Chevy Colorado ZR2 Leveled The RIGHT WAY (GM Performance Kit with UCAs)

We install the Chevy Colorado ZR2 GM Performance Leveling Kit with High Angle Upper Control Arms! It raises the front of the truck up without sacrificing any on or off-road performance. THIS JOB IS TRICKY! Watch our install video so you can easily and safely install this kit yourself and avoid damaging your truck in the process!
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**UPDATE! GIVEAWAY IS COMPLETE! Congrats to Miss Maxrado for your winning comment!**
**WARRANTY IMPLICATIONS!**
We've gotten this question a lot recently so here's GM's statement on installing this kit (either yourself or paying to have it done):
"Voids New Vehicle Limited Warranty on Front suspension components (control arms, knuckles, tie-rods, halfshafts, and dampers)."
Long story short, if you are worried about your bumper-to-bumper warranty, don't modify your vehicle. Even though GM manufactures this kit themselves, they will not warranty it.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro/Giveaway Announcement
1:30 Project and Kit Parts Overview
3:44 Recommended Tools
5:00 Disassembling Suspension
7:42 Disassembling Coil Over
9:50 Assembling Coil Over
10:52 Assembling Suspension
13:04 Leveling Kit Review
13:48 Colorado MOLLE Panel Giveaway
#jasonexplainsthings #chevycoloradozr2 #coloradozr2

[@JasonExplainsThings]

WARRANTY IMPLICATIONS! We've gotten this question a lot recently so here's GM's statement on installing this kit (either yourself or paying to have it done): "Voids New Vehicle Limited Warranty on Front suspension components (control arms, knuckles, tie-rods, halfshafts, and dampers)." Long story short, if you are worried about your bumper-to-bumper warranty, don't modify your vehicle. Even though GM manufactures this kit themselves, they will not warranty it.

[@Mjr1348]

So why did you pick the GM kit over the others ? I already made a set of spacers but have not put them on yet. Basically they are exactly the same as the Readylift , 589, RC ……. I think it really is crappy of GM not to warranty with their product. My plan is to run a 275/70/17 (32.xx”)on my Bison. Basically doing it for a “little” better approach and a slight clearance , stance , ect…. Where I live we have a lot of fire trails and woods to explore but nothing crazy. Thanks for the good vids. 👍🏻

[@iamapineapple5724]

Thats... Interesting. You would think that a gm branded part made for a specific application wouldnt void warranty. I know theres benefit in the long run to go for the UCA kit but if the warranty is getting voided anyway might as well get a shock spacer kit for 1/4 of the price

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Miss Maxrado! You're the winner of the MOLLE panels! Sorry to the first guy who didn't respond after 2 days, but them's the rules.

[@goldenranch5729]

All good got lost in the notifications just noticed it tonight.

[@pokejr66]

Overland DYI - Just bought a Z71 and love it!! Can't wait to do a little off-roading

[@AmericanFrontierLife]

Love all the #OverlandDIY video's. Best trip in my 2019 Colorado Z71 Trail Runner was doing the Trans New Jersey Trail. 453 miles from Cape May to Highpoint....and yes you can kinda overland in NJ. Lots of off-road trails in the Pine Barrens and it was great to be out camping and living out the truck.

[@rorywhite1066]

Great documentation of the install along with your usual humor that makes it enjoyable to watch. Really love the episode that Jason drilled through your roof! Like you I had a Z71 and upgraded to a metallic green diesel ZR2 and enjoy driving it everywhere in all conditions here in Colorado.Best trip so far was trying to go across Montana from the Missouri Breaks area to Ft. Benton on dirt roads that ended up being cow paths... made it in one piece but it was memorable for sure. Didn't know MT had so many rattlesnakes! #OVERLANDDIY

[@PNW_Bison]

As someone who has run over a rattlesnake in MT, can confirm! Thanks for the Comment and kind words, appreciate it!

