Flying Monkey's Build - 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer

[Flying Monkey]

2004 Trailblazer LS 4WD

Drivetrain Specs:
4.2l I6, 4WD, 3.42

Suspension Modifications:
Front:
MarkMc's Deluxe lift
Bilsein HD's Front
87 springs-Front
MarkMC's Spacers/ adapters to 6x5.5
REAR:
MarkMc's lift spacers
BDS Shocks-Rear
Z71 springs-Rear
MarkMC's Spacers/ adapters to 6x5.5
Mikes sway bar quick disconnect links
Removed Rear Sway Bar


Exterior Modifications:
16x8 Crager Soft 8's
Treadwright Guard Dogs 285/75/16's
Debadged
Demolded
Westin Bull Bar
Removed front inner fenders and cut part of lower fender



Engine Modifications:
Volant CAI
Resonator Delete to Dual Exhaust
Transmission cooler

Interior Modifications:
None Yet

Recovery Equipment:
Hi-Lift
Hi-lift Lift-Mate
20'-20,000 lbs Tow Strap
General tools

Electrical Modifications:
None Yet

Future Modifications:
Sliders
Locker with better gearing
5"-6" lights for Bull bar
6"x9" lights on Roof light bar
CB
Winch bumper w/ winch
Rear tire carrier
Roof basket
UCA flip
Possibly body lift with 35's (on the fence still)

As it sits today:

[Flying Monkey]

Got my 285/75/16 Guard Dogs installed. Had to cut inner fenders, front bumper, and brackets that the plastic rocker panel mounted to. Even after bending it back it still rubbed when flexed.

[Flying Monkey]

Did some more cutting today on the fender well. I was getting rub in reverse and while braking both with tires slightly turned. The body was rolling forward more then I thought it would, so took the leap and got out the air saw




I went back from the lower corner of the wheel well 2" and up 14". I gained alot of clearance and think my rubbing is a part of history now. Since I was in a cutting mood I cut more of an angle to the front as well just for good measure.



Here is how she looks now....not too shabby

[Flying Monkey]

Added a Transmission cooler today. Heck of a tear down to get it in there.





Went with compression fitting set up similar to JD's.




Also removed the PIAA lights and harness since only 1 was working and I didnt care for them anyway and had bumper off already.