What do you guys think of the truck so far? Anything specifically you'd do different? Let me know down below! By the way, if you're interested in any of the items in this video check them out here: 1.5" Wheel Spacers - amzn.to/2Ps0b6A G2 Caliper Paint - amzn.to/2L1pApg 2" leveling kit - amzn.to/2IT1VEF Lug nut sockets - amzn.to/2DE1BpU
I like it, was just looking at 1"or 2" leveling kit for my 19 midnight edition, instead of painting my calipers I bought the red aluminum cover's with the bowtie engraved on them
I added the 1.5" wheel spacers too and the bolts poke just a tad (you really have to look)... However, the good thing about those new wheels is they have the indentions in the back that allow the wheel to still sit flush on the spacers so we are still safe. No cutting. The little poke sits right into the openings. I also have the leveling kit (which I love)... Please let me know if you see a difference in mpg after doing these two mods... Looking awesome!
Thank you! I haven't noticed any difference in MPG yet but we'll see. The studs seem to be covered but even if not the wheels have indents in the back that should take care of it.
Have a 2019 Colorado extended cab. Went with 2.5 inch leveling kit. Looks great no problems. Had it aligned when finished. Wheel spacers are not a good idea. Hard on wheel bearings,ball joints. Maybe go with a zero offset wheel instead. Stock is 33 mm I think.
The wheels need to be pushed out in my opinion. They may wear those parts slightly faster but not a big deal for me. I've had them on for about 5k miles now and no issues.
instead of jamming that bar into your nice drivers seat and risking permanent upholstery damage...just use the same bar with a rag around it and put it between the protruding wheel lugs and lower the floor jack enough so the bar will not allow the hub to turn because the end of the bar is on the driveway and can't rotate. The rag prevents flattening the threads of the wheel lugs..easy breezy
I have a 2019 WT Colorado that I just paid off. Got some wheels about 2300 miles ago. Just seen some spacers and I think I’m gonna go for it after watching this. Spacers were 2”
Just bought a 22 Colorado Z71 long bed. It came with 32s A/T tires and I think all I need is 1 inch spacers to get them even with the wheel wells. Also I measured and I think I need a 2 inch level kit to level the truck. I'll measure again. Before I do anything I noticed my bed is 1/2-1 inch off centered. Working with the dealer to get it centered before I do anything first.
My personal opinion I like a little bit of Rake in the back I might add air shocks to my 2019 canyon just to give it a little bit of left in the back that’s it I just like the Raked out look
Hey man! Just a big thanks for sharing your experiences with the Colorado. I recently got a 2019 LT and have been having a lot of fun following your upgrades and doing some of my own.
That's awesome! Thank you! It's been a blast modifying this truck so I know exactly what you mean! Send me some pictures of your truck if you get a chance! 👍👍
Another great tutorial from Justin's Truck Garage. :-) The brake caliper paint makes the calipers look powder coated. I'd leave the ride height just where it is, but that's personal preference. What I like is that to the untrained eye the Colorado still looks stock. Even to a "trained" eye I can someone thinking "this had been modded, but what did he do?" You didn't leave a link where one can buy that custom brake pedal depressor breaker bar. lol Once again you've proven that necessity is the mother of invention. Save the Wave.
Thanks, Peter! That innovention was born out of necessity for sure! When you don't have a choice you'll figure stuff out for sure. I am very pleased with how the truck turned out and you're right. While you can tell it's not stock, it's not a radical departure from stock either. This is pretty much how I wanted it. Keep the look but improve on it. That custom brake pedal depressor is a Snap-On breaker bar so you wouldn't even want to see the cost on that piece 🤣🤣
Hello again HPO!! Just a little advice, when you tq down anything, not only in the correct order, but in increments, like say 30% at a time. With 140, you could go 40,50,50, that helps keep aluminum parts from possible cracks. Good luck! Then re-tq after 100 miles. Also wheel spacers do add extra forces to the bearings.
Thanks for your videos!!! I have done some of mods you have done on my 2015 Red Rock Metallic with no issues. 1.5" spacers, black fog light trim, black Redline badges & black bowtie emblems so far. Looking to do a number of others. One tip for eliminating wheel spin when tightening the front spacers/wheels though, if you have a 4WD. Instead of wedging a bar between the brake pedal and driver's seat, you simply put the truck in 4WD, and it locks the wheels fine for tightening purposes. Video on, dude. Watching them all!!!
I have a 2018 GMC Canyon 4 wheel drive. I got a leveling kit from the dealership. Looks 100 % better. Cost me $600.00 to make it look like 4 wheel drive. Dealership did the work.
Hey man I just bought a 2019 Colorado Z71 and your vision for modifying the Colorado is excellent. I was pretty excited about using the fender flares and wheel spacers to give my truck a wider looking stance. HOWEVER, in my search for 1.5" wheel spacers I had a Chevy mechanic explain to me how they were a horrible idea and would likely result in a prematurely worn out hub assembly, bearings, and suspension. He went on to say that if/when that happened and I brought my Colorado to the dealership for "warranty work" (to repair/replace the hub assembly - the repair would not be covered because of the wheel spacers precipitated the damage and voided the warranty). So, before I bought anything I did more research. I spoke with 2 different truck modification shops in Springfield. Both agreed that the wheel spacers were a bad idea for the potential damage mentioned earlier. They suggested that I instead by wheels with a 0 degree offset as that would most likely get my tires in alignment with my fender flares without the wear & tear on the front end of my truck. What are your thoughts (i.e. are you concerned that the wheel spacers have such a bad reputation and may be an extremely costly alternative to just buying wheels with a (0) offset?
I have heard on and off about possible problems. My personal experience with them has been nothing but good. If you find and talk to any reputable mechanic he will give it to you straight. Spacers DO take life off of suspension components but we're talking years and thousands of miles down the road. This isn't going to blow your suspension apart in 3 months. Basically, yes it takes life off of your parts, but it's minimal at worst.
I just put the 1 1/2” titan wheel spacers on my z71 Colorado and the front went on fine but when checking the bolts for being proud/ out too far at the back wheel, i had to grind about a 1/4” off the bolts to get them back and out of the way of the wheel. A credit card works great as a straight edge for checking...
Yes, but the problem was with the factory bolts being proud of the spacer. Weird that it was only the back that I had to grind as the front was good. Glad I checked as this could be very dangerous I’m sure.... safety
Guess it’s a good idea to check every bolt if they used different sizes on the front and back on mine. you never know. Love your Colorado content though! I’ve almost done all the same stuff on mine as you have plus some other stuff. It’s Been fun for sure!
The rear bolts are about 1 5/8” witch makes this no good with 1 1/2” adaptors/ spacers. Your wheels may sit okay but it must be because there is a void behind your midnight wheel
You just made my day with this video. I just watched another video where he put the lower spacer on and it was too high. Got me worried ,and after watching you just put on upper on that exactly what I want plus I can install myself. Also I wasn’t aware you had 1 1/2” spacers on your rims. I couldn’t get how the 265/65 17s looked so good. I’m new to modding and you saved me a lot of grief. Thank you
I just installed a 1.5” front lift kit and the spacer was 3/4” and now the front and back are sitting right at 37” . My stock tires are 265/60-18. I drove it around the block and took it right to the alignment shop. They said the toe in was off 3-4 degrees and it was a good thing I took it to get an alignment after I test drove it and broke in the spacer, before it tore up my tires. Will check my clearances and see what the tallest and widest tire I can fit without it rubbing. I want to avoid cutting or modify anything. I have Goodyear fortitude stock tires and want something a little bit more aggressive. I’m hoping I can go a little bit more, possibly a 275/65-18 .
