2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 2WD

[TrailBlazer13]

Hello all my name is Mike. I just bought a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT on March 20. It has a 4.2 Liter Inline 6 cylinder. Its Black with Black and Grey interior. Its going to be a mild trail rig and for emergency use. I live in Tornado alley so all safety measures would help. I have plans to add auxiliary lighting on the roof as well a push bar. I will add a K/N Intake and a bigger set of wheels and Tires. The First Mod I completed was a simple CB Radio. The Radio itself is a Cobra Ultra 19 40 Channel with whip antenna. My friend Shawn owns the 2002 Black Envoy. We have know each other for years he is also helping me complete my rig as well as his Envoy.View attachment 33663 One of my favorite movie is Twister and The black Suburban well this may be no Suburban but its black and its a Chevrolet so I will betaking some ques from it.

 

[dmanns67]

Nice looking TB. Looking forward to seeing the mods.

Welcome to the Nation!

 

[TrailBlazer13]

Another shot of the CB AntennaView attachment 33666

 

[TexazReece]

Welcome to The Nation Mike :wootwoot:. There are a couple members on here that are storm chasers as well forgive me but I can't remember their names. You've joined a GREAT Family/forum from DIY, DIT, to needed help with any modifications this is the place to be. Welcome again and nice truck.

 

[TrailBlazer13]

An interior shot with the Cobra CB do not worry I hid the wires after the picture was taken View attachment 33668

I would like to hear your input and some ideas so bring them on lol

Welcome to The Nation Mike :wootwoot:. There are a couple members on here that are storm chasers as well forgive me but I can't remember their names. You've joined a GREAT Family/forum from DIT to needed help with any modifications this is the place to be. Welcome again and nice truck.

Thank you so much for the great welcome

Just Had to add this, It was something I made Can you name the movie.View attachment 33677

 

[Einst-Hawk]

Welcome to the Nation.

Spent some time in Lawton - Fort Sill actually - back in the 90's. Beautiful country out there.

 

[TrailBlazer13]

I Live on FT Sill.

 

[Einst-Hawk]

I Live on FT Sill.

Fire That Artillery!!

 

[fletch09]

Welcome

 

[TrailBlazer13]

Well found out my back hatch wouldnt lock using the keyfob or locking it. Had to remove the rear panel and adjust the arm. Now it locks. I heard this was a common issue.

 

[TrailBlazer13]

I cleaned up my mighty 4.2Lieter Inline 6 any ideas on what i can do to dress it upView attachment 33728

 

[DDonnie]

Welcome to the nation!

As a side note, I (personally) wouldn't use a K&N, especially in tornado alley. They don't do well with small particulates, and dust would definately qualify as a small particulate.

Love the look of your ride though, but that could be because I'm partial to black TB's. If you are going to lift at all, you may want to consider either getting rid of completely or changing out the running boards for the tube style boards.

These are just my oppinions though, YMMV.


I'd also reccomend looking into upgrading your stereo for something with NAV if you are going to use it for an emergency vehicle. Off the top of my head, the Parrot Asteroid Smart comes to mind if you like android. It's definately the most versatile stereo on the market IMHO.

 

[TrailBlazer13]

Welcome to the nation!

As a side note, I (personally) wouldn't use a K&N, especially in tornado alley. They don't do well with small particulates, and dust would definately qualify as a small particulate.

Love the look of your ride though, but that could be because I'm partial to black TB's. If you are going to lift at all, you may want to consider either getting rid of completely or changing out the running boards for the tube style boards.

These are just my oppinions though, YMMV.


I'd also reccomend looking into upgrading your stereo for something with NAV if you are going to use it for an emergency vehicle. Off the top of my head, the Parrot Asteroid Smart comes to mind if you like android. It's definately the most versatile stereo on the market IMHO.

Thank you for the great feed back. now for the lifts i have been looking around do you know who makes lifts for the trailblazer. And i am looking for a K/N after payday lol IF you think of any ideas please feel free to share.

