Never understood why they make these trail versions of trucks and then put big ass front bumpers on them along with sidesteps which completely screw with the offroad capabilities of these nice trucks
@@andrewsbbq Those factory side steps do not serve as sliders at all. If you land on one it will most likely bend up into the body work and probably damage the mounting point as well.
This guy genuinely enjoys his job and the episode reflects it. He's clear, concise and I LOVE that he doesn't add the cheesy commentary that takes away from the reviews.......like his counterparts tend to do......ALL the time. :(
Not quite, but it would be a start. People need to let gm/chevy hear it. With Ram bringing the TRX out, why not have a Supercharged Silverado ZR2 to compete as well??
@@SDRacing88 If a Silverado got the suspension tech of the ZR2, it could compete pretty well with the Raptor. Spool valve shocks are superior to the shim and disk shocks that the Raptor uses. The torsen front diff in the Raptor would be preferrable to the ZR2's front locker for desert stuff. Other than that, I don't see any area that the Raptor would have a clear advantage in. I know one disadvantage of the Raptor. Those IWE front hubs that Ford uses in their old school vacuum-actuated 4WD are a well-known weakness. Between vacuum leaks and the Torsen's ability to chew the IWE's up with ease, it's a problem that a lot of guys have to fix with mods.
@@karlschauff7989 ok let me rephrase, when I said that, I'm referring to specifically high speed desert running...now I do agree the ZR2 CAN be competitive with the spool valve shocks, but it does have limitations......it lacks the suspension travel the raptor has. I could only imagine longer control arms and larger spool valve shocks......
@@SDRacing88 I would take correctly sized spool valve shocks over a set of Fox Shocks in a heartbeat. There are real benefits to spool valves over shim and disk setups.
I think you guys should measure your own break over, departure,approach angles along with the ground clearance. I am sure automakers tend to exaggerate their numbers. Keep on making these awesome videos 👍
you just gave the best "lay person" explanation of the G80 I've seen. People like to hate on it because its old, but hey, it's mechanical and it works, every single time.
Thanks for pushing these vehicles a little. Very few reviewers do this like you do! I believe I am sold on Duratracs. I currently run Mud Grapplers which are ridiculously aggressive but so loud its distracting.
Love the new trucks but just can’t part with my 05 Sierra and 90 Silverado, both simple, get the job done and so easy to work on. Great Video thank you 🇨🇦👍
Great review! I will be checking out more of your videos in the future. I have never driven a 6.2L GM, but I highly endorse the 5.3L engine. I had a 2000 Silverado 5.3 that currently sits at 330k+ miles, my dad has an '06 GMC with the 4.8L (same block, different stroke) that probably will hit 400k miles in the next few weeks. I picked up a '19 Trail Boss Custom in September and was very impressed with the improved performance versus all the old GM stuff I had driven. Again, I haven't driven a 6.2 and I am not familiar with their durability, but, in my opinion, you can't beat the durability of the 5.3 and I have been happy with the performance trailering ~5,000 pounds with my new Silverado.
I love multiple camera videos like this, nothing worse than someone narrating from the inside and we can’t see what’s the vehicle looks like in action. Nicely done.
I'm in love with this Silverado, GM and Chevy are doing a very great job with the trucks, The HD also it's an amazing improvement to the outgoing models. Thanks Man, Happy 4th.
@@ramtrucks721 Says the guy who's favorite brand is at the bottom of every reliability list. I see that Ram is using PLASTIC upper control arms on the 2019 Ram 1500's. LOL what a joke.
RAM TRUCKS I’d say 2019/2020 is junk years for trucks in general. But, with the exception of design of course. For towing heavy loads, I’d go with a Silverado. Towing under 10k, I’d do an f150. Luxury truck, I’d do a ram. The only thing I don’t like about the 1500 Silverado is the laggy 8 and 10 speeds. I don’t even know how it was possible to ruin the shifts in those but for some reason these years they just aren’t tuned properly. That’s like my only issue with any of the trucks for these years.
Nice review. Much better than some of the big name sources who only drive these on a track or around town/highway. It's a 4x4 truck so it's great to see a legit offroad review. I haven't driven a 6.2L truck but I am excited to get behind the wheel of one. I have a 5.3L in my Z71 with 4.10 gears and my friend has a Procharger on his 5.3L Z71 that really makes some great power (12.4 second 1/4 mile) but I can only imagine having a 6.2L to start (and then add boost!). Looking at upgrading my tires from Cooper AT3's to DuraTrac's so glad to see they perform well in the mud.
