I have a 1028 Colorado. I only have a K&N cold air intake and a custom Corsa exhaust. About $1600 in it. I want to do more to it but don't know where to go. I was thinking about putting a supercharger on it. Maybe a lift. The factory ride height doesn't bother me. My wife is short. I don't drive too much anyway because I'm a disabled Veteran. I stay home most days because people are weird. I like the color. I was gonna get a truck with the same color but there was one with lower milage. Those shocks...nice. Super nice. Good build.
@@tallyman15 ooooo I think I found that on Amazon honestly. I looked up Chevy Colorado accessories or something like that. If you have the work truck in it’s a plastic center consul cover then I would buy a piece of foam and put that under the neoprene cover
@@tallyman15 it was just a generic cover. Maybe I found it on Etsy. It wasn’t a name brand company. I know I had to look hard for it at the time. It been about two years now.
It did. I just did a tow level. Only about 10hp. I want to keep it reliable. It increased MPG for sure. Before lift and tires I was hitting 35-36mpg freeway.
@@nathanielegbert Ha! Thanks! We have a 2.8 Colorado build going on over on our page as well. Not quite as bad@ss as your truck, but we're hoping to build it into a semi-capable adventure/overland truck.
Crazy how quick it adds up. I started with a diesel LT and am building it up as well. Not going to hit that price though😂. Gotta say, still a sick truck.
When I got bought the front rigid light bar and it was over $600, I knew I was in trouble. I had saved up for a long time to build this. But I didn’t realize how fast the savings would go lol
Love your channel!! I’m a Ford guy and not so much Chevy, lol😂, but the work you’ve had done is simply amazing. I’d be proud to have that parked in my driveway. Keep up your hard work, this is Alan, GREETINGS from Southern California.
Hey thanks a lot man. It was a labor of love for sure! Lol. But I really appreciate the encouragement. I’m gonna keep videos coming! GREETINGS from Oregon.
Thanks! Stock turbo. Maybe in the future I’ll change it up. No problems with the truck at all. Hot and cold weather does awesome. Keyless start and block heater in the cold is essential. I took it off roading a bit yesterday and it did awesome.
Good to know / confirm , I’m in Ontario Canada so cold too . Had a 2017 All Terrain Canyon and now a 2022 At4 . Heading to the Yukon in 3 wks via Montana . A new Sierra here is north of $85k so your not that bad for what you did !
I gotta troll you man. I blow money on dumb shit too, BUT, god damit man. Its like you were trying to go the most expensive route possible. For the money listed on the wheels+tires, suspension, axles, labor, lockers, and whatnot, you could've swapped in built, trussed, geared, and locked 1-tons front and rear with multi rate adjustable coilovers, rear bags and on-board air, and quick connect sway bars. Then bought a mig welding setup and built a nice 4 or 3 link setup with hydro assist, wheels, tires and skid plates. If you have a concrete driveway and were resourceful enough to use classified ads to source the stuff, you could have even bought a 2 post lift to build it on. **i didn't go bk and add up your costs again, i just heard 10k on front suspension, then another 5k-10k ish on whels, tires and rear susp+axle setups. So for 15k-20k is what im basing this off of. No hate. I respect going and getting what you want. Its def a great feeling to afford it. Its just my cheap .02cents/opinion, from a small on-road and off-road HD fleet maint Co. owner. Silver trucks are king though, good choice
Frames the same. The front and rear track are about 2” wider. The Baja kit matches and or beats the front track width of the zR2. But you are correct about the rear. Not gonna swap an axle just for that.
