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2018 Chevy Colorado Z71
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madcratebuilder
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Several threads at Coloradofans.com on the 4" lift and 35's plus trimming DIY's
madcratebuilder
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Pathfinder I
A 2" lift on the Z71 puts it at ZR2 level, just doesn't have the additional width. Mud flap take away from tire clearance and it's difficult to move them back. Coloradofans.com has a few threads on trimming the rear of the front wheel wells. Basically you pull the plastic trim, remove part of the pinch weld, trim, heat and bend the plastic then reinstall.
jossay
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Great, thanks for the info.
Member III
The BDS lift for Z71 Colorado trucks is 5.5”. That must be why it is taller than the ZR2 BDS lift. It puts the two trucks on the same level for both clearance and wheels. Pushing the angles on drivetrain components to the same amount as well.
I am on the road without WiFi. Taking a helo across country to Oregon.
I am on the road without WiFi. Taking a helo across country to Oregon.
madcratebuilder
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Can you elaborate?
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I am part of a group that overhauls H60 helicopters for the Coast Guard. We tear them down and strip off the paint to bare metal for inspection (fabricating/replacing anything that needs to be replaced) and then build them back up.... and then fly them to their new unit... which gives us a highly used plane in return.
It is an awesome job!
I am an Avionics guy. At this unit I am also doing a lot of mech work too... which is cool.
The H60 is basically a Blackhawk(Army), or Seahawk (Navy), etc depending on what branch you are in. We get our helos for basically free from the Navy. They will only put a certain amount of hours on them before they are not allowed to fly them anymore. We double to triple the hours doing this process.
madcratebuilder
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Cool job, I assume you well be around Astoria, I think that's the largest CC station on the OR coast.
madcratebuilder
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The Z71 is very capable, the gas V6 has plenty of power, I think most have the G80 rear locker. You should be able to go just about anyplace my ZR2 goes.
420motors has a bunch of vids with Raptors, ZR2's, Taco's and other rigs, it comes down to the driver in most cases.
420motors has a bunch of vids with Raptors, ZR2's, Taco's and other rigs, it comes down to the driver in most cases.
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I have definitely noticed that in a lot of the vids I have seen you can have a lineup of the same truck. Some make an obstacle look easy while others get stuck.
Yes. All Z71 trucks have the G80/Eaton Auto Locker. Non-Z71 trucks can still have the auto locker if they have the factory tow package option which adds the actual tow package, a locker, extra cooling, and some wiring to the truck.
I have almost always purchased used vehicles before this one. When purchasing something made by GM I ALWAYS look at the sticker in the glove box. If it has the G80 option code on there... then it has it.
My last few trucks had the auto locker. They were super reliable and pretty darn tough. I did a few doughnuts in a paved parking lot with my old long bed 00' Silverado. It had well over 200k miles on it at the time and the auto locker held up.
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Here is a vid on which trucks are most often sold within one year of purchase. Keep in mind... the lower on the list the better. Interesting....
Out of the current midsized pickups the one that placed best was the Ridgeline. Followed up by the Colorado in second place. Then down the list a little ways you have the Tacoma, Canyon, and finally the Frontier in last place.
Out of the current midsized pickups the one that placed best was the Ridgeline. Followed up by the Colorado in second place. Then down the list a little ways you have the Tacoma, Canyon, and finally the Frontier in last place.
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Just found something new to me on a ZR2 build thread in this forum.
There are now shock skids for both ZR2 and non-ZR2 trucks that Do Not require drilling. I am likely to get some of these!
$134 shipped.... and powder coated.
datinfab.com
There are now shock skids for both ZR2 and non-ZR2 trucks that Do Not require drilling. I am likely to get some of these!
$134 shipped.... and powder coated.
Chevy Colorado ZR2/Z71 Shock Skids
Softopper compatible bed racks, Molle panels and Shock Skids proudly made in Idaho USA
datinfab.com
madcratebuilder
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Two years ago there wasn't much for the Colorado and nothing for the ZR2. We have a lot of support now and it appears that prices are up and not down. I bought one of the first sets of 589 shock skids for $80 i think. I waited a year for 4.10 gears and it was worth the wait. Rumor has it that there is going to be a E-Locker avaliable for the twins soon. I'm about done with mods, still looking at tires, a 32.5 looks like it well fit with out lifting the truck and destroying cv angles.
Member III
That is the first I have heard of an E-locker coming our way. That is def something I would be willing to get! I would take a front locker first before traction boards and a winch any day. (OK maybe some boards/lumber would be #1 since they are cheap. Lol)
The market is def growing fast. Makes me happy too. As long as the products are of quality and I actually need them... then they are usually worth their weight in gold.
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I served for 12 years in the Coast Guard and did a tour at an air station just before we took those on. Ended up being an electrician instead of an airdale.
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Thank you for your service!
I basically do the same thing but on an aircraft. I spent 6yrs in the Army and wish I had spent that time in the Coast Guard. The aviation community in the CG is so small that I see someone... usually several someone’s I know at each unit I go to. It is like a family reunion. Lol
