Chevrolet Colorado gets a new Lift kit/Wheel and tire install!!

It's yet another shop day here at MacDonald Auto. Today we install some new wheels and tires as well as a lift kit on this 2005 Chevy Colorado. Had a bit of fun making this video as well as a lot of headaches!! Hope you enjoy
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[@criticalpanda6172]

Dang lifts for these are so much simpler than I thought. New torsion keys, add a leaf, shackles, and shocks.

[@SAWAdventures364]

RIGHT?

[@sabre-ub3op]

Yeah it looks easy until you start doing it and then you'll see how easy it is lol not

[@shondee7864]

You wont need new shocks for this kit.

[@RD-xh9ss]

Maaaan a lot of work. Well worth it 👌. Thx for the great video

[@obduliolopez2689]

Excelente trabajo, muchas gracias

[@pattysimmons4208]

That turned out amazing!!!!

[@frederickwalters2729]

You did a great job keep up the great work bro

[@RustyShackleford382]

Did a 4" in my driveway 2 yrs ago. Made a helluva difference in the truck

[@Ricehatasian]

Hopefully you’ll reply, but those wheels don’t look like it’ll turn, lots of rubbing, does the kit even prevent that

[@matthewh5996]

Great video! Thx

[@richardmillan8859]

Pretty nice man

[@MacGregor.]

Nice tires

[@slipknotjake]

looks like mine, neat

[@kevinflowers9187]

What size tires did u end with ... i have an 06 that im gonna lift and wondering how big i can go without cuting

[@davidventura1077]

Like that vibe bro gained my sub bro👍🏼

[@macdonaldauto1792]

Much appreciated!

[@desanti_offroad6876]

hearing protection but no safety glasses😂

[@macdonaldauto1792]

I like to live dangerously!

[@vincentwebster8313]

The passenger side is longer because the exhaust heats up the torsion bar and makes it sag quicker than the driver side

[@macdonaldauto1792]

Very logical theory actually. Wish they'd had both sagged down together haha

[@sfranco21]

What were the specs on the new set of rims?

[@Droidgaminggg]

Make more videos with the Colorado !!!

[@macdonaldauto1792]

He's a good friend of mine - I'm sure I can squeeze another video out!

[@at_miller712]

This video helps me out a lot. I have an 08 Chevy Colorado. I just have a question, is it necessary to measure the length of the tension bar bolts if your gonna put them in at a different height anyway?

[@macdonaldauto1792]

Theoretically yes, since the keys are meant to change the angle of the key to the bar without changing the bolt length, but honestly, just install And adjust it to what you feel is what you want.

[@at_miller712]

MacDonald Auto ok thanks a lot. And just one more question if you don’t mind, with the tires being wider than the stock ones, did you worry about the tires rubbing on the inside?

[@at_miller712]

Sorry about the questions, all I really have is google to go off of but you seem like a better source for information lol

[@frankgar4560]

@@at_miller712 how your lift go after all

[@nobueno8652]

Once you remove the bolt and the key on the T bar, is it easier to remove the bolts on the other side of the t bar so that I can gain access to the lower control arm bolt? I need to replace the lower control arm and I think the Tbar is in the way.

[@nobueno8652]

I am not looking forward to doing this replacement. I am getting a lot of squeaking when I am turning my wheel from the suspension. I figure it’s coming from the lower control arm bushings.

[@shondee7864]

How do you add music to your vid and still keeping the original camera sound still present. Good work on the vid and the truck .

[@landonshields06]

Hey man..im lookin to lift mine a little and possibly put on 285.75.16s but idk how high to go...how much of a lift is this did u put on

[@dalemihocik4732]

Came across your video while searching for information on replacing a LCA on an 08 Colorado. To replace the LCA do I need to remove the torsion bar key bolt and move the bar and key assembly to the rear of the truck to get the front end of the bar out of the LCA? Or can the LCA be removed without moving the torsion bar back? Thanks for the video.

[@macdonaldauto1792]

Yea, you'll need to pull the torsion bar. As long as you relieve the pressure off the torsion bar, it should slide right out. Maybe use a hammer to knock it free!

[@dalemihocik4732]

@@macdonaldauto1792 You just gave more concise information than Chilton and AllData. Thanks !!!

[@macdonaldauto1792]

@@dalemihocik4732 Just measure how many threads are sticking out the top of the key so that way you know where to put it back to when you go to reinstall.

[@macdonaldauto1792]

@@dalemihocik4732 If you have any issues - don't be afraid to ask!

[@juniorghuerta8430]

For some reason you remind me of Matt from demolition ranch. Same vibes too, good stuff bro, my 06 Colorado has the coil spring and I don’t know how to add the lift for that, do you?

[@macdonaldauto1792]

Thanks! Much appreciated. Your truck must be a 2wd. It would be pretty simple to install coil spring spacers on the spring. Relatively inexpensive, however, you may want to add a couple shocks to go along with that setup to avoid over extending the factory setup. And if you want to pay a little extra, you just need to swap out the spring with a lift spring rather than the spacers. But otherwise, very do-able and pretty simple with a few tools and a floor jack

[@juniorghuerta8430]

MacDonald Auto aight, thanks man I appreciate it.

