What did you do to your GMT today?

[fr34kout]

i think i ordered my cowl before i actually had my truck in my posession

My truck is black, and I have always thought that (when clean) black is the nicest color. Of course it's a pain in the ass to maintain, but that glossy mirror reflection is the shit.

But damn every time I see a white TB done correctly (white headlights, etc) they look so fuckin clean. Nice truck man. Only thing I would personally change is taking off the bug deflector and tinting the turn signal.

 

[Blckshdw]

...But damn every time I see a white TB done correctly (white headlights, etc) they look so fuckin clean. Nice truck man. ...

Oh man, don't make his head swell up any more than it already is or he won't be able to get in his truck to drive it!!

 

[mikeinDE]

Cmon man it took me less than a minute lol

Street Scenes

Hey that truck looks familiar! you beat me to my own pic!

 

[fr34kout]

Google helped me find it haha

 

[BoldAdventure]

Got the new tires & rims installed on the Trailblazer.

315/70/17 siting on Method Race Wheels - Double Standard rims. Now to go driving! :wootwoot:

 

[jimmyjam]

Got the new tires & rims installed on the Trailblazer.

315/70/17 siting on Method Race Wheels - Double Standard rims. Now to go driving! :wootwoot:

thats definitely not going to fit in the garage pictured earlier

 

[CdnGMan]

Got the new tires & rims installed on the Trailblazer.

315/70/17 siting on Method Race Wheels - Double Standard rims. Now to go driving! :wootwoot:

Holy shit dude!!!
That thing looks like a beast now!!! Wow!

Looks like you need to get you some side rails now... and some armor (if you don't already have it!)...

 

[jonbo2002]

Got the new tires & rims installed on the Trailblazer.

315/70/17 siting on Method Race Wheels - Double Standard rims. Now to go driving! :wootwoot:

thats freaking sweet Mike!!!

 

[northcreek]

Got the new tires & rims installed on the Trailblazer.

315/70/17 siting on Method Race Wheels - Double Standard rims. Now to go driving! :wootwoot:

YOU WILL NEVER,EVER BE STUCK AGAIN

 

[Denali n DOO]

That looks awesome ! Nice job

 

[Sparky]

Got the new tires & rims installed on the Trailblazer.

315/70/17 siting on Method Race Wheels - Double Standard rims. Now to go driving! :wootwoot:

Beastly! Now just needs some MDB Fab bumpers

 

[BoldAdventure]

thats definitely not going to fit in the garage pictured earlier

It fits our garage at home by about 1 inch. Can't go any higher though. It hasn't fit in the shop (pictured behind it) since the body lift though.

Holy shit dude!!!
That thing looks like a beast now!!! Wow!

Looks like you need to get you some side rails now... and some armor (if you don't already have it!)...

Thank you. We have a lower front armor already and we're fabricating our own bumper.

We're working on that. We have the steel already. I will be doing it ourselves.

Beastly! Now just needs some MDB Fab bumpers

I like to get my parts in a timely manner. So I'm making my own with the help of my fabricator father in law who just moved to the area. I like making ready use of his tools.

Next up on the todo list is of course the sliders, upgrading to EXT 13inch brakes, cowl hood, tow mirrors and plasti-dip the whole car.

 

[mapanch]

It fits our garage at home by about 1 inch. Can't go any higher though. It hasn't fit in the shop (pictured behind it) since the body lift though.



Thank you. We have a lower front armor already and we're fabricating our own bumper.

We're working on that. We have the steel already. I will be doing it ourselves.



I like to get my parts in a timely manner. So I'm making my own with the help of my fabricator father in law who just moved to the area. I like making ready use of his tools.

Next up on the todo list is of course the sliders, upgrading to EXT 13inch brakes, cowl hood, tow mirrors and plasti-dip the whole car.

Need a height comparison next to a stock truck

 

[Blckshdw]

Need a height comparison next to a stock truck

I'm not volunteering I had enough of that when David (Decembersend) added his body lift and tires a couple years ago.