[@120DEA]

Thanks guys for the details! I just bought a front suspension level kit for my '18 black ZR2 so that I can keep up with the #OVERLANDDIY work like the 33's I'm putting on soon. Would love to have this for the interior upgrades! Keep up the awesome ZR2 vids. Thanks again!

[@thelifeofniiick]

really impressive videos man! can tell you put a lot of work into them. looking forward to more 4runner vids in the future!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

They are coming! Tons of 4Runner content planned. I'm just waiting on parts to show up. Next video (that's actually mostly recorded already) is a front camera install for the 4Runner.

[@briantheincredible4758]

Another Awesome Video guys! I just got my 2022 ZR2 Colorado two weeks ago and I'm starting my build on it, and your videos have been soo helpful! I cant wait to build the truck the way I want. I'm in Eastern NC, so I'm hoping to start getting out more on trips soon with some other overlanders! Thanks for all you guys do and keep up the good work! #OVERLANDIY

[@PNW_Bison]

Appreciate it buddy! ✌️

[@AbeC-nt1ek]

Love the how to videos, keep em up! Added to the list of videos for future ZR2 goodies. For my favorite ZR2 trip, actually hasn't happened yet. My wife and I are expecting our first child this year and we are looking forward to sharing our love for getting outside and off grid with our future child, and the ZR2 will be the instrumental in doing just that. #OVERLANDDIY

[@PNW_Bison]

Hey congrats, that's awesome!

[@JShpidah]

Just picked up my 22 Bison yesterday after ordering it in February of last year. So far, my favorite trip has been the drive home! I had to sacrifice a ton of options just to get it into production so this channel will be my go-to for all the #OVERLANDDIY projects I plan on doing. Thanks for all the helpful info and entertainment!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Awesome! Congrats and enjoy the playlist.

[@Slingin_Bait]

Just picked mine up yesterday also. The drive home was awesome. Couldn't wipe the smile off.

[@bradenhardy4666]

#OverlandDIY My best trip so far has been driving my new Bison home from the dealership it has been a struggle just to get it here, cannot wait to get it out and enjoy it like you guys have done with yours. Many mods to come shortly you guys have given me great inspiration for my new truck build.

[@LPM84.]

#OVERLANDDIY Thanks for the stellar content! I have been watching you for the last few months, and its been educational, and fun to watch. Keep up the awesome work! So far my favorite trip in my 2021 Colorado ZR2 has been to the grand canyon last fall. Me, my wife, and two kids drove from Sand Springs Oklahoma, to Flagstaff AZ. The total trip lasted 7 wonderful days. This was the second time for me, and the first-ever for my wife and kids. My wife and oldest son were in awe of the views. Will definitely be going back.

[@PNW_Bison]

Sounds awesome, will do!

[@matthewrainwater]

I bought my 2021 ZR2 a few months ago and found your channel while researching which truck I wanted to buy. No real big trip yet, unless you count driving out to Ocean Shores from Port Angeles. Keep it up! #OverlandDIY

[@PNW_Bison]

Thanks for finding us, appreciate it!

[@LowNSlowIII]

I like my 589 kit but looking forward to this video!

[@davidblodgett7588]

My favorite trip in my Colorado ZR2 was it's first elk hunting trip last year in WA state. We ended up wheeling into a road that had not been cleared of fallen trees all summer/fall and the chainsaw and truck both got a workout. It all paid off and my father and I brought home two spike elk after camping near a beautiful high mountain stream. #overlanddiy

[@PNW_Bison]

Recovery/survival gear FTW, thanks for sharing!

[@markruppert9017]

So due to your awesome Colorado videos, how-to's and adventures, I actually ordered a 2022 ZR2 yesterday! Going from a 2017 RAM 2500 to a Colorado and I can't wait! (Although it may be 3+ months before I see it, UGH). Thanks to you, I have a list of mods I can't wait to do. Great video. Love the humor and camaraderie you both share. Keep up the great work. #OVERLANDDIY !!

