2006 Trailblazer Build

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Bought it in January or February of 2009.
2006 LS w 3.73 G80 4x4

Suspension Modifications:
MarkMC Full 3 inch New Style Kit.
Bilstein HD Struts.
BDS Shocks
suicidedoors.com Adjustable Panhard Bar
1/2 inch longer rear tubular control arms
Skyjacker Tahoe lift coils in Rear
88 Front springs
Rear swaybar delete
Front swaybar quicker disco's


Exterior Modifications:
MarkMC 3 inch Body Lift
Cut fender wells
Cut Front Fenders
MDB Fab front and rear bumpers
Yakima Roof Rack w extention on Thule bars
PIAA Lights
Decals--they add HP
TrailGear Rock rails--THANKS BARTONMD for the install
Oil Pan Skidplate MDB
Radiator SkidplateMDB

Engine Modifications:
Green Re-usable Air Filter
Gutted Air Box
Hooker Aero-chamber Muffler and aluminized piping w 3.5 in tip
PCMforless tune
Scanguage for monitoring

Interior Modifications:
Lights- LED
Stereo-Cd, subs
Cobra 75 WX CB
Custom Fit Black Leather Seat Covers
Husky liners

Recovery Equipment:
Bag of straps
emergency supplies, first aid, food, water
tools- Shovel, hatchet, large knife
hi-lift
shackles
Not recovery, but for safety there is always a firearm

Electrical Mods:
Just the lights mentioned above


Drivetrain Mods:
4.10 Gears
SS front diff
Rebuilt Disconnect
14 bolt rear diff
Lockright locker
Shortened rear steel driveshaft
1.5 Inch 6x5.5 Adaptors 14mm studs

Roller Mods:
315/70/17 Treadwright Guard Dogs
17x9 Knight Khrome ProComp wheels

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Stock--well close
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MarkMC Lift On
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http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/TRAILBLAZER/indymeet2.jpg

Stock Rims width w BrushGuard
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/TRAILBLAZER/SDC10397.jpg

Silent Armor 265-70-17 on 17x8 Eagle Offroad Alloys with 1.3 adapters for 6x5.5 pattern
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/TRAILBLAZER/SDC10397.jpg
Clearance
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/TRAILBLAZER/SDC10395.jpg
Tires and rims- couple views
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http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/TRAILBLAZER/SDC10402.jpg
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/TRAILBLAZER/Sideaftertires.jpg

Front and Rear Brushguards--
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/TRAILBLAZER/SDC10399.jpg
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/TRAILBLAZER/SDC10403.jpg
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The change from 2-3 inch body for more clearance. Got the rubber to meet the steel inner fender crossing a dtich line by a field so I had to go up. i wont let the tires rub, again forgot to had a hacked 2 inches or so off the rear of the front fenders after the 305-65-17 MTs.
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/TRAILBLAZER/SDC12007.jpg
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/TRAILBLAZER/SDC12003.jpg
Here is a shot of the Hooker exhaust setup I went with and really like. Not too noisy but a little sound and seems to runs better. Also in this shot is my whiskey and coke and the body lift/mount
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/TRAILBLAZER/SDC12001.jpg
Bumpers off for the extra height
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/TRAILBLAZER/SDC12000.jpg
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http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/TRAILBLAZER/SDC11997.jpg

great before shot but cant find the extra with the added inch
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/TRAILBLAZER/SDC11996.jpg

Blocks and bolts went in good and the front bumper stuff did too, but the rear needed some adjustment since it was a prototype MarkMC hooked me up with.
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/TRAILBLAZER/grinding.jpg

But it got on and fit better than stock
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/TRAILBLAZER/SDC12090.jpg

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Got the body lift all on and put it in the National 4x4 Jamboree and got an absolute ton of attention. I was the tallest functioning Trailblazer there. I never really entered a show, so I decided to put some stuff about the build and I had a ton of people asking how, what, wow, where can i get one?

http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/TRAILBLAZER/SDC12096.jpg
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http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/TRAILBLAZER/SHOW.jpg
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/TRAILBLAZER/ME.jpg

I know it is show and not wheeling but it was pretty cool leading in 4 JK's and then having more attention paid to mine than theirs.

FYI I will get my pics from work and everywhere else and try to make this more coherrent, but I was kinda pushed to make a thread. I have pics of most installs and know I forgot stuff. I will properly edit 1st post with a list of the whole setup tomorrow, but I got a start now.