 

[TrailBlazer13]

Here is an Interior shot. I forgot to include it.View attachment 33729

 

[The_Roadie]

... do you know who makes lifts for the trailblazer....

Lifts? Did somebody ask about LIFTS?!?!? :wootwoot: (Did you Google and not get any hits? )

Check out this link at our sister site offroadtb.com

offroadTB.com - View topic - The Complete Lifts and Suspension Accessories Thread

Member Markmc manufactures a variety of lifts for the platform, and comes highly recommended for personal assistance and support!

Chevy/GMC Leveling Suspension Lift Kit :: THE LIFT MEISTER

 

[TrailBlazer13]

Lifts? Did somebody ask about LIFTS?!?!? :wootwoot: (Did you Google and not get any hits? )

Check out this link at our sister site offroadtb.com

offroadTB.com - View topic - The Complete Lifts and Suspension Accessories Thread

Member Markmc manufactures a variety of lifts for the platform, and comes highly recommended for personal assistance and support!

Chevy/GMC Leveling Suspension Lift Kit :: THE LIFT MEISTER

Thank you this is my first Trailblazer I owned a 2001 Olds Bravada at one point so i am still learning. I do love the trailblazer so much better then my old jetta.

 

[The_Roadie]

Lotsa sticked threads here and on ORTB to catch up reading. Build threads to get ideas from.

Check out my build thread if you want to live out of the truck for a week.

offroadTB.com - View topic - The Roadie's Build - 2004 GMC Envoy

 

[TrailBlazer13]

Another angle black looks good on any day

View attachment 33733

 

[TrailBlazer13]

Just to give you all a heads up. This page has taught me something I Just went out and saw the code I have 3.73 and a locking diff Pretty cool.

 

[gmcman]

I cleaned up my mighty 4.2Lieter Inline 6 any ideas on what i can do to dress it upView attachment 21311

Congrats on the purchase, welcome to the club.

Looks real clean to me, just don't use simple green to clean it, caustic and leaves a nasty stain on metal. The front of the valve cover should be black not milky but that's just nitpicking.

Please don't use a K&N. Use either the factory AC (very good) or get a Green Filter. Green Filter USA - Official Site

I would get a tune from PCM of NC before I did a K&N, much, much more reward....so I've heard anyway.

Change all the fluids.

Please don't use a K&N if you like your engine.

 

[TrailBlazer13]

Congrats on the purchase, welcome to the club.

Looks real clean to me, just don't use simple green to clean it, caustic and leaves a nasty stain on metal. The front of the valve cover should be black not milky but that's just nitpicking.

Please don't use a K&N. Use either the factory AC (very good) or get a Green Filter. Green Filter USA - Official Site

I would get a tune from PCM of NC before I did a K&N, much, much more reward....so I've heard anyway.

Change all the fluids.

Please don't use a K&N if you like your engine.

Thank you for the kind words I have had K/N in my previous rides but i see your point. All the fluids have been changed and and the cover yeah I dont know why its that cover could be something they used to clean it caused the discoloration. It has 70,000 miles on it also it has the 3.73 and g80 locking diff.

 

[gmcman]

Thank you for the kind words I have had K/N in my previous rides but i see your point. All the fluids have been changed and and the cover yeah I dont know why its that cover could be something they used to clean it caused the discoloration. It has 70,000 miles on it also it has the 3.73 and g80 locking diff.

As far as K&N, I did the K&N thing also, until I saw how much of the very fine particulates escape. Filter oil or not, IMHO there's no real benefit from them except at WOT and cleanliness weighs more heavily than maybe a couple HP. Given what you are going to put the motor through......Green Filter all the way. That's just my way of thinking and only food for thought.

Enjoy the TB....looks great in black.

 

[yodaddy4200]

I was born in Lawton! Welcome to the nation!

I grew up in Medicine Park!

