A poignant thought during the jailbreak - what was your FIRST OS post?

[The_Roadie]

Before it was trailvoy, it was Tommy's tbecentral.com. To do this, go into advanced search, search for posts by your username, and sort in ascending order.

Me:
05-23-2005, 04:42 PM
the roadie
2004 GMC Envoy SLT "Roadiemobile"
Extreme Offroad Pewter 4.2L I6 4X4
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Vista / San Diego, CA
Posts: 26,267
I just bought the SuspensionMAXX mini-lift kit (1" spacers only, front and rear) and the AirLift 1000 coil spring interior bladders. I haven't installed the front spacers yet, but with the air bags at 30 PSI and SuspensionMAXX spacers in the back, I got 2" of rear lift.

And at less than $200 for the spacers and $100 for the AirLift bags, it's a lot less money than the $1000 custommotorsports.com 3" lift kit.

Jimmy:
05-16-2005, 09:54 PM
Jman423
2007 Chevy TrailBlazer SS (1SS)
Red Jewel Tintcoat 6.0L LS2 V8 2WD
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Florida
Posts: 5,358
I recently purchased a 2003 TB LT... Couldn't be happier because this is the first time I got what I wanted in a truck, instead of just what I could afford!! I'm sure after I get like 3 more jobs, I'll be able to afford to add some toys and upgrade some stuff...

Ghoster:
12-04-2005, 11:44 PM
ghoster
2011 Chevy Tahoe
Mocha Steel Metallic 5.3L V8 4X4
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baltimore
Posts: 12,994
hmm....I have an 04 SWB I6. I drive fairly conservatively. I am getting 19.2 in the city, and got 23.2 on an 1100 mile road trip.

 

[MAY03LT]

02-15-2007, 07:46 PM
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT
Scratchy Black 4.2L I6 4X4
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Delaware
Posts: 9,863
Im new so is my TB
Hey all, my name is Andrew and Im a 29 year old ASE mechanic. I was looking at cardomain and was linked to this site. I liked what I saw here so here I am.

Today I bought a 2003 TB LT. Ill have pics up when I install the beats.

 

[Ghoster]

Wow.... no way I could have remembered that! Remember when Jimmy had a regular old I6 TB.

 

[tbuckalew14]

deathbynosleep
04-10-2005, 04:37 PM
2004 Chevy TrailBlazer LT
Onyx Black 4.2L I6 4X4
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Levittown, PA
Posts: 3,233

Anyone know if the controls on the steering wheel will work after installing an in dash dvd player?

 

[Wooluf1952]

2003 GMC Envoy
SLT
Magnetic Red Metallic 4.2L I6 4X4
Join Date: Jul 2008

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Posts: 7,188



From personal experience; If you put the Tornado in
after the MAF, pin it or screw it in place. Mine got sucked into the throttle
body. No damage but the tb plate was held open. The engine died because the tb
was held wide open and my foot was off the gas pedal. ( I was getting on the
highway WOT. ) This told me two things; 1) If the Tornado was moved 4" to the
throttle body by the air, it must be causing a restriction and 2) I was out
$70.

In my defense, I bought it for a previous vehicle.

 

[djthumper]

05-26-2011, 06:09 PM

djthumper
Senior Member

2006 Chevy TrailBlazer LS
Summit White 4.2L I6 4X4
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 752

You can't just into a store and buy them. They are specific to our trucks.

Compnine

 

[Canadian Mike]

11-13-2007, 08:25 PM

Senior Member
2004 GMC Envoy SLT
Sand Beige Metallic 4.2L I6 4X4 Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Freddy Beach, NB
Posts: 520

Welcome from the Maritimes!!

__________________
MyCardomain.com

 

[smitty5150]

Wow, I was just going to start a thread like this.....I joined 8 months before my first post. Had it not been for my first mod, and my biggest noob mechanical issue soon thereafter, I may not have ever known that place.


