Wife got a new ride. I get the Trailblazer!
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After 195,000 miles of service the wife finally wanted a new ride. So I now have the 2002 4x4 LTZ to do with as I will. I will be driving it back and forth to work (90 miles round trip) so mods must be towards that purpose. I have done most of the work to the TB myself in the past, so I know a few things. Always room to learn more. Next few weeks I will be lifting it and replacing most of the from suspension that is worn. Thanks in Advance! Jim
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Wetdawg - Newbie
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Good times! Driving that much, I can tell you that my mileage didn't drop hardly at all when I went from stock tires to 245/70-17 BFG AT, load range E. It dropped 2-3mpg on the highway when I went from that setup to spacers and 265/70-17 BFG AT.
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congrats!
I believe my biggest drop in mpg was putting the tire on the roof. With 32s and even with 33s I didn't see much of a drop at all. I wouldn't worry too terribly much about it.
I believe my biggest drop in mpg was putting the tire on the roof. With 32s and even with 33s I didn't see much of a drop at all. I wouldn't worry too terribly much about it.
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All things in moderation, including moderation.
Some people never go crazy... what truly horrible lives they must lead
All things in moderation, including moderation.
Some people never go crazy... what truly horrible lives they must lead
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Thanks for the info. I figured gas mileage will not change that drastically. Need to know how high of a lift for daily drivability? Will a 3 inch have me changing CV joints ever 10k? Should I use a 2 1/2 inch?
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Wetdawg - Newbie
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Currently running 255/50-20 on a SS rim with no troubles
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Wetdawg - Newbie
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Wetdawg wrote:Thanks for the info. I figured gas mileage will not change that drastically. Need to know how high of a lift for daily drivability? Will a 3 inch have me changing CV joints ever 10k? Should I use a 2 1/2 inch?
I've had my 3" lift on for about 8 months and maybe 15k and everything related has been fine. I don't even notice the lift unless I'm looking at another TB.
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I have a 3" lift and I change my CV axles once per year, at about 15K miles, but many of my miles are off-road. If you're doing road driving, I think you're fine. And really, the axles are $50 each and take half an hour to replace once you do it once or twice. That's not a big deal (for me).
I didn't experience a big fuel economy dip with my lift. I experienced a big dip once a put a roof basket on top.
I didn't experience a big fuel economy dip with my lift. I experienced a big dip once a put a roof basket on top.
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