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Oh Yeah..New mod coming soon

http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/TRAILBLAZER/slider2.jpg

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PICS OF THE INSTALL...THANKS TO BARTONMD
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/13.jpg
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/1.jpg
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viewtopic.php?f=9&t=276 --Slider thread

Stinger bumper fun

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Cutting Frame a bit
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http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/stingersidetruck.jpg

Test of Stinger bumper. Will be edone at some point, hopefully soon, but is stronger than the stock bumper and mounted better as well. I fugure it is better than just removing the front bumper cover and it added a bar in front of the lower radiator and will provide a nice mount place for a radiatior skid.

BARTONMD First STEEL SKIDPLATE--Thanks

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New Radiator Skid thanks to BartonMD

BEFORE---
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/Skid%20and%20rear/0321001051b.jpg

THE SKID---
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/Skid%20and%20rear/0321001053.jpg

TRIMMING OIL SKID----
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/Skid%20and%20rear/0321001223.jpg

TEST FIT---
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/Skid%20and%20rear/0321001127.jpg
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/Skid%20and%20rear/0321001128.jpg

ITS ON---
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/Skid%20and%20rear/0321001438.jpg
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/Skid%20and%20rear/0321001439.jpg
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/Skid%20and%20rear/0321001421.jpg
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/wheelandtire.jpg

ALSO GOT REAR BRUSHGUARD MODIFIED AND BACK ON TO WORK WITH BODY LIFT---
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/Skid%20and%20rear/0321001522a.jpg
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/Skid%20and%20rear/0321001630.jpg
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/Skid%20and%20rear/0321001630a.jpg


Couple shots of the total package cleaned up a bit.

http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/2-1.jpg

http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/1-1.jpg

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Been wanting to try some 35s, so I had these Yota rims i got awhile back...Anyone know what they are called or info so i can find centers?... 15x8. I found some 35x12.50x15 KM1s well used but siped and some tread left to play with and do a couple months of test fit without big expenditure.

It is cold but decided that I could use the LP heater to warm the beads and some whiskey to warm me and figred I would mount them myself. Only took about and hour and a half and a drink and a half to mount all four.
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/35s/262.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/35s/288.jpg

Went white letter out due to wear patterns and to complete what think of as old school look on these tires and wheels. 15 yrs ago I had the BFG MT with letters out on some similar wheels on my frst lifted blazer, so the look brought some good ole memories out.
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/35s/294.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/35s/301.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/35s/304.jpg

Stance is better than the 33s and it looks like they should clear, but the firewall may need some massaging went turned and tucked.
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/35s/4.jpg
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As it sits 9-24-2011

http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/apple%20orchard/2011-09-24_12-49-11_296-1.jpg

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Added a 12,500 lb winch on a custom mount by Mr Barton.
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http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/TECORE%20V%20my%20pics/2011-10-29_13-22-29_674.jpg
To be added once I get a hawse fairlead
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/winchline2.jpg

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My truck came with a G80 3.73 equipped 8.0 rearend. While it has done alright with my big tires and multitude of modifications, I have always wanted more strength and reliability than the G80 8.0 offered. I have the sensors out on the end of the axle tubes requiring an 06 or newer rear and never found a 8.6 for a decent price. I got it in my head to swap to a lower gear set as well with the 35s going on as a permanent fixture soon. The front diff was the real sticky part in the gear change, but I found a decent price on a unit from an SS offering 4.10 gearing and the guy happened to have a 4.10 SS rearend as well. Bought them both as a good package price. The SS rear has 4.10s and a G86 limited slip rear differential. While the gears were to my liking, the LS was not going to meet my needs. I found a new in box LockRight lunchbox locker and snapped it up, but to facilitate its use I needed an open carrier. I sourced a used open carrier from WFO Concepts and got them to press on some new Timken bearing before shipping it and a super shim kit to me.

So now I had all the parts to step up from the 8.0 3.73 G80 rear to a locked 9.5 4.10 rear. The SS rear is a semi-float 14 bolt often found in 3/4 ton truck and in all SS TB's. It boasts a 9.5 inch ring gear, 33 spline shafts of good diameter. The general consensus is that this is about the equivalent of a Dana 60. Much stronger than my setup was.

I thought of attempting the carrier swap myself, but decided that enlisting some help from experienced friends would be much better. Even though I really was only concerned with backlash and pattern, I am glad I did not go it alone, but would not hesitate to do it again. Had the rear came with an open locker, this would have been a couple hour drop in job, but since I had to swap carriers...no quite so easy.

How about pics....

