2006 Trailblazer Build Thread

[HARDTRAILZ]

Bought used in early 2009...
Put a Thule basket on basically right away, but stock otherwise. Promised it would stay that way as well....


Then MarkMC 2.5 inch lift w Bilstien HD's all around


and some 265-70-17 Silent Armors


and front and rear brushguards



Then 2 inch body lift which negated the brushguards


Then some Pro Comp Wheels and tires. 305-65-17 on 17x9


Then upped it to a 3 inch body lift


Then some TrailGear sliders Adding plates and gussets, they were welded to frame

[HARDTRAILZ]

Now it needed armor...
Steel Oil Pan skid, Radiator skid from MDB Fab plus cut and remounted the rear brushguard






Folding Tire Carrier- has different now, but still similar


And the front bumper had lots of fun for awhile. Tried a tube one, made first plate one, then another and another and another...

Homemade tube stinger thing I bought off a Silverado and adapted so I did not have plastic to break



The original "let try this" bumper MDB built for me after I asked about c channel to make one. Now on another's truck



The 3 inch body lift bumper with wings and shackle mounts. Now on to another truck



My replacement for that one. Wings, Shackle mounts, Reciever...


Current--Added Light Hoop/Deer Catcher



12,500 LB winch on Beautiful custom mount by MDB Fab


Along the lines it has also gotten upgraded with
Mark's new three inch spacer lift
2 inch longer Japanese rear coils
Stronger 88 front coils
Adjustable panhard bar from suicidedoors.com
Removed rear swaybar completely
Custom front swaybar links
Extended rear tubular control arms
Drilled slotted rotors and ceramic pads
Pcmforless tune
Custom hooker catback exhaust
Cobra 75WX cb w 48 inch Firestik
Led lighting in fenderwells
Led interior
LED Reverse Lights
LED License Plate lights
VVME 35watt 6000K HID headlights
Custom vinyl hood stripe, pillars, and other decals thanks to HighVoltage
GM leather seat covers
Fire ext
Lots of Straps and Tools
Yakima Load Warrior with Extention
Hi-Lift Jack
Shovel
Ax

[HARDTRAILZ]

It does get used. I drive it to and from trails and all over the countryside exploring. It has been to George Washington National Forest in VA a few times, WindRock TN, Badlands in Attica, IN, Redbird near Dugger, IN, and lots of other places. It always surprises people and takes good care of me.


Some of the pics I really like...

[HARDTRAILZ]

It was built without expedtion in mind, but almost all of it transfers over and much more will be added in the near future. I do think is makes a solid platform for mild wheeling and lots of adventuring.

[98dango]

Love it man. It looks to work for all your needs. I think the trailblazer and colorado trucks will grow with after market as the rigs become cheaper.

[bmxdannyo]

Looks good man, where did you get the rear folding tire carrier? or was it custom fab? The only one I've seen was tire gates, and they were a bit expensive for what it was.

[HARDTRAILZ]

Built it out of a simple non-folding Curt tire carrier. Cut it, plate each side and drill a couple holes for pins.

[14x4]

Definitely an awesome Trailblazer.

You didn't take this picture in Indiana, did you? Because if you did, I have to visit that area. lol

[HARDTRAILZ]

That was GWNF in VA

[RU55ELL]

Very cool TB! The new bumper looks awesome with the winch and lights on it.