It's a fantastic truck! A full size would be a touch too big for what I need a truck for but this one is perfect! It's been a blast to modify it as well!
Hi Justin. I'm another Pa guy with a 2017 4WD Colorado LT. I've done a lot of the same cosmetic mods, and I'm liking some of the ideas you've incorporated. I've also done a Fabtech 1.5 inch front end level and I like the look. I also had a bed liner sprayed in, Tri fold aluminum tonneau cover, vent visors and a bug deflector, window tint, LED's all around, alot of the same things you've done. I've done some other mods to personalize my truck that you haven't but that what It's all about... If you like it and it's done tastefully, then that's really all that matters. I'm a musician so I've made many changes to the sound system. Good luck with everything. I've subscribed to your channel and I'll keep on watching.
I appreciate the comment. You are dead on with what you said. I do these mods because I think they look good, if others agree, I welcome them to add them to their own build! Where in PA are you from?
I just want to tell you, I just watched the video where you met up with Matt and I really like the idea of being able to lock me tailgate electrically. I has two swing case tool boxes back and I'd like to keep the safe. I'm going to watch his stuff to see If I can find out where he got that wiring harness.
@@HorsePowerObsessed Hey man , thanks for the quick replies and sorry for the bad spelling and missing words in the last message, I need to go to bed. I'm liking the caliper paint as well. I'll probably order the grill tomorrow. Wow, finding your channel is costing me more money.
Seeing you do all this makes me wanna do some mods myself to my 2019 black Chevy Colorado z71... Still a fun watch even for not using this video as a tutorial... YET. It does kinda feel good to know there is one though! Thanks Justin.
Your truck is looking great! I had a 2016 LT CCSB but sadly I was stuck and rolled in my roof by a crappy driver... But now I have a 2021 Bison CCSB and love it!!! I just started some minor mods as it's pretty much there outta the box. Keep the cool videos coming!
go to fumoto oil drain plugs. I put one one and it works great get the longer adapter since the oil pan is slightly recessed and you cant spin the valve on without the adapter. Also check out third brake light blinking led light. I got mine on super bright leds.com. Next project is adding a indicator light on my 4x4 switch so i remember to switch back to 2 wheel drive.
Hey man, I’ve got the same spacers and leveling kit on my ‘16 Z71. It’s almost time to replace tires, and I want to go bigger (of course). What did you go with? I don’t mind trimming some waffles. I’m thinking 255/75r17..?
we talked a while back about firestone doing your alinement you think they are great well I recently talked to a bug who works at the good yr tire plant and no tire is perfectly round and They have side ti side warp even nascar tires are off some. they go threw hundreds of tires to get on good enough for high-speed race cars it is quite a process so when firestone mounts it to your tire you are not getting a true alignment it will be somewhat close \but not where it should be. after I had gone to firestone, I went to a custom shop they hooked mine up and showed me how much it was off and it was a good bit that would cause uneven tire wear. You have to be aliened to the rim to get it right
HorsePower Obsessed Adds a little flair to the front end plus protects. My truck is black I think it would look better on your red truck. Will totally stand out. It’s under $60 delivered to boot
I have the same 2018 make and model except in blue. I was never into crazy mods but these are subtle and look awesome. My wheel flares are a little bigger than yours so the spacers should work great.
This is impressive and all but did I tell you I got my own gas the other day? Lol. Actually I had to watch a RUclips video on how to open my gas cap on the Vette becauae I couldn't find the button for release. Yes I AM STUPID. This is what happens when you stop driving your car. I am very impressed with your ability to do all this stuff. Calipers look great too!
🤣🤣🤣 that had me rolling, man! Greatest way to start a comment ever! Thanks, though! I really only learned all this stuff because I was tired of being disappointed after paying someone else to do it.
@@HorsePowerObsessed I totally get that. I have been frustrated with most of the people doing stuff to my cars. The exception being Corvette World. They have been great. Looks like I need to follow in your footsteps.
My ability to do this stuff was born out if desperation due to constantly being disappointed in others. It's a shame really but if I was closer I'd gladly teach you. It would make great videos!
Awesome man. Looks perfect! I Just ordered a 1.25 inch spacers for my z71. Will end up adding the 1" level kit down the road for sure! Thanks for showing us how its done!
So I just got my 2 inch kit just like yours with the strut rings and the spacers are made of plastic and they say they're only 5/8 in spacers.. were your spacers a full inch or were they more around 5/8? I'm not thinking this is a big enough spacer for a 1 inch difference..
Ok good to know. I guess you dont need a full inch of spacer for that much lift on the truck. Mine are a hard plastic material. Hopefully they hold up! Gonna wait for my wheel spacers to get in next week before I install it all.
HorsePower Obsessed thanks I appreciate it. My thinking was I didn’t wanna have a cover put on the bed and then it lift the front end higher than the back so I didn’t know if 1 inch was the way to go what do u think
What I dont understand, you have 265/65/r17 tires (which I believe are stock size) same as I have on my 2022 Z71, if the wheel spacer is 1.5" bringing the tire out, why would you get tire rub? I would think it would provide clearance.
Thanks for all your posts on the z71. I have really enjoyed seeing your truck evolve! Question: In removing the air damn and adding the front levelers, how much has your mpg's changed? Thanks in advance!
After all these years, are your wheel spacers still in use? Because I also bought a set of wheel spacers like yours for my 21 Canyon before and haven’t installed them yet. I just don’t know if it’s safe?
So the 1.5” spacers hid the stock nut? Custom Offsets and BORA spacers recommends not going under 1.75” for Chevys. Did you have any issues with the 1.5” spacers???
@@HorsePowerObsessed I just installed the 2” leveling kit with 1.5 “ spacer with new 265/70/17 tires they are rubbing when I turn don’t know what to do next. If I should take the spacers out or what is a fix for that ?
Got a 06 Colorado single cab 4x4 and it already looks like it has a leveling kit on it cause it sits higher then most i see around that's stock like mine. I bought from a used car dealership and im a newby trying to figure out where to start on figuring out how much bigger i can go with tires and wheels but don't really know much or where to start. It has i think the factory 15 inch tires on it but where it looks like it has a leveling kit on it iy makes those tires look to small for the truck
Hey Justin great how to vid on the truck bro. Subtle mod, major results. Edited perfectly also. "The Colly" is looking better and better with each mod. When are we doing RamZey ?? Just saying...LOL Thx J.
