$30k OBO. Truck is located near Raleigh, NC. 68,xxx miles (I drive it once a week or so to ensure it doesn't sit for long periods).
I'm willing to remove any of these to lower the price of the truck:
5% discount for U.S. Military and first responders
Interior and Exterior 360* photos in post #19/20
2016 Diesel Z71 Chevy Colorado 4x4
Single owner (I'm married, but you know what I mean !), meticulously maintained, garage kept, turn key diesel overland exploration truck ! This truck has taken me to some incredible places and is 100% ready to do the same for you !
Truck runs strong, as it should. Heat and AC work great. No accidents. No rust.
This torquey 2.8L Duramax engine has averaged 23.7mpg across 67,289miles/2,828.2gal of diesel.
Highlights:
- 100% synthetic AMSOIL fluids (minus engine oil) in truck since 200miles
- 35x10.5 Kenda Klever Tires (10mo old, less than 5,000mi)
- 3" King Suspension Lift & OME HD rear leaf springs
- Mann/Provent 200 Catch Can/Air Oil Separator to protect the turbo
- Auxiliary Derale transmission cooler w/ electric fan cools transmission to optimum level (fan can be disabled for fording)
- 165* Improved Racing thermostat ensures transmission fluid is properly warm
- Speedometer corrected via Hypertech Speedo calibrator
- EBC Yellowstuff Brake Pads to better control truck on 35s towing/offroad
- Full AEV skids and SS tie rod sleeves
- NFAB RKR sliders with detachable steps
- S&B Cold Air Intake
- Snorkel
- Truck is tuned for throttle response, fuel efficiency, longevity, and some more power
- ARB Twin 100% duty cycle On Board Air compressor w/ manifold
- ARB Winch bumper w/ LED spot lights
- Rear Cab Platform w/ tie down rails
- Coverking genuine neoprene seat covers
- SP9100 Power Distribution system with electronic circuit breakers
- Colorado Powered Accessory Module (CPAM) to mount your phone, tablet, radio, etc...
- Full Size 35" Spare
- 6 NMO antenna mounts (4 front, 2 rear). Ready for whatever radios you want !
- Backrack headache rack protects your rear window and secures spare upright
- DECKED truckbed system w/ tie down rails
- Diode Dynamics LED combo ditch lights
- Second Skin sound deadening applied to cab
- Eastwood internal frame coating for rust prevention
- USA Made One Piece McGard Lug Nuts
- Professional paint correction and Sapphire V1 in Dec 2016 | Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions for last 4yrs for UV protection
- Even the door locks have been regularly lubricated with dry graphite
- Additive run at every fillup
Truck details:
- Dual range transfer case with 4x4HI, 4x4LO, and N (Can be flat towed).
- Eaton auto-locking rear differential
- Heated seats (dual zone)
- Power drivers seat
- 7,700lb tow rating
- Weathertech mats and console organizer
- Strong engine with Used Oil Analysis (UOA) periodically. See picture in Post #2. (Think CSI mass spectrometry, but for oil to look at wear metals and additive content of oils)
Includes:
- Two oil changes worth of Rotella T6 5w40 and oil filters
- Two sets of fuel filters
- Oiled on-road and paper offroad S&B filter for cold air intake
- S&B Oiled filter cleaning kit
- Wetsuit shampoo to clean neoprene seat covers
- 4 wheel air up/down hoses and manifold
- Badlands Fab Frame Stiffener (weld on)
- Weathertech 360* sunshades
- Chevy Flag
- Pre-wired for overhead console (Troy makes one, or custom fab)
- Maintenance records, maintenance table, and UOA reports.
Recent maintenance:
- Oil/Oil Filter/Air Filter/Tires rotated every 5,000mi
- 63,123mi New EBC Yellow Brake Pads
- 63,071mi New Tires
- 46,970mi 5yr fluid change:
The bad:
- Windshield has safelite repaired chip behind rear view mirror that is not visible to driver (happened in 2016. Zero issues, no spidering.)
- Truck has 3 dents. A tiny pinpoint dent in driver door (from a lifted F350 passenger door) and the other two are, we'll say moderate, dents: one in the driver front quarter panel from an F250 (seriously, why do Fords hate me ?) with steel bumpers and one in the tailgate from me misjudging where a branch was while backing up (sorry truck/next owner !).
- Minor pinstriping in paint from green leafy things
That's it. I have relied on this truck to take me to some incredibly remote places and it has always got me home, so I have diligently maintained it and added capability wherever was needed. You could throw a bed rack + rooftop tent on this tomorrow, or be a peasant ground tent camper like I am (haha), and drive coast to coast if you wanted.
To be clear, this truck has a rear cargo platform with hatches and rails - no rear seats (see pictures). This means you can take your wife and dog(s) (please use a harness and give them a soft bed !) but not your human kid(s) (if applicable).
The price is relatively firm, since there is over $15k in modifications to this truck, but I am willing to entertain offers. I do really love this truck; I've loved building it and exploring with it, but I'd say it's pretty much built and I have acquired an LMTV to build into a bigger rig for my dream retirement trip across America, to the California Redwoods, Denali in AK, and back to NC. I think it's time for this very capable truck to bring freedom and nature to someone else.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I have a million pictures of this truck and happy to send more ! Some of these pictures are from the time of modification (like the ARB Twin, which is covered by the coolant reservoir). I have done my best to fairly describe the trucks current condition; I just drove this 120mi on 28 Nov with no issues (no driveline vibrations, no weirdness, nothing. Just the sound of the wind and diesel engine).
Truck is clean, washed, vacuumed, and ready for its next owner !