[@jeffgossett416]

I put a 2 inch lift on my Colorado using a strut spacer from a Toyota Tacoma. There are a few different companies that make lifts for the strut version of the 2004-2012 Colorado/canyon

[@simba2ndpatches14]

So how did the front lift work if it came out lower than stock before the install, and you had to crank up the torsion bars to get the front lifted? Seems like the lift you choose was poorly designed . You could have save money just cranking up the front, and put either a block or add a leaf in the rear.

[@macdonaldauto1792]

It was lower when I installed the front because I had no tension on the torsion bar keys yet. They're designed in a way that you can crank on them past what the factory torsion keys will allow. You could try cranking the factory keys, but they might max out before your desired height. Also, the rear was just an add a leaf.

[@kevinloring4121]

What size on the rims and tires. I'm going to do a 2 in. on my 06 Z71 Excab 4x4 Curious on my options.

[@corcor42]

are these lift kits universal for colorados and gmc canyons?

[@juanorozco1062]

@mcdonald auto what would be a good guess on the total price on that? Thank you 🙏

[@ethanskarbo1828]

which lift kit did you use for this?

[@tyroneiii6643]

What did you end up doing for the rubbing in the front?

[@macdonaldauto1792]

I believe the owner just cut out part of the plastic inner fender that was rubbing.

[@jontesaterhall6018]

Dude i love the energy. You just gained a subscriber🤘🏼 What was the size of the tires?

[@macdonaldauto1792]

Thanks man! Much appreciated. Tires are 31X10.5R15LT

[@travismiller4993]

What size rims ?

[@macdonaldauto1792]

I can't recall exactly, but I believe they are zero offset/8 wide

[@hurshtyler1873]

31s you can fit those stock

[@manisandjr8435]

I know this is old but I thought it’d be worth mentioning, with a little massaging I got 285/70/17’s on my 08 Canyon, 17x9 rims with a +10 offset, I do not have a lift on my truck, although with the extra 2.5” of clearance they would fit a lot better

[@vonsteward83]

Where did you get the head gear? can you listen to tunes on them?

[@Williamcole10]

Hopefully someone can follow along with me if you get to work truck edition Colorado the one that's low to the ground if you put the same lift on it will it be as tall or is there a lift that you can put on it that'll make it to stock ride height of this truck in the video

[@notme9916]

what size is your bed cover?

[@FW67549]

What size tires did you guys put on this truck?

[@macdonaldauto1792]

They are 31 x 10.5 x 15 I believe.

[@tonymx9174]

Badasss I got myself a Chevy Colorado 2006 .I don't know if to drop it or lift it

[@j0sh368]

lift

[@obijuankenobi6565]

Lift it !!!!! Totally changes the appearance of the Colorado.

[@RustyShackleford382]

I have a 2011 crew cab, did a 4" lift 33" tires

[@rpdfix6056]

So just to be clear, is this a 2”x2” front and rear suspension lift kit??

[@macdonaldauto1792]

Yes. A simple quick lift kit. There are crazier options out there

[@hectorperez6293]

where I can buy that kit?you truck look real good.

[@lilturbo23]

Dude I need to do this to my Colorado. I have the exact same truck. How much was that lift?

[@desiraepittman3142]

you can get one for $1,400 (without shocks) off suspension connection. ($1,800 with shocks)

[@Dannamal-hc8pu]

Which ones?

[@bryanaaron2131]

How the hell did you get the front half on the lca to come loose

[@macdonaldauto1792]

I'm not sure if I follow what you are asking. Front half?

[@vincentwebster8313]

Add a leaf is a bad idea. terrible ride. I used Suspension Maxx torsion Keys they are adjustable from 1-3 inches. I added a Rancho 4" also for 7 inches of lift so I could fit 33" x 10x 20 under my colorado.

[@macdonaldauto1792]

My buddy is pretty well only using this truck to haul around his ego! So add a leaf is all he really needs! That truck is allergic to dirt, so it's not getting abused for as long as he owns it!

[@gooregonducks4088]

I’m a freshman in high school, should I buy one of these for my first truck?

[@macdonaldauto1792]

If it's something you are interested in, it wouldn't be a bad choice! Great truck overall

[@BigMatt202]

I have the 2007 version of this truck with almost 300K on it. Drives good. Great truck. It's simple, yet modern, in design. Traction control is a little iffy. The TPMS system sucks in it. Changing the oil filter when doing oil changes is a bit rough. There's a little down spout under the filter for excess oil to spill from that needs to be bigger, oil will spill, have a big drain pan for that. When it's time to do front rotors, you have to remove the front wheel hub assembly, that was fun, but doable under the shade tree for sure. You won't be disappointed if you get this truck. It would be a great 'first truck'

[@joshtiel2980]

I had an 09 4x4 crew cab that got written off recently. Replaced it with a 10 4x4 crew cab with lower kms. Love these trucks!