Are the Goodyears noisy at all and do you have experience with the BFG KO2 or Hankook DynaPro MT? The stock tires are just not cutting it for what i need it for and i love myself some aggresive tires but that dont have alot of road noise. Also, would you recommend plastidiping the stock rims, getting them powder coated, or buying midnight rims, idk how much you paid for the set but im slightly envious! Beautiful build
Thank you! I do have some experience with the BFG KO2 tires. My friend has them on his Toyota. They sound exactly the same as the Duratracs that I have on my Colorado and in my opinion the KO2's don't look as aggressive. I don't think they are loud they do have a noise at low speed that the stock tires on the Z71 didn't have but it highway speeds they sound exactly the same. I personally would either powder coat or buy the midnight edition rims if you can. I found these used off of a ZR2 with less than 2,000 mi on them for $1,000. That included everything tires, rims, TPMS, etc.
i herd the spacers can start to squeak after sometime thats why i went with an actual lift kit on my colorado. it is on my channel if youd like to check it out. I do like the spacers you have on yours
Love the videos, looking to get the Colorado in diesel soon so your vids are perfect. Did you notice big difference in mpg with the lift/spacers and minus the air dam? Not expecting to get ridiculous mpg in a truck but don’t want to sacrifice to much of the added mpg for the cost of the diesel. I know yours is gas but figured any loss would be noticeable regardless of power train. Keep up the vids!
Thanks, man! I didn't notice any difference at all with the addition of any of my mods as far as MPG goes. I average around 17 to 18 mpg and I have since the first day that I bought the truck. It's not the greatest gas mileage but it hasn't changed!
What size of tires do you have? I just put 265/70r17 Mud terrain tires on and I’m getting a wee bit of rubbing when I really turn sharp. I’m hoping a 1 inch leveling kit will correct that. But, also worried spacers will make them rub worse.
the 1 inch level kit will fix it but the spacers will make it worse. If you do both, you'll also have to trim the front of the fender well plastic a bit. I have a video on it.
Nice set up brother. What size tires are those in video? I ask because I also have 1.5 spacers on my 2016 colorado LT with stock wheels and tires 255 65 17. Now I added a 2in level kit and 1in rear blocks... And really want to know if I can 265 70 17 tires with my setup now without crazy rubbing issues. Thanks
Hey , are you at all worried about the warranty on truck being voided from the leveling kit? The dealership told me it would void everything except the motor if I did a leveling kit...?
Not at all. It wouldn't void anything but select suspension parts IF something happened that they could prove was caused by the leveling kit. The 1" block I used at the top is unlikely to cause any issues anyway.
@@chadbreedlove5457 not true. It only voids the warranty of any affected part. Basically, if I have a leveling kit but my transmission starts slipping it will still be covered. The only thing a leveling kit would void warranty of would be suspension.
Hey HPO. I have gone back and forth over do I or don't I add spacers... I love the look but don't want to ruin my bearings (they are NOT cheap to replace). Many say offset wheels will do the same thing. What are your thoughts on this?
@@HorsePowerObsessed It can be trickier than that. I did a Tundra this weekend and the torque spec in the owner manual is 154 for steel wheels and 97 for aluminum. Just sayin. You don't wanna pull the lugs through.
@@HorsePowerObsessed I'm sure you are in spec, but I have to say it makes zero sense that Toyota changes torque based on wheel hub material and Chevy doesn't. Here is the except from toyota.com Tundra manual... • Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench as soon as possible after changing wheels. Steel wheel: 154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m) Aluminum wheel: 97 ft·lbf (131 N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)"
I'm not getting the info from Chevrolet I'm getting it directly from the manufacture of the wheel spacers. They suggest going with whatever the spec for your wheels are. The wheels in this case are 140ft-lbs so that's what I used for the spacers. From what you're saying Toyota changes it based on their wheel material but this isn't quite the same situation. I'm going off of manufacture to manufacture specs to ensure everything is good. Last thing I want is to find out the hard way that the wheel spacers weren't torqued down correctly.
HP Obsessed. I will be picking my Colorado Z-71 from RiPP Superchargers in Staten Island NY Thurs. June 6, 2019 at approx.2:30 pm. I read where you were contemplating a RC 6" lift for your Colorado. My lift awaits me when I return to the ATL.I will be driving back through the NJ. area on the toll ridden turnpike and would gladly show you my 400+ HP Colorado as I make my way back to the ATL. You could contact Matt cause you met him and see if he wants to witness the power ofmy Colorado Z-71 and video the event as well as compare mods. Respond if interested and we could meet up before I blastMPH speed limits passing thru.
Love your videos. They are simple mods, but nothing crazy. I want to do the spacers but I'm not sure on the lift. Can I just do the spacers, or does the lift help with the look of the spacers? I'm not sure it's that big a difference and I'm just not going to pull all that apart. What will bringing it to a garage run me? I have a 2018 Chevy Colorado Z71 like yours in blue with the black stripe. I also have the EGR® 751395 - Rugged Matte Black Front and Rear Fender Flares which I think are a little beefier than the ones you have. I also have the Ionic Pro Series 5" Black Curved Nerf Bars. The curved aspect flows with the truck. Thanks.
Thanks, man! You don't have to do a leveling kit or a lift with the spacers but you will have to modify the fender well plastic so it won't rub (I cover this in a later video).
Beautiful truck ! Thank you for this amazing video I’m in process of getting my Colorado zl1 and going to modify it ! Debating on the color if I should get blue with black rims or black on black . The red with black is amazing I’m considering it . I have to pay to have this all done I’m in Los Angeles ca thanks again
So the stock tire is 255/65/17. I got some falken tires but size 265/70/17. I’ll see if they rub... how much would a shop charge to do the lift (in case it does rub or would help the height.,
HorsePower Obsessed I hope I don’t get any rubbing. I do want to lift it. But the gas in Los Angeles is crazy high and ain’t trying to be pimpin on a budget. Thanks for the info.
@@HorsePowerObsessed I really like it a lot! I’ve been considering lifting the front and adding beefier tires and after seeing yours I’ve got a good idea what it would look like. Think I’ll do mine like yours.
Im looking to put the same exact spacers on my truck. How are they holding up over time? any problems? also how thick are those fender flares off the actual body of the truck. My truck doesn't have the fender flares so Im trying to figure out how much my tires will poke outside the truck. thanks
I’m glad I finally found someone who does work on Colorado’s. I have a 2017 and I bought a 2” leveling kit for it. Also what do you think of full tail gate sticker/decals?
HorsePower Obsessed have you found out an exhaust tip that you like and sound? I’ve been looking for awhile but with no luck to anything that I like and sound. What about you?
I haven't found any exhausts I really like the sound of, but I did find just a black exhaust tip that I'll be putting on soon. Matt 1003 has the same one on his colorado and it looks great!
Did you just slide the spacer over the top of the strut? Cause I was watching a Rough Country video and they pull the strut apart and install it below the top plate
I have a question about the leveling kit. Does it do like it says, "leveling" the truck so that the rear levels out to the same height as the front? I'd like to raise mine about an inch or so also, but I like the look of the rear being slightly higher than the front. How do I go about accomplishing this?
The 2-in leveling kit levels out the front and rear. The 1-in that I did here still has a factory rake to it meaning the rear is still a little bit higher.
Hi Justin, the truck is looking amazing, i like the red and black theme, i also like the corvette, since i had two myself and in the market for another. Could you offer me any input on my 2020 Colorado ZR2 i wish to install a ReadyLift 1.25" front leveling kit. Any issues with parts failure or engaging front lockers afterwards, if i level it ?
Do you think you'll end up doing the Rough Country 6" lift install yourself? Would be a massively popular video for sure. I am also surprised you haven't sent them off to a anodizing facility to get those lug nuts black or red.