 

[CaptainKD]

Before....
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and after.......
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That bottom alternator bolt is stupid.

 

[Voymom]

Trying to decide if I want to make a small mount for my new handheld ham radio....as of now the mobile unit is mounted to the top of my dash, but I don't want to always have my handheld on my belt/pants.

Anyone have a small mount for a handheld radio in their trucks?

It's a Wouxun....

 

[Short Bus]

Got the new tires & rims installed on the Trailblazer.

315/70/17 siting on Method Race Wheels - Double Standard rims. Now to go driving! :wootwoot:

I think I need a tissue

 

[AV8ER]

Got the airlift bags installed. Not really the easiest thing to do and I think I got enough dirt in my nose and eyes for awhile!

 

[gmcman]

Changed front sway bar links and bushings. Instead of waiting for the MOOG's from Amazon for about $50...which is better than $75 locally and today, I checked out the Dura$#&@ from Autozone and they looked good, had grease fittings and for $19 each I figured I would give them a shot.

What a POS!

The hex opening was down to a 5MM fom the stock 6MM and right when they became snug, the hex bit turned in the shaft.... I was using a quality hex bit as well, just cheap metal so I'm really looking forward to when I have to remove them. I will need to cut the boot due to close proximity and use a 11/16" wrench..that's right 11/16" but this is a lesson learned.

After viewing the Suspensionmaxx links I would pay $100 for them in a heartbeat, MOOG in 2nd place. Morale of the story, get the MOOG at the very least.

Bushings were from CARQUEST and seem well made, and are made in.....?

At least the tapping is gone.

Also changed the rear diff fluid from the GM LS specified for the TB SS and went with the Redline Heavy Shockproof and what a difference it made. Been hearing a faint whine while coasting and this very well may be a pinion preload issue but I have read of numerous issues like this with this rear. If I didn't know the whine was there I would think it would be a slight tire noise but that's because I'm listening for it. We'll see that happens after some miles and when it gets hot but initial impressions are very good.

 

[TangoBravo]

Changed front sway bar links and bushings. Instead of waiting for the MOOG's from Amazon for about $50...which is better than $75 locally and today, I checked out the Dura$#&@ from Autozone and they looked good, had grease fittings and for $19 each I figured I would give them a shot.

What a POS!

The hex opening was down to a 5MM fom the stock 6MM and right when they became snug, the hex bit turned in the shaft.... I was using a quality hex bit as well, just cheap metal so I'm really looking forward to when I have to remove them. I will need to cut the boot due to close proximity and use a 11/16" wrench..that's right 11/16" but this is a lesson learned.

After viewing the Suspensionmaxx links I would pay $100 for them in a heartbeat, MOOG in 2nd place. Morale of the story, get the MOOG at the very least.

Bushings were from CARQUEST and seem well made, and are made in.....?

At least the tapping is gone.

Also changed the rear diff fluid from the GM LS specified for the TB SS and went with the Redline Heavy Shockproof and what a difference it made. Been hearing a faint whine while coasting and this very well may be a pinion preload issue but I have read of numerous issues like this with this rear. If I didn't know the whine was there I would think it would be a slight tire noise but that's because I'm listening for it. We'll see that happens after some miles and when it gets hot but initial impressions are very good.

Funny, today I took my front and rear sway bars form my work bench and installed them into the trash can. So I haven't had to do my links but I know it can be a PITA

 

[ShadowClutch]

^^ I did my links/ball joints like 4-5 years (~45k miles) ago, and kept up with the greasing until about 2 years ago... Going to find out this weekend how much life they have left. I may just do them again when I do the Bilsteins.

Popped the Silverado Cabin Air Filter in my '02 TB... I've been bitching for years about the outside air bringing dust and debris into the cabin.

As usual, the guy at Advance came up with a way to one-up me when I explained that they used the same airbox as the Silverado, sans filter. He said the airflow resistance might strain the blower motor, but wouldn't look to see if both vehicles used the same blower motor... Either way, I don't usually put my system over 3 in either winter or summer.