[@RustyShackleford382]

I have a 2011 crew cab, 4" suspension lift 33" tires.

[@coreygates4742]

What brand lift was this

[@RyanKlapperich]

Don't need to change the shocks with that lift?

[@macdonaldauto1792]

It's a good idea, since youll be pushing the height limit of the factory shocks.

[@footballfanatic221]

Do Chevy Colorado parts fit on Isuzu I-series trucks?

[@macdonaldauto1792]

I believe if they work off the same platform but have different badging, that it will work. We don't have many, if any at all, of these trucks here on the west coast of Canada. Honestly, I didn't even know they existed!

[@vhspiceros]

Hi, It's 2wd or 4wd ??? I have one 2wd and I don't it's possible make some change. Thanks

[@lmaolmoo4147]

Same boat as you

[@sinissster9657]

Funny guy

[@GREGSGUNSONLINE]

we still dont know what size the tires are?

[@jimmybrown3349]

What's the tire rim combo

[@realhuntersoutdoors4432]

Any chance I could get links or even just names of all the stuff he did to the truck. Really wanna do it to mine

[@daddybo80]

I ordered a maxxcam 3" torsion key lift through there website. Not sure if it the cheapest option. BDS has a 2" add a leaf on eBay $68. EBay has a lot of options on TORSION 🔑

[@Hectorgutierrez-in8ho]

Can I have the tire size and lift kit info please? I have the same exact pick up

[@ethankingsbury753]

What are the dimensions of the wheels and tires?

[@jcruzzzvideos9215]

Great video👍🏼 I have the same year truck and and I want to install a lift kit.What size o what kit did u install? Can you give me the info of the kit please.

[@macdonaldauto1792]

This is the 2" leveling kit by zone offroad

[@hurshtyler1873]

Amazon has a key and shackle set made by wulf suspensions for around 100. It say 2-3 inch lift but thinks its more like a 3-5 i clear 33s

[@michaelmincey2622]

@@hurshtyler1873 Amazon has this kit? You have a link for it? Thanks

[@hurshtyler1873]

@@michaelmincey2622 www.amazon.com/dp/B07FFG7J4F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_386FF9DQWYVZ0AQA3F0T?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@hurshtyler1873]

@@michaelmincey2622 it's been a while I guess the price has changed

[@andrewbrown1181]

What wheels are those?

[@lmaolmoo4147]

What trim is this? Is it 4x4?

[@matthewh5996]

Z71, yes

[@Rosaa007]

Hay what tires do you use what size

[@macdonaldauto1792]

I believe they are 31?/10r15 - don't quote me on that. It's been a while!

[@Rosaa007]

MacDonald Auto what happened to the Colorado ?

[@AROBINSON206]

Where in Canada are you located? I'd love to pay you to install my lift

[@macdonaldauto1792]

Haha. I appreciate it. I'm on Vancouver Island, BC

[@AROBINSON206]

Sweet do you have an Instagram?

[@zacharylabit3617]

Is this a 2wd or 4x4?

[@RyanKlapperich]

Looks like 4wd. Can see the front diff at 6:37.

[@husterrrrrrr]

What size of tire and rim ?

[@macdonaldauto1792]

They're 31/10.5R15 and I believe an 8 wide, 0 offset rim.

[@simba2ndpatches14]

@@macdonaldauto1792 My stock 04 Z/71 4WD runs on stock tire size P265/75/15 which equal 30.6x10.4x15 less than a 1/2 inch height and width than 31x10.5x15.

[@hestonmcintosh1696]

what kind of lift kit did you install?

[@macdonaldauto1792]

I believe it's a zone 2" lift kit from Bilstein

[@connorschrawyer7326]

What’s the link for the lift kit?

[@macdonaldauto1792]

My apologies man - I had it brought to me already purchased by the owner. It is from Zone Off-road however. So you may be able to find it there somewhere.

[@hellahelladesigns5620]

Needs more low lol

[@Driver--cl2ye]

Why don’t you have more subs

[@macdonaldauto1792]

I'll get more some day. I've been away from KZbin for a couple months and haven't had much time to edit. Hopefully I can get back into the swing of things here pretty soon. I lead a pretty busy life - which I'd love to show, I just don't have the time! More videos = more subscribers!

[@robdevlin6421]

How. Much. Full kit. $$ ..I. Have. My. Colorado. 2005 can. Send. Me. Link where buy. It. 🇨🇦 Thank. Show. Do. It.

[@davidcarroll185]

Cheap lift kits like that make for a bad ride. Unless you invest in a good suspension a body lift is better.

[@yayakyartu2061]

Я думал будет лифт кит а это говно какое то

[@GusmaroPompa-tj7hk]

First you talk to much I mean to much wasting time to see it we want to lorn something not Whit you no sr no

[@TheMYUZ3]

Good work but guys kind of annoying, just do the work and quit trying to act so funny.