[@PNW_Bison]

Wow man, thanks! Much appreciated, hope you like it!

[@kelseyhayes8171]

Good Luck...I ordered a 2021 Bison back in April and I still don't have it.

[@markruppert9017]

@@kelseyhayes8171 That doesn't sound promising. But stay positive, it will come. Thanks for the headsup

[@PNW_Bison]

@@markruppert9017 there's a black 2022 Bison Gasser sitting at my local dealership right now. She's pretty! 😍

[@jaybelles681]

Loving the ZR-2 Bison videos. OVERLANDDIY I bought my diesel 2020 ZR-2 Bison back in Oct of 2019. Since then I have been planning an overland trip with mu son. (My Samurai that I usually use for camping is more of a 1 person setup.)This year he turned 5. So the trip is on for this late spring. We will be going down the Oregon, Idaho border, stopping at all the silver mines and ghost towns along the way. Sleeping arrangements will be handled by my Topper EZ-lift set up. I can't wait to get out there after all these years of planning. Joining us will be my good friend Mark in his 2017 Dodge Rebel. Keep up the great videos! My boy and I do enjoy watching them. Be safe! Rubber side down and all that. 😁

[@PNW_Bison]

Oh man, that's gonna be awesome, thanks for sharing! Oh and make sure to edit your comment and throw that hashtag in there so we see you for the giveaway! #overlanddiy

[@Slingin_Bait]

Just got my truck yesterday. Can't stop looking at it. Can't wait until I get over the new truck syndrome so I can get it dirty.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Comment with the hashtag if you want to enter! :-) That's what the comment picker will look for.

[@spartandefender1673]

I love that truck. Wish I could have got the zr2. Had to settle with the z71. Still love it and very capable. Overland baby!!

[@lucky333ish]

#OverlandDIY I have a 2020 Bison and my favorite trip so far was a trip from TX to CO. I was hunting but got to do some off-roading as well in Colorado. Thanks for the entertaining videos.

[@TSYT]

#OVERLANDDIY great install! Took my Bison up to VT this year from GA. Going again in June! Keep up the great content.

[@mik3monkey1]

To date my favorite trip on my ZR2 was to a small town called Jarbage Nv. Super cool trip. And thank you for the content guys. #overlanddiy

[@sergentgriff]

Great video! My wife drives a z71 Colorado that we've taken up into the mountains a lot. Our favorite trip was with some friends and we did Stampede Pass from Greenwater to 90 on that 100 degree week last year in Puget sound. It was fun to get out with friends and we swam in a glacial runoff lake at about 4000 ft to cool off. We'll take my 4runner and her Colorado back up this year as well. #OVERLANDDIY

[@PNW_Bison]

Ugh, anything to escape that heat, lol. Thanks for sharing!

[@davestewart9146]

Nicely done guys 👍😁

[@ride4chevy]

Past the 2 weeks ☹️ Thanks for the video! Will be watching it again when I go to install my kit.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Glad you found the video! The giveaway was fun but since so few people watched the whole thing it appears to have hurt the chances of people seeing it. If you need written notes they’re on my website. 🤜🤛

[@capstake8788]

Nice job guys!

[@aarhull]

#OVERLANDDIY I just purchased my Colorado ZR2 this past weekend so I don’t have any favorite drives YET but I live here in Washington also and can’t wait to get up in those same mountains as you guys. Love the videos. Keep up the awesome how to/ DIY videos I’m learning a lot. Thanks.

[@PNW_Bison]

Wow man, thanks for the kind words, maybe we'll see you on those mountains!

[@MontePlaysGames]

This is going to be my next install hopefully. #OVERLANDDIY Hitting up the sand dunes and trips out the Oregon State Forest are just a few of my favorite. The Bison loves those offroad trails.

[@PNW_Bison]

Yes they do! Hope the video helps you out when you're ready.