 

[gmcman]

Funny, today I took my front and rear sway bars form my work bench and installed them into the trash can. So I haven't had to do my links but I know it can be a PITA

Gravy.

I have installed the MOOG's on a buddies envoy and they are much better made. You just need a 6MM hex bit (3/8 drive) and an 18MM wrench, ratcheting end makes life easier. I used a battery impact and with the 6MM bit on the link and holding it with the 18MM wrench it pops right off. I install by hand to avoid harming the boot. If you remove the tires it's easier, just have the front level to avoid twisting the sway bar.

 

[gmcman]

Since I'm on vacation, I took the kids to the local scale and the lady let me get a weigh-in. I originally weighed it brand new, full tank of fuel, no driver and the only thing in it was the owners manual and it came in at 4720 lbs.

This time it's more realistic and I wanted to split the axles. So with my vacationed belly, kids and car seats, 4 & 7 YO, some towing gear in the stow away compartment, heavier SS rear, it came in at 2700 lbs on the front axle and 2540 on the rear...5240 total.

I wanted this info to know where I'm at in regards to towing, a lot of local popo doing brake checks for the commercial vehicles around my area and since Murphy is a close relative....I want to have my ducks in a row just in case. I will get another weight with empty trailer and see how it affects things, can't be too careful. Having operated commercial vehicles I know I can be under my weight limit and be over axle weight...not likely in my case now but it all comes down to what's on my registration. Being it's at 6000 lbs now, a load of dirt combined at around 10,000 lbs would be a hefty ticket.

I really don't want to register my voy for that kind of weight for an occasional heavy load but I may just in case.

 

[fr34kout]

I actually want to see what my truck weighs with all the sounds and myself in it. I'm assuming it's pretty damn close to 6000

 

[djthumper]

Trying to decide if I want to make a small mount for my new handheld ham radio....as of now the mobile unit is mounted to the top of my dash, but I don't want to always have my handheld on my belt/pants.

Anyone have a small mount for a handheld radio in their trucks?

It's a Wouxun....

I will try my wouxun in a mount that I have to see how it fits and try to let you know. I normally have mine in a chest pack out with SAR when I am in my truck. Sometimes I throw it in the cup holder if I am not on a search.

 

[Blckshdw]

...He said the airflow resistance might strain the blower motor, but wouldn't look to see if both vehicles used the same blower motor... Either way, I don't usually put my system over 3 in either winter or summer.

Interesting. In the summer, I usually crank the AC at 4 or 5 until the cabin temp cools off, then turn it down some. Haven't had a problem in the several years I've had my filters in (I should probably change them, now that I think about it)

 

[fletch09]

Last night.
polished up my chrome, just waiting for the temps to catch up w/ the date to switch to my summer set up.

 

[ShadowClutch]

Interesting. In the summer, I usually crank the AC at 4 or 5 until the cabin temp cools off, then turn it down some. Haven't had a problem in the several years I've had my filters in (I should probably change them, now that I think about it)

Man, my AC has always been ice cold. 95 degrees out, crack the rear windows, put it on 3. Roll the rear windows up when the A/C gets cool (<3 mins) and then I'm freezing.

Took re-circulation off while I was on the highway this morning. Holy crap what a difference the filter makes.

 

[Blckshdw]

Man, my AC has always been ice cold. 95 degrees out, crack the rear windows, put it on 3. Roll the rear windows up when the A/C gets cool (<3 mins) and then I'm freezing.

Took re-circulation off while I was on the highway this morning. Holy crap what a difference the filter makes.

Mine usually cools down quickly too if I'm on the move. After work, there's a line to get out of our parking lot, and then stop and go traffic until I work my way up to sit in a double left hand turn lane for another minute and a half. Once it's nice inside, I either put the front on 2, or both the front and rear on 1 with all of the roof vents closed, except for the driver's side one which I turn forward to blow on the back of my neck. That works out quite nicely.

