I was last Weekend in Bad Kissingen!
Here are my pictures:
http://gallery.me.com/rovaco#100144
Cool Rigs/Inspiration/Ideas You've Spotted
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Karo - Trail-Blazer
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- Location: Berlin Germany 52°30'35.16"N, 13°15'31.99"E
- Name: Karsten
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- DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
- Rank: Trail Ready
Dude I am jealous! That looks like a great place to get ideas! Thanks for the pics!
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Trail X - Founder
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How's this for inspiring? My sphincter constricted just looking at the picture!
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Trail X - Founder
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JamesDowning wrote:How's this for inspiring? My sphincter constricted just looking at the picture!
Wow. I dont think I could do that. My luck I would go over the side lol
I REFUSE TO TIP TOE THROUGH LIFE TO ARRIVE SAFELY AT DEATH!!!
- mikepeters1983
- Trail-Blazer
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- Name: Mike
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- Vehicle: GMC Envoy XUV
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All my inspiration for lifting my TB has come from you guys on this site.
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Flying Monkey - Addict
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- Name: Chris
- Vehicle Year: 2004
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD
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Ran across this one on expo.
S10 w/ Cummins 4BTA power to nv5600 to np205 to turn D44 and D60 both locked with 37's
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/t ... post930737
S10 w/ Cummins 4BTA power to nv5600 to np205 to turn D44 and D60 both locked with 37's
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/t ... post930737
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Trail X - Founder
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yeah, I get most of my inspiration from you guys too.
I do like expo for the campers and trailers and such.
I do like expo for the campers and trailers and such.
"Please consider a search before posting. Folks on this site PIONEERED functional offroad use of these trucks."
The answer to many common lift questions can be found here
My Build Thread
The answer to many common lift questions can be found here
My Build Thread
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navigator - Moderator
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- Name: Chris
- Vehicle Year: 2006
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD
- Rank: Trail Ready
This article is pretty wild. The Bronco on 38"s is considered small.
http://www.4x4offroads.com/journey-to-the-center-of-iceland.html
A picture to spike your interest:
Dodge ram on 54"s with Unimog portal axles
http://www.4x4offroads.com/journey-to-the-center-of-iceland.html
A picture to spike your interest:
Dodge ram on 54"s with Unimog portal axles
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Chutes - Member
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- Location: MI, Novi
- Name: Alex
- Vehicle Year: 2005
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
is that one of them ther artic type trucks?
Current Count of Transmission Rebuilds: 5.5
***The more you know, the less you need.***
USMC '07-'12
Dirty Bacon's Build
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DirtyBacon04 - Moderator
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- Location: AK, Fairbanks
- Name: Michael
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- DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
- Rank: Expedition Rated
I must admit, Gordin was definatley my original inspiration. His was the first truck i saw when i googled "Off road trailblazer"
Current Count of Transmission Rebuilds: 5.5
***The more you know, the less you need.***
USMC '07-'12
Dirty Bacon's Build
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DirtyBacon04 - Moderator
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DirtyBacon04 wrote:I must admit, Gordin was definatley my original inspiration. His was the first truck i saw when i googled "Off road trailblazer"
And then you found the roadie...
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djthumper - Moderator
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My inspiration is collective!
Current Count of Transmission Rebuilds: 5.5
***The more you know, the less you need.***
USMC '07-'12
Dirty Bacon's Build
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DirtyBacon04 - Moderator
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As you can see, words are unnecessary.
11 Silverado LTZ - 6.2L/6l80, 2/3 drop, self tuned
85 Hilux - 3RZ, dual cases, caged, 40s, chromo everything
02 TrailBlazer LTZ - 35s, lockers, balls - Gone but not forgotten - Build
85 Hilux - 3RZ, dual cases, caged, 40s, chromo everything
02 TrailBlazer LTZ - 35s, lockers, balls - Gone but not forgotten - Build
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fishsticks - Moderator
- Posts: 4356
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- Location: WA, Vancouver
- Name: Donny
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- Rank: Extreme Offroader
I'm guessing that's a photoshop from a terrible pirate buggy build?
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Trail X - Founder
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That's known as the "flatbiller killer" build...
Mike
Mike
- bartonmd
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bartonmd wrote:That's known as the "flatbiller killer" build...
Mike
No, that's Big Bird. Flatbiller Killer is a Jeep.
11 Silverado LTZ - 6.2L/6l80, 2/3 drop, self tuned
85 Hilux - 3RZ, dual cases, caged, 40s, chromo everything
02 TrailBlazer LTZ - 35s, lockers, balls - Gone but not forgotten - Build
85 Hilux - 3RZ, dual cases, caged, 40s, chromo everything
02 TrailBlazer LTZ - 35s, lockers, balls - Gone but not forgotten - Build
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fishsticks - Moderator
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My inspiration: Hopefully will get there someday
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- 03envoy
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- Name: Trent
- Vehicle Year: 2003
- Vehicle: GMC Envoy
- DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Everybody say "Awwwwwww" 
Current Count of Transmission Rebuilds: 5.5
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USMC '07-'12
Dirty Bacon's Build
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DirtyBacon04 - Moderator
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Very impressive... But watching this video, i cant put together a reason that he wouldnt have aired down. Unless he's just lazy. Clearly, he didnt need to anyways.
Current Count of Transmission Rebuilds: 5.5
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Dirty Bacon's Build
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DirtyBacon04 - Moderator
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JamesDowning wrote:Ran across this one on expo.
S10 w/ Cummins 4BTA power to nv5600 to np205 to turn D44 and D60 both locked with 37's
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/t ... post930737" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I saw that this guy did eventually post a build thread of his own: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/t ... -ton-truck
Love that truck...
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Trail X - Founder
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- Name: James Downing
- Vehicle Year: 2005
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
- Rank: Expedition Guide