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Old 08-30-2010, 11:45 AM
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well im kinda new so i figured i put some info and lots of pics of my build. i got this truck about 5months ago i work as a technician for a GM Dealership guy came in to trade it in cause it needed some work dealership was only gonna give him 500 on trade i offered him a 1000 were both very happy..


2000 blazer door 4x4
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full leather, 4x4, auto 4wd, 4hi,4lo, power everything,etc
also came with a full 1k plus system installed.

well yesterday i went on some trails, got stuck lol, and snapped my shackle in half which makes me happy cause now i ordered my lift shackles without wife complaining, hey i needed new shackles lol.
heres so pics of the install. shackles will be here thursday and ill have after pics up then..


GOOD NEWS, BOLTS CAME OUT WITH EASE, BUSHINGS ARE STILL FINE AND SOLID, WELL IM WAITING FOR THE SHACKLES I SANDED AND RUST SPRAYED THE FRAME, AXLES, LEAF SPRINGS, ETC.

HERES MY TRUCK AS IT SITS NOW.



pic of the old shackles


pic of some random tools and the system that came with truck


pic of before and after i sanded and sprayed some frame and parts


and my other truck when blazer is in project mode lol


i will update this with pics after every install/work
 

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Old 08-30-2010, 11:06 PM
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Where did you gomudding and did you ever check into the MUD NY club info I sent you?
 
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Old 08-31-2010, 07:41 AM
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Love the color. How'd you break a shackle mudding....
 
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Old 08-31-2010, 08:01 AM
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Where did you gomudding and did you ever check into the MUD NY club info I sent you?
few spots near me. yes sadly most of there meets and trails are about 3hrs from me
 
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finally got my shackles today and just installed them as well as removed my front bumper valance. will take pics tomorrow AM. stay tuned
 
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Old 09-03-2010, 01:27 PM
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heres some new pics.

the shackles

the truck as it is now lifted, front bumper, tire on roof, etc
 
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whats up with ur hood and that yellow strap thing where ur valance used to be?
 
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whats up with ur hood and that yellow strap thing where ur valance used to be?

my hood is open as in i popped it to check fluids..


and im not sure if your serious about not knowing what the yellow strap is..
 
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i would like to say a tow strap but im not sure?

and u should get a basket for that tire and those lights, that would complete ur look
 
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Originally Posted by Dbam31
i would like to say a tow strap but im not sure?

and u should get a basket for that tire and those lights, that would complete ur look


yes tow strap lol. my lights are gonna go on my front safari bar once it gets here, and i will be getting a basket aswell for offroad tools and such
 


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