[@jonathanpence2140]

#OVERLANDDIY I live in Western North Carolina. Last week it snowed 13"! Being the beast it is I was one of the only trucks on the road with no problem! I took off to Hurricane Creek an road up until.... I bottomed out in the snow on a lip down. I now know I need this leveling kit an tires to maximize the Bison off the road as well as on! I did get the truck dug out an easy able to have a blast back down the mountain. Also would love to have the panels for the gear an my EDC to make my Bison cooler an even more versatile while in the cab! Thanks guys great vid!

[@PNW_Bison]

Haha, same. Loved bombing around in the snow up here. Good luck!

[@samfischer7734]

Hmmm, favorite ZR2 trip would probably be Section 3 of the WABDR last fall. Moab in 2020 was a blast too. That trip opened my eyes to just how much these trucks can do. #overlanddiy

[@blankeslate542]

#OVERLANDDIY My favorite trip so far has been my only trip in it, to the Outer Banks about 3 weeks after I bought it brand new. My wife and I got the off road pass for the beaches and spent way more time airing down and airing up our tires every time we entered and exited a ramp. We got lazy\wise to the fact that this truck is a beast and just kept it aired up and had no problems whatsoever. Got some great shots of it as far south as we could go on Okracoke beach without taking a 2nd ferry. Great time. Next trip is to a somewhat local offroad park on Feb. 26th for their Off-roading 101 class.

[@PNW_Bison]

I did the same thing on Long Beach, WA lol. Super conservative the first time out, but quickly got used to it.

[@blankeslate542]

@@PNW_Bison Haha, I hear ya. Can't wait to put my daily driver through some more "enthusiastic" outings. My recovery gear is ready, though it is low-tech with a come along. Winch setups with the new 2021 fascia on the front are....interesting. Thinking of going with the AEV front receiver and utilizing a cradle winch set up so I can use it on the front and back.

[@Andrew20pp]

Favorite trip on my 2016 coloRADo was driving to Wichita from Chicago during a snowstorm #OVERLANDDIY

[@davidnehrig7724]

Great video guys- I’m probably 2 years out from this mod on my Bison (when I’ll need tires) but I’ll for sure be utilizing your instructions, so thanks in advance!

[@PNW_Bison]

We'll be here, thanks for watching!

[@yermoffroad]

Dony bother. Complete waist of money

[@Rhamsanavong]

This was a great video Jason and Chris I dont think there is a lot of DIY videos on this leveling kit. I don't have a Colorado but I just did my lift kit from Westcott Designs for my TRD Pro Tacoma and its a great feeling of accomplishment installing it yourself. So I can tell you guys were very excited. The thing that I learned was that for the FOX suspension, the springs are very thick and those spring compressors did not work for me so I had to get a different set. Sharing a tip that I learned as I was doing my lift was by adding a small piece of ducktape on the groove of the spring compressor clamp. That way it does not gouge your springs especially for me since mines were red (I actually made a small gouge before doing this). Westcott Designs also makes lift kits for the 4runner and I can vouch that quality is second to none. Hope you guys have fun out there adventuring the outdoors, as a subscriber from Florida I am very jealous of your mountain views haha.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks for the advice! Yeah I have a lift planned for the 4Runner. Parts have been delayed for 2 months now, but I hope to share that experience this spring. I'm planning on a Eibach Stage 2 suspension with SPC upper control arms.

[@Rhamsanavong]

Nice! I’ve heard Eibach’s lift are amazing. Looking forward to see an install or update video. I haven’t upgrade my UCAs yet, so it’ll definitely me help out.

[@scotw67]

I really like your channel. I like the fact that it’s two buddies working on their own trucks. It reminds me of myself working on my friend’s motorcycles. Great job, guys! #OVERLANDDIY

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thank you! Motorcycle video next week… although that’s a solo project.

[@PNW_Bison]

Thanks!