Have a 2021 and it's going through it's first mud season here in the mountains of New England. Truck is an A+ in the mud. Steady chugging through terribly deep sticky mud with ruts over the axles in some cases and never struggled. Don't like the stock Duratrac tires and plan on going with a bit more lift and new TOYO AT III's for tires but the truck is a proven winner in deep muck and is a confident mudder
@guy proulx the GM ignition switches were a really bad stain, but I see GMs quality improving. I have a 99 Tahoe still going strong. However, I am leaning towards the tundra a little more than the Silverado because I dont like the push button tailgate.
guy proulx I like the Tundras but Chevy gives you so much more for the money. New style nicer infotainment system. With the custom you get an affordable raptor type truck.
Yeah those Duratrac tires are kind of noisy around town. But fortunately at highway speeds, their pitch gets higher and much more quiet. Don't really notice them then.
Things I'd do to it, install air lockers front and rear, install Bilstein or Fox shocks, replace the stock lifts with proper off-road leafs and run 35s then put rock sliders. Steel wheels so no hard feelings if it get dinged.
Awesome video. Love that theres a TFL Canada. In case you didnt know, I didnt until recently, in the owners manual it states "sport" mode actually changes the steering feel as well. Not a lot, but it is noticeable. Sport mode cuts back some of the electric power steering assist and gives a bit more steering feedback. The new 2019 Rancho suspension is SO much better than the 2018s too. I find my new 19 rides 100x smoother than my 2018 did. I drive a 2019 X31 Sierra not a trail boss though
Just tested the g80 for the first time on my trailboss last weekend and I was surprised how well it works. It's there when you need it ,but won't engage if you don't
The G80 works excellent - I have had a few, they never let me down. But I hate how they all rake the windshields on these new trucks. Makes me love my 16 JKU even more.
Great video, just bought one of these that probably will never leave the pavement but loved the way it handled on the road and like the looks of a taller truck.
Totally respect your opinion and I can agree between a 6.2 power vs the 5.3. I think back to driving around in my parents 98' f 150 4.6 Triton vs my uncle 2000 5.3 GMC . Felt like night and day diff in power. Technology helps out with those mpgs also these days .
Hey TFL !! Great review. I myself purchased a 2020 Trail Boss. Ive owned it since Black Friday 2019. I'm really happy with this truck and glad Chevrolet has gotten back into the specialty groups of vehicles. I worked as a Master Technician for 25 yrs with GM and have owned several models of p/u trucks starting with my first new one in 1987. Technology is a great thing and it's all right here at my hands while driving. Everyone should at least drive one and enjoy !!
I enjoy your reviews because you take the trucks in the mud. Here in the Southern part of America this more of we would encounter instead of rock climbing.
@@jannonapster120801 They need a new engine. The 2019 Ram can't out-accelerate a 2019 5.3 Silverado. Ram needs to start using the 6.4 Hemi. The old 5.7 is too weak.
C-Bomb If you are talking about the Custom trim Trail Boss then you are correct, it starts at $40,000. I was talking about the LT trim Trail Boss which starts at $48,000 compared to the AT4 which starts at $50,000.
C-Bomb That’s probably true. I would still rather buy the GMC, but then again I’m still in high school. I’m nowhere close to be able to afford either of the two
I like the mechanical locker on the GM / the ford I have is I forget about it til in the mess and the limited slip has you spun down and dirty ... bring a shovel
@@KLX300RMIKE Aww you could be right Mike , but working in the bush and farm fixing back fence lines you never know what is over that hill . I do enough offroading for work really isn't something I consider for fun . Have a good one . Any idea for a good on / off road tire for a Ford ?
@@gpaje Ya, even at 55k USD, Canadians got a lot of credit for financing. You do know everything here in Canada cost more than down south along with much higher taxes so there isn't as much cash in the bank right?
I LOVED my G80 on my 2008 Silverado, but the 5.3 was exactly as stated....it's ok. I'm not a big believe in cold air kits but I'd did add a K and N to mine. I definitely noticed a difference. All that aside I LOVE my whole truck,. 2017 Ram 1500 Lariat. Heads and shoulder above my old Silverado in every category, except off roading. Chevy had the Z71 package too.
So excited to see this. All your reviews in Canada are awesome. Glad to see you tested it out as you always do, and it looks clean lol. Keep up the great work mate.
Thanks for the good demo of the locker. Nobody else has really given us that. Kinda crazy to see a $71K sticker price. I got a Custom Trail Boss for $34K.
@@genejackson4261 yeah, I know there's a computer in there somewhere lol compared to today's vehicles, hardly, no wheel sensors, no airbags, no problems 👌👍
Plus I can fix everything myself and don't need a mechanic with a degree in IT to reset a sensor, check engine light or anything... So there's that 🤷🏻♂️
My 08 sierra has the locker and I love that about this truck. Along with my old 08 Silverado. Love the automatic locker for off-roading and snow. And I love my 285/70/17 duratracs too. They are good off-road tires for an all terrain tire The road noise I like but nothing much more after that.