The Donor...08 SS
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/14%20Bolt/rr2.jpg

Junk stripped off
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/14%20Bolt/rr3.jpg

Ready to get to swapping
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/14%20Bolt/rr4.jpg

The help and axle on the sawhorses- Started about 8 Friday night
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/14%20Bolt/onstand.jpg

The locker
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/14%20Bolt/lockrightbox.jpg

The motivation
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Sticker in locker box
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/14%20Bolt/sticker.jpg

Cover off- Actually really clean with no metal clunks
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Dirty inside
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/14%20Bolt/dirtypinion.jpg

Cleaned up inside
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/14%20Bolt/cleanpinion.jpg

The LS carrier had no gussets for strength
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/14%20Bolt/LScarrier.jpg

The open carier did...
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/14%20Bolt/opencarrierribs.jpg

Work
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/14%20Bolt/readinginstructions.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/14%20Bolt/sittin.jpg
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http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/14%20Bolt/exam.jpg

Help
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After several attempts with following the crappy directions, we sat down and thought it throough and figured it out. Wasted a bunch of time trying different things thinking that was the "way" it was to be done and had too many chiefs, but once we topped and talked we thought it through and Bazinga..
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/14%20Bolt/lockin.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/14%20Bolt/lockin2.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/14%20Bolt/pinkpaint.jpg

The SF 14 has shims on only one side and this snazzy adjuntment collar on the other.
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/14%20Bolt/adjustcollar.jpg

With stock shim and used carrier and gears, plus new bearings, the backlash came to .0008 and the gear pattern looked good. In fact my buddy, the actual certified mechanic that worked for Cummins and several other auto places, said it was one of the best patterns he had seen and he fully expected it to be off and have to redo it.

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/14%20Bolt/P-4.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/14%20Bolt/P1.jpg
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Buttoned it all back up about 330 am Sat and loaded it to head home for 3 hrs sleep then to get it in.

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Too tired for pics, but my dad helped me by fetching tools and I got the rearend under truck in about 6 hours with much time wasted trying to find a replacement c clip for the u joint.

But here is a before shot of some 8.0 rears.
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/Skid%20and%20rear/0321001630b.jpg
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/80.jpg
http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr131/hardtrailz400/envoy13.jpg

Here is an after shot of the 14 bolt
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http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/14%20Bolt/ontruck.jpg

Some Detail's and Thoughts...
The u joints are different and requires a Precision #447 from Napa.

The driveshaft may be too long now even with the lift and longer rear control arms.

The locker is not silent when turning, but is awesome when on the gas on loose stuff.

The SOB is heavy to move around

My BDS shocks are complete junk and have stayed compressed when off the truck. Not too hard to just pull the shaft in and out.

The performance is good. Truck feels more solid. It is not a race truck and the gear ratio is not a big step, so who know if it is quicker. Not the goal of this.

With the big tires,, it does not drop lockup as easy as before.

My Scanguage indicates better cruising fuel economy.

The traction when punching the throttle of loose stuff is far and above the g80.

Sensors all worked first try.

SS rear brakes and standard rear brakes are the same. I am using my rotors and calipers even thought the rear came with the SS ones.

Need to check clearance to pangard bar. Seems close.

Anything longer than 26 inch extended shocks will necessitate me extending brake lines, but if I do...my spacer and spring combo wont be loose until about 28 inches.

Has drain plug on bottom and easy access fill plug. A huge improvement from the 8.0.

My speedo is off by 5 mph at 40 and 8 mph at 65. Should be better once 35s are on, but may send it to pcmforless for update.

Would I do it again...Hell yeah. Should have done sooner. I cant wait to have it all broke in a bit more and be able to beat on it some.

Really cant wait for sunday's front diff install now.

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Finally got some good 35's to run and some new rims to replace my ones with some issues.

The new set-up is a set of 315-70-17 TreadWright Guard Dogs. Basically the old MTR tread on a BFG AT Carcass. These carcasses have the 3 ply sidewall. The unmounted height is right at 35 inches. The weight was about 76 lbs a piece. Actual tread measures about 11 inches wide. Which is interesting since the previous 305's were wider, but 315 and 11 inches seems to be standard.

The wheel are the Pro Comp 6032 in the new HD Chrome. There are a bit over 20 lbs and the size is 17x9. I like that the plastic center caps are bolt on. These wheels are light and the finish really is incredible. I think black rims look like cheap ghetto crap, so I knew with the discontinuation of the Knight Chrome I had to go with full chrome. My chrome wheels always get me home and dont look like spares doing it.