2002 Chevy TrailBlazer LS
Forest Green Metallic 4.2L I6 4X4
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Ocean City, NJ
Posts: 7,307

12-13-2007, 03:27 PM

First off, I would like to thank the countless number of individuals that posted exhaust questions without having the common sense to scroll thorugh past inquiries. It made it much easier to fing my own answer. Having said that, I have successfully upgraded the exhaust on my 02 ls. I kept the resonator, because with the 4'' tip I chose, it just looks better to me. I cut out the stock muffler, which was a bitch with the ill charged sawzall, and replaced it with a dynomax thrush series and 2.5'' piping throughout. It is clmaped on for now, but my local shop is gonna weld it when I have time to drop it off for next to nothing. It was easy, looks awesome, and sounds about as good as you can expect a six cylinder to sound. I will post pics as soon as I get some up on my computer.

 

[Me007gold]

Old 12-11-2009, 01:25 PM
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2006 Chevy TrailBlazer LS
Black 4.2L I6 4X4
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 1,356
Quote:
Originally Posted by MajesticLT03 View Post
LEDs - underbody kits, cathodes, flexible LED strips, dome lights I plan on buying alot of stuff from there!
Oznium is a fantastic place to get your cathodes/leds from. FANTASTIC customer service and quick shipping. I have a kit from them in my focus right now. Debating on weather or not to take them out before I trade it in for a TrailBlazer on Monday

 

[Short Bus]

It'll only go back 300 post for me

 

[fishsticks]

I joined in Feb 2008 and lurked for TWO Years​ before making this post.

Fishsticks TrailVoy Alumni 2002 Locked Up Chevy TrailBlazer LTZ - Black w/ Herculiner and Rock Rash 4.2L I6 4X4Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,086

EDIT: My reading comprehension needs work. As far as I have read here, Z71 front struts do not fit our rigs. Try www.shockwarehouse.com for some Bilstein HD struts for our rigs.

 

[Ghoster]

It'll only go back 300 post for me

Go to the top and follow Roadies directions more closely. You must use search>advanced search>search by user name> sort>ascending order

 

[YOUNG]

09-06-2011, 04:26 PM

aYoung16
Member

2006 Chevy TrailBlazer LS
Sand Beige Metallic 4.2L I6 2WD
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Posts: 145


"Im not sure if anyone ever looks at this post anymore, but anyways, i was wanting to black out my trailblazer, and i was reading this, i went to my local body shop to see if they could paint my grille for me, and he said that the paint they use will not stick to the chrome, he said to go buy "krylon" spray paint, which is for plastic, and paint it with that. he said it is the best paint to use, and will last Along time."

Me007gold actually posted a reply to my first post! :wootwoot:\

and this is also my first post on here..

 

[ItsOnVoy]

10-29-2010, 11:34 AM
GMC_Envoy_2002
2002 GMC Envoy SLE
Pewter Metallic 4.2L I6 2WD
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Rochester, MI
Posts: 1,649
Hi everyone! I have a 2002 sliver envoy and i put some HID's and leds in the car but im still kind of bored with it right now. What are somethings that you think will look good with the car and if you have pictures that would help also. Can't wait to hear back. Thanks

 

[djthumper]

It'll only go back 300 post for me

You pushed the wrong button, try the other one. hehe

 

[Sparky]

02-15-2010, 12:00 AM

Join Date: Feb 2010

What to look for in a TB (what years)
Great info on this site, been reading for a while. I'm planning on buying a Trailblazer this summer as a 2nd vehicle. Currently I drive a 98 Camaro and let me tell you it just doesn't cut it in the winter! That, and it sucks for carrying people or stuff

So far, I have gathered this info:

1) Gauge stepper motors and possibly needing to replace them
2) Want the G80 code for the limited slip differential (seriously though, who makes a "4x4" without limited slip differentials? Seems rather dumb IMO but whatever)
3) Old version of the rear wiper arm sucks!
4) Don't overuse the A4WD mode - a little harsh in engaging by default and may cause excess wear if overused/abused
5) Found how to disable the DRLs (good as I have projectors+HIDs in my Camaro and am spoiled)
6) A "supercharger" noise is usually a bad idler pulley

Now some info I've been looking for and haven't found yet is are there any particular quirks or things to stay away from in certain model years? Like is 2002 a year to avoid being the first year or does it not really matter?