[@jamesgriffin5620]

#OVERLANDDIY What’s up guys thanks for these videos they are fun, informative and entertaining. My favourite trip in my ‘19 ZR2 has to be when I drove it from Vancouver, BC to SoCal and wheeled multiple great trails down there including Anza Borrego, Johnson Valley, Cleghorn and Truckhaven… ✌🏼Keep modding that Bison Chris!

[@PNW_Bison]

You know it! 👊 That sounds like an epic trip!

[@braxtong21]

#OVERLANDDIY... I haven't got my Zr2 yet. It's on order from the manufacturer. I enjoy you videos and can't wait to watch more.

[@richardsroka7998]

#overlanddiy Love watching the growth of this channel, and thanks for all great videos! My favorite trip in my ZR2 Colorado will be the drive from the dealership in Florida out to Denver, CO…just need Chevy to finish building my order!

[@PNW_Bison]

Awesome, hope you love it! We'll be here to give you plenty of ideas for it!

[@guiman3731]

Great video on installing the leveling kit. #OVERLANDDIY

[@PNW_Bison]

Thank you!

[@codytapie4688]

#OVERLANDDIY I have a 2020 ZR2 Bison in satin steel metallic. I use the truck to get me out to the trail heads so I can hike, fish, or hunt. My favorite trip so far was taking it out to the Sangre De Cristo mountains in Northern New Mexico after a fresh snow fall. The ZR2 was amazing in the snow and did well with over a foot of snow on the trail.

[@PNW_Bison]

Snow wheeling is fun, but go prepared lol. Learned that the hard way.

[@jacobv133]

Thanks for the video. I’ve been looking into the Chevy Performance kit for my 2020 Bison. Just might pull the trigger after this. Thanks for the #OVERLANDDIY videos! Favorite trip thus far would probably be the North Rim of the Grand Canyon!

[@LSVLance]

#Overlanddiy We've had our Sand Dune Metallic Bison almost a year now and our favorite trip so far in it was to Moab where we spent 3 days hitting some trails and viewing the awesome sites. The Bison did great off road and was comfortable getting to Moab and bavk on the highway as well. I also did the GM level kit and my experience on the install mirrored yours, great video.

[@PNW_Bison]

Thanks so much, hoping to hit Moab this year as well!

[@Jaxs_Detroit]

#OVERLANDDIY We just got back from ZR2 Bison Owners Group on FB snow wheeling trip to the trails here in St. Helen Michigan. We had four Bison show up and looking for more next time! thanks guys for great colorado content.

[@PNW_Bison]

Dang, that sounds amazing! Nice

[@scrogathon]

making me want a colorado even more now.

[@koalafan1576]

Good morning Jason/Chris/Toby. I hope life has been treating everyone well. Next month I’m ordering my Victory4x4 roof rack God willing. Hopefully the month after I can level my truck.

[@tonylom3]

Thanks for the excellent video instructions - I think even I can do it! #OVERLANDDIY I like loading up my 2017 Colorado and heading out to our camp on Lake Erie.

[@Puniess]

I have a 2019 Zr2. You guys helped with the Prinsu roof rack and dif cover. #overlanddiy.

[@PNW_Bison]

Awesome! Hopefully you didn't follow our instructions too closely. #holes

[@sidneyhubbard7349]

I enjoyed watch you installing the lift kit. One question I have is a Colorado Z71 suspension, when I saw a picture on line it looks level already so does the truck need a 1inch level kit too level it or not? Enjoyed your video.

[@JohnnyCorleone]

Getting close to 2 years with my 2020 zr2. #OVERLANDDIY, I haven't done any heavy off-road since this is my first offroad vehicle, just small beginner stuff here in southern California.

[@adriancampos3112]

#overlanddiy Favorite trip was to Alabama Hills, CA, two wranglers took an offshoot, a Taco came in sized up and aborted, took the Bison down, scratched my shock mount, so gave me an excuse to buy the skids. Great video guys!

