Mike Tobin 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT "Project F5"
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Hello all my Name is Mike Tobin I am the proud Owner of a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 2WD. Its Black with Black interior. My goal is to build a mild trail rig nothing to extreme. I am actullay kinda basing it off of a full size Suburban from the movie Twister. I have only owned it for about a week I have not done any modifications but one. I added a Cobra Ultra 19 40 Channel unit with top mounted antenna. I would love as much advice as possible. Granted its a 2WD it handles most things i have thrown at it. Thanks looking forward to your comments and suggestions.
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Welcome. With a 2wd, the sky's the limit so to speak as far as lifting for ground clearance. Lock the rear for when you need the extra traction, add a winch for when that doesn't work and protect the underside.
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Diacom wrote:Welcome. With a 2wd, the sky's the limit so to speak as far as lifting for ground clearance. Lock the rear for when you need the extra traction, add a winch for when that doesn't work and protect the underside.
Thank you for the confidence going to put it through its paces soon pics will be up. If you have any suggestions or anything you want to see put it down ill take it into consideration. I am open to any ideas
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Send Mr. Barton money and get the belly protected first.
Send Mr. Barton money and get the belly protected first.
they've always worked for me.
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HARDTRAILZ wrote:Welcome
Send Mr. Barton money and get the belly protected first.
Who is Mr. Barton? and thanks for the idea of the skid plates
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Search skid plates and it will be clear. Great products. Saved me many times.
they've always worked for me.
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HARDTRAILZ wrote:Search skid plates and it will be clear. Great products. Saved me many times.
I searched it up def on my to do list. Looks like quality work
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My next mod is this weekend its curtsy of my friend Shawn. He got me a shifter knob from a trailblazer ss for my bday.
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Well I upgraded the shifter and fixed a trim piece today.
Here is the panel that I replaced.
Here is the panel that I replaced.
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This is my first video of me taking my Trailblazer Off road on a mild trail.
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