IF I do the 6" lift I probably would install it myself, but I'm still not sure what I'm going to do. With the silver center cap bowtie I'm not sure how black lugs would look.
@@HorsePowerObsessed Well depending on when you obtain your lift, the wheels and tires would obviously be obsolete, ha. I've gone back and forth between 18 and 20's, but I like how the 20's give a touch more clearance from the brakes.
I had this installed on my 2017 Z71 back in 2018. For the first few months it was great, then this knocking sound started whenever I would turn the wheel. I brought it back to the place that did it and they said it is a known issue and what they had to do was reverse the spacers (top to bottom and visa versa). they did that and the sound is gone. Now for the past year they are squeaking very badly. Only when I drive below 30mph. It's so annoying. Anything I can do to fix? Sprays or lubricants? Or just bring it back and have them fix it? Thanks for any advice.
I have a 20 black LT and I was thinking of leveling and putting rst wheel and tire pkg? What do you think? I want to do black badging like midnight edition with the black rst wheels.
Thanks for sharing your ride and your fun with the upgrades. I gotta get those spacers for myself! QQ... I'm looking at the Eibach front and back Stage 1 kit, it would remove the need of the Rough Country leveling kit (which I use too). I've read, but can't confirm, this Stage 1 system is a little misleading with its claims of adding 3" to the front and 1" in the back, (it requires lift blocks?), you have any thoughts on this? Thx!
You're welcome! It's been a blast modifying this truck! I've read a lot about the eibach kit. It seems to be a pretty popular option. Not too expensive and it gives you a decent lift. I haven't read anything bad about it.
What do you guys think of the truck so far? Anything specifically you'd do different? Let me know down below! By the way, if you're interested in any of the items in this video check them out here:
1.5" Wheel Spacers - amzn.to/2Ps0b6A
G2 Caliper Paint - amzn.to/2L1pApg
2" leveling kit - amzn.to/2IT1VEF
Lug nut sockets - amzn.to/2DE1BpU
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I like it, was just looking at 1"or 2" leveling kit for my 19 midnight edition, instead of painting my calipers I bought the red aluminum cover's with the bowtie engraved on them
@@richsadventure9736 I looked at those covers for a little bit but I had experience with the G2 caliper paint and figured I'd do that instead.
@@HorsePowerObsessed when I'm all done I'll send you a picture or a video Walk around
I added the 1.5" wheel spacers too and the bolts poke just a tad (you really have to look)... However, the good thing about those new wheels is they have the indentions in the back that allow the wheel to still sit flush on the spacers so we are still safe. No cutting. The little poke sits right into the openings. I also have the leveling kit (which I love)... Please let me know if you see a difference in mpg after doing these two mods... Looking awesome!
Thank you! I haven't noticed any difference in MPG yet but we'll see. The studs seem to be covered but even if not the wheels have indents in the back that should take care of it.
For torquing the wheel spacers, I was able to put mine in 4WD and that locked the hub and kept it in place for me.
Ahh! Good tip! 👍👍
Have a 2019 Colorado extended cab. Went with 2.5 inch leveling kit. Looks great no problems. Had it aligned when finished. Wheel spacers are not a good idea. Hard on wheel bearings,ball joints. Maybe go with a zero offset wheel instead. Stock is 33 mm I think.
The wheels need to be pushed out in my opinion. They may wear those parts slightly faster but not a big deal for me. I've had them on for about 5k miles now and no issues.
instead of jamming that bar into your nice drivers seat and risking permanent upholstery damage...just use the same bar with a rag around it and put it between the protruding wheel lugs and lower the floor jack enough so the bar will not allow the hub to turn because the end of the bar is on the driveway and can't rotate. The rag prevents flattening the threads of the wheel lugs..easy breezy
Apparently locking it into 4 wheel drive low will lock them up, too. 👍👍
I have a 2019 WT Colorado that I just paid off. Got some wheels about 2300 miles ago. Just seen some spacers and I think I’m gonna go for it after watching this. Spacers were 2”
Just bought a 22 Colorado Z71 long bed. It came with 32s A/T tires and I think all I need is 1 inch spacers to get them even with the wheel wells. Also I measured and I think I need a 2 inch level kit to level the truck. I'll measure again. Before I do anything I noticed my bed is 1/2-1 inch off centered. Working with the dealer to get it centered before I do anything first.
Your truck looks very nice and the spacers make the tires look so much better in the wheel well.
Thank you! 😁
awesome video, most lift videos forgot reminders to adjust headlights. After a simple lift your lights will blind on coming traffic.
Thank you. Good point!
My personal opinion I like a little bit of Rake in the back I might add air shocks to my 2019 canyon just to give it a little bit of left in the back that’s it I just like the Raked out look
Hey man! Just a big thanks for sharing your experiences with the Colorado. I recently got a 2019 LT and have been having a lot of fun following your upgrades and doing some of my own.
That's awesome! Thank you! It's been a blast modifying this truck so I know exactly what you mean! Send me some pictures of your truck if you get a chance! 👍👍
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Another great tutorial from Justin's Truck Garage. :-) The brake caliper paint makes the calipers look powder coated. I'd leave the ride height just where it is, but that's personal preference. What I like is that to the untrained eye the Colorado still looks stock. Even to a "trained" eye I can someone thinking "this had been modded, but what did he do?" You didn't leave a link where one can buy that custom brake pedal depressor breaker bar. lol Once again you've proven that necessity is the mother of invention. Save the Wave.
Thanks, Peter! That innovention was born out of necessity for sure! When you don't have a choice you'll figure stuff out for sure. I am very pleased with how the truck turned out and you're right. While you can tell it's not stock, it's not a radical departure from stock either. This is pretty much how I wanted it. Keep the look but improve on it. That custom brake pedal depressor is a Snap-On breaker bar so you wouldn't even want to see the cost on that piece 🤣🤣
Hello again HPO!! Just a little advice, when you tq down anything, not only in the correct order, but in increments, like say 30% at a time. With 140, you could go 40,50,50, that helps keep aluminum parts from possible cracks. Good luck! Then re-tq after 100 miles. Also wheel spacers do add extra forces to the bearings.
Thanks for your videos!!! I have done some of mods you have done on my 2015 Red Rock Metallic with no issues. 1.5" spacers, black fog light trim, black Redline badges & black bowtie emblems so far. Looking to do a number of others. One tip for eliminating wheel spin when tightening the front spacers/wheels though, if you have a 4WD. Instead of wedging a bar between the brake pedal and driver's seat, you simply put the truck in 4WD, and it locks the wheels fine for tightening purposes. Video on, dude. Watching them all!!!
Thanks, man! I appreciate the support. These are fun trucks to mod.
I have a 2018 GMC Canyon 4 wheel drive. I got a leveling kit from the dealership. Looks 100 % better. Cost me $600.00 to make it look like 4 wheel drive. Dealership did the work.
How big of a leveling kit?
I'm getting mine done with a 1.25 " front top spacer.
I think it is 2 inch leveling kit just for the front of the truck. It just levels her out. Looks 100% better. All under warranty.