[@PNW_Bison]

Haha awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@dieGRUVE]

I have a '21 Sand Dune Bison that I've only taken on just a few runs so far. So my favorite has been Stampede Pass here in WA. I'm super excited to do the WABRDR with some friends. I love my Bison and can't wait to do more to it. So far I just installed a winch and that's it. #coloradoDIY #overlandDIY

[@PNW_Bison]

Sweet, full WABDR is on the 2022 mlbucket list. Cheers!

[@craigborrenpohl1233]

My favorite trip in my Colorado Bison has to be camping on the edge of the north rim of the Grand Canyon. Getting ready for my next trip with shock skids and add a leaf done so far but more #overlanddiy to come.

[@sabbirzarad6167]

#OVERLANDDIY great video guys, as always!

[@PNW_Bison]

Thanks!

[@koalafan1576]

I greatly appreciate you informing us what torque specs to use. It’s so hard to find those online and I don’t want anything to fall apart or break from being too tight when I make repairs or upgrades.

[@timgarcia2630]

#overlanddiy Great video A cool trip we took the Bison on was a Shore to Shore mostly on trails from one side of Michigan to the other Keep up the Colorado videos!

[@PNW_Bison]

Will do, thanks!

[@BADD400]

Good video guys

[@Supadupafly801]

#OVERLANDDIY One of my favorite trips is Death Valley taking my rig through the back all around the park and finding beautiful camping spots I recommend taking a week to see everything

[@Bbcamping]

I have a 2022 Zr2 bison exact same color as Chris. Just went to camping in Big Sur California and it was a blast !!! Chris has helped with the rago fab shocks skids plates. And so much more #overlanddiy

[@PNW_Bison]

Love it man, thanks for the kind words. Always glad to help!

[@luispolanco8690]

#overlanddiy. Just got my Colorado Zr2 a week ago. About to go test it out this weekend!!

[@scotw67]

#OVERLANDDIY My favorite trip was the trip I took to my son’s college for Dad’s Day. I’ve only had my ZR2 a short time, but the drive to see him was very special to me. Plus, seeing him smile as he drove my truck around was neat. I see us taking more trips in the ZR2, but that first trip to see him at his college was very special to me. #OVERLANDDIY

[@PNW_Bison]

Awesome story, thanks for sharing! Love that my truck is a way to share experiences with my kids too.

[@germanvenzor4888]

Great video! I have a 19 zr2 and I have been modding it throughout the years. Going to get a new set of uca soon so I’ll be referencing this video for sure. My favorite trip so far was when I went over imogene pass in Colorado. Anyways, looking forward to more content! #OVERLANDDIY

[@PNW_Bison]

Nice Imogene pass is bucket list for me.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Me too! If we make it there this year I'll be very happy.

[@russtheman9755]

Very good instructional video and entertaining as well. Very curious as to what size tires you're running with there.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Stock 31’s but 33’s very soon.

[@brianturner6439]

My favorite trip so far has been to Malibu, I know it's pathetic but I just got my 2022 ZR2 a couple weeks ago. I have yet to make any mods but am excited to get started! #OVERLANDDIY

[@derekreager]

#OVERLANDDIY Fav trip in my Bison thus far is a 2-week family adventure/overland trip to my mom's house in Central FL from our place in Western PA. On the way there we travelled some of the TAT routes and then when in FL we rented a AirBnB on Caladesi Island 2 blocks from Clearwater Beach and spent 4 days and 3 nights just chillin' with the fam and my mom. Great time! Thanks for the opportunity with the giveaway and thanks for the awesome channel content!

[@PNW_Bison]

Appreciate it, Derek, thanks! Sounds like a sweet trip.

