2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2

[NewEnglands1stZR2]

18 diesel has been going strong. I've taken it down some 4x4 trails with minimal issue. Definately need some bigger tires, stock 31s. There is a lift coming out by bds for a 5" lift. Only one I've seen installed so far and it seems to be very capable with the 35s and lockers.

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[David Trest]

I'm really on the fence between the Colorado ZR2 and getting a 2500 Z71 and making further mods to it. That really low GVM makes me leery.

 

[Nullifier]

I bought a 2018 2 weeks ago. white ZR2 Duramax. So far a really good truck. It did really well on the beaches in OBX. Pulled our trailer really well and cruisered down the road comfortably. Not alot to do to it for what we need. Tonneau or topper, dual battery system, winch, comms and a few organization items. It is going to be a really great, boring overland truck in comparison to my gen 1 taco and my 80 series which have required a ton of upgrades and work to get them up to snuff. Boring because it is almost done out of the gate lol. Some people will go buck wild on these. However I can say that I will not. For my travel I can not forsee anyplace I would want to go or go back to, that I will not be able to reach in this truck as it sits now. Having had big tires flexy suspension and all that overland bling on my previous trucks. This truck is like a Rubicon in the sense that you can just add recovery and camping mods and be set. Something to be said for that.

 

[Kingsize24]

Something to be said about that for sure! The truck looks great, and I honestly can't wait to see how she performs for you over the next few months to a year. The wife has been eyeballing one lately at the local dealer. Maybe I'll pick her one up next summer.

You thinking a simple winch in the stock bumper, or are you going to do a winch in an aftermarket bumper and give yourself some frontal protection while you are there?

I bought a 2018 2 weeks ago. white ZR2 Duramax. So far a really good truck. It did really well on the beaches in OBX. Pulled our trailer really well and cruisered down the road comfortably. Not alot to do to it for what we need. Tonneau or topper, dual battery system, winch, comms and a few organization items. It is going to be a really great, boring overland truck in comparison to my gen 1 taco and my 80 series which have required a ton of upgrades and work to get them up to snuff. Boring because it is almost done out of the gate lol. Some people will go buck wild on these. However I can say that I will not. For my travel I can not forsee anyplace I would want to go or go back to, that I will not be able to reach in this truck as it sits now. Having had big tires flexy suspension and all that overland bling on my previous trucks. This truck is like a Rubicon in the sense that you can just add recovery and camping mods and be set. Something to be said for that.

 

[Nullifier]

Although I normally argue full bull, The past 5 years or so I find myself advocating for wieght savings. Unless a proper aluminum unit comes out I will propably go insert. The midwest unit looks like a good option. ARb units do not fit the zr2. We will see what aev comes out with. They will be the absolute best option once available since they take in reguard all the factory airbag sensors crush zones etc. Maybe ARB is working on a fitment.

 

[Explorerinil]

I bought a 2018 2 weeks ago. white ZR2 Duramax. So far a really good truck. It did really well on the beaches in OBX. Pulled our trailer really well and cruisered down the road comfortably. Not alot to do to it for what we need. Tonneau or topper, dual battery system, winch, comms and a few organization items. It is going to be a really great, boring overland truck in comparison to my gen 1 taco and my 80 series which have required a ton of upgrades and work to get them up to snuff. Boring because it is almost done out of the gate lol. Some people will go buck wild on these. However I can say that I will not. For my travel I can not forsee anyplace I would want to go or go back to, that I will not be able to reach in this truck as it sits now. Having had big tires flexy suspension and all that overland bling on my previous trucks. This truck is like a Rubicon in the sense that you can just add recovery and camping mods and be set. Something to be said for that.

Very good review, I think your right, add a whinch, topper and some storage and your done. I saw one today, good looking truck.

 

[Tex68w]

I bought a 2018 2 weeks ago. white ZR2 Duramax. So far a really good truck. It did really well on the beaches in OBX. Pulled our trailer really well and cruisered down the road comfortably. Not alot to do to it for what we need. Tonneau or topper, dual battery system, winch, comms and a few organization items. It is going to be a really great, boring overland truck in comparison to my gen 1 taco and my 80 series which have required a ton of upgrades and work to get them up to snuff. Boring because it is almost done out of the gate lol. Some people will go buck wild on these. However I can say that I will not. For my travel I can not forsee anyplace I would want to go or go back to, that I will not be able to reach in this truck as it sits now. Having had big tires flexy suspension and all that overland bling on my previous trucks. This truck is like a Rubicon in the sense that you can just add recovery and camping mods and be set. Something to be said for that.

You say that now, but I'd be willing to bet that you will want to go to larger tires and possibly better ground clearance (due to those awfully low hanging rear shocks) in the future. But I agree that they are fantastic out of the box and nearly 90% of the way there without a single mod.

 

[2025 deleted member]

Nullifier do you have any mpg reports yet?

 

[Nullifier]

mpg is not what i was hoping for . First 1900 miles was about 17 average with trailer.

 

[2025 deleted member]

mpg is not what i was hoping for . First 1900 miles was about 17 average with trailer.

Pulling a trailer that's not bad. Hopefully 24 to 25 unloaded!

 

[Explorerinil]

mpg is not what i was hoping for . First 1900 miles was about 17 average with trailer.

That’s not horrible, I bet it improves. On a side note, that’s about the same as my 3500 cummins on 37 inch tires.

 

[2025 deleted member]

That’s not horrible, I bet it improves. On a side note, that’s about the same as my 3500 cummins on 37 inch tires.

17 with a trailer?

 

[Explorerinil]

17 with a trailer?

Depends on the trailer, my small Boston whaler yes, the 32 foot loaded down cargo trailer I get around 10-12 mpg.

 

[Nullifier]

this small offroad trailer.

 

[Explorerinil]

this small offroad trailer.

Very nice set up! I want to get a military trailer and build something similar. I really like that whaler in front of you.