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Hey man I just bought a 2019 Colorado Z71 and your vision for modifying the Colorado is excellent. I was pretty excited about using the fender flares and wheel spacers to give my truck a wider looking stance. HOWEVER, in my search for 1.5" wheel spacers I had a Chevy mechanic explain to me how they were a horrible idea and would likely result in a prematurely worn out hub assembly, bearings, and suspension. He went on to say that if/when that happened and I brought my Colorado to the dealership for "warranty work" (to repair/replace the hub assembly - the repair would not be covered because of the wheel spacers precipitated the damage and voided the warranty). So, before I bought anything I did more research. I spoke with 2 different truck modification shops in Springfield. Both agreed that the wheel spacers were a bad idea for the potential damage mentioned earlier. They suggested that I instead by wheels with a 0 degree offset as that would most likely get my tires in alignment with my fender flares without the wear & tear on the front end of my truck. What are your thoughts (i.e. are you concerned that the wheel spacers have such a bad reputation and may be an extremely costly alternative to just buying wheels with a (0) offset?
"buy"
I have heard on and off about possible problems. My personal experience with them has been nothing but good. If you find and talk to any reputable mechanic he will give it to you straight. Spacers DO take life off of suspension components but we're talking years and thousands of miles down the road. This isn't going to blow your suspension apart in 3 months.
Basically, yes it takes life off of your parts, but it's minimal at worst.
I just put the 1 1/2” titan wheel spacers on my z71 Colorado and the front went on fine but when checking the bolts for being proud/ out too far at the back wheel, i had to grind about a 1/4” off the bolts to get them back and out of the way of the wheel. A credit card works great as a straight edge for checking...
Dang! Was that with the stock Z71 wheels?
Yes, but the problem was with the factory bolts being proud of the spacer. Weird that it was only the back that I had to grind as the front was good. Glad I checked as this could be very dangerous I’m sure.... safety
Interesting indeed. Mine sit perfectly flush with the midnight edition wheels. 🤷♂️
Guess it’s a good idea to check every bolt if they used different sizes on the front and back on mine. you never know.
Love your Colorado content though!
I’ve almost done all the same stuff on mine as you have plus some other stuff. It’s Been fun for sure!
The rear bolts are about 1 5/8” witch makes this no good with 1 1/2” adaptors/ spacers. Your wheels may sit okay but it must be because there is a void behind your midnight wheel
You just made my day with this video. I just watched another video where he put the lower spacer on and it was too high. Got me worried ,and after watching you just put on upper on that exactly what I want plus I can install myself. Also I wasn’t aware you had 1 1/2” spacers on your rims. I couldn’t get how the 265/65 17s looked so good. I’m new to modding and you saved me a lot of grief. Thank you
You're very welcome!
I just installed a 1.5” front lift kit and the spacer was 3/4” and now the front and back are sitting right at 37” . My stock tires are 265/60-18. I drove it around the block and took it right to the alignment shop. They said the toe in was off 3-4 degrees and it was a good thing I took it to get an alignment after I test drove it and broke in the spacer, before it tore up my tires. Will check my clearances and see what the tallest and widest tire I can fit without it rubbing. I want to avoid cutting or modify anything. I have Goodyear fortitude stock tires and want something a little bit more aggressive. I’m hoping I can go a little bit more, possibly a 275/65-18 .
Awesome. I'm sure you can go a hair bigger. I know mineare 265/65/17 and I could have gone bigger if I didn't put the wheel spacers on.
Also, I believe my level was 2.5" spacer and my wheels still rub in reverse full lock but very, very little. No rub going forward in full lock.
Yeah the rub is very minimal but I'm going to take care of it this weekend hopefully! Very little cutting needed to fix it anyway.
What’s full lock mean?
Fully turned and held to one side.
You have me really dialling in on a Colorado keep thinking about a full size but the Colorado/canyon crew with the long box is the perfect size for me
It's a fantastic truck! A full size would be a touch too big for what I need a truck for but this one is perfect! It's been a blast to modify it as well!
Hi Justin. I'm another Pa guy with a 2017 4WD Colorado LT. I've done a lot of the same cosmetic mods, and I'm liking some of the ideas you've incorporated. I've also done a Fabtech 1.5 inch front end level and I like the look. I also had a bed liner sprayed in, Tri fold aluminum tonneau cover, vent visors and a bug deflector, window tint, LED's all around, alot of the same things you've done. I've done some other mods to personalize my truck that you haven't but that what It's all about... If you like it and it's done tastefully, then that's really all that matters. I'm a musician so I've made many changes to the sound system. Good luck with everything. I've subscribed to your channel and I'll keep on watching.
I appreciate the comment. You are dead on with what you said. I do these mods because I think they look good, if others agree, I welcome them to add them to their own build! Where in PA are you from?
@@HorsePowerObsessed I'm from Southeastern Pa . 15 mins west of Philadelphia but definitely not in the city.
I just want to tell you, I just watched the video where you met up with Matt and I really like the idea of being able to lock me tailgate electrically. I has two swing case tool boxes back and I'd like to keep the safe. I'm going to watch his stuff to see If I can find out where he got that wiring harness.
Definitely a cool addition! I'm out near Philly pretty often!
@@HorsePowerObsessed Hey man , thanks for the quick replies and sorry for the bad spelling and missing words in the last message, I need to go to bed. I'm liking the caliper paint as well. I'll probably order the grill tomorrow. Wow, finding your channel is costing me more money.
You do a great job here, and your a Packers fan. I live about 18 miles from Green Bay. Keep up the great work.
Awesome! Thank you! GO PACK!
I added the rc 2 in leveling kit and driver side about 1/2 in lower than the passenger side
That's interesting. My drivers side is a hair lower but it's not even 1/8th of an inch different.
Everyone I talked to says its the chevy lean but the back is the same hight as the front driver side
And I was just trying to figure out how much I'd need to lift it and you nailed it ! Thanks bud !
You're very welcome!
Seeing you do all this makes me wanna do some mods myself to my 2019 black Chevy Colorado z71... Still a fun watch even for not using this video as a tutorial... YET. It does kinda feel good to know there is one though! Thanks Justin.
Thank you!
Just bought 2 inch leveling kit for the front. I cannot wait to see how my truck looks.
Gives it a perfectly level look! Looks awesome!
All you have to do is stick a screwdriver in the vent in the rotor and It will press against the edge of the caliper
Interesting tip!
Looks perfect Justin 👌🏻. Nice detailed Vlog on your mods . Tires line up just right with the fenders now. The stance looks unreal 😎.
Thanks, man! It's really coming along. 😎👍
Your truck is looking great! I had a 2016 LT CCSB but sadly I was stuck and rolled in my roof by a crappy driver... But now I have a 2021 Bison CCSB and love it!!! I just started some minor mods as it's pretty much there outta the box. Keep the cool videos coming!
Thank you!
go to fumoto oil drain plugs. I put one one and it works great get the longer adapter since the oil pan is slightly recessed and you cant spin the valve on without the adapter. Also check out third brake light blinking led light. I got mine on super bright leds.com. Next project is adding a indicator light on my 4x4 switch so i remember to switch back to 2 wheel drive.
Hey man, I’ve got the same spacers and leveling kit on my ‘16 Z71. It’s almost time to replace tires, and I want to go bigger (of course). What did you go with? I don’t mind trimming some waffles. I’m thinking 255/75r17..?
