Offroad Trailblazers and Envoys

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by Moots1288 » Sat Aug 03, 2013 4:19 pm

mikekey wrote:People are still paying on these trucks? They where last made in 2008 right.
nah they're making it up.
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by dvanbramer88 » Sat Aug 03, 2013 4:45 pm

Fixed my third door that my friend broke last night, 8 new spark plugs, cleaned the interior, and got a new valve stem installed on one rim. Than I bitched about needing another new P/S pump.
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by vagator » Sat Aug 03, 2013 5:16 pm

I was motivated by Bacon to clean the throttle body. It needed some attention as the truck had a sporadic hick up while at idle. Appears to be running better.
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by JorDaneeKey » Sat Aug 03, 2013 6:52 pm

Drove it today for the first time in 3 weeks. The 6.2l V8 Nurburgring-tuned suspension monster has spoiled me. Truck ran rough, suspension was stiff, steering was loose, braking was soft but God have I missed my rig. Lol
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by Blazintrails03 » Sat Aug 03, 2013 7:26 pm

mikekey wrote:People are still paying on these trucks? They where last made in 2008 right.


Bought it used in 07 and with a 6 year loan that puts me at present time. Actually paid it off a little early.
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by KE7WOX » Sun Aug 04, 2013 2:08 pm

JorDaneeKey wrote:Drove it today for the first time in 3 weeks. The 6.2l V8 Nurburgring-tuned suspension monster has spoiled me. Truck ran rough, suspension was stiff, steering was loose, braking was soft but God have I missed my rig. Lol



I felt the steering to be stiff and the brakes to be soft yet firm after 3 days of driving a rented Corolla S. Acceleration felt much better though, and heightwise I felt like I was driving a lifted F-350.
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by dvanbramer88 » Mon Aug 05, 2013 6:51 pm

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Fixed all the cracks and broken portions on the grill and decided to try a new look. I like it. Also wet sanded and buffed the headlights.

This morning I also unplugged the EVO valve on my power steering as part of an "experiment." Also have a power steering cooler in the mail.
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by Moots1288 » Tue Aug 06, 2013 10:53 pm

Replaced caliper guide pins and ripped boots, changed transfer case fluid & cleaned up a little in the back of the truck.
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by Bcchevy » Tue Aug 06, 2013 11:03 pm

Pulled rear apart to find the new cover was wrong..so I cleaned and welded five pin holes so she won't leak...pulled the rear sway bar out.. New brakes,rotors and new axle seals...extended vent tube and finished by welding up the exhaust pipe where the resonator was...oh and got it aligned this morning... It ride and steers great now...will post a pic of the print out tomorrow ...
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by HARDTRAILZ » Tue Aug 06, 2013 11:38 pm

Slapped on the well worn 36 Irok's n beadlocks...I missed swampers.
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by fishsticks » Fri Aug 09, 2013 2:07 am

mikekey wrote:People are still paying on these trucks? They where last made in 2008 right.


I just financed an 07 truck. I didn't have 23 grand lying around. Granted I'll pay it off in 24 months rather than the 60 the note is for. Still...



HARDTRAILZ wrote:Slapped on the well worn 36 Irok's n beadlocks...I missed swampers.


I sure don't miss my IROKs on the road. Especially with beadlocks. They stay on the side of the house unless I'm headed to TSF. :mrgreen:
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by JorDaneeKey » Fri Aug 09, 2013 7:14 am

fishsticks wrote:I just financed an 07 truck.



What did you end up getting?
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by HARDTRAILZ » Fri Aug 09, 2013 8:45 am

fishsticks wrote:

HARDTRAILZ wrote:Slapped on the well worn 36 Irok's n beadlocks...I missed swampers.


I sure don't miss my IROKs on the road. Especially with beadlocks. They stay on the side of the house unless I'm headed to TSF. :mrgreen:


I can understand, but the hum and tread slap are fun cruising around. I am not sure these will even stay on for the rest of today since I think i need to tow on sunday and this is far from a good setup for that...
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by fishsticks » Fri Aug 09, 2013 10:51 am

JorDaneeKey wrote:What did you end up getting?



07 TRD Taco. See my sig. My friend have bets going already on how long it will be before I break down and lift it. :)


HARDTRAILZ wrote:I can understand, but the hum and tread slap are fun cruising around. I am not sure these will even stay on for the rest of today since I think i need to tow on sunday and this is far from a good setup for that...


Yours probably don't induce death wobble at 40-50 like mine do. ;) Interestingly the 36" IROKs are slightly taller than the 37s. Wasn't sure if you were aware of that.
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by HARDTRAILZ » Fri Aug 09, 2013 11:10 am

I can not go over 40 or the steering literally scares me. Death wobble...yes sir I have it. Used tires, unbalanced, beadlocks. No big surprise. They are some big boys, but have always loved Iroks. One of the few swampers I never ran. I always liked the sound of swampers. Making me really consider some 35 LTB
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by Sugar16 » Sat Aug 10, 2013 7:19 am

switched out my mode control module in my HVAC system last night. now when its over 100 degrees my face might cool down a little and not just my feet
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by mikekey » Sat Aug 10, 2013 11:45 am

Replaced bolts in caliper that fell out on KY trip. And replaced the bolts in the diff with new ones, this time with some blue lock-tite.
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by v7guy » Sun Aug 11, 2013 7:33 am

swapped out the AC clutch bearing, replaced some interior lights, seam sealed the parts of the body I've cut up.
Realized the idler pulley is making a smidge of noise and now that the motor is largely quiet I noticed a rhythmic tick from the passenger side of the motor. I hear it real good when I listen next to the wheel well. I haven't taken the heat shield off the manifold to check it yet.
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by ErikSS » Sun Aug 11, 2013 7:36 pm

I wired in my bumper mounted KC lights.
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by rickyreese » Mon Aug 12, 2013 11:32 pm

After my first trip camping and my new roof rack loaded down, I realized quickly how inadequate the stock crossbars are. So off to the hardware store I went, two 4'x1" square tubing, some 1/2 carriage bolts and some U-bolts later I have a much sturdier setup.
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