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by mkadec101 » Wed Jul 10, 2013 12:00 pm

Hi. My name is Kade, im located in Houston TX. I've got a 2006 trailblazer lt 4x4 that is all stock at the moment since I've only had it about 3mos now. After scouring the forums i cant wait to start with the mods. Bumpers, lift, and tires are coming soon.
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by Cable810 » Wed Jul 10, 2013 1:03 pm

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by Karo » Wed Jul 10, 2013 1:15 pm

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by Ole Blue » Wed Jul 10, 2013 1:19 pm

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by mikekey » Wed Jul 10, 2013 2:02 pm

Welcome to the site!
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by SmokeyMcBlazer » Wed Jul 10, 2013 2:02 pm

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by v7guy » Wed Jul 10, 2013 2:11 pm

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by jonbo2002 » Wed Jul 10, 2013 3:06 pm

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by mkadec101 » Wed Jul 10, 2013 8:29 pm

Thanks everyone! I look forward to this build over time and thanks for any future help!
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by NC_IslandRunner » Wed Jul 10, 2013 8:30 pm

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by ErikSS » Wed Jul 10, 2013 8:59 pm

Welcome! Check out the builds sheets. After a little research you will find consistencies between builds. Have fun!
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by DirtyBacon04 » Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:40 pm

ErikSS wrote: you will find consistencies between builds.


Says the first and only lifted SS...
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by Moots1288 » Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:44 pm

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by Sugar16 » Thu Jul 11, 2013 5:15 pm

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by ErikSS » Thu Jul 11, 2013 5:57 pm

DirtyBacon04 wrote:
ErikSS wrote: you will find consistencies between builds.


Says the first and only lifted SS...

LOL! I did the same things everyone else did! (well, I did the things I saw and liked) Just so you know, I wasn't the first, but I believe I am the only. Someone did lift an SS for a while but took the lift back out. I believe they had an alignment issue.
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by mkadec101 » Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:34 pm

I'm thinking a 3" lift, MDB front and rear bumpers, 31"-32" tires, and that's just a start. Now to come up with the money.
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by ErikSS » Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:49 pm

Are you thinking 3" suspension or body lift? MDB bumpers are a good idea. You might want to contact him about the rear bumper before you get too far into your plans. I know he has kits that require some cutting and welding for the front bumper. It would be a good idea to consider a radiator skid plate as well. It seems most people worry more about the radiator before the bumper.
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by mkadec101 » Thu Jul 11, 2013 10:04 pm

Ahh, skidplates slipped my mind earlier but radiator and oil pan skids will be done as well. Possibly fuel tank skid to. I plan on getting the front bumper kit, which i will weld up myself, and I will communicate with him about the rear bumper before i do it. The lift will start with a 3' suspension lift and a possible 1"-2" body lift later on.
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by ErikSS » Thu Jul 11, 2013 10:23 pm

mkadec101 wrote:Ahh, skidplates slipped my mind earlier but radiator and oil pan skids will be done as well. Possibly fuel tank skid to. I plan on getting the front bumper kit, which i will weld up myself, and I will communicate with him about the rear bumper before i do it. The lift will start with a 3' suspension lift and a possible 1"-2" body lift later on.


I like your plan. The only thing is that tires and wheels are expensive. Because they are expensive I decided to wait and only lift my truck once! (I did both lifts the same weekend)
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by mkadec101 » Fri Jul 12, 2013 1:07 am

Ill keep that in mind.
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