[@derekreager]

@@PNW_Bison BTW I have a white 2019 that I had wrapped in nardo gray which looks very much like the your 2021 color option. Main driver behind doing the wrap was to protect the paint from scratching and pin-striping-but it looks rad too. 🙂(Would I do it again? No. Long story and off-topic.) I had replaced my fog lights with super bright amber LED "bulbs" and they are very bright and work great for me, but not quite as bright as your Baja Designs. Had you thought about the factory headlight switch from [I think] the Silverado that has the split fog and aux light buttons? I'd like to do that some day with either ditch lights or chase lights. I prefer installing ditch lights before chase lights, but prefer chase lights wired into a factory switch/system-seems more appropriate. Additional lights/accessories after that I'd like to have a aux fuse/relay panel that will someday allow for easy wiring of a portable solar battery as well. Anyways, thanks for any thoughts! I love your truck and your tasteful modifications.

[@robert1539]

I've been looking to get those molle panels for my Bison! #OVERLANDDIY my favorite trip has been in Bastrop Texas park so far.

[@jamesturner3151]

#OVERLANDDIY Best trip I've had was a recent one. Went out this summer with some friends, two in broncos, an 82 bronco 2 with a 4.0 swap and a 21 bronco 2 door base. We went to the OHV park by Hoodoo. The friend in the new bronco has never been off-road in his life and had a blast let him do a couple of hill climbs at little Nash crater. I was the "recovery vehicle" bring in the bison lockers and actual recovery gear is kind of a game changer! Love the truck! Wife crashed it last month and ruined the front bumper. Now I have two new bumpers on the way! ;) Thanks insurance.

[@PNW_Bison]

Awesome man, love me some broncos. And glad to hear your truck will be on the mend soon!

[@michaeldenny6283]

#OVERLANDDIY I have a ZR2 but no crazy trips with it. It's been from Florida to Minnesota and all over in between mostly over the road some sand ,dirt ,snow nothing crazy. Really like this upgrade and video.

[@PNW_Bison]

Thanks Michael, appreciate it!

[@mattleslie8001]

#overlanddiy just bought a new zr2 Colorado great video!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Nice!

[@JoeMoutard]

I was able to use an offset box wrench on those inner nuts for the upper control arms. It fit way better than a socket.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Nice. Yeah sockets don’t work there unless you remove the wheel well liner.

[@evanallison670]

#OVERLANDDIY. I have a 2019 ZR2 and I’ve done the Georgia traverse trail. Lots of fun.

[@BowTied69]

Thanks for the detailed instructions on the #OverlandDIY mods. I have the same colour Bison, a 2020 V6. Hauls our travel trailer well (gas mileage is atrocious tho). Hoping maybe to go to Moab this fall so maybe that'll be my favourite trip. Have you had a chance to feel the articulation difference off-road of the new control arms? Keep up the great vids.

[@PNW_Bison]

No! This winters really hashed my groove. I need to go wheeling... Soon.

[@kevinwellborn9372]

Already subscribed AND I own a 2020 ZR2 Bison… my favorite trip this far was a weekend trip to Windrock. I am #OVERLANDDIY

[@PNW_Bison]

Windrock looks amazing, enjoy!

[@kyletrebotich4710]

Thanks a ton for doing this video. My only complaint is that the install took considerably longer than your 15min vid. Lol

[@thicc_filet9303]

#OverlandDIY I have a 2020 zr2 midnight! I live in Utah and go to moab and sand hollow all the time! My favorite stories are pulling all the full size trucks out of the sand and off the rocks!

[@PNW_Bison]

Haha, that's amazing,

[@HeadedNrth]

I take my 2017 LT into the Montana backwoods for fishing and hiking adventures with my wife! Has 3in lift and running 33"s Look forward to more diy videos! #OVERLANDDIY

[@PNW_Bison]

Awesome, man I miss Montana.

[@HeadedNrth]

@@PNW_Bison Come back anytime!

[@BenjaminArai]

Great video! There are some scenarios when off-road in the snow that I would like to go with 4-wheel chains. I noticed that my ZR2 doesn't work with chains on the front because the chains would rub against the swing arm. Did the leveling make front wheel chains viable?