I had 265/65/17 on here.
All you have to do is put it in fourwheel drive. Then you can torque down the lugs
i did a 2in leveling kit on my 2018 colorado and love the stance on it and ride good
If you wouldn't mind send me some pictures. I'm wondering if I should go higher or not because this almost looks perfect.
HorsePower Obsessed sure I’ll send u some in instagram DM
Thank you for the info!
Nope. If it's good now it will be fine with spacers. 👍
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Good video on the install. Just leveled my canyon using this video as a guide. Now i need new wheels and tires. haha
Thanks! The modding is a slippery slope!
we talked a while back about firestone doing your alinement you think they are great well I recently talked to a bug who works at the good yr tire plant and no tire is perfectly round and They have side ti side warp even nascar tires are off some. they go threw hundreds of tires to get on good enough for high-speed race cars it is quite a process so when firestone mounts it to your tire you are not getting a true alignment it will be somewhat close \but not where it should be. after I had gone to firestone, I went to a custom shop they hooked mine up and showed me how much it was off and it was a good bit that would cause uneven tire wear. You have to be aliened to the rim to get it right
You mentioned the rubbing when fully turned in. Was it more from the lift and not the spacers that caused the rubbing. I was not sure... Thanks
The wheel spacers are definitely what caused this.
@@HorsePowerObsessed Do you have a video on how you fixed this?
Take a look at the AVS hood protector in smoked black. Looks kick ass and keeps the rocks off your hood. Just installed today.
I had considered one of those! I may still do it! 👍👍
HorsePower Obsessed Adds a little flair to the front end plus protects. My truck is black I think it would look better on your red truck. Will totally stand out. It’s under $60 delivered to boot
Nice! 👍👍 I'll check it out. Thanks for the tip!
I have the same 2018 make and model except in blue. I was never into crazy mods but these are subtle and look awesome. My wheel flares are a little bigger than yours so the spacers should work great.
Absolutely! These mods made this truck come alive! 👍👍
This is impressive and all but did I tell you I got my own gas the other day? Lol. Actually I had to watch a RUclips video on how to open my gas cap on the Vette becauae I couldn't find the button for release. Yes I AM STUPID. This is what happens when you stop driving your car.
I am very impressed with your ability to do all this stuff. Calipers look great too!
🤣🤣🤣 that had me rolling, man! Greatest way to start a comment ever! Thanks, though! I really only learned all this stuff because I was tired of being disappointed after paying someone else to do it.
@@HorsePowerObsessed I totally get that. I have been frustrated with most of the people doing stuff to my cars. The exception being Corvette World. They have been great. Looks like I need to follow in your footsteps.
My ability to do this stuff was born out if desperation due to constantly being disappointed in others. It's a shame really but if I was closer I'd gladly teach you. It would make great videos!
@@HorsePowerObsessed Yup. One day!! I might be 70 but one day! 😜
🤣 hopefully not that long!
Awesome man. Looks perfect! I Just ordered a 1.25 inch spacers for my z71. Will end up adding the 1" level kit down the road for sure! Thanks for showing us how its done!
You're welcome! I might bump up to a 1.5-in spacer but I think 2-in might be a touch too much. We'll see. 👍👍
So I just got my 2 inch kit just like yours with the strut rings and the spacers are made of plastic and they say they're only 5/8 in spacers.. were your spacers a full inch or were they more around 5/8? I'm not thinking this is a big enough spacer for a 1 inch difference..
Mine were made out of aluminum. It was only 5/8 of an inch though. It raised the truck exactly 1 inch even though they were only 5/8.
Ok good to know. I guess you dont need a full inch of spacer for that much lift on the truck. Mine are a hard plastic material. Hopefully they hold up! Gonna wait for my wheel spacers to get in next week before I install it all.
I don't know why those would be plastic... I'm not sure how much I would trust that. Mine were definitely aluminum.
What made you add the other spacer to make it 2 inches instead of keeping it 1 inch
It wasn't quite level. It needed the other inch to make it a perfectly level truck.
HorsePower Obsessed thanks I appreciate it. My thinking was I didn’t wanna have a cover put on the bed and then it lift the front end higher than the back so I didn’t know if 1 inch was the way to go what do u think
2" for sure. Perfectly level, the front is not higher than the rear. The rear is actually still about .3 to .5" higher than the front.
What I dont understand, you have 265/65/r17 tires (which I believe are stock size) same as I have on my 2022 Z71, if the wheel spacer is 1.5" bringing the tire out, why would you get tire rub? I would think it would provide clearance.
We love our ZR2 Colorado. The looks are killer with the higher stance and width.
Definitely! It's looking way better than stock!
Did the 2” level and 1.5” spacers with no rubbing with 255/65/r17. The extra width with those duratracs is probably just enough to cause rubbing
Yup. I'm gonna take care of it here shortly though. Can you send me some pictures of the 2" leveling kit?
Just got a 2022 lt blacked out do they make a 2 inch lowering shackle for the back ..just asking
Thanks for all your posts on the z71. I have really enjoyed seeing your truck evolve! Question: In removing the air damn and adding the front levelers, how much has your mpg's changed? Thanks in advance!
Thank you! I have not noticed any change in my MPG with any of my mods. 👍👍
@@HorsePowerObsessed Thanks for your response! What do you average?
You're quite welcome! Right now it is right around 17mpg. Keep in mind that is almost all city driving, very rare to see a highway with this truck.
@@HorsePowerObsessed got it. Thanks man!!!
I purchased a 2022 Statin Steel Gray Z71 4x4 in 2021 ( 2022 model ), v6 gas engine.
I love the color, how do you all feel about the color?
What kind of tail lights did u get ate they easy to install
Spyder tail lights.
I am just like mine leave the fog lights witht the chrome guard to balance chromey looks from the headlights edges. That's just me...
To each their own! I thought I liked the chrome there for the same reason until I saw it without it.
After all these years, are your wheel spacers still in use? Because I also bought a set of wheel spacers like yours for my 21 Canyon before and haven’t installed them yet. I just don’t know if it’s safe?
Yes they were absolutely fine.
After you toque anything go back around and do them again. The 1st one you do is not set after you are done.
Correct. You should always retorque after 50 to 100 miles when wheels are removed
So the 1.5” spacers hid the stock nut? Custom Offsets and BORA spacers recommends not going under 1.75” for Chevys. Did you have any issues with the 1.5” spacers???
I have not had any issues, no. The 1.5" spacer perfectly buries the stock studs.
Nice truck man.. you Rich as hell man
Thanks! I'm certainly blessed and surely work hard for everything I own 😊
HorsePower Obsessed that’s what’s up :)
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Where did you get the black fog light molding?
Tascaparts.com
With the stock fenders and leveling kit you installed with the spacers it sounds like 265/70 17s will fit with no rub right?
Without the wheel spacers, yes.
which mod made the tire hit the inner fender wheel well? The wheel spacer? I dont see how lifting it made it rub.
No the spacer did it. It will be fixed shortly and I'll video the procedure showing the fix 👍
One word... DOPE
Thanks, man! It's really coming along! 👍
Hello on the video you mentioned 1” leveling kit but the link is for a 2 “ which one did you put on the truck ?
The 2 inch level kit is a two-part system where if you only install one piece it’s 1 inch.