 

[TrailBlazer13]

I was born in Lawton! Welcome to the nation!

I grew up in Medicine Park!

Cool do you know anygood offroad areas? and where ya at now

 

[yodaddy4200]

I was pretty young so I don't remember where most stuff is lol. Now I live in Coeur d Alene Idaho. Now there's a million places up here!!

 

[TrailBlazer13]

whats a good intake for the 4.2

 

[IllogicTC]

whats a good intake for the 4.2

The stock one does just fine. There's a lot of conjecture on what a good aftermarket would be (and if they even work as compared to just altering engine noise), but one thing is for sure: stay away from random eBay ones. Guy posted one a while back that instead of having one solid tube with one bend, it was a bunch of tubes with like three bends (inducing turbulence), and it didn't even fit into the hole in the air filter area. It looked horribly cobbled-together.

A DIY solution isn't out of the question either, but there's people running K&N, Volant, and Airraid and probably a bunch of other brands around here.

 

[TrailBlazer13]

The stock one does just fine. There's a lot of conjecture on what a good aftermarket would be (and if they even work as compared to just altering engine noise), but one thing is for sure: stay away from random eBay ones. Guy posted one a while back that instead of having one solid tube with one bend, it was a bunch of tubes with like three bends (inducing turbulence), and it didn't even fit into the hole in the air filter area. It looked horribly cobbled-together.

A DIY solution isn't out of the question either, but there's people running K&N, Volant, and Airraid and probably a bunch of other brands around here.

Thanks for the info i am just putting my feelers out there

 

[TrailBlazer13]

Well my next mod takes place this weekend and its curtsy of my friend Shawn aka 02Blackenvoy. He sent me a shifter knob out of a Trailblazer SS. He is truly one of my closest friends thank you.View attachment 33908

 

[kjkim93]

Wait doesn't the 2008 have that knob already? I have a 2006 LT and I have that knob with the satibltrak button

 

[TrailBlazer13]

Wait doesn't the 2008 have that knob already? I have a 2006 LT and I have that knob with the satibltrak button

Yes it does but its beat up and my current one doesnt have that silver steel color. plus the chrome is coming off the knob

 

[kjkim93]

Yes it does but its beat up and my current one doesnt have that silver steel color. plus the chrome is coming off the knob

Oh righttttt! Lol totally forgot about that lol

 

[TrailBlazer13]

Upgraded my shifter to one from an SS

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View attachment 33939 NEW

Replaced the trim piece from the drivers seat. took 5 min to install

View attachment 33940

 

[TrailBlazer13]

Fun in the backwoods

 

[dmanns67]

Upgraded my shifter to one from an SS

10156043_628584410567895_902444914963355389_n.jpg OLD

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Replaced the trim piece from the drivers seat. took 5 min to install

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Do you happen to have the GM part # for the driver's seat trim piece? A couple of my tabs broke and needs replaced. Or maybe the site you go yours from. Thanks man.

**Edit: After some more searching and viewing some drawings, I found the part # and description, that is for 2006-2009 with Ebony interior. gmpartsdirect.com had it for $15, plus shipping. Found it on amazon.com brand new and free two day shipping for $24.



Genuine GM 19121427 Seat Adjuster Upper Finish Cover, Driver Side

 

[Pittdawg]

The stock one does just fine. There's a lot of conjecture on what a good aftermarket would be (and if they even work as compared to just altering engine noise), but one thing is for sure: stay away from random eBay ones. Guy posted one a while back that instead of having one solid tube with one bend, it was a bunch of tubes with like three bends (inducing turbulence), and it didn't even fit into the hole in the air filter area. It looked horribly cobbled-together.

A DIY solution isn't out of the question either, but there's people running K&N, Volant, and Airraid and probably a bunch of other brands around here.

I run the volant system with an Amsoil dry filter. Seems to work just fine. Whether I gained any hp over stock or it was worth the money, who knows.