The combo gained me about 1.5 inches of ground clearance. The tires being a bit skinnier makes the truck seem taller and narrower, not a bad thing. The wheelwells are filled out better, but may have additional rubbing, although I doubt it is anything of consequence. My rear extended control arms do not appear to center the tires in the wells. Looks like an extention of more than 1/2 inch would be more appropriate, but Fishsticks said his 1 inch was too much.

I only drove around the neighborhood, under 30 mph, and these tires make more noise than the worn pro comp xtreme mt did. They do feel solid and smooth. Truck feels taller, but is very planted and not unstable feeling. Time will tell.

But what people want to see....pictures....

The rims and tires..
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/315%20Treadwrights/SDC12518.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/315%20Treadwrights/2012-02-21_20-57-23_742.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/315%20Treadwrights/2012-02-22_14-23-18_999.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/315%20Treadwrights/2012-02-21_20-57-50_559.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/315%20Treadwrights/SDC12519.jpg

Old in front of new
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/315%20Treadwrights/SDC12537.jpg

Old
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/315%20Treadwrights/SDC12526.jpg

New
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/315%20Treadwrights/SDC12525.jpg

Some Measurements

Old Height
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/315%20Treadwrights/SDC12520.jpg

New Height
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/315%20Treadwrights/SDC12521.jpg

Old rear
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/315%20Treadwrights/SDC12510.jpg

New rear
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/315%20Treadwrights/SDC12533.jpg

Clearance to cut front old
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/315%20Treadwrights/SDC12514.jpg

Clearance to cut front new
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/315%20Treadwrights/SDC12530.jpg

Tire to fender clearance old
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/315%20Treadwrights/SDC12513.jpg

Tire to fender clearance new
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/315%20Treadwrights/SDC12529.jpg

And just some pics of the stance and such

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/315%20Treadwrights/morn1.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/315%20Treadwrights/morn3.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/315%20Treadwrights/morn4.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/315%20Treadwrights/SDC12543.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/315%20Treadwrights/SDC12542.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/315%20Treadwrights/SDC12541.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/315%20Treadwrights/SDC12540.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/315%20Treadwrights/frontend.jpg

[Hardtrailz]

Front diff has been swapped to 4.10 ratio'ed unit from a low mileage SS. Also rebuilt the splined disco w good synthetic grease. The swap forced a power steering fuild change as well. I am sure that's not a bad thing.

Hoping to get driveshaft shortened this weekend.


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Driveshaft shortened 1.25 inches . Works great.

For reference though, the shortened steel shaft on my truck is 1.75 inches shorter than spare aluminum one in the garage.

[Hardtrailz]

Real class 4 receiver that I wouldn't have a problem towing a car trailer or camper with, and/or using a load-distributing hitch with:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jQGbmpUUG-I/T7HAAxEBwfI/AAAAAAAAA44/C9KNmzHAxGA/s505/IMAG1150-1.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-YjY7V3a1BOI/T7HAN0SV_cI/AAAAAAAAA5A/WZwC_g-OCqQ/s505/IMAG1147-1.jpg

Progress on making the radii

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ROIoJpUTIX0/T7HAclCH2uI/AAAAAAAAA5Q/ELa0DHs3kHY/s675/IMAG1143-1.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_5Ro_9XuebU/T7HAl3n2iNI/AAAAAAAAA5Y/20SuKGYoJu8/s733/IMAG1144-1.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rReAfZmlFmw/T7HA0gO5pMI/AAAAAAAAA5g/YSH3NapQ3sU/s675/IMAG1145-1.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-juMT9JLkl1U/T7HBBWIzwMI/AAAAAAAAA5o/i3BanOGxFII/s675/IMAG1133-1.jpg

Add 1" to the center portion, and this would look good as just a standard step-bumper, without the tire carrier:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vlzUfobjYRo/T7HBN3CS9ZI/AAAAAAAAA5w/6KPW7EYc-1M/s756/IMAG1153-1.jpg

And with the 35" tire... Glass still opens with the tire in the "closed" position:

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0aiQDudFHwU/T7HBhCnGfHI/AAAAAAAAA54/gybWJRIkTQ0/s634/IMAG1156-1.jpg

[Hardtrailz]

Got 'er all finished up and in the truck to go to powdercoat in the morning... Been working on it since 4 this afternoon.

