Forum newb here. Like what I'm seeing. Didn't even realize guys were modding and tweaking TBs! After some reading, I'm looking forward to planning a build for my buddy's 04 Envoy. At 150k with piss poor maintenance along the way, the thing needs some work before modding can ever start. Got lots of nifty ideas floating around for it now though. Thanks for the inspiration! Also, ASE Master Tech, GM Master Tech, Chrysler Tech - Level 2. Always willing to throw out some advice where I can. Most of my dealings with TBs were all stock, but I've got access to great tech info for the stock systems. Ever need a good schematic, description and operation, illustrated breakdowns, specifications, etc just give me a shout.
Roll Tide!
Walt
Hey oh, from Bama!
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- WaltV
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welcome Walt.
"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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welcome! 
- jonbo2002
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Welcome!!
The FIRST Solid Axle Swapped Trailblazer in Presque Isle County MI
My Build
My Build
The Roadie wrote:Research, plan your mods, fund the plan, then GO DO THEM. THEN WHEEL IT.
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Cable810 - Veteran
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Welcome! What a great resume you have! A few of us have the shop manuals and a bit of systems knowledge, but nothing like an insider!
You may also like the setup we have on the non-offroading-specific forums at gmtnation.com. We'd welcome your experience there as well.
If you discovered trailvoy.com in your searching - forget that place. All the volunteer tech folks, moderators, and admins left in 2011 after the site owner sold out to a Toronto-based corporation called Vertical Scope who does nothing but buy up enthusiast-run forums and turn them into ad farms. Trailvoy is now a ghost town not even worth visiting except for the tech threads we wrote before the new owners banned us all for "disloyalty" after we started gmtnation.com as a lifeboat.
You may also like the setup we have on the non-offroading-specific forums at gmtnation.com. We'd welcome your experience there as well.
If you discovered trailvoy.com in your searching - forget that place. All the volunteer tech folks, moderators, and admins left in 2011 after the site owner sold out to a Toronto-based corporation called Vertical Scope who does nothing but buy up enthusiast-run forums and turn them into ad farms. Trailvoy is now a ghost town not even worth visiting except for the tech threads we wrote before the new owners banned us all for "disloyalty" after we started gmtnation.com as a lifeboat.
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The Roadie - Founder
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Welcome!
- Silverbullet
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You are very welcome here Walt!
- bgwolfpack
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Maybe this north thing or just me;) where you from I'm guessing Alabama?
2008 TB Radflo coil overs, Z71 rear springs, 2" spacer, skyjacker N8030 shocks, LT285/75R16E Goodyear MTR
My Build ----- MY Youtube Channel
My Build ----- MY Youtube Channel
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TBYODA - Moderator
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Glad to have you! I'm sure some of us will be utilizing your knowledge here and there. Glad to see you speaking up in the Troubleshooting section! Please continue to do so if you can!
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Trail X - Founder
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Welcome!
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djthumper - Moderator
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Welcome, lots of new folks! Glad to have ya here.
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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Welcome!
It's not how fast you go. It's how quick you get there. Lifted TBSS Build
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ErikSS - Lifer
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Moots1288 - Veteran
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Welcome!
The problem with the Trailblazer is, people think you know what you're doing.
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RyansTBLS - Addict
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Welcome!
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt. - Abraham Lincoln
Boog2006 Build Thread
Boog2006 Build Thread
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boog2006 - Addict
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Howdy, I'm sure your knowledge and experience will be warmly welcomed here.
build thread
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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v7guy - Moderator
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TBYODA wrote:Maybe this north thing or just me;) where you from I'm guessing Alabama?
Lol sorry. Figured Bama and Roll Tide! was a dead give away.
But yeah from Alabama. Lower Alabama to be specific. The other L.A.
- WaltV
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is this what you're referring to? 
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- jonbo2002
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C'mon man... I haven't had my coffee yet.
Current Count of Transmission Rebuilds: 5.5
***The more you know, the less you need.***
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DirtyBacon04 - Moderator
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Welcome! And since you put it out there, you bet I (and a few others) have a question! In the 02-05 models, do you have any info on what change is needed to let the computer know when you have changed gear ratios? Bacon and I both just swapped out our 3.42 gears for some 4.10s, which of course throws off the speedometer by 20%, but its also freaking out the ABS system. We're guessing its a programming change, but in all the calls I've made, nobody around here seems to be able to tell me how to correct this.
GT5/G80, 265/70-16, PCMforLess + personal tuning, quad headlights
Self-made steel front bumper / pushbar / skid / CAI / lightbar
Self-made steel front bumper / pushbar / skid / CAI / lightbar
- Shdwdrgn
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