I've got the 5.3 and have never drove the 6.2 but I don't want my 5.3 lol. I would have much rather had the 6.2 but they didn't have any there. I just noticed your YT name and I also own a 94 SVT Cobra lol
So basically if you want a lift and coldair intake under warranty, get a trail boss. Otherwise find a used z71 and level it and put good tires and you have a trail boss. GM needs to wake up and make an actual raptor competitor because we know that ram is working on one.
I have the 5.3 in my GMC and I've never thought it didn't have enough power. I mean over 350 HP. Anyway hold the traction button down for 6 sec to turn stabilitrak off and you'll see it has plenty of power. lol There's a reason they don't want you turning that off often. Definitely break your tires lose fun button.
@@curtisripperger1313 yeah did they have that in 07 when the tundra engine came out? Also I think it requires premium fuel too. Pretty funny toyotas first try at a bigger V8 is actually still competitive today due to the sophistication it has. Might get a few less mpg real world due to it not having silly crap like cyl deactivation and start stop and its gearing doesnt help but it's still insanely reliable and has tons of grunt.
@@pryme2013 yeah it came out in 2013. I have nothing against Toyota. They do have good trucks. I'm just a bit Chevy biased so I had to defend them a bit. Lol
How does it handle on plain old dirt roads? Silverados back ends used to just fly up and all over the place in some potholes and washboards and I hated that. Sierras always handled such roads without a blink of an eye.
I just bought mine and it’s the same truck besides the performance pack and it was $56,000 but I also live in Detroit. That’s just a crazy price difference
Wow what an awesome review and display of capabilities. Those trails are identical to what I could face where we go Quading in Colorado. Nice to know that if I had to go in there with that truck to recover a broke down quad I could do it . I think the truck did great ! Thanks for a job well done .
Why are they barely talking about lockers? My 2006 Silverado lt back in 07 had the locker and went just as far if not further then dodged and fords 4x4s all I had were bfg all terrains no one ever talked about lockers then years later ford and dodge is like WITH ELECTRONIC LOCKERS and everyone like wow!
They just make little water puddles just to say it can drive in the mud but I'd like to see this truck handle a rocky muddy logging road while carrying 800lbs in the bed
How is the power with the 5.3 with the 10 speed combo. I see a lot of people internet bashing it. I have driven my father-in-law’s ford eco boost 3.5 4x4 with the ten speed and was pretty impressed. I have not driven the trail boss yet. I just want some power to pass or get out of the way of people on the road. I will not be doing a lot of towing. Anybody out there owned a ford with the 10 speed with 5.0 or 3.5 eb then moved to this???
I have a G80 and it got me used to not thinking about my locker. I get wanting to push a button before going in but its also nice never thinking about it. Great mid duty option.
Great review. Love this truck, and the cool thing is you can get the base trail boss which will go through pretty much everything this one did for just over $40k U.S.. With rebates probably under $40,000.
Well under...when I got a new truck, I went with an ‘18 Z71 instead of the ‘19 because I like the square body design of the ‘18 models a lot more. MSRP was ~$55,000 and got it for ~$36,000. Heck of a deal on a new truck, and I love it. It’s a lot nicer than the 2018 F-150 FX4 (interior falling apart at 14,000 miles) it replaced and gets way better mileage than the 2016 Tundra Off Road I had before that (truck was totaled in a wreck.)
Duratracs are definitely not loud at all on road. My old Ram had some crappy M/Ts that you could barely talk over. I switched to duratracs and it was silence. If your used to driving a car or a truck with road tires, u might hear a humming.
@sneakypete187 Mean while Ford uses plastic gears to lock the front hubs on their 4WD trucks and Ram uses plastic upper control arms on their 1500's suspension now.
@olds767 they will fail when the weight of a truck comes down on a jagged rock. I've seen it happen on a 1 ton Ram without the skid plate. I would rather not have to worry about being stranded in the middle of nowhere without fuel...luckily I have a skid plate on my Ram.
@sneakypete187 Yeah I've noticed that. Luckily my 2014 Sierra is great. Fit and finish is still like they day I bought my baby. I have heard that their quality has slipped again since they bought themselves back from the gov. IMO I think that the reason mine seems to be holding up is that while the gov owned them for a bit there (I've heard) they harmered them to increase quality.
@@bellasky83 Yeah I'd rather even have a nice thick and sturdy piece of plastic between my tank and a rock. People shit on plastic but I work in the Ag sector and you would be surprised at the wear and tear a plastic piece can survive that we stick in the ground for 10 to 15.000 acres. ABS and other types of plastics have come a long way.