@@HorsePowerObsessed I just installed the 2” leveling kit with 1.5 “ spacer with new 265/70/17 tires they are rubbing when I turn don’t know what to do next. If I should take the spacers out or what is a fix for that ?
Is 140ftlbs about equal to 4 to 5 uhgaduggas?
Whit
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Did you have to adjust your headlights after the level kit. I am going to put a 1" level kit in mine. Your truck has made me want to mod mine.
I did aim them down after the level kit.
HorsePower Obsessed Thank you. I'm doing falken 265/65/17 with some zr2 wheels on my z71. Thanks again.
Nice! Sounds like an awesome setup.
Got a 06 Colorado single cab 4x4 and it already looks like it has a leveling kit on it cause it sits higher then most i see around that's stock like mine. I bought from a used car dealership and im a newby trying to figure out where to start on figuring out how much bigger i can go with tires and wheels but don't really know much or where to start. It has i think the factory 15 inch tires on it but where it looks like it has a leveling kit on it iy makes those tires look to small for the truck
Hey Justin great how to vid on the truck bro. Subtle mod, major results. Edited perfectly also. "The Colly" is looking better and better with each mod. When are we doing RamZey ?? Just saying...LOL Thx J.
Thank you! I'm totally down for doing some mods on RamZey! Let me know when and where! 👍👍
Are these the stock tire ..and if I wanted to go with a larger tire and same size level would large amounts of trimming be required to avoid rubbing?
A lift would be required to go any bigger.
Are the Goodyears noisy at all and do you have experience with the BFG KO2 or Hankook DynaPro MT? The stock tires are just not cutting it for what i need it for and i love myself some aggresive tires but that dont have alot of road noise. Also, would you recommend plastidiping the stock rims, getting them powder coated, or buying midnight rims, idk how much you paid for the set but im slightly envious! Beautiful build
Thank you! I do have some experience with the BFG KO2 tires. My friend has them on his Toyota. They sound exactly the same as the Duratracs that I have on my Colorado and in my opinion the KO2's don't look as aggressive. I don't think they are loud they do have a noise at low speed that the stock tires on the Z71 didn't have but it highway speeds they sound exactly the same. I personally would either powder coat or buy the midnight edition rims if you can. I found these used off of a ZR2 with less than 2,000 mi on them for $1,000. That included everything tires, rims, TPMS, etc.
i herd the spacers can start to squeak after sometime thats why i went with an actual lift kit on my colorado. it is on my channel if youd like to check it out. I do like the spacers you have on yours
I have nothing against a lift kit, but these spacers were on my truck for over 2 years with no squeaking and no issues at all.
Love the lift look. I am curious, are these the biggest tires that you can fit on this lift without rubbing?
With this level kit and the wheel spacers I have, yes.
I see Goodyear wranger... Is this the duratec 265/65/r17?
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Love the videos, looking to get the Colorado in diesel soon so your vids are perfect. Did you notice big difference in mpg with the lift/spacers and minus the air dam? Not expecting to get ridiculous mpg in a truck but don’t want to sacrifice to much of the added mpg for the cost of the diesel. I know yours is gas but figured any loss would be noticeable regardless of power train. Keep up the vids!
Thanks, man! I didn't notice any difference at all with the addition of any of my mods as far as MPG goes. I average around 17 to 18 mpg and I have since the first day that I bought the truck. It's not the greatest gas mileage but it hasn't changed!
What size of tires do you have? I just put 265/70r17 Mud terrain tires on and I’m getting a wee bit of rubbing when I really turn sharp. I’m hoping a 1 inch leveling kit will correct that. But, also worried spacers will make them rub worse.
the 1 inch level kit will fix it but the spacers will make it worse. If you do both, you'll also have to trim the front of the fender well plastic a bit. I have a video on it.
What are the largest tires that you can run on the set up?
265/65/17
Nice set up brother. What size tires are those in video? I ask because I also have 1.5 spacers on my 2016 colorado LT with stock wheels and tires 255 65 17. Now I added a 2in level kit and 1in rear blocks...
And really want to know if I can 265 70 17 tires with my setup now without crazy rubbing issues. Thanks
Yes sir! They are, in fact, 265/65/17.
Hey , are you at all worried about the warranty on truck being voided from the leveling kit? The dealership told me it would void everything except the motor if I did a leveling kit...?
Not at all. It wouldn't void anything but select suspension parts IF something happened that they could prove was caused by the leveling kit. The 1" block I used at the top is unlikely to cause any issues anyway.
Your dealer is right. Any type of lift kit, engine modification, etc WILL void the warranty.
@@chadbreedlove5457 not true. It only voids the warranty of any affected part. Basically, if I have a leveling kit but my transmission starts slipping it will still be covered. The only thing a leveling kit would void warranty of would be suspension.
I put 20s on mine I have 295/55 and I have a 2inch level thinking about going with a spacer but don't know if it would be a good idea
Can always try it and see! I think every truck looks better with a slight bit of wheel poke and spacers are the easiest way to do that.
Hey HPO. I have gone back and forth over do I or don't I add spacers... I love the look but don't want to ruin my bearings (they are NOT cheap to replace). Many say offset wheels will do the same thing. What are your thoughts on this?
I had these spacers for over 2 years on my truck with no issues. I don't think they are big enough to cause any real harm.
Looks great. 140 ft-lbs sounds high, usually its around 97 for aluminum spacers to hubs.
It's supposed to be the same amount that your wheels are torque down to and for the Colorado it calls for 140 ft-lbs.
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It can be trickier than that. I did a Tundra this weekend and the torque spec in the owner manual is 154 for steel wheels and 97 for aluminum. Just sayin. You don't wanna pull the lugs through.
Nope definitely not. The manufacturer of the wheel spacers recommends the same torque that your wheels are OEM so we're all good 👍
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I'm sure you are in spec, but I have to say it makes zero sense that Toyota changes torque based on wheel hub material and Chevy doesn't. Here is the except from toyota.com Tundra manual...
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench as soon as possible after changing wheels.
Steel wheel: 154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)
Aluminum wheel: 97 ft·lbf (131 N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)"
I'm not getting the info from Chevrolet I'm getting it directly from the manufacture of the wheel spacers. They suggest going with whatever the spec for your wheels are. The wheels in this case are 140ft-lbs so that's what I used for the spacers. From what you're saying Toyota changes it based on their wheel material but this isn't quite the same situation. I'm going off of manufacture to manufacture specs to ensure everything is good. Last thing I want is to find out the hard way that the wheel spacers weren't torqued down correctly.
HP Obsessed. I will be picking my Colorado Z-71 from RiPP Superchargers in Staten Island NY Thurs. June 6, 2019 at approx.2:30 pm. I read where you were contemplating a RC 6" lift for your Colorado. My lift awaits me when I return to the ATL.I will be driving back through the NJ. area on the toll ridden turnpike and would gladly show you my 400+ HP Colorado as I make my way back to the ATL. You could contact Matt cause you met him and see if he wants to witness the power ofmy Colorado Z-71 and video the event as well as compare mods. Respond if interested and we could meet up before I blastMPH speed limits passing thru.
I just now saw that. Obviously way too late. I apologize. That would have been awesome to see.
