Offroad Trailblazers and Envoys

New Orleans newbie here

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by Bnasty » Fri Feb 28, 2014 12:44 am

Hello everybody my name is Brian and I have a 05 trailblazer LS 2wd. I work at a company called rim pros and we lift Toyotas and fords all day long but never a trailblazer around here most people want big chrome rims on their tiny cars or cram 26" under their trailblazers And SUVs. My boss is paying half of my entire setup so we can take our own vehicles to the spillway and not have a tag along. Any suggestions and pointers are much appreciated
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by NC_IslandRunner » Fri Feb 28, 2014 1:09 am

Welcome! Don't get 26"s, but I think you already know that!
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by djthumper » Fri Feb 28, 2014 2:49 am

Welcome!
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by jonbo2002 » Fri Feb 28, 2014 6:54 am

Welcome bud!
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by mikekey » Fri Feb 28, 2014 9:54 am

Welcome to the site, lots of information here, just search and read. You'll learn quick we don't like doing homework for others. Everything your asking has been answered over and over, and really only you can determine what you want and what setup will meet your goals. Glad to have ya.
Once lifted 03 Trailblazer on 35's, gave it up to travel the USA with my family.
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by HARDTRAILZ » Fri Feb 28, 2014 10:16 am

With 2 wd, you could do a sick Prerunner setup. Adapt some Yota or Ford stuff and show us something special.

Some new control arms and coilovers.... I am sure if you have experience with them, you can make something happen.
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by navigator » Fri Feb 28, 2014 10:36 am

welcome, update your location in your profile so when you post in other threads folks will know where you are from.
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by Cable810 » Fri Feb 28, 2014 11:22 am

Welcome!!
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by Bnasty » Fri Feb 28, 2014 5:19 pm

Thanks for the warm welcome guys I'm really digging all the build threads you guys have with so much detail. I will update my profile this weekend while I have more time. As for the 26's I don't care for that I placed my order for my wheels 2 weeks ago I chose the 18x9 xd 806 wheels with a +30 offset I'm hoping to not have to use adapters or spacers with some minor trimming if the splash guards I'm wrapping them with some 285/65r18 nitto trail grapplers. The rims had to be drilled to fit the truck and were shipped from California yesterday. Due date is Monday but mardi gras day here is Tuesday so I'm expecting to be getting them by Wednesday.

Hardtrails I like your set up it took some notes from your thread
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by bfizzle-1 » Fri Feb 28, 2014 10:02 pm

Just another Newbie onboard this forum. I saw New Orleans in the headline and had to represent Louisiana too. Lafayette, La. here! 2008 Trailblazer LT 4x4 "Bone Stock" but not for long... The wife and kids will have to wait a few months for fresh new toys... It's Daddy's turn now!
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by Diacom » Fri Feb 28, 2014 10:19 pm

Hi, glad your here.

We could actually use someone who takes a 2wd and does a little more out of the box building around here. Might float some ideas for the rest of us 4X4 guys depending. Can't wait to see what you come up with.
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