Adding this man to the team was a solid choice by TFL, great move.
This did not age well 🥲
I gotta say your reviews are my favorite on TFL. Great job once again!!
Agreed!
Yeah he should basically just stage a coup and take over entirely.
#elmergluecrew
Never understood why they make these trail versions of trucks and then put big ass front bumpers on them along with sidesteps which completely screw with the offroad capabilities of these nice trucks
its so you can unbox them with a sawzall
Add to the list tailpipes that come out under the rear bumper like the raptor and the rebel
It's so the significant other can get in easily. My Mom won't let my Dad buy a truck unless it has em. lol.
@@andrewsbbq Those factory side steps do not serve as sliders at all. If you land on one it will most likely bend up into the body work and probably damage the mounting point as well.
because the vast majority of people will never take these offroad
This guy genuinely enjoys his job and the episode reflects it. He's clear, concise and I LOVE that he doesn't add the cheesy commentary that takes away from the reviews.......like his counterparts tend to do......ALL the time. :(
This guy is by far my favorite reviewer on the channel. Solid job.
Better than roman noodles
@@jessicad3013 lolol. I mean, everyone has their own style. I just think he keeps it simple.
love ur reviews.....u drive them like how real world people would drive them......keep up the great job
I would love to see Chevy put the technology of the zr2 in a Silverado.
Yes then Chevy would have a raptor fighter
Not quite, but it would be a start. People need to let gm/chevy hear it. With Ram bringing the TRX out, why not have a Supercharged Silverado ZR2 to compete as well??
@@SDRacing88 If a Silverado got the suspension tech of the ZR2, it could compete pretty well with the Raptor. Spool valve shocks are superior to the shim and disk shocks that the Raptor uses. The torsen front diff in the Raptor would be preferrable to the ZR2's front locker for desert stuff. Other than that, I don't see any area that the Raptor would have a clear advantage in. I know one disadvantage of the Raptor. Those IWE front hubs that Ford uses in their old school vacuum-actuated 4WD are a well-known weakness. Between vacuum leaks and the Torsen's ability to chew the IWE's up with ease, it's a problem that a lot of guys have to fix with mods.
@@karlschauff7989 ok let me rephrase, when I said that, I'm referring to specifically high speed desert running...now I do agree the ZR2 CAN be competitive with the spool valve shocks, but it does have limitations......it lacks the suspension travel the raptor has. I could only imagine longer control arms and larger spool valve shocks......
@@SDRacing88 I would take correctly sized spool valve shocks over a set of Fox Shocks in a heartbeat. There are real benefits to spool valves over shim and disk setups.
I think you guys should measure your own break over, departure,approach angles along with the ground clearance. I am sure automakers tend to exaggerate their numbers.
Keep on making these awesome videos 👍
Happy Canada day, from your brothers in America. Just bought my Trail Boss yesterday and I love it.
Very patriotic. Is that one of the american made silverados or one of the many Mexican made ones?
Thanks bro! Love from Canada
@@pryme2013 Funny thing, my wife and my truck were both made in the same state in Mexico!
I'm impressed with the Trail Boss, it did a good job through all that mud.
you just gave the best "lay person" explanation of the G80 I've seen. People like to hate on it because its old, but hey, it's mechanical and it works, every single time.
I believe that's how reviews should be made. Thank you. You are a great host.
I had a 97 Z71 with the G80. That thing worked great, even at 180k miles. Man I wish I still had that truck.
Jacob D the proven reliable Vortec 350. Miss those days.
Yeah me too. This garbage won't last half as long
Thanks for pushing these vehicles a little. Very few reviewers do this like you do! I believe I am sold on Duratracs. I currently run Mud Grapplers which are ridiculously aggressive but so loud its distracting.
Love the new trucks but just can’t part with my 05 Sierra and 90 Silverado, both simple, get the job done and so easy to work on. Great Video thank you 🇨🇦👍
Great review! I will be checking out more of your videos in the future. I have never driven a 6.2L GM, but I highly endorse the 5.3L engine. I had a 2000 Silverado 5.3 that currently sits at 330k+ miles, my dad has an '06 GMC with the 4.8L (same block, different stroke) that probably will hit 400k miles in the next few weeks. I picked up a '19 Trail Boss Custom in September and was very impressed with the improved performance versus all the old GM stuff I had driven. Again, I haven't driven a 6.2 and I am not familiar with their durability, but, in my opinion, you can't beat the durability of the 5.3 and I have been happy with the performance trailering ~5,000 pounds with my new Silverado.
He took tfl to an all new level 😆
Really love the camera angle at 4:35. You should do it more often
I love multiple camera videos like this, nothing worse than someone narrating from the inside and we can’t see what’s the vehicle looks like in action. Nicely done.
