BC backroader's build - '05 Chev TB EXT

[BC backroader]

Year Make Model

2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT LT

Drivetrain Specs:

Vortec 4.2I6, 3.42 gears, G80 diff

Suspension Modifications:

MarkMC 2.5" lift/level
Z71 rear springs
BDS 55619 rear shocks

Tire upgrade to Motomaster 245/70/17 Total Terrain AT2

Exterior Modifications:

Front air dam delete

Engine Modifications:

Completely stock

Interior Modifications:

3rd row seat delete
Rear cargo platform with drawers - to come.

Recovery Equipment:

2 tow straps
1 1" x 15' tow rope with eyes
1 small cable come-along
6 ratchet load straps
shovel
axe
brush hook
GM 2500 scissors jack
jumper cables
cable chains (for rear only)

Electrical Modifications:

None yet

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The "Big Blue Bus" as I bought it in July, 2014, with 127,000 km (79,00 mi)

[BC backroader]

After buying the truck, I spent some time and money getting it "Up to snuff", with new front brake pads and rotors, both front hubs, drivers side UBJ, and 1 coil pack, as well as drain and refill oil, trans. fluid, and transfer case lube. Before taking it in to the shop for the lift install, I took some shots of the stock ride height and the lift parts:

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The shop was very busy Friday, so only the hub replacement, UBJ, and front lift got done. The rear axle was dropped, and springs removed, then left for completion on Saturday. Saturday, they had some difficulty getting the sway bar links undone, so I gave the OK to torch them off and install new ones, another $88 on the bill! They had it all finished and road tested by 3:00, so I went over and took care of the hard work, paying the bill.

I'm very pleased with the new stance of the truck, it looks like it should have when new. Now, of course, it needs some bigger boots to fill the wheel arches, so that's next on the list. My first impression, on climbing in, was that it "felt" higher, more truck-like, just as I wanted, as all my other driving is in my GMC 3500, so that's what feels right to me. The ride is stiffer in the rear, with the Z71 springs and BDS shocks, most noticeable on speed bumps, but with the amount of gear I usually haul in the back, it needed the extra load capacity. Next up is a trail run tomorrow, to see how it handles on the logging roads and fire trails.

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The test run today to check out the repairs and lift went very well. Though the BDS5500/Z71 combo is stiffer than the stock setup, it's just right for my taste, giving firm cornering at speed on the highway, yet not too much jounce in the potholes and washboard common on the logging roads I love. In places where I had been bumping and scraping the skid plates, running boards, and frame before, I was able to drive through with no touching at all; perfect!

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I finally got the AT tires I've wanted for the truck since I bought it about 18 months ago. Canadian Tire had a very good sale price on their Motomaster Total Terrain AT2s, 245/70/17, at $142.49 each, $660 CDN with all taxes and enviro fees in, for the set of 4. I had a local shop install and balance for 1/2 what Canadian tire quoted. I gained between 3/4" and 1" of ground clearance, and of course much improved traction on the trails than the all seasons that were on the truck when I bought it. A bonus benefit is that the Cobra cable chains for my GMC 3500 now fit the TB as well, though I have to cinch them up to the very last catch to get them tight enough.

My impression so far is that they hum a little at low speed, but are no louder than the old Hankook all seasons at highway speed. I'll update info after I get them out in the wet, in snow, and on the logging roads. I'm sure they'll do much better than what was on there before.

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However, Diablo 4 fan TheoryOfN discovered something hilarious about the in-game text and shared their findings on Reddit. The Collector's Edition artbook for Diablo 4 has a key to translate the Cathedral of Light text. Using it, they were able to translate the words found in Diablo 4. When they did, they found nearly every piece of text in the game – and in the artbook itself – was some iteration of the word "werewolf." Occasionally the letters would be jumbled up in some other fashion, but werewolf was consistently repeated everywhere they looked.

There are a few instances where Diablo 4 used this text to say other things besides werewolf. The holy book from the first Blood Petal cutscene in Nevesk uses the same text, but the words are complete gibberish. The Diablo 4 world map, on the other hand, features some actual words on the far eastern edge that roughly translates to "BEWARE FRACTURED MOUNTAIN" and "BEWARE HERE BE DRAGONS," though the text cuts off, so it is difficult to read it perfectly.

Diablo 4 players got a kick out of the particular discovery. Some joked the Cathedral of Light must be obsessed with the Druid class in Diablo 4, or that they were sick of dealing with the werewolf infestation that plagues Sanctuary. Others mused the text was secretly a hint that one of Diablo 4's upcoming seasons will be lycanthropy-themed.

Other fans were actually disappointed with this particular Diablo 4 design decision. Since players love finding little details like this, so it was only a matter of time until they discovered the repetition of the word werewolf. These players think Diablo 4 could have added actual lore, hints, or other jokes in the text, and that just repeating werewolf seemed lazy. Either way, now that fans have the translation key, they will undoubtedly be scouring the game world for more non-werewolf messages hidden in Diablo 4.

A repetitive message that keeps appearing in Diablo 4's on-screen message box has many players irked. Diablo 4 is Blizzard's latest big hit as the dark fantasy dungeon crawler has garnered huge sales as well as critical praise over the past month since launch. Despite this, there are still some headaches many players wish to see fixed.

Part of Diablo 4's intuitive and stylish user interface is a handy message box on the lower right side of the screen. This box is home to many types of notifications that scroll by during play such as the most recent NPC dialogue, important actions of other nearby players, as well as information regarding the current session, among other things.

One of the many features of Diablo 4 is optional crossplay between different platforms. When this feature is enabled, a message informing the player will pop up in the message box in large yellow text. However, it seems like a recent bug is causing this particular message to repeatedly pop up about every 30 seconds, and players have had enough of it.

Diablo 4 Players Want Changes To The Reroll System

In the Diablo 4 subreddit, user DogBt posted a meme featuring an image of famous Hollywood actor Leslie Nielsen from the comedy film Airplane! mocking the game's repetitive crossplay message with a classic moment from the movie. While the message box doesn't take up too much of the user interface, the bright yellow text of the crossplay message can be distracting for a lot of players, especially every 30 seconds.
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