@@nathanielegbert the zr2 has rock sliders the steps are nice but you need rock sliders to be a zr2. I watched a video by 420 motors, and they are talking to the Gm engineer about the Colorado race truck driven by hall, and he said the zr2 has a different frame I don't know but that's what he said. there is a whole set of performance parts you can buy for the Colorado that are made by GM. I put in the performance ball spline half shafts, and they made a hell of a difference. did you put in a front locker? zr2 has front and rear locker. Oh the ball spline half shafts were $5,300 so that will get you over the 100 grand. I bought my 2021 zr2 for 48 grand plus the 7 yr. extended warranty. I lifted dif dropped , ball spline half shafts , larger tires, restyled the badging. and have 62 grand in it . oh mine also came with a Bose sound system and navigation.I think if people want a zr2 they should just buy a zr2 and save a lot of money you have made my point but you most likely do it to get views on your channel and zr2 comes with a spare tire that matches i keep thinking of things that make the zr2 different like the door plates say zr2 and the head rest have zr2 on them ,also one of the biggest suspension items are the multi matic shocks and until you feel the ride its hard to explain, but they are kind of firm on the road you dont have that side roll and give great control going in to corners at high speed and then they are great for off road . I tend to do 80 to 85 on interstate driving and in the mountains that makes a huge difference. I watch cars jam on their breaks going into curves and I just hold it steady with full control. you have a really nice build but it is not a zr2.
@@nathanielegbert Frame is the same with added supports not on the Z71. The upper and lower control arms, spindles are rear is different, 3" wider than Z71.
I have a 1028 Colorado. I only have a K&N cold air intake and a custom Corsa exhaust. About $1600 in it. I want to do more to it but don't know where to go. I was thinking about putting a supercharger on it. Maybe a lift. The factory ride height doesn't bother me. My wife is short. I don't drive too much anyway because I'm a disabled Veteran. I stay home most days because people are weird. I like the color. I was gonna get a truck with the same color but there was one with lower milage. Those shocks...nice. Super nice. Good build.
The you for your comment. I hope you find your perfect truck and start in on a nice build. 🙏🏻
This is an amazing build!!! 🔥🤧
Does your Colorado have the 6ft bed?
It sure does 👌🏻. It started out as a z71 long box.
What's the brand of the seat cover and console cover you purchased?
They are Wet Okoley seat covers. Had them for almost two years and they are still perfect 👌🏻
@@nathanielegbert what about your console cover?
@@tallyman15 ooooo I think I found that on Amazon honestly. I looked up Chevy Colorado accessories or something like that. If you have the work truck in it’s a plastic center consul cover then I would buy a piece of foam and put that under the neoprene cover
@@nathanielegbert My truck's a Denali with the leather, but I don't think the center consoles leather covered. It's probably some type of vinyl
@@tallyman15 it was just a generic cover. Maybe I found it on Etsy. It wasn’t a name brand company. I know I had to look hard for it at the time. It been about two years now.
Did the 2800 after engine modification make a difference in your power and miles per gallon?
It did. I just did a tow level. Only about 10hp. I want to keep it reliable. It increased MPG for sure. Before lift and tires I was hitting 35-36mpg freeway.
looks great ! what color is it ? paint the topper to match the truck
Yeah that would be sick. It’s just a seasonal topper. Winter time mostly. It’s chevy’s graphite metallic grey color.
Super sweet truck, for sure. Next step is to weight it with a full tank of fuel. See if it's under the factory 6200# max GVWR ;)
Good call! I will do that. Also, freakin love your page name. Gonna follow cuz of that ha!
@@nathanielegbert Ha! Thanks! We have a 2.8 Colorado build going on over on our page as well. Not quite as bad@ss as your truck, but we're hoping to build it into a semi-capable adventure/overland truck.
@@TrashPandaGarage sick! I’ll follow the build. Can’t wait to see it all done up! And thank you!
Crazy how quick it adds up. I started with a diesel LT and am building it up as well. Not going to hit that price though😂. Gotta say, still a sick truck.
When I got bought the front rigid light bar and it was over $600, I knew I was in trouble. I had saved up for a long time to build this. But I didn’t realize how fast the savings would go lol
The build is insanely beautiful! Thinking of getting a 2012 one soon, may trade my v6 mustang for it if I can lol. Jesus loves you bro, keep grinding!
That’s one of the nicest comments. Thank you. God bless man. Also, do it! Get one. I love cars, but trucks can take you on adventures!
@@nathanielegbert I’m really leaning towards it, thanks!
Love your channel!! I’m a Ford guy and not so much Chevy, lol😂, but the work you’ve had done is simply amazing. I’d be proud to have that parked in my driveway.
Keep up your hard work, this is Alan, GREETINGS from Southern California.
Hey thanks a lot man. It was a labor of love for sure! Lol. But I really appreciate the encouragement. I’m gonna keep videos coming! GREETINGS from Oregon.