If I somehow missed this stuff in my searches, I'm sorry. I did try though, I got all the other info

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I still ended up with a 2002 and no G80, haven't had any stepper motor problems, and my old version rear wiper arm seems to be just fine as long as I keep the hinge on it lubricated. BUT I haven't regretted my 2002 purchase, and the lack of G80 hasn't been a big deal yet. Heck I tried to finally get the G80 when I replaced the rear axle but the junk yard sold me a non-G80 instead Oh well.

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

01-16-2009, 01:40 PM
hardtrailz400
TrailVoy Alumni

Posts: 4,126


Yep

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I pick up my new to me 2006 Trailblazer tomorrow. 4x4 straight 6.

My 94 s-blazer blew up after too many problems to count. Ready to make this new one mine.

Already read some good stuff.

Nice to make y'alls acquaintance.

 

[DucatiSS]

Greetings and Happy new year to everyone. I purchased a new '06 TBSS about 2 months ago and boy is it sweet. The sound, the power, the sound, the nav. system, the sound, the ride, and did I mention the sound? So far the only mods are a 6" antenna. I plan on more in the spring. Thanks for the place to let it all hang out.

Wow, what a dork. If I saw me post this now I would ban myself.

 

[ItsOnVoy]

Wow, what a dork. If I saw me post this now I would ban myself.

Not as bad as mine. I did not even answer back because I did not know where my thread went or if anyone answered to it

 

[JRTAHOE]

Wow, what a dork. If I saw me post this now I would ban myself.

It's not too late

Here's mine:

Old 11-12-2008, 09:20 PM
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2007 Chevy TrailBlazer LS Hybrid Edition
Light Tarnished Silver 4.2L I6 4X4
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Tulsa, OK
Posts: 4,661
i've never wanted to risk it, dont feel like buyin a new pump

How reliable is the low fuel indicator? - Chevy TrailBlazer, TrailBlazer SS and GMC Envoy Forum

 

[Short Bus]

I hot the color wrong in my first post

Blazin_Trails Blazin_Trails is online now
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2006 Chevy TrailBlazer LS Wiener-Dog
Graystone Metallic 4.2L I6 4X4
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: gmtnation.com
Posts: 1,678
Hello from Ohio
Hi
My name is Shawn, I'm from Marion, OH. I just got my baby yesterday, a '06 Light Pewter Metallic TrailBlazer LS EXT. I hope to have a little fun and learn some along the way here.

 

[ScarabEpic22]

Apparently it was this, I think I had an earlier post and it was deleted though.

04-18-2005, 08:31 PM
"Ok, I admit that when I say the I6 is good for towing my 3900lbs boat, I only mean it for an NON-EXT version. I think the EXT needs the V8 for any power, but the NON-EXT versions tow fine with the I6. Kind of wish the V8 was an option, though."

Geez, 6.5 years over there. Long time.

 

[StvsDenaliXL]

Wow, this was when I was just a young man learning the ropes

I even remember my first meet with OurZoo, okay I'm becoming emotional now



10-08-2005, 01:27 PM
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West Chapter


2005 GMC Envoy Denali XL
Carbon Metallic 5.3L V8 4X4
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Chula Vista, Ca
Posts: 3,413
Talking new in CA
Wassup everyone....I'm new here...I'm in SD CA...I have an 05 Envoy Denali XL...as if you didn't know by my log in.

 

[walterc4553]

01-12-2008, 10:55 PM
New MN Envoy Owner

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So I just wanted to finally create my first post and introduce myself.

