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I've been browsing through your forum and others getting a general idea of what I really want from my Envoy. At first just for information of care and upkeep of the vehicle. Then as I realized the potential of what it could become I'm just not sure where or how far I want to go with it. So far a little off road capable is a given. I'm making my changes slowly and we'll see how far it goes. I've already done a level lift, 3" in front and 2" in rear with new Bilstein struts and BDS shocks and 1.5 wheel spacers to let me put some future 31" shoes on when its time. I've even removed the rear sway bar for better contact over the rough spots and it seems to ride better that way. Since I removed the rear I installed the SuspensionMaxx end links up front for stability. I've got other ideas floating around in my head and the more I read the more I want to do. ONLY TIME WILL TELL!
- RONVOYO2
- Cruiser
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- Joined: Sat Feb 01, 2014 3:58 pm
- Location: Va, Yorktown
- Name: Ron
- Vehicle Year: 2002
- Vehicle: GMC Envoy
- DriveTrain: 4WD
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Moots1288 - Veteran
- Posts: 1964
- Joined: Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:42 pm
- Location: Long island
- Name: Moots
- Vehicle Year: 2006
- Vehicle: GMC Envoy
- DriveTrain: 4WD
- Rank: Offroad Rated
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djthumper - Moderator
- Posts: 2702
- Joined: Wed Mar 24, 2010 6:04 pm
- Location: NV, Las Vegas
- Name: Larry
- Vehicle Year: 2006
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD
- Rank: Offroad Rated
Glad you found the site!
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Trail X - Founder
- Posts: 9925
- Joined: Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:22 pm
- Location: VA, Roanoke
- Name: James Downing
- Vehicle Year: 2005
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
- Rank: Expedition Guide
- Aries
- Trail-Blazer
- Posts: 278
- Joined: Sat Oct 05, 2013 2:38 am
- Location: Delaware
- Name: David
- Vehicle Year: 2002
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD
Welcome aboard comrade Envoy
Once lifted 03 Trailblazer on 35's, gave it up to travel the USA with my family.
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mikekey - Lifer
- Posts: 2585
- Joined: Sat Jan 15, 2011 4:08 am
- Location: North America
- Name: Mike
- Vehicle Year: 2003
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
- Rank: Expedition Rated
Wow, looks like we got a feller who's already ahead of the curve!
Or he's just been lurking for 2 years... or it's MikeKey's second account/alternate personality... hmmm the possibilities are endless
Or he's just been lurking for 2 years... or it's MikeKey's second account/alternate personality... hmmm the possibilities are endless
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
- Posts: 3048
- Joined: Fri Aug 05, 2011 4:59 am
- Location: AK, Fairbanks
- Name: Michael
- Vehicle Year: 2004
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
- Rank: Expedition Rated
I did learn early to read and self study the forum before you stick your head up and start asking Questions. You could get your head shot off or at least get your feelings hurt. I've actually been looking over your shoulders about a year. That's how long I've owned the Envoy.
- RONVOYO2
- Cruiser
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- Joined: Sat Feb 01, 2014 3:58 pm
- Location: Va, Yorktown
- Name: Ron
- Vehicle Year: 2002
- Vehicle: GMC Envoy
- DriveTrain: 4WD
You're way ahead of a lot of folks then Ron. I did the same thing before I even introduced myself. I think I officially made an account around the time I bought my first aftermarket parts.
Once lifted 03 Trailblazer on 35's, gave it up to travel the USA with my family.
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mikekey - Lifer
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- Name: Mike
- Vehicle Year: 2003
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
- Rank: Expedition Rated
Welcome!!
The FIRST Solid Axle Swapped Trailblazer in Presque Isle County MI
My Build
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The Roadie wrote:Research, plan your mods, fund the plan, then GO DO THEM. THEN WHEEL IT.
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Cable810 - Veteran
- Posts: 1989
- Joined: Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:43 pm
- Location: MI, Rogers City
- Name: Caleb
- Vehicle Year: 2002
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
- Rank: Offroad Rated
Welcome!!!
- 87chevy
- Off-Roader
- Posts: 191
- Joined: Mon Aug 13, 2012 5:41 pm
- Location: Texas
- Name: Jim
- Vehicle Year: 2004
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD
Welcome, fellow Envoy owner!!! Too bad you're not in California, though. 
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The Roadie - Founder
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- Location: OR, Portland area
- Name: Bill Carton
- Vehicle Year: 2004
- Vehicle: GMC Envoy
- DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
- Rank: Expedition Guide
Welcome! Good to see you search the site for what you want, most info is here for the taking.
IF THE FISH STOP BITING... HUNT FOR SHELLS!!!
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NC_IslandRunner - Moderator
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- Location: NC, Sanford
- Name: Rory
- Vehicle Year: 2004
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
- Rank: Offroad Rated
Well BILL, I was born in California but dear old Dad was in the service and we moved around a lot until he finally retired here in Virginia. Been here ever sense.
- RONVOYO2
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- Posts: 13
- Joined: Sat Feb 01, 2014 3:58 pm
- Location: Va, Yorktown
- Name: Ron
- Vehicle Year: 2002
- Vehicle: GMC Envoy
- DriveTrain: 4WD
looks like the VA contingency is picking up now that JD is there.
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djthumper - Moderator
- Posts: 2702
- Joined: Wed Mar 24, 2010 6:04 pm
- Location: NV, Las Vegas
- Name: Larry
- Vehicle Year: 2006
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD
- Rank: Offroad Rated
I think all contingencies have been picking up decent steam over the years. Look at the NYers and the midwesterners. Poor Bill, he keeps scaring his guys off.
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Trail X - Founder
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- Location: VA, Roanoke
- Name: James Downing
- Vehicle Year: 2005
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
- Rank: Expedition Guide
JamesDowning wrote:I think all contingencies have been picking up decent steam over the years. Look at the NYers and the midwesterners. Poor Bill, he keeps scaring his guys off.
X's 2
Bacon ran clear across the country and Greg is frickin Unicorn...
IF THE FISH STOP BITING... HUNT FOR SHELLS!!!
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NC_IslandRunner - Moderator
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- Rank: Offroad Rated
They don't make protégés like they used to.
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The Roadie - Founder
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- Location: OR, Portland area
- Name: Bill Carton
- Vehicle Year: 2004
- Vehicle: GMC Envoy
- DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
- Rank: Expedition Guide
I would never leave you voluntarily, bill... it wasn't you, it's me. You had me at hello. and other pathetic take-me-back lines
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
- Vehicle Year: 2004
- Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
- Rank: Expedition Rated
I should be back wheeling in Mojave soon with Greg. He can run, but I found him.
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The Roadie - Founder
- Posts: 5013
- Joined: Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:29 pm
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- Vehicle: GMC Envoy
- DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
- Rank: Expedition Guide
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