Awesome ! So are u stock turbo (?) no probs relating cold weather / bent fins ?
Thanks! Stock turbo. Maybe in the future I’ll change it up. No problems with the truck at all. Hot and cold weather does awesome. Keyless start and block heater in the cold is essential. I took it off roading a bit yesterday and it did awesome.
Good to know / confirm , I’m in Ontario Canada so cold too . Had a 2017 All Terrain Canyon and now a 2022 At4 . Heading to the Yukon in 3 wks via Montana . A new Sierra here is north of $85k so your not that bad for what you did !
@@pjm-w4q gettin a new full-size? That’s awesome. Diesel? Yeah, things have gotten really over priced. I hope it all calms down.
@@nathanielegbert No new Sierra, have the new 2022 Canyon , sticking with it love these things!
( last yr of em ) as u know
Holy 💩
Good holy 💩?
All that you why you ain’t throw a v8 on it
“Because, I’m all out of money!” Lol
I gotta troll you man. I blow money on dumb shit too, BUT, god damit man. Its like you were trying to go the most expensive route possible. For the money listed on the wheels+tires, suspension, axles, labor, lockers, and whatnot, you could've swapped in built, trussed, geared, and locked 1-tons front and rear with multi rate adjustable coilovers, rear bags and on-board air, and quick connect sway bars. Then bought a mig welding setup and built a nice 4 or 3 link setup with hydro assist, wheels, tires and skid plates.
If you have a concrete driveway and were resourceful enough to use classified ads to source the stuff, you could have even bought a 2 post lift to build it on.
**i didn't go bk and add up your costs again, i just heard 10k on front suspension, then another 5k-10k ish on whels, tires and rear susp+axle setups. So for 15k-20k is what im basing this off of.
No hate. I respect going and getting what you want. Its def a great feeling to afford it. Its just my cheap .02cents/opinion, from a small on-road and off-road HD fleet maint Co. owner.
Silver trucks are king though, good choice
Take it to carmax they will offer you 30k LMAO they are crooks
Hahahaha I should actually do that and get their price lol.
I bet the f@€k I wouldn't ; specially on a truck ; specially on Colorado!
To each their own. 🤙🏻
@@nathanielegbert 🤙
no matter what you spend its still not a zr2 the zr2 has a 3inch wider frame
Frames the same. The front and rear track are about 2” wider. The Baja kit matches and or beats the front track width of the zR2. But you are correct about the rear. Not gonna swap an axle just for that.
@@nathanielegbert the zr2 has rock sliders the steps are nice but you need rock sliders to be a zr2. I watched a video by 420 motors, and they are talking to the Gm engineer about the Colorado race truck driven by hall, and he said the zr2 has a different frame I don't know but that's what he said. there is a whole set of performance parts you can buy for the Colorado that are made by GM. I put in the performance ball spline half shafts, and they made a hell of a difference. did you put in a front locker? zr2 has front and rear locker. Oh the ball spline half shafts were $5,300 so that will get you over the 100 grand. I bought my 2021 zr2 for 48 grand plus the 7 yr. extended warranty. I lifted dif dropped , ball spline half shafts , larger tires, restyled the badging. and have 62 grand in it . oh mine also came with a Bose sound system and navigation.I think if people want a zr2 they should just buy a zr2 and save a lot of money you have made my point but you most likely do it to get views on your channel and zr2 comes with a spare tire that matches i keep thinking of things that make the zr2 different like the door plates say zr2 and the head rest have zr2 on them ,also one of the biggest suspension items are the multi matic shocks and until you feel the ride its hard to explain, but they are kind of firm on the road you dont have that side roll and give great control going in to corners at high speed and then they are great for off road . I tend to do 80 to 85 on interstate driving and in the mountains that makes a huge difference. I watch cars jam on their breaks going into curves and I just hold it steady with full control. you have a really nice build but it is not a zr2.
@@nathanielegbert Frame is the same with added supports not on the Z71. The upper and lower control arms, spindles are rear is different, 3" wider than Z71.
@@nathanielegbert You could salt the road with this salt ⬆️
@@JoshuaIS1 lol.