Here's a video I uploaded to show the swing-outs in action:

kwdEor2TTeA


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-B0FHIVVkzmc/T7fo5fKHcFI/AAAAAAAAA6Y/Nbru83limsk/s726/Resampled952012-05-189512-22-3395838-1.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n1PAfJJ42sQ/T7fpFpyIeaI/AAAAAAAAA6g/WOzPpWYz2bA/s692/Resampled952012-05-189512-24-5695560-1.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9YMJt077kqs/T7fpRoIHbTI/AAAAAAAAA6o/7k2aljG2ry0/s779/Resampled952012-05-189512-24-4895166-1.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-SunZ1K1sXvI/T7fpW8F4tUI/AAAAAAAAA6w/JedQGGHq38I/s899/2012-05-189512-23-3695737.jpg

[Hardtrailz]

Plasti dipped hood
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/jambo.jpg

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Replaced the failed Japan springs and spacers with Skyjacker 25 springs. Rear is 1 inch higher than front now.

Old collasped springs
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/oldsprings.jpg

New Springs
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/skyjacker.jpg

Stance now...
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/rearprofile.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/profile.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/2012-10-22_13-47-57_733.jpg

[Hardtrailz]

Re-installed the interior divider/cage thing that came with it when I bought it. Was done by American body co or something like that. Previous owner had a wheel chair and this was to keep it from hitting the pasengers or him in a wreck. It mounts where rear coat hooks are and in some threaded holes above the driver and passengers head. The gate slides from behind front seats to behind rear seats. I put it in for 2 reasons...protect lil one from flying objects I keep back there and for mounting a few things.

Reason for it
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/grace.jpg

Behind rear seat
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/intcage.jpg

Fits nicely between cargo cover and back of seat.
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/rearintcage2.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/rearintcage.jpg

[Hardtrailz]

Some Tecore 7 shots

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m631/SltWaterDrinker/Tecore/IMG_5008.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m631/SltWaterDrinker/Tecore/IMG_5026.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m631/SltWaterDrinker/Tecore/IMG_5084.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m631/SltWaterDrinker/Tecore/IMG_5125.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m631/SltWaterDrinker/Tecore/IMG_5142.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m631/SltWaterDrinker/Tecore/IMG_5190.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m631/SltWaterDrinker/Tecore/IMG_5226.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m631/SltWaterDrinker/Tecore/IMG_5228.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m631/SltWaterDrinker/Tecore/IMG_5277.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m631/SltWaterDrinker/Tecore/IMG_5279.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m631/SltWaterDrinker/Tecore/IMG_5283.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m631/SltWaterDrinker/Tecore/IMG_5406.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m631/SltWaterDrinker/Tecore/IMG_5418.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m631/SltWaterDrinker/Tecore/IMG_5428.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m631/SltWaterDrinker/Tecore/IMG_5482.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m631/SltWaterDrinker/Tecore/IMG_5491.jpg

[Red91]

Awesome truck man! I stumbled across your thread on trailvoy (I think it's called) how does the IFS hold up under those 35s and do out in the dirt? Do you daily it or is it just a toy? So many questions I see those trailblazers everywhere but they are all stock I always thought they were :boobs: jacked up. Sick truck!

[Hardtrailz]

Awesome truck man! I stumbled across your thread on trailvoy (I think it's called) how does the IFS hold up under those 35s and do out in the dirt? Do you daily it or is it just a toy? So many questions I see those trailblazers everywhere but they are all stock I always thought they were :boobs: jacked up. Sick truck!

Trailvoy got bought verticalscope and killed. Everyone moved to gmtnation.comand offroadtb.com. Most of my stuff in on those.

The IFS is doing well actually. Upgraded to 3/4 ton straight tierods and they are doing well now. Found a place that reman's half shafts cheap and they are doing real well.

It does well in the dirt. Been in several states and through all kinds of terrain. Its not a rock crawler but a hell of a trail/expedition rig. Been chased down by jeep guys at offroad parks wanting to know how I got it where I did. I usually wheel with new JK's.

It was a DD until I moved 65 miles from work, so it is a weekend rig now. Still able to drive it 1000 miles and wheel all weekend comfortably and not worry. Bout 15 mpg still. Not bad for 35s and near 300 HP and being un-aerodynamic as shit.

The debate is SAS or build a truggy w an S10.

It does get used. I drive it to and from trails and all over the countryside exploring. It has been to George Washington National Forest in VA a few times, WindRock TN, Badlands in Attica, IN, Redbird near Dugger, IN, and lots of other places. It always surprises people and takes good care of me.


Some of the pics I really like...