Can't wait for the 6.2L Trail Boss.
Jay P you know what is also fun, gmc AT4 is already has the 6.2 is reallly fun
I have the trail boss 6.2 and it’s a beast. I leveled the front and put 35 inch tires.
@@chaddarbonne9263 you got a pic of how 35s look on it?
Love that you actually did something in the mud, not like the other truck review guys do.
I'm in love with this Silverado, GM and Chevy are doing a very great job with the trucks, The HD also it's an amazing improvement to the outgoing models. Thanks Man, Happy 4th.
Garbage. GM is junk
Lol you’re funny! “Junk” 😂
@@ramtrucks721 Says the guy who's favorite brand is at the bottom of every reliability list. I see that Ram is using PLASTIC upper control arms on the 2019 Ram 1500's. LOL what a joke.
@@ramtrucks721 every gm truck i had went over 300k miles and still going strong on my 6th and everyone i know switched from ford and dodge to gm so ok
RAM TRUCKS I’d say 2019/2020 is junk years for trucks in general. But, with the exception of design of course. For towing heavy loads, I’d go with a Silverado. Towing under 10k, I’d do an f150. Luxury truck, I’d do a ram. The only thing I don’t like about the 1500 Silverado is the laggy 8 and 10 speeds. I don’t even know how it was possible to ruin the shifts in those but for some reason these years they just aren’t tuned properly. That’s like my only issue with any of the trucks for these years.
Nice review. Much better than some of the big name sources who only drive these on a track or around town/highway. It's a 4x4 truck so it's great to see a legit offroad review. I haven't driven a 6.2L truck but I am excited to get behind the wheel of one. I have a 5.3L in my Z71 with 4.10 gears and my friend has a Procharger on his 5.3L Z71 that really makes some great power (12.4 second 1/4 mile) but I can only imagine having a 6.2L to start (and then add boost!). Looking at upgrading my tires from Cooper AT3's to DuraTrac's so glad to see they perform well in the mud.
I like the g80 locker mine normally locks a soon as there is any slippage and works great.
Have a 2021 and it's going through it's first mud season here in the mountains of New England. Truck is an A+ in the mud. Steady chugging through terribly deep sticky mud with ruts over the axles in some cases and never struggled. Don't like the stock Duratrac tires and plan on going with a bit more lift and new TOYO AT III's for tires but the truck is a proven winner in deep muck and is a confident mudder
Trailboss 6.2 vs TRD Pro 5.7 new video! Trow the duramax 3.0 for bonus footage
All of yall are a waste of my time!
@guy proulx the GM ignition switches were a really bad stain, but I see GMs quality improving. I have a 99 Tahoe still going strong. However, I am leaning towards the tundra a little more than the Silverado because I dont like the push button tailgate.
guy proulx I like the Tundras but Chevy gives you so much more for the money. New style nicer infotainment system. With the custom you get an affordable raptor type truck.
Yeah those Duratrac tires are kind of noisy around town. But fortunately at highway speeds, their pitch gets higher and much more quiet. Don't really notice them then.
Things I'd do to it, install air lockers front and rear, install Bilstein or Fox shocks, replace the stock lifts with proper off-road leafs and run 35s then put rock sliders. Steel wheels so no hard feelings if it get dinged.
Is air lockers available for the front. If so where
I love this guy, he ain't Afraid to get dirty or to break the truck......also love the way he talks about the trucks.....
Man thought this video would never drop, Been craving to see the TrailBoss in that hardcore trail. Well I'll seat back and relax.
Awesome video. Love that theres a TFL Canada. In case you didnt know, I didnt until recently, in the owners manual it states "sport" mode actually changes the steering feel as well. Not a lot, but it is noticeable. Sport mode cuts back some of the electric power steering assist and gives a bit more steering feedback. The new 2019 Rancho suspension is SO much better than the 2018s too. I find my new 19 rides 100x smoother than my 2018 did. I drive a 2019 X31 Sierra not a trail boss though
Steve Mad Maxin it in the Chevy Trail Boss ! Happy Independence Day !
I have a 2021 Trail Boss. Damn that looks like so much fun. Trail Boss is definitely the Boss of any and every Trail
Just make sure you keep the thing undercoated with fluid film or some kind of oil and you should have a truck that might last you more than 10 yrs.
Just tested the g80 for the first time on my trailboss last weekend and I was surprised how well it works. It's there when you need it ,but won't engage if you don't
The G80 works excellent - I have had a few, they never let me down.
But I hate how they all rake the windshields on these new trucks. Makes me love my 16 JKU even more.
You should see how bad it is on the new Ram heavy duties. It's so raked it reminds me of the older Chrysler Concorde.
