So a little background. I was originally planning on getting a Silverado this Fall. I really wanted to get a truck so that I could have a bed to haul things. I had my mind set on doing this until we got back-to-back blizzards last week. During these, I obtained a whole new respect and love for my Jimmy. Regardless of the conditions I was able to get where I needed to,.. it never let me down.

This got me thinking about everything the Jimmy has to offer me. A reliable and powerful powerplant, a great ride, plenty of room to haul people and stuff, and aftermarket parts are reasonably priced. Although,.. the best part is that after I pay off the remaining $2,000, both the Jimmy and my Camaro are paid off! So.. why would I want to go into debt again just to get a truck.


The vehicle is a 2001 GMC Jimmy SLE 4-door 4x4

It has 110,000 miles on it. Last month I put new plugs and wires on it.

My plan now is as follows:

Suspension:
-2" Body Lift
-2" Shackles
-1.5" T-bar crank
-31x10.5x15 tires

Body
-Tint front windows
-Safari Bar w/ PIAA or KC lights
-Fender flares
-Replace front tow hooks w/ clevices
-Rear mounted hitch
-Find a new "C" for the front grill

Engine
-Spectre CAI
-Either Flowmaster 40 or 44 muffler
-PCM Tune

That is all I have planned for right now, but I am sure that after all of these are done, I will find something new to try.

Here are pics of what I am starting off with:






If anyone has any input or piks of similar routes taken, I would love to hear/ see them.

 

Sound like its gonna be a fun build. Keep us updated regularly!

 

sounds like its going to look great when its all done, i love that color blazer and i was thinking maybe silver stripes down the hood and tailgate would look pretty cool

 

Since we still have about 2' of snow on the ground and it will be a few months before I can do the suspension, I went ahead and ordered something I can add now.

Just ordered a Spectre CAI. Should be here Thursday. I will make sure to post after it is intalled.

 

Good plans! I have a Spectre knock off intake from eBay. If you want a video to up your anxiousness, like I did, there a video on Youtube of a guy installing one from start to finish on his Blazer. Watching that last night made me wish it was Saturday already so I could slap the bad boy on. Also reminded me of how big of a pain in the neck IAT sensors are.

 

yeah james a pretty cool guy heres his video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kfjo...006&feature=iv

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9hKs...eature=related

i'd rihno line the lower rockers too.

 

Just watched the vids. That makes me feel better about the purchase! The sound in the cab sounded awesome! Is it Friday yet?

 

haha dude i wish. yeah i got a K&n system and i love the sound

 

rear hitch receiver for a recovery point during the blizzards.. and i would get some black steel wheels. black + red = sick

 

congrats on the new ride brother.

but how the hell do you manage to get through the snow with those slicks on?