Love your videos. They are simple mods, but nothing crazy. I want to do the spacers but I'm not sure on the lift. Can I just do the spacers, or does the lift help with the look of the spacers? I'm not sure it's that big a difference and I'm just not going to pull all that apart. What will bringing it to a garage run me?
I have a 2018 Chevy Colorado Z71 like yours in blue with the black stripe. I also have the EGR® 751395 - Rugged Matte Black Front and Rear Fender Flares which I think are a little beefier than the ones you have. I also have the Ionic Pro Series 5" Black Curved Nerf Bars. The curved aspect flows with the truck. Thanks.
Thanks, man! You don't have to do a leveling kit or a lift with the spacers but you will have to modify the fender well plastic so it won't rub (I cover this in a later video).
Beautiful truck ! Thank you for this amazing video I’m in process of getting my Colorado zl1 and going to modify it ! Debating on the color if I should get blue with black rims or black on black . The red with black is amazing I’m considering it . I have to pay to have this all done I’m in Los Angeles ca thanks again
You're welcome! It's been a fun truck so far to modify! I definitely recommend it. The black on black look is pretty nice!
So the stock tire is 255/65/17. I got some falken tires but size 265/70/17. I’ll see if they rub... how much would a shop charge to do the lift (in case it does rub or would help the height.,
The level kit? I was quoted around 300.00 to install it when I asked just for giggles.
HorsePower Obsessed I hope I don’t get any rubbing. I do want to lift it. But the gas in Los Angeles is crazy high and ain’t trying to be pimpin on a budget. Thanks for the info.
@@alangonzalez2089 lol you're welcome! I know for a fact that 265/65/17 doesn't rub so odds are good you'll be fine!
That paint! I own a black 2016 z71
Nice! How do you like it?
@@HorsePowerObsessed I really like it a lot! I’ve been considering lifting the front and adding beefier tires and after seeing yours I’ve got a good idea what it would look like. Think I’ll do mine like yours.
Excellent to hear! I love the setup so I'd highly recommend it! I get compliments on the stance all the time.
Im looking to put the same exact spacers on my truck. How are they holding up over time? any problems? also how thick are those fender flares off the actual body of the truck. My truck doesn't have the fender flares so Im trying to figure out how much my tires will poke outside the truck. thanks
The wheel spacers were on this truck for almost 2 solid years and never had an issue with them. The fender flares are maybe an inch off the body.
I’m glad I finally found someone who does work on Colorado’s. I have a 2017 and I bought a 2” leveling kit for it. Also what do you think of full tail gate sticker/decals?
I kind of like the American flag in black on the back but I'm not sure yet if I would do it.
HorsePower Obsessed if I can send a pic I’ll show you it when I get the emblems off and it on.
HorsePower Obsessed have you found out an exhaust tip that you like and sound? I’ve been looking for awhile but with no luck to anything that I like and sound. What about you?
Definitely! I am interested in taking a look for sure!
I haven't found any exhausts I really like the sound of, but I did find just a black exhaust tip that I'll be putting on soon. Matt 1003 has the same one on his colorado and it looks great!
Dig it! Wife wants to do this to her 18 colorado. Hows the overall feel after getting it dialed in
It felt no different than stock. 👍👍
Did you just slide the spacer over the top of the strut? Cause I was watching a Rough Country video and they pull the strut apart and install it below the top plate
You have to do both of those things to get the full 2" level. The spacer at the top only gives you 1"
Do you think it will rub without the spacers? I have a Z71 and it came with 255/65 17. Thinking of putting the 265/65 17 Duratracs. Thanks
No. It will not rub without the spacers.
I have a question about the leveling kit. Does it do like it says, "leveling" the truck so that the rear levels out to the same height as the front? I'd like to raise mine about an inch or so also, but I like the look of the rear being slightly higher than the front. How do I go about accomplishing this?
The 2-in leveling kit levels out the front and rear. The 1-in that I did here still has a factory rake to it meaning the rear is still a little bit higher.
thinking of going with a 2in spacer I'm on a 6in lift with 20x9 rims with -10 offset.What are your thoughts?
You’ll probably be ok, that 6” lift is no joke.
Sir, did the tire rub due to the wheel spacer, do you think a 1in wheel spacer will rub?
Wheel spacer for sure. 1” probably wouldn’t rub.
@@HorsePowerObsessed Thank you, ohh and the truck looks AWESOME
Hi Justin, the truck is looking amazing, i like the red and black theme, i also like the corvette, since i had two myself and in the market for another. Could you offer me any input on my 2020 Colorado ZR2 i wish to install a ReadyLift 1.25" front leveling kit. Any issues with parts failure or engaging front lockers afterwards, if i level it ?
Thank you. I haven't heard of any issues with the leveling kit on the ZR2 so I think you'd be fine!
Those are the Chevy steps right? Do you off road? Can they be used as rock sliders?
Yes they are. I haven't done any serious off roading yet but from my understanding they can be used as rock sliders.
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Do you think you'll end up doing the Rough Country 6" lift install yourself? Would be a massively popular video for sure. I am also surprised you haven't sent them off to a anodizing facility to get those lug nuts black or red.
IF I do the 6" lift I probably would install it myself, but I'm still not sure what I'm going to do. With the silver center cap bowtie I'm not sure how black lugs would look.
@@HorsePowerObsessed Well depending on when you obtain your lift, the wheels and tires would obviously be obsolete, ha. I've gone back and forth between 18 and 20's, but I like how the 20's give a touch more clearance from the brakes.
@@xblindfolded I would definitely do 20s. 👍👍
@@HorsePowerObsessed just hard to find the 6x120 bolt pattern
you think you can use that same caliper paint to paint your uper control arms red to ??
Probably could! I never thought about that...
What brand of tires and Size do you have on your new wheels
265/65/17
I had this installed on my 2017 Z71 back in 2018. For the first few months it was great, then this knocking sound started whenever I would turn the wheel. I brought it back to the place that did it and they said it is a known issue and what they had to do was reverse the spacers (top to bottom and visa versa). they did that and the sound is gone. Now for the past year they are squeaking very badly. Only when I drive below 30mph. It's so annoying. Anything I can do to fix? Sprays or lubricants? Or just bring it back and have them fix it?
Thanks for any advice.
There is no way to reverse these spacers… I had this setup for over 2 years without any issue.
I have a 20 black LT and I was thinking of leveling and putting rst wheel and tire pkg? What do you think? I want to do black badging like midnight edition with the black rst wheels.
Absolutely! Sounds awesome!
Thanks for sharing your ride and your fun with the upgrades. I gotta get those spacers for myself! QQ... I'm looking at the Eibach front and back Stage 1 kit, it would remove the need of the Rough Country leveling kit (which I use too). I've read, but can't confirm, this Stage 1 system is a little misleading with its claims of adding 3" to the front and 1" in the back, (it requires lift blocks?), you have any thoughts on this? Thx!
You're welcome! It's been a blast modifying this truck! I've read a lot about the eibach kit. It seems to be a pretty popular option. Not too expensive and it gives you a decent lift. I haven't read anything bad about it.
Darn that's a good lookin truck.. I have a 2020 colorado lt ext cab and I want to level the front,, thx for the video
Thank you!
Would the 1 inch fit a 265/70r17? 2016 z71 Colorado
Yes it would.