Great video, just bought one of these that probably will never leave the pavement but loved the way it handled on the road and like the looks of a taller truck.
I didnt know Luke Combs was doing truck videos now! Great video ;)
The filming on this video was really cool with the side by side following. Hopefully you can do this on more videos.
Duratracs one of the best A/T tires
Totally respect your opinion and I can agree between a 6.2 power vs the 5.3. I think back to driving around in my parents 98' f 150 4.6 Triton vs my uncle 2000 5.3 GMC . Felt like night and day diff in power. Technology helps out with those mpgs also these days .
A block lift on a 60K truck? Wow
Probably a piece of 2x4 too. But luckily they do use pressure treated studs. Lmao
60k??? Lol
Mahalo. I have a 2019 TRAIL BOSS LT didn’t really get it off road too much. But thanks to your review i know it can handle anything that get in way
Hope your cameraman checked for ticks after this
Hey TFL !! Great review. I myself purchased a 2020 Trail Boss. Ive owned it since Black Friday 2019. I'm really happy with this truck and glad Chevrolet has gotten back into the specialty groups of vehicles. I worked as a Master Technician for 25 yrs with GM and have owned several models of p/u trucks starting with my first new one in 1987. Technology is a great thing and it's all right here at my hands while driving. Everyone should at least drive one and enjoy !!
Hope too see the AT4 with the 3.0 soon
John Creasy still not included in the configurator
Just got my 2020 and cannot WAIT to take it out and find some mud!
Happy Canada n USA day👍Truck yeah I wanted you say truck yeah.
I've done trails like that regularly in a '98 Corolla many moons ago. Never seemed to mind it either. Nice truck too!
I enjoy your reviews because you take the trucks in the mud. Here in the Southern part of America this more of we would encounter instead of rock climbing.
This guy is a great speaker. Great reviewer
Already looking forward to the next Silverado refresh
Amen
I just hope Ram comes to their senses and gets rid of the ugly mug on the Rebel. Totally ruins the truck.
Even with there refresh Ram still comes to the top...🤣🤣
@@jannonapster120801 They need a new engine. The 2019 Ram can't out-accelerate a 2019 5.3 Silverado. Ram needs to start using the 6.4 Hemi. The old 5.7 is too weak.
Uhhh, dude, a ram will smoke a 5.3 Chevy, better check again
Great review! Being a truck guy I appreciate your reviews!! Need more of these!
YES YES YES! FINALLY SOME REAL OFFROADING!
This is now the best Trail Boss.
Great Truck.
Reminds me of the old school Chevy Big Block.
REAL TRUCKS.
The GMC AT4 has the 6.2 and I think it looks nicer for just a little more money
I agree. Dont know why GM did not offer the 6.2 on the Trailboss the same year as on the AT4.
Todd Clark Bad decision from the person in charge of Chevy trucks
It was a money-based decision
C-Bomb If you are talking about the Custom trim Trail Boss then you are correct, it starts at $40,000. I was talking about the LT trim Trail Boss which starts at $48,000 compared to the AT4 which starts at $50,000.
C-Bomb That’s probably true. I would still rather buy the GMC, but then again I’m still in high school. I’m nowhere close to be able to afford either of the two
Best review I've seen yet, great job man!
I like the mechanical locker on the GM / the ford I have is I forget about it til in the mess and the limited slip has you spun down and dirty ... bring a shovel
@John S noo
If you're not capable of engaging a locker before you're stuck maybe offloading isn't for you.
@@KLX300RMIKE Aww you could be right Mike , but working in the bush and farm fixing back fence lines you never know what is over that hill . I do enough offroading for work really isn't something I consider for fun . Have a good one . Any idea for a good on / off road tire for a Ford ?
I love the way you test these Stephen!
$72k Canadian? Damn, Canadians today got a lot of credit to finance these.
That's only 55k USD
You need to do the conversion, not 1:1 with USD.
@@gpaje Ya, even at 55k USD, Canadians got a lot of credit for financing. You do know everything here in Canada cost more than down south along with much higher taxes so there isn't as much cash in the bank right?
You can talk that price down substantially or wait until there is a great sale like towards the end of the year on current models.
Me: Getting a used truck.
Car Salesman: Nice clean truck only had 1 owner.
The owner: 3:50
Great review man I just subscribed! And nice truck as well!
I LOVED my G80 on my 2008 Silverado, but the 5.3 was exactly as stated....it's ok. I'm not a big believe in cold air kits but I'd did add a K and N to mine. I definitely noticed a difference. All that aside I LOVE my whole truck,. 2017 Ram 1500 Lariat. Heads and shoulder above my old Silverado in every category, except off roading. Chevy had the Z71 package too.
