2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2

[Buddha.]

On the subject of unibody trucks and thier strength lets remember the jeep comanche, when equiped with the right axle and springs had a payload of over 2,200 pounds.

On the subject of how manly your veichle is/ should be:
One of my favorite memories with my old 2wd s10 mini truck (least manly truck available) was arriving at the city landfill to drop off an old couch. I politely declined my wife's help and over head pressed it and threw it in the dumpster. Meanwhile the skinny bro in the lifted bro truck in front of who looked like he had been thier for some time had to have his girlfriend help him with.

 

[plainjaneFJC]

Any time I see a big jacked up truck with a giant codpiece grill and stacks, feel bad for their girlfriends and wives...poor things. :sombrero:

That's so true, the opposite end of the spectrum.

 

[plainjaneFJC]

On the subject of unibody trucks and thier strength lets remember the jeep comanche, when equiped with the right axle and springs had a payload of over 2,200 pounds.

On the subject of how manly your veichle is/ should be:
One of my favorite memories with my old 2wd s10 mini truck (least manly truck available) was arriving at the city landfill to drop off an old couch. I politely declined my wife's help and over head pressed it and threw it in the dumpster. Meanwhile the skinny bro in the lifted bro truck in front of who looked like he had been thier for some time had to have his girlfriend help him with.

Nothing manly about throwing your back out.

 

[Clutch]

On the subject of unibody trucks and thier strength lets remember the jeep comanche, when equiped with the right axle and springs had a payload of over 2,200 pounds.

I forgot those were unibody.

If the Ridgeline was able to get 35+ mpg hwy, might consider it. Wonder if it would hold up on washboards.

On the subject of how manly your veichle is/ should be:
One of my favorite memories with my old 2wd s10 mini truck (least manly truck available) was arriving at the city landfill to drop off an old couch. I politely declined my wife's help and over head pressed it and threw it in the dumpster. Meanwhile the skinny bro in the lifted bro truck in front of who looked like he had been thier for some time had to have his girlfriend help him with.

My wife does all the dump runs in this household...

I kid, I kid.

Did try talking her in to "letting" me get a Suby Forasster...she forbade me. Mainly because she doesn't want to look like a middle-age lesbian if she had to drive it...she is turning 48 here in March, and her hair is kinda short... Ha ha!

 

[Buddha.]

Nothing manly about throwing your back out.

I overhead press 135# for three sets of ten at the gym(I'm not terribly proud of that number). I doubt the couch weighed much more than that

 

[upcruiser]

Just a little update and some insight. The dealer drove the truck 40 miles and reported no issues, which I found frustrating. I then did a little research on the internets and think I discovered the problem.... her commute is too short to work. It's just under 3 miles. Take a look at this discussion in regards to regen

http://coloradofans.com/forums/226-diesel/302482-engine-light.html#/topics/302482?page=1&_k=ue4apd
Just something to consider if you are looking at a Duramax 2.8.

 

[p nut]

Sounds like you need to swap vehicles with the wife then.
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Hope you get it figured out.

 

[upcruiser]

Sounds like you need to swap vehicles with the wife then.
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Hope you get it figured out.

That's what I figure! I actually drive less than her weekly. Doh!

 

[bigskypylot]

That's what I figure! I actually drive less than her weekly. Doh!

You'll just have to make a weekly run to Houghton or Wakefield to pick up some pasties

 

[upcruiser]

You'll just have to make a weekly run to Houghton or Wakefield to pick up some pasties

Yeah, gotta invent some sort of excuse. Can't wait to take it on a road trip. It's gotta be the ultimate road trip truck. I only drove it once so far and it was snowing pretty hard with really deep snow on the roads so I have barely gotten to experience it yet. I don't get home till the 23rd from this trip so I hope I can conjure up some excuse to go somewhere. Toying around with the idea of taking this instead of the Suburban to tow our camper for our annual spring southern Utah pilgrimage.

 

[bigskypylot]

Yeah, gotta invent some sort of excuse. Can't wait to take it on a road trip. It's gotta be the ultimate road trip truck. I only drove it once so far and it was snowing pretty hard with really deep snow on the roads so I have barely gotten to experience it yet. I don't get home till the 23rd from this trip so I hope I can conjure up some excuse to go somewhere. Toying around with the idea of taking this instead of the Suburban to tow our camper for our annual spring southern Utah pilgrimage.

Would be a good way to give it a shakedown and stretch it's legs. Do you plan on getting a topper for it with a rack?

 

[upcruiser]

Would be a good way to give it a shakedown and stretch it's legs. Do you plan on getting a topper for it with a rack?

We want to keep it capless so we can throw gear and home project stuff/ firewood in it. Trying to convince the wife that softopper might be a good option so we can have dry storage when we need it but can quickly switch it to an open bed. Only thing that would prevent us from doing is hauling a canoe or kayaks. Was thinking of maybe putting a ladder rack on it or having one built that could work in conjunction with a soft topper. Probably won't go that route while we have other vehicles that can haul boats.

 

[bigskypylot]

We want to keep it capless so we can throw gear and home project stuff/ firewood in it. Trying to convince the wife that softopper might be a good option so we can have dry storage when we need it but can quickly switch it to an open bed. Only thing that would prevent us from doing is hauling a canoe or kayaks. Was thinking of maybe putting a ladder rack on it or having one built that could work in conjunction with a soft topper. Probably won't go that route while we have other vehicles that can haul boats.

Yeah, the Tankster looks like it hauls everything you need quite well. A soft topper with a rack might be the way to go. Sounds like a job for the Roam crew

 

[Clutch]

http://coloradofans.com/forums/226-diesel/302482-engine-light.html#/topics/302482?page=1&_k=ue4apd
Just something to consider if you are looking at a Duramax 2.8.

That might a little too fussy for me, especially coming off Toyotas when you just have to put gas in them and change the oil. Mine is just getting long in the tooth....have 340K on it now, and it really didn't start nickle and diming me until 250K. Can't really complain.

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I dunno p nut...even though the Tacoma is butt ugly, still thinking the SR 4Banger is best for a long term vehicle.

 

[p nut]

We want to keep it capless so we can throw gear and home project stuff/ firewood in it. Trying to convince the wife that softopper might be a good option so we can have dry storage when we need it but can quickly switch it to an open bed. Only thing that would prevent us from doing is hauling a canoe or kayaks. Was thinking of maybe putting a ladder rack on it or having one built that could work in conjunction with a soft topper. Probably won't go that route while we have other vehicles that can haul boats.

I ended up going tonneau cover as I haul odd sized stuff every now and then. But still wanted a weather proof cargo option. A cover like Extang Solid Fold would work good for you. Quick install/removal.

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I dunno p nut...even though the Tacoma is butt ugly, still thinking the SR 4Banger is best for a long term vehicle.

Not to keep beating the dead horse, but so you can put your nearly-dead horse out of its misery, I agree--get that Taco. I still think the V6 is a worthwhile upgrade, but if you're happy with the I4, go for it. You could always regear if needed. Should last you a loooong time.