I'm willing to remove any of these to lower the price of the truck:
$700 DECKED
$400 ARB Twin
$400 SP9100
$100 HiLift
$1000 Front to back full AEV Skids
5% discount for U.S. Military and first responders
Interior and Exterior 360* photos in post #19/20
2016 Diesel Z71 Chevy Colorado 4x4
Single owner (I'm married, but you know what I mean !), meticulously maintained, garage kept, turn key diesel overland exploration truck ! This truck has taken me to some incredible places and is 100% ready to do the same for you !
Truck runs strong, as it should. Heat and AC work great. No accidents. No rust.
This torquey 2.8L Duramax engine has averaged 23.7mpg across 67,289miles/2,828.2gal of diesel.
Highlights:
- 100% synthetic AMSOIL fluids (minus engine oil) in truck since 200miles
- 35x10.5 Kenda Klever Tires (10mo old, less than 5,000mi)
- 3" King Suspension Lift & OME HD rear leaf springs
- Mann/Provent 200 Catch Can/Air Oil Separator to protect the turbo
- Auxiliary Derale transmission cooler w/ electric fan cools transmission to optimum level (fan can be disabled for fording)
- 165* Improved Racing thermostat ensures transmission fluid is properly warm
- Speedometer corrected via Hypertech Speedo calibrator
- EBC Yellowstuff Brake Pads to better control truck on 35s towing/offroad
- Full AEV skids and SS tie rod sleeves
- NFAB RKR sliders with detachable steps
- S&B Cold Air Intake
- Snorkel
- Truck is tuned for throttle response, fuel efficiency, longevity, and some more power
- ARB Twin 100% duty cycle On Board Air compressor w/ manifold
- ARB Winch bumper w/ LED spot lights
- Rear Cab Platform w/ tie down rails
- Coverking genuine neoprene seat covers
- SP9100 Power Distribution system with electronic circuit breakers
- Colorado Powered Accessory Module (CPAM) to mount your phone, tablet, radio, etc...
- Full Size 35" Spare
- 6 NMO antenna mounts (4 front, 2 rear). Ready for whatever radios you want !
- Backrack headache rack protects your rear window and secures spare upright
- DECKED truckbed system w/ tie down rails
- Diode Dynamics LED combo ditch lights
- Second Skin sound deadening applied to cab
- Eastwood internal frame coating for rust prevention
- USA Made One Piece McGard Lug Nuts
- Professional paint correction and Sapphire V1 in Dec 2016 | Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions for last 4yrs for UV protection
- Even the door locks have been regularly lubricated with dry graphite
- Additive run at every fillup
Truck details:
- Dual range transfer case with 4x4HI, 4x4LO, and N (Can be flat towed).
- Eaton auto-locking rear differential
- Heated seats (dual zone)
- Power drivers seat
- 7,700lb tow rating
- Weathertech mats and console organizer
- Strong engine with Used Oil Analysis (UOA) periodically. See picture in Post #2. (Think CSI mass spectrometry, but for oil to look at wear metals and additive content of oils)
Includes:
- Two oil changes worth of Rotella T6 5w40 and oil filters
- Two sets of fuel filters
- Oiled on-road and paper offroad S&B filter for cold air intake
- S&B Oiled filter cleaning kit
- Wetsuit shampoo to clean neoprene seat covers
- 4 wheel air up/down hoses and manifold
- Badlands Fab Frame Stiffener (weld on)
- Weathertech 360* sunshades
- Chevy Flag
- Pre-wired for overhead console (Troy makes one, or custom fab)
- Maintenance records, maintenance table, and UOA reports.
Recent maintenance:
- Oil/Oil Filter/Air Filter/Tires rotated every 5,000mi
- 63,123mi New EBC Yellow Brake Pads
- 63,071mi New Tires
- 46,970mi 5yr fluid change:
--Transmission
--Transfer Case
--Front+Rear Differential
--Brake Fluid
--Coolant
The bad:
- Windshield has safelite repaired chip behind rear view mirror that is not visible to driver (happened in 2016. Zero issues, no spidering.)
- Truck has 3 dents. A tiny pinpoint dent in driver door (from a lifted F350 passenger door) and the other two are, we'll say moderate, dents: one in the driver front quarter panel from an F250 (seriously, why do Fords hate me ?) with steel bumpers and one in the tailgate from me misjudging where a branch was while backing up (sorry truck/next owner !).
- Minor pinstriping in paint from green leafy things
That's it. I have relied on this truck to take me to some incredibly remote places and it has always got me home, so I have diligently maintained it and added capability wherever was needed. You could throw a bed rack + rooftop tent on this tomorrow, or be a peasant ground tent camper like I am (haha), and drive coast to coast if you wanted.
To be clear, this truck has a rear cargo platform with hatches and rails - no rear seats (see pictures). This means you can take your wife and dog(s) (please use a harness and give them a soft bed !) but not your human kid(s) (if applicable).
The price is relatively firm, since there is over $15k in modifications to this truck, but I am willing to entertain offers. I do really love this truck; I've loved building it and exploring with it, but I'd say it's pretty much built and I have acquired an LMTV to build into a bigger rig for my dream retirement trip across America, to the California Redwoods, Denali in AK, and back to NC. I think it's time for this very capable truck to bring freedom and nature to someone else.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I have a million pictures of this truck and happy to send more ! Some of these pictures are from the time of modification (like the ARB Twin, which is covered by the coolant reservoir). I have done my best to fairly describe the trucks current condition; I just drove this 120mi on 28 Nov with no issues (no driveline vibrations, no weirdness, nothing. Just the sound of the wind and diesel engine).
Truck is clean, washed, vacuumed, and ready for its next owner !
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