Lariat? lol wtf
@@hochhaul Drinking and RUclips she never mix! Laramie. :)
I STILL can't get it right! "SHOULD" never mix. My excuse this time? Not having glasses on and using tiny phone keyboard.
2006 was my last new one. Wasn't getting the active fuel management bullshit. So many valve issues
You know you can deactivate it, right?
So excited to see this. All your reviews in Canada are awesome. Glad to see you tested it out as you always do, and it looks clean lol. Keep up the great work mate.
GREAT looking truck - the new 3/4 and 1 ton are awesome!!!
Thanks for the good demo of the locker. Nobody else has really given us that.
Kinda crazy to see a $71K sticker price. I got a Custom Trail Boss for $34K.
Bull crap. I just bought a 2020 trail boss. $53k for $45k
I'll still take my 94 Silverado. 350v8, 4x4 on the floor and g80 locker-(not the limited slip) over today's computers on wheels lol
Does your obd1 not operate the tps and all that stuff?? Seems like you do have a computer on wheels 🤔🤔🤔
@@genejackson4261 yeah, I know there's a computer in there somewhere lol compared to today's vehicles, hardly, no wheel sensors, no airbags, no problems 👌👍
Plus I can fix everything myself and don't need a mechanic with a degree in IT to reset a sensor, check engine light or anything... So there's that 🤷🏻♂️
I have a 93 Chevy with a 454 4x4 on the floor
To be fair these trucks arent aimed at use younger generation there aimed at the boomers or people in there late 40s
My 08 sierra has the locker and I love that about this truck. Along with my old 08 Silverado. Love the automatic locker for off-roading and snow. And I love my 285/70/17 duratracs too. They are good off-road tires for an all terrain tire The road noise I like but nothing much more after that.
Great video Stephen. Beautiful truck but 74k Canadian, yikes.
Yeah but you can get that same exact truck for around 48k American dollars. Sticker price don't mean anything these days
I feel like I’m in a new Dukes of Hazzard… 2023.. just a good old boy…
I always say once you drive a 6.2 you’ll never ever pick the 5.3.
I allows say once a girl finds an 8 she will never go back to a 6
@@liammiddleton3064 once you have steak you cant go back to hamburger
@@hurricane8634 once you have a shake you cant have ice cream.
I've got the 5.3 and have never drove the 6.2 but I don't want my 5.3 lol. I would have much rather had the 6.2 but they didn't have any there. I just noticed your YT name and I also own a 94 SVT Cobra lol
@@hurricane8634 once you ground wagyu steak for your burger other people look at you like you committed meat genocide
Have been leaning towards a Tundra, but GM is throwing out crazy deals, especially with the TrailBoss, which is the only Silverado package I like.
Lawn mower sitting in knee-high weeds at 6:25?? lol
Hahahahahahah! Good eye!
BAD ASS OFF ROAD VIDEO DUDE, THANKS FROM BEAUTIFUL COSTA RICA!
I've been waiting for this video
The 6.2 is just a toy. The 5.3 is rated to pull more and IMO sounds better. Tried both and ended up purchasing the 5.3 TB LT and couldnt be happier.
So basically if you want a lift and coldair intake under warranty, get a trail boss. Otherwise find a used z71 and level it and put good tires and you have a trail boss. GM needs to wake up and make an actual raptor competitor because we know that ram is working on one.
Best review I seen off road in a while. Thanks!
Do you have any review on the 2020 Chevy with the 6.2 liters ?
Great off road testing. Tims coffee sure packs a punch.
I have the 5.3 in my GMC and I've never thought it didn't have enough power. I mean over 350 HP. Anyway hold the traction button down for 6 sec to turn stabilitrak off and you'll see it has plenty of power. lol There's a reason they don't want you turning that off often. Definitely break your tires lose fun button.
Yawnnnn. The Tundra has had more power and torque since 2007.
@@pryme2013 the 5.3 is only their mid level engine. The 6.2 makes much more horse power than the tundra's top level engine
@@curtisripperger1313 yeah did they have that in 07 when the tundra engine came out? Also I think it requires premium fuel too. Pretty funny toyotas first try at a bigger V8 is actually still competitive today due to the sophistication it has. Might get a few less mpg real world due to it not having silly crap like cyl deactivation and start stop and its gearing doesnt help but it's still insanely reliable and has tons of grunt.
@@pryme2013 yeah it came out in 2013. I have nothing against Toyota. They do have good trucks. I'm just a bit Chevy biased so I had to defend them a bit. Lol
@@pryme2013 I badly walked a 18-19' Tundra in my 19' 5.0 F150 Lariat yesterday.😅
How does it handle on plain old dirt roads?
Silverados back ends used to just fly up and all over the place in some potholes and washboards and I hated that. Sierras always handled such roads without a blink of an eye.
