Chev Colorado/GMC Canyon

[calamaridog]

I don't care for the high center of gravity in that picture:yikes:

I think you are onto something by doing the 4.11's and the 33" tires though. Very cool.

A drop bracket set up should be cool for some moderate wheeling, especially if you do a shock upgrade:cheers:


One additional item to consider is the new powertrain warrenty offered by GM which makes the Colorado platform even more attractive.

 

[YJ Dave]

35's with 7 inches of lift!

I would be to tempted to bring out the sawzall, and make more clearance.

Is there any way to remove the inner fender?

 

[BCJC]

yeah, i'm sure with some cutting it could easily enough be done. i believe the problem is the cab mount, but apparently it can safely be trimmed a few inches, as it is designed as a crush zone for the wheel in an accident. i personally don't have any plans to go much bigger than a 33, but would enjoy some more lift with better articulation in the front!

 

[YJ Dave]

I'll have to take a good look under my buddies truck the next time I see him. I was thinking that 33's would look great under one of these trucks.

 

[BCJC]

hey yjdave, tell your buddy to sign up on here, it's a cold and lonely chevy world! i would love to chat and confer with another owner (or their jeep drivin' public relations guy ) about modding a gmt 355 <--that's the company code for the colorado/canyon/isuzu.
:beer:
jackson

 

[4Rescue]

I'd start with one of these ute beds!

Those were everywhere in Australia, bloody great flatbeds with fold up bedsides. I Love those things!

 

[rrl762]

Greetings everyone,

I am the buddy YJ DAVE has been referring to.

I have to admit I am totally an uneducated newbie. I am sure that will quickly become apparent.

Looking for any help or information you may have and quick to learn.

Like some others mentioned I got the Colorado because of the price and couldn't justify the expense of the Tacoma.

I would like to get some more offroad use out of the vehicle.

With the weather we have been having here in Colorado recently I wish I had done this sooner.


Thanks again


It's good to meet you all!

 

[calamaridog]

Welcome!

I look forward to seeing what you do with your truck. I know there are other supension options being made by the desert racing crowd also.

What are the specifications of your truck, what do you like about it, and what are your plans with it?

 

[YJ Dave]

We have been talking about a MT in a 32-33" tire size to try to keep the budget in the real world.

Which desert race company's have been coming out with products?

 

[BCJC]

hi rrl762, glad to see you on here! i'm also a colorado/canyon owner, and am pleased with my truck after 3 years of use. what kind of colorado do you own, 4x4, cab type, factory locker, etc.? i'd be happy to help you if i can, and i'll refer this website again as it's been a huge source of info to me.
www.coloradofans.com

 

[calamaridog]

CST makes this 5" kit that I've seen on a local truck.

http://www.cstsuspension.com/products/sfID1/7/sfID2/10/sfID3/32/productID/147

Some other companies have kits but apparently they are only for 2wd.

I will look out for other stuff. I can't seem to find what I was thinking of.

 

[BCJC]

currently skyjacker and rancho make 4" kits. i've heard of 2 issues with cv wear on the cst kit, and skyjacker seems to be working out well for a number of people. i personally have future plans for the skyjacker in front and a SOA conversion in rear.