At this point, I would love for it to be warm enough to have to worry about that. It's damn near April already...

 

[ShadowClutch]

At this point, I would love for it to be warm enough to have to worry about that. It's damn near April already...

This.

 

[Conner299]

While I do like my AC, I usually just use the 4-70 air. Even on hot days, I actually would prefer to use that. I know.. It's

Got my driver side door switch to finally light, last night. Of all the switches done so far, front door switches have been the biggest PITA. Just have to get the passenger side done, now.

 

[Darkrider_LS]

Got the new tires & rims installed on the Trailblazer.

315/70/17 siting on Method Race Wheels - Double Standard rims. Now to go driving! :wootwoot:

Damn that looks like a beast! Guessing you used 6x5-6x5.5 adapters to run them?

Got my trailblazer back to normal other then removing the valance and plate mount...

I had the front cover off for almost a week due to hitting black ice on monday

 

[Voymom]

I will try my wouxun in a mount that I have to see how it fits and try to let you know. I normally have mine in a chest pack out with SAR when I am in my truck. Sometimes I throw it in the cup holder if I am not on a search.

Thanks! My cup holders are always full so that wouldn't work. I thought about just clipping it to the visor but some of the roads I travel on will require a helmet had I put it there lol. I will be using it as my main radio at home(working on tower and base station) and a secondary mobile unit to my Icom....which I still have yet to figure out. I'm hoping Mat will take his test so I can pawn it off on him lol. I LOVE my wouxun though!!!

 

[BoldAdventure]

Damn that looks like a beast! Guessing you used 6x5-6x5.5 adapters to run them?

Got my trailblazer back to normal other then removing the valance and plate mount...

I had the front cover off for almost a week due to hitting black ice on monday

Yup. No real choice on that. Especially if you want to run good looking aftermarket rims. The only ones in our bolt pattern are ghetto fabulous.

 

[Darkrider_LS]

Yup. No real choice on that. Especially if you want to run good looking aftermarket rims. The only ones in our bolt pattern are ghetto fabulous.

Yea agreed...though if i recall correctly early Dodge Dakotas shared the same bolt pattern. But Im prob most likely going to grab some adapters soon and run one of the sets of 16" alloy wheels from my GMC Sierra on it with some aggressive tires for mud during the summer.

 

[CaptainKD]

Got some new rubber.......

View attachment 27092

 

[mrphoenix80]

Thanks! My cup holders are always full so that wouldn't work. I thought about just clipping it to the visor but some of the roads I travel on will require a helmet had I put it there lol. I will be using it as my main radio at home(working on tower and base station) and a secondary mobile unit to my Icom....which I still have yet to figure out. I'm hoping Mat will take his test so I can pawn it off on him lol. I LOVE my wouxun though!!!

I have a small cb that converts to a walkie with a battery pack. I just used some industerial velcro on the back of the belt clip and stuck it to the dash between the radio and the wheel

 

[northcreek]

Got some new rubber.......

View attachment 13242

I have soon to be replaced Forteras on my truck. I like them but, man they are pricey. I'm thinking about Continental EcoPlus tires,mostly due to reviews,wear ratings and being US made.I just hope that I won't lose anything major over the Forts.

 

[Darkrider_LS]

I will say this....I am making damn sure i have some sort of winter tire on the TB next winter...it came with a brand new set of Firestone Destination LEs, I have a pair of 245/70R17 Yokohama Geolandar I/Ts that my boss gave me that came off of his truck that im prob gonna put on with a new pair on the rear this fall. Gain a bit of tire height this way and a bit more clearance due to the taller tire.

 

[Sparky]

I have soon to be replaced Forteras on my truck. I like them but, man they are pricey. I'm thinking about Continental EcoPlus tires,mostly due to reviews,wear ratings and being US made.I just hope that I won't lose anything major over the Forts.

What kind of mileage have you gotten out of the forteras? I've been extremely happy with my Firestone Destination ATs. Good traction and excellent wear. 55k miles and counting on a 50k rated tire, still with 5/32 tread left