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/BUILD%20THREAD%20PICS/27.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/BUILD%20THREAD%20PICS/28.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/BUILD%20THREAD%20PICS/30.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/BUILD%20THREAD%20PICS/32.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/BUILD%20THREAD%20PICS/31.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/BUILD%20THREAD%20PICS/33.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/BUILD%20THREAD%20PICS/34.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/BUILD%20THREAD%20PICS/35.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/BUILD%20THREAD%20PICS/36.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/BUILD%20THREAD%20PICS/37.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/BUILD%20THREAD%20PICS/38.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/BUILD%20THREAD%20PICS/39.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/BUILD%20THREAD%20PICS/40.jpg
http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/BUILD%20THREAD%20PICS/41.jpg

[Red91]

It was offroadtb I saw it on. That's great to see man it's deff something different I like it a lot. Great to see you were still pulling 15 put of it! Those are dome great trail shots! I bet you get some looks from the Jeep guys!

[Devs93]

mean ass tb :boobs:

[Hardtrailz]

New Black Rhino 17x9 wheels and 35 12.5 FA MT tires.
New 4 inch Cowl Hood
New Front Coilovers
New headlights and lightbars

http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/khardebeck/radflo/dd_zps312e5c0e.jpg (http://s819.photobucket.com/user/khardebeck/media/radflo/dd_zps312e5c0e.jpg.html)


http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/khardebeck/unnamed_zpsa7cc96f9.jpg (http://s819.photobucket.com/user/khardebeck/media/unnamed_zpsa7cc96f9.jpg.html)


http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/khardebeck/uphill_zps6541dcb4.jpeg (http://s819.photobucket.com/user/khardebeck/media/uphill_zps6541dcb4.jpeg.html)


http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/khardebeck/BLpicresized_zps18432824.jpg (http://s819.photobucket.com/user/khardebeck/media/BLpicresized_zps18432824.jpg.html)

http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/khardebeck/unnamed2_zps46091b64.jpg (http://s819.photobucket.com/user/khardebeck/media/unnamed2_zps46091b64.jpg.html)

[Bearcat91]

very nice!

[Shaggy]

New Black Rhino 17x9 wheels and 35 12.5 FA MT tires.
New 4 inch Cowl Hood
New Front Coilovers
New headlights and lightbars

http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/khardebeck/radflo/dd_zps312e5c0e.jpg (http://s819.photobucket.com/user/khardebeck/media/radflo/dd_zps312e5c0e.jpg.html)


http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/khardebeck/unnamed_zpsa7cc96f9.jpg (http://s819.photobucket.com/user/khardebeck/media/unnamed_zpsa7cc96f9.jpg.html)


http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/khardebeck/uphill_zps6541dcb4.jpeg (http://s819.photobucket.com/user/khardebeck/media/uphill_zps6541dcb4.jpeg.html)


http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/khardebeck/BLpicresized_zps18432824.jpg (http://s819.photobucket.com/user/khardebeck/media/BLpicresized_zps18432824.jpg.html)

http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/khardebeck/unnamed2_zps46091b64.jpg (http://s819.photobucket.com/user/khardebeck/media/unnamed2_zps46091b64.jpg.html)

That is awesome! Nice trail riding there! Looked like fun!

[Hardtrailz]

Thanks.

Still playing with the truck and enjoying it. Just got some LED tails, matched the hood, some more LEDs, nabbed some new Bilstein 5125 rear shocks, and got a new winch bumper in the works.

Newer pics of the toy.

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/1c9c2243-0b0b-41fd-8188-846fd32d66bc_zpsfndpo3gc.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/hardtrailz/media/1c9c2243-0b0b-41fd-8188-846fd32d66bc_zpsfndpo3gc.jpg.html)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/1a28fc8b-2d97-4f1a-8381-31db1f283f53_zpsggaw9cme.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/hardtrailz/media/1a28fc8b-2d97-4f1a-8381-31db1f283f53_zpsggaw9cme.jpg.html)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/5c0eb4a8-0f1b-42ad-bd81-cdae45b7c6e4_zpsjqjr5xth.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/hardtrailz/media/5c0eb4a8-0f1b-42ad-bd81-cdae45b7c6e4_zpsjqjr5xth.jpg.html)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/truck%20bw_zpsge8fuyq1.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/hardtrailz/media/truck%20bw_zpsge8fuyq1.jpg.html)

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa370/hardtrailz/unnamed_zpskja4v2eb.jpg (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/hardtrailz/media/unnamed_zpskja4v2eb.jpg.html)

[pawnee17]

Nice bumper.

[seathreader]

Nice setup!

[astamoth]

Nice rig!