[@PNW_Bison]

Even with this, tolerances are still too close for me personally to feel comfortable using chains.

[@sethleavitt985]

#Overlanddiy. This leveling kit will be something I do very soon. As far as fun stuff to do in my Zr2, I bought it specifically to get to high mountain fishing lakes in the so west. Planning a trip to overland expo this year.

[@PNW_Bison]

Sweet! We're planning on going to Overland Expo PNW this year. Hit us up if that's where youre headed!

[@daryl81895]

#OVERLANDDIY We love central and eastern Oregon for all the wide open deserts to explore! Utah is also our favorite place with so many different terrains!

[@PNW_Bison]

Hoping to get down to Florence soon!

[@craigborrenpohl1233]

Really looking forward to this one. I just installed the add a leaf on the rear of my Bison and am considering this for the front. Any concerns with losing factory warranty on other front suspension components?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yeah the instructions addressed this. They say it maintains factory warranty if they install it, but voids it if you do it. I’ll venture to say that if you follow the video and blog post you’ll be just fine.

[@blankeslate542]

@@JasonExplainsThings I am planning on doing this to my 2021 ZR2 (non-Bison) and have been waiting for this video. I have 6000 miles on mine and already had a front shock replaced under warranty (200 miles). I so want a clear answer from GM on this. I'd do it myself, but don't want to risk losing my extended (50,000 mile) warranty.

[@GWGRC]

NC doesn't have a lot of National Parks or BLM land to overland in compared to the PNW but, I took a trip out to Old NC 105 here in my state not to long a go w/ my ZR2 and enjoyed every bit. Also I must say, before you guys started uploading the ZR2 and 4Runner content. I was originally watching you for the lawn care stuff. So it's a win, win for me when the ZR2 content started coming out. #OVERLANDDIY

[@PNW_Bison]

Dude, that's great!

[@travisbabcock1999]

#OVERLANDDIY Just got the my 2021 Z71 this last July and Hope to get it out to all our Beautiful Colorado back country camping and trails!

[@kuma262]

#overlanddiy my first trip through Moab, Ouray, to Dinosaur National Monument and back to SLC. Literally one day after signing and picking up my ZR2 , 1300 miles while towing my Hive Trailer, it was awesome! I immediately sold my Tacoma after getting back, I liked the Diesel Colorado so much!

[@PNW_Bison]

That sounds incredible, haven't been in that area since I was a kid. Maybe soon...

[@Logan-st7vb]

I just watch these videos to see Chris and Jason giggling on camera.

[@PNW_Bison]

Welp, definitely in the right place!

[@B86432]

did you also upgrade the half shafts that gm recommends to do with the kit?

[@peterryan7340]

I wonder if this would be able to be used in Australian Colorado's

[@coltonlecraw8600]

#overlanddiy. Really just love taking my Colorado out with my dog and exploring new places.

[@PNW_Bison]

Dogs are the best co-pilots, right Jason/Toby?

[@drod5598]

#overlanddiy. Loved road tripping & camping this past year up the Oregon and Washington coast in my 2018 Colorado.

[@PNW_Bison]

West coast, best coast! #changemymind 😉

[@frantictats1676]

#overlanddiy Favorite trip in my Colorado was taking my family to Utah. Getting to see Zion and a few other places. That was in my V.1 Colorado 2wd, now in my V.2 Colorado it’s been just taking it out hitting trail near Los Angeles.

[@pirateofmayhem1]

Just started working on my 2020 Colorado. Rear bumper, bedliner, working on the front bumper next, then look at a leveling kit #OVERLANDDIY

[@marksuda2511]

What size tires do you have on? Just did this install, and Deaver springs in the rear, Thanks for the video 👍

[@JasonExplainsThings]

At the time they were stock. He's running 315/70/17's now. There's a video about it on the channel as well.

[@joelesparza8812]

Hands down favorite trip with the ZR2 is Moab and Arches National Park. #OVERLANDDