Whoah! Plot twist!
Sub'd.
Sub'd.
Project: Blazed5Spd
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I hope I don't get flamed for posting a big backlog, but if I'm gona do a project thread I want to tell the history of the truck, to show how far it's come.
I bought the truck in march 2007 when I was a senior in high school, I bought it bone stock off a dealer lot (back in Boston where I'm originally from) it was a trade in it had about 64,000 miles and I bought it for $4500.
Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of it stock but this was the first "look" I had. 2" lift shackles, with stock size bfgoodrich radial t/a's, custom y-pipe back 2 1/2" exhaust. (Lou's custom exhaust ss signature series muffler). Street Scene Mirrors. East Coast Customs roll pan.
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Used to have two 15" Boston Acoustic Subs
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And the gayest interior lights ever, yup, proof this was high school.
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Stock motor mounts always felt sloppy changing them was one of the first major wrenching jobs I did.
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And tranny
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Messing around with egr restrictors and blockoffs back in the day.
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2" Lift springs in the front to even it out with the back.
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I loved these tires, great tires. 31x10.50 Yoko Geolander Ats
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Feeling like a boss, mini monster truck.
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Still had my mass plates in cali for so long lol.
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Rancho rs5000 shocks all around.
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Brazilian/real euro taillights were all the rage on this forum back in the day.
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Big day rolling 100k.
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Working a summer job back in mass. I ended up making a 7.5 aluminum diff cover instead of 8.5 by accident, smh, dumbass. Custom Balljoint spacers, Flaming rivered the lower steering shaft.
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I had to do so much research to figure out I could just use a jeep nv3500 kit and swap out the shaft, Hurst Short Throw.
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Used a mustang shift stick boot adapter with some sliced lengthwise black tubing. Stock blazer boot.
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I was so pumped about this mod, still in love with it.
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Changing the rear diff fluid
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Then one day... everything changed....
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Picked up the cast 91-92 17x9.5 sawblades off craigslist for $200 Picked up 4 brand new falken 275 40 17's for a 100 a corner.
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I bought the truck in march 2007 when I was a senior in high school, I bought it bone stock off a dealer lot (back in Boston where I'm originally from) it was a trade in it had about 64,000 miles and I bought it for $4500.
Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of it stock but this was the first "look" I had. 2" lift shackles, with stock size bfgoodrich radial t/a's, custom y-pipe back 2 1/2" exhaust. (Lou's custom exhaust ss signature series muffler). Street Scene Mirrors. East Coast Customs roll pan.
Used to have two 15" Boston Acoustic Subs
And the gayest interior lights ever, yup, proof this was high school.
Stock motor mounts always felt sloppy changing them was one of the first major wrenching jobs I did.
And tranny
Messing around with egr restrictors and blockoffs back in the day.
2" Lift springs in the front to even it out with the back.
I loved these tires, great tires. 31x10.50 Yoko Geolander Ats
Feeling like a boss, mini monster truck.
Still had my mass plates in cali for so long lol.
Rancho rs5000 shocks all around.
Brazilian/real euro taillights were all the rage on this forum back in the day.
Big day rolling 100k.
Working a summer job back in mass. I ended up making a 7.5 aluminum diff cover instead of 8.5 by accident, smh, dumbass. Custom Balljoint spacers, Flaming rivered the lower steering shaft.
I had to do so much research to figure out I could just use a jeep nv3500 kit and swap out the shaft, Hurst Short Throw.
Used a mustang shift stick boot adapter with some sliced lengthwise black tubing. Stock blazer boot.
I was so pumped about this mod, still in love with it.
Changing the rear diff fluid
Then one day... everything changed....
Picked up the cast 91-92 17x9.5 sawblades off craigslist for $200 Picked up 4 brand new falken 275 40 17's for a 100 a corner.
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3" Djm drop springs with 3" djm drop blocks, belltech nitro drop shocks all around. JTR set back plates. 4 degree pinion angle shims, tranny spacer. Pulled a leaf.
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And she's down
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Perfect
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Exhaust kept on shake rattle and rolling, so I had it cut and dumped before the axle.
