DetroitDarin
Scratching a 10 year Itch
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2006 Trailblazer Build Thread
- Thread starter HARDTRAILZ
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Scooter Scott
Observer
She's purty
HARDTRAILZ
Certified
Ordered up some stuff recently.
New hubs
New ball joints
Upgrade to 13 inch front drilled n slotted rotors
New ceramic pads
Fresh Tie rods
New light emitting device
New speakers and amp for subs
Plans/Hopes/Thoughts
Debating swapping rear shocks to Rough Country
Build front swaybar links (had parts about a year)
Need to Chassis Saver the rust on inner doors
Install rest of LED underbody/rock lights
Find and fix power steering link
Paint and reinstall the trans and TC skids
Rebalance one tire n wheel- rotating in spare proved they did not get it right
Figure out a good way to transport fishing poles
New hubs
New ball joints
Upgrade to 13 inch front drilled n slotted rotors
New ceramic pads
Fresh Tie rods
New light emitting device
New speakers and amp for subs
Plans/Hopes/Thoughts
Debating swapping rear shocks to Rough Country
Build front swaybar links (had parts about a year)
Need to Chassis Saver the rust on inner doors
Install rest of LED underbody/rock lights
Find and fix power steering link
Paint and reinstall the trans and TC skids
Rebalance one tire n wheel- rotating in spare proved they did not get it right
Figure out a good way to transport fishing poles
HARDTRAILZ
Certified
New rotors pads n ball joints
Came upon a deal on a fairly rare cowl hood and since I always wanted one...it went on
Did find my trans mount is shot and the rear brakes are now squeaking so more work soon.
Came upon a deal on a fairly rare cowl hood and since I always wanted one...it went on
Did find my trans mount is shot and the rear brakes are now squeaking so more work soon.
HARDTRAILZ
Certified
Thanks.
The thought has been around for years. To the extent that I have a late 70's HP44 and a matching 9 inch tucked away at our property. Also have a set of axles under my Suburban that could be reappropriated since they are of the military variety and have been already gone through semi-recently.
However....The truck does all I really ask of it now. It drives well, it wheels good, it is balanced overall IMO. I can cruise 80 on the highway or crawl through the woods. I get 15-16 mpg consistently and I am not afraid to drive it anywhere. Heck it got duty as the 135 mile commuter today since the DD lost a water pump. I have seen 3 or 4 of these SAS'ed and you have to go UP HIGH to clear the oil pan. Not sure 40-42 inch tires would allow me all the versatility I have with the 35s. Plus parts are cheap for this platform. It does not break often, but I can get parts simply and cheaply and there is alot to be said for that on big journeys. One day though... I would love some solid axles and big tires and to make it just a toy...
The thought has been around for years. To the extent that I have a late 70's HP44 and a matching 9 inch tucked away at our property. Also have a set of axles under my Suburban that could be reappropriated since they are of the military variety and have been already gone through semi-recently.
However....The truck does all I really ask of it now. It drives well, it wheels good, it is balanced overall IMO. I can cruise 80 on the highway or crawl through the woods. I get 15-16 mpg consistently and I am not afraid to drive it anywhere. Heck it got duty as the 135 mile commuter today since the DD lost a water pump. I have seen 3 or 4 of these SAS'ed and you have to go UP HIGH to clear the oil pan. Not sure 40-42 inch tires would allow me all the versatility I have with the 35s. Plus parts are cheap for this platform. It does not break often, but I can get parts simply and cheaply and there is alot to be said for that on big journeys. One day though... I would love some solid axles and big tires and to make it just a toy...
Scooter Scott
Observer
I like that approach. If it ain't broke don't fix it. It would be a lot of extra time, work and money to try and get a SAS setup to perform like your truck already does. Don't see a reason to make that leap unless you are just extremely bored and want to make it happen.
HARDTRAILZ
Certified
New tranny mount is in. Took out a bunch of slop that had developed.
Got the rear drilled n slotted rotors and new ceramic pads installed.
Built some simple bolt on sway bar links for the front since I towed a lil enclosed trailer down to Lake Barkley and figured they might be helpful. Worked well.
Got the rear drilled n slotted rotors and new ceramic pads installed.
Built some simple bolt on sway bar links for the front since I towed a lil enclosed trailer down to Lake Barkley and figured they might be helpful. Worked well.
HARDTRAILZ
Certified
Decided to try out the LED Lightbar thing and I see why people love them. I only have the bumper mounted 20 incher wired up until I get some mounts built for the 32 in the basket, but it is AMAZING. I can only imagine what the upper will add. I went with the combo bars with the ends as flood pattern and centers as spot. Seems to be really nice. I also went back to my Yakima Load Warrior to help protect the bar on the roof. Wanting to redo the roof rack whole setup again, but figured since I had this...why not use it.
Anyway: A few pics.
Quad beams- HID low and cheap imitation hid high beams
20 inch bar
Both
Anyway: A few pics.
Quad beams- HID low and cheap imitation hid high beams
20 inch bar
Both
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Scooter Scott
Observer
Looking good dude!
HARDTRAILZ
Certified
One of the single best mods done to the truck. Tune helped mpg, matching other mods for max benefits, and the drivability is hands down improved.
awesome! I'm planning a 4200 swap into my 1970 GMC, I think I'd like a bit more power though. still weighing my options.