to see another Portlander!
The problem with the Trailblazer is, people think you know what you're doing.
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RyansTBLS - Addict
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- DriveTrain: 4WD
- Rank: Trail Ready
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
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Yay! Donny has a friend now! Perhaps you 2 can be the new Roadie/DirtyBacon duo.
Current Count of Transmission Rebuilds: 5.5
***The more you know, the less you need.***
USMC '07-'12
Dirty Bacon's Build
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DirtyBacon04 - Moderator
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DirtyBacon04 wrote:Yay! Donny has a friend now! Perhaps you 2 can be the new Roadie/DirtyBacon duo.
Clearly there is an inside joke here...........
Well, if all goes well I will get another TB this weekend and its off to modding
By the way, nice to see another jarhead here. SEMPER FI
Now just one.... 2007 LT, Mods to come soon to a TB near you....
- 4angels
- Off-Roader
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- Joined: Sun Jun 24, 2012 11:56 pm
- Name: Philip
- Vehicle Year: 2007
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD
Philip, do a search for Pinyon Squeeze and you'll find out all you need to know!
"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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This is gonna be another SAS, I can feel it. 
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06MidnightBlue - Addict
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Welcome. Another portlander! Congrats on finding this place.
Donny, I was gonna come hang out a few weeks ago but my roommate shot himself. We'll try to get together over the summer. I need an escape.
Donny, I was gonna come hang out a few weeks ago but my roommate shot himself. We'll try to get together over the summer. I need an escape.
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BigBen - Off-Roader
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- Name: Ben
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- Vehicle: Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT
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Well, I just made a deal and Monday night we will be a 2 TB family. 2003 LS in the ugliest light green on the planet. So it looks like a custom black bumper, black wheels, well you get the picture.
Wait, you dont have a picture yet! Will post up next week. So as soon as my PT GT sells, I will start a build thread and spend some $$...
Wait, you dont have a picture yet! Will post up next week. So as soon as my PT GT sells, I will start a build thread and spend some $$...
Now just one.... 2007 LT, Mods to come soon to a TB near you....
- 4angels
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- Joined: Sun Jun 24, 2012 11:56 pm
- Name: Philip
- Vehicle Year: 2007
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD
navigator wrote:Philip, do a search for Pinyon Squeeze and you'll find out all you need to know!
Hush you...
Current Count of Transmission Rebuilds: 5.5
***The more you know, the less you need.***
USMC '07-'12
Dirty Bacon's Build
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DirtyBacon04 - Moderator
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DirtyBacon04 wrote:navigator wrote:Philip, do a search for Pinyon Squeeze and you'll find out all you need to know!
Hush you...
That was an interesting read right there. Improvise, adapt, overcome.
Now just one.... 2007 LT, Mods to come soon to a TB near you....
- 4angels
- Off-Roader
- Posts: 177
- Joined: Sun Jun 24, 2012 11:56 pm
- Name: Philip
- Vehicle Year: 2007
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD
4angels wrote:ugliest light green on the planet.
I got you beat.
BigBen wrote:Donny, I was gonna come hang out a few weeks ago but my roommate shot himself. We'll try to get together over the summer. I need an escape.
That sucks. Beers at my place anytime. My house is full of two houses worth of furniture currently though.
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
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