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Axle was hitting the frame so I notched it, still one of the most fear inducing mods I've ever done myself. But it bolted up great on both sides.
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Quick ratio monte "Z" box and upper flaming river joint
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Installing the upper flaming river u-joint.
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We have clearance clarence.
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Upgraded to the bigger rear sway bar from belltech.
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New tank and pump for $200, still goin strong, knock on wood. Putting the tank back up by yourself is a BITCH. Get those bolts started, pussy.
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Stock radiator queefed out.
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Brand new oem replacement leather wheel for $80 shipped.
Tried to link the site but it looks like there not around anymore.http://shop.warehousesalvage.net/NE...VANNA-LEATHER-STEERING-WHEEL-220856061356.htm
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Wrenched slipped digging out the power steering bracket, to trim a/c mount off.
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Fiberglass hood mocked up the night I got it.
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I got into a fender bender so the stock hood was toast but before I scrapped it I cut the hinges off to help mount my hood pins.
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Front pin mounting
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HHR E-Fan with top secret shroud angle, it's different now.
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After almost 2 years I got really really sick of the sawblades, and they were heavy. Decided to change things up with some of the lightest corvette wheels, C5's little did I know these wheels are actually so thin that were prone to cracking with the oem runflats that's why they changed the design in later years.
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And she's down
Perfect
Exhaust kept on shake rattle and rolling, so I had it cut and dumped before the axle.
Axle was hitting the frame so I notched it, still one of the most fear inducing mods I've ever done myself. But it bolted up great on both sides.
Quick ratio monte "Z" box and upper flaming river joint
Installing the upper flaming river u-joint.
We have clearance clarence.
Upgraded to the bigger rear sway bar from belltech.
New tank and pump for $200, still goin strong, knock on wood. Putting the tank back up by yourself is a BITCH. Get those bolts started, pussy.
Stock radiator queefed out.
Brand new oem replacement leather wheel for $80 shipped.
Tried to link the site but it looks like there not around anymore.http://shop.warehousesalvage.net/NE...VANNA-LEATHER-STEERING-WHEEL-220856061356.htm
Wrenched slipped digging out the power steering bracket, to trim a/c mount off.
Fiberglass hood mocked up the night I got it.
I got into a fender bender so the stock hood was toast but before I scrapped it I cut the hinges off to help mount my hood pins.
Front pin mounting
HHR E-Fan with top secret shroud angle, it's different now.
After almost 2 years I got really really sick of the sawblades, and they were heavy. Decided to change things up with some of the lightest corvette wheels, C5's little did I know these wheels are actually so thin that were prone to cracking with the oem runflats that's why they changed the design in later years.
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One of my best point and shoot shots with the C5's, out in santa monica, note the GM mark of excellence placement, serendipitous.
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Frame peekin' This is the spot where I've done 90% of my wrenching. Unfortunately I've never had a garage or a driveway that wasn't on a dangerous angle for jacking, so my work is relegated to the curbside.
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Like I said stock hood was toast from an acky, fiberglass hood was just too ghetto fab, and I would always be worrying about theft. By the grace of god I found this hood. Carbon fiber Sonoma for $200, what I like about it is it blends in and just looks black a lot of the time (night&shade) and for a composite hood the fitment is wildly decent.
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In the sun she shines doh
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Parking space when I'm up at my aunt & uncles aka the wrenching location. Gota send a huge shout out to my uncle Dave for letting me use his tools ALOT.
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Here we go with the bolt in abs delete you may have seen, it's still working great.
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Being originally a new england truck my abs was so rotted out then when I would pull into a parking lot or go over bumps coming up to a stop light I would get the pile of rocks under the pedal sensation and the abs would click on for no reason. It was only a matter of time before it got me into an accident.
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So I did this.
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Sigh...and the battery relocation where it SHOULD go, inside of the rear axle suspension node not outside...
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Tray mounted wired and grommeted 0 gauge ftw.
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Stock size battery fit but I eventually downsized to something lighter power xs 680, cranks the motor over fine, I don't run a crazy stereo subs or extra lights.