I am a new Envoy owner. My wife and I traded in my 02 GP GTP (which I will miss) for a 2005 Envoy XL SLT with 19K miles on 12/31/07. Got a great deal because it was New Years Eve and the sales person wanted a final year end sale.

I miss the GTP for the power and HUD but I love everything else about the Envoy. I was sorta glad to see the GTP go. I played hard in it (boosted to 12 PSI). You know what people say though, you play you pay. So I was glad to get rid of the problems.

My wife and I were looking at a new Acadia, but then we didn't want a $600 car payment and so we started looking and the Envoy XL fits our needs perfectly. The 4X4 is great for MN winters and Hunting.

I am going to leave the Envoy mostly stock (I learned my lesson). What I have done so far is Silverstars in low and high and a K&N replacement filter. I ran both Silverstars and K&N in my GTP and had great performance in the GTP from them.

As I have questions I will post in the appropriate forums.
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I must have learned my lesson because the VoyXL is still mostly stock. With the exception of my bluefusion bluetooth.

 

[TXBlazer]

04-30-2008, 11:07 AM
TXBlazer
South Chapter

2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 3LT
Desert Brown Metallic 5.3L V8 2WD
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: GMTNation.com
Posts: 4,476

SS Engine Cover

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Hey Big Ed, what is the part number for the SS Engine cover? I've got an '08 with the 5.3L and the engine needs some clothes on it Baaadly!!!



Not even an introduction....Just out asking for things!!!!

 

[Busterbrown]

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10-28-2009, 08:33 PM

busterbrown
Member

2006 Buick Rainier
Bordeaux Red Metallic 4.2L I6 AWD
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Posts: 382
Quote:
Originally Posted by ssmedt
yes, any cross bars from the normal style rack will fit. Also just to let everyone know the 9-7x (and 06-07 Rainier) rack will fit any SWB GMT-360; I put a 9-7x rack on my rainier

I know this is an older post...but am looking to install cross bars on my 06' Buick Rainier. I have the same chrome stock rack as pictured above. Does anyone know where to buy them from? Are they relatively inexpensive? I want to use them for a ski rack. Thanks in advance.

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Living in Denver at the time, I needed to haul ski's up and down the mountains each weekend. Boy, I'm missing my season Epic ski pass! All the fun days on Vail's back bowls.

 

[jusbarron]

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Old 09-06-2009, 05:18 PM


2004 Chevy TrailBlazer LS
Lt. Tarnished Silver Met 4.2L I6 4X4
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Lewisville, TX
Posts: 113

New Member From Texas
After lurking for awhile, just registered today. No mods to my basically factory TB as of yet, but getting ready to!
Reply With Quote

 

[muddy tires]

#1 12-07-2005, 11:09 AM
muddy tires
Senior Member

2005 Chevy TrailBlazer LT EXT
Silverstone Metallic 5.3L V8 4X4
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Posts: 686

'05 TB EXT bouncy

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Anybody else notice a rear bounce in their TB? I notice, especially with a trailer (boat or snowmobile ~2,000 lbs total). If I jump on the back bumper the truck bounces up and down a few times before settling. 3rd row passengers report a wallowing type motion. To me that sounds like weak shocks but my dealer says they tested against some others on the lot and that is how they are. Is that the nature of the beast? Any easy fixes? Should I go back and push the dealer harder?



Never did get the recommended Biltstiens. Just learned to live with it. Guess it's hard to pry open an accountant's wallet!

 

[navigator]

my first post was in response to the the "Roadiemobile Overview"
The fun part about this exercise is it is kind of like cleaning up the attic, you get stuck re-reading old posts.

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04-08-2009, 11:31 AM
navigator
Member

2006 Chevy TrailBlazer LS
Pewter Metallic 4.2L I6 4X4
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Southeastern NC
Posts: 254
all you need now is a retractable awning