Rear end does get a little squirrelly. I think it’s the ranchos.
Seems like it was moving pretty quick for 4low at the end there. Hmm
It has a 2.72:1 ratio. The F-150 and Ram use a 2.64:1 transfer case ratio.
@@hochhaul but has the 10 speed auto, which has a super low 1st for an automatic
I just bought mine and it’s the same truck besides the performance pack and it was $56,000 but I also live in Detroit. That’s just a crazy price difference
I love the front end but the rear they could have done better
Wow what an awesome review and display of capabilities. Those trails are identical to what I could face where we go Quading in Colorado. Nice to know that if I had to go in there with that truck to recover a broke down quad I could do it . I think the truck did great ! Thanks for a job well done .
Why are they barely talking about lockers? My 2006 Silverado lt back in 07 had the locker and went just as far if not further then dodged and fords 4x4s all I had were bfg all terrains no one ever talked about lockers then years later ford and dodge is like WITH ELECTRONIC LOCKERS and everyone like wow!
Agreed with the many comments below, your reviews are great man. Keep them coming.
Is it me or is Canadian mud wetter than US mud?
Joseph Whiskey Beale it is because the mud contains maple syrup
Canadian mud has an accent eh
They just make little water puddles just to say it can drive in the mud but I'd like to see this truck handle a rocky muddy logging road while carrying 800lbs in the bed
Definitely not mud, just dirty water.
They say that about our women too 😂
How is the power with the 5.3 with the 10 speed combo. I see a lot of people internet bashing it. I have driven my father-in-law’s ford eco boost 3.5 4x4 with the ten speed and was pretty impressed. I have not driven the trail boss yet. I just want some power to pass or get out of the way of people on the road. I will not be doing a lot of towing. Anybody out there owned a ford with the 10 speed with 5.0 or 3.5 eb then moved to this???
Would don't the other TFL channels do offroad videos like these
I have a G80 and it got me used to not thinking about my locker. I get wanting to push a button before going in but its also nice never thinking about it. Great mid duty option.
You can lock it before hand if you know how to get the back tires to break loose and spin up. That will cause it to lock up.
Great review. Love this truck, and the cool thing is you can get the base trail boss which will go through pretty much everything this one did for just over $40k U.S.. With rebates probably under $40,000.
Well under...when I got a new truck, I went with an ‘18 Z71 instead of the ‘19 because I like the square body design of the ‘18 models a lot more. MSRP was ~$55,000 and got it for ~$36,000. Heck of a deal on a new truck, and I love it. It’s a lot nicer than the 2018 F-150 FX4 (interior falling apart at 14,000 miles) it replaced and gets way better mileage than the 2016 Tundra Off Road I had before that (truck was totaled in a wreck.)
@@jacobivy2854 you're right, after posting this I saw base Trail Bosses advertised at local dealers for low $30's. One was under $30k.
@@jacobivy2854 Agreed the 18 is MUCH better looking that this locomotive front end monster.
Duratracs are definitely not loud at all on road. My old Ram had some crappy M/Ts that you could barely talk over. I switched to duratracs and it was silence. If your used to driving a car or a truck with road tires, u might hear a humming.
No fuel tank skid plate!?
Yeah GM doesn't do it for some reason. I would at least like to have a plastic one.
@sneakypete187 Mean while Ford uses plastic gears to lock the front hubs on their 4WD trucks and Ram uses plastic upper control arms on their 1500's suspension now.
@olds767 they will fail when the weight of a truck comes down on a jagged rock. I've seen it happen on a 1 ton Ram without the skid plate. I would rather not have to worry about being stranded in the middle of nowhere without fuel...luckily I have a skid plate on my Ram.
@sneakypete187 Yeah I've noticed that. Luckily my 2014 Sierra is great. Fit and finish is still like they day I bought my baby. I have heard that their quality has slipped again since they bought themselves back from the gov. IMO I think that the reason mine seems to be holding up is that while the gov owned them for a bit there (I've heard) they harmered them to increase quality.
@@bellasky83 Yeah I'd rather even have a nice thick and sturdy piece of plastic between my tank and a rock. People shit on plastic but I work in the Ag sector and you would be surprised at the wear and tear a plastic piece can survive that we stick in the ground for 10 to 15.000 acres. ABS and other types of plastics have come a long way.
How come my trailboss doesn't have a sport mode?
I drive a blue 2019 chevey silverado z71 LT, Its nice
I just paid off my 2018 Z. Feels great
11:32 OOF HELLO THERE WAS A ROCK THERE FOR SURE! I don’t remember that one from before. 😆
I love watching TFL truck. You guys could cover the election and id watch it.
you can just tell this dude is having a blast hammering on this 70k rig lmao, can’t blame him. awesome vid