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I know I know, you never go full boy racer, but eff it, I wanted too. Stock sliders bolted right up...phew.
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I totally dig it. And the buckles bolted right up.
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I wish they didn't say anything on the seats, but I got a deal on them cuz I know a friend of a friend who works at NRG, (artcentermiata)
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Frame peekin' This is the spot where I've done 90% of my wrenching. Unfortunately I've never had a garage or a driveway that wasn't on a dangerous angle for jacking, so my work is relegated to the curbside.
Like I said stock hood was toast from an acky, fiberglass hood was just too ghetto fab, and I would always be worrying about theft. By the grace of god I found this hood. Carbon fiber Sonoma for $200, what I like about it is it blends in and just looks black a lot of the time (night&shade) and for a composite hood the fitment is wildly decent.
In the sun she shines doh
Parking space when I'm up at my aunt & uncles aka the wrenching location. Gota send a huge shout out to my uncle Dave for letting me use his tools ALOT.
Here we go with the bolt in abs delete you may have seen, it's still working great.
Being originally a new england truck my abs was so rotted out then when I would pull into a parking lot or go over bumps coming up to a stop light I would get the pile of rocks under the pedal sensation and the abs would click on for no reason. It was only a matter of time before it got me into an accident.
So I did this.
Sigh...and the battery relocation where it SHOULD go, inside of the rear axle suspension node not outside...
Tray mounted wired and grommeted 0 gauge ftw.
Stock size battery fit but I eventually downsized to something lighter power xs 680, cranks the motor over fine, I don't run a crazy stereo subs or extra lights.
I know I know, you never go full boy racer, but eff it, I wanted too. Stock sliders bolted right up...phew.
I totally dig it. And the buckles bolted right up.
I wish they didn't say anything on the seats, but I got a deal on them cuz I know a friend of a friend who works at NRG, (artcentermiata)
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Ok here we go with the good stuff.
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I was all ready to do qa1's then moon listed strong arms for sale in the suspension section, I pulled the trigger and never looked back. Single adjustables with 850 spring, this is how they come out of the box.
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Putting the catch ring on without scratching anything was hectic.
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All assembled.
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When ridetech does the hq rear shocks they flip the orientation so you can reach the adjustment knobs.
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Sexy Bitch.
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The talked about upper spring perch material you have to trim for clearance.
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In this pic it looks like its still close but the hole is actually far above the spring.
Yes I actually stuck an angle grinder with a cut-off wheel on it up into the spring pocket. Luckily by now I was a magician with that grinder.
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Going back together.
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Giving you a better idea of how it mounts.
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Finito, with the shorty endlinks. Setup on half stiffness 12 clicks for break in period per ridetech instructions.
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I was all ready to do qa1's then moon listed strong arms for sale in the suspension section, I pulled the trigger and never looked back. Single adjustables with 850 spring, this is how they come out of the box.
Putting the catch ring on without scratching anything was hectic.
All assembled.
When ridetech does the hq rear shocks they flip the orientation so you can reach the adjustment knobs.
Sexy Bitch.
The talked about upper spring perch material you have to trim for clearance.
In this pic it looks like its still close but the hole is actually far above the spring.
Yes I actually stuck an angle grinder with a cut-off wheel on it up into the spring pocket. Luckily by now I was a magician with that grinder.
Going back together.
Giving you a better idea of how it mounts.
Finito, with the shorty endlinks. Setup on half stiffness 12 clicks for break in period per ridetech instructions.
Tmrw will be picks from a little photoshoot with the new C6 wheels, and an update about the projects I've been up too recently, frame braces, bigger brakes, panhard bar, energy suspension body mounts and an aluminum dizzy.
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Ok here we go with the pic whoring/ photoshoot with the new wheels.
This is at the top of Angeles crest highway overlooking LA.
Just officially submitted my application for trucking throwdown 2015 with these pics! No v8 but eh, wish me luck!
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This is at the top of Angeles crest highway overlooking LA.
Just officially submitted my application for trucking throwdown 2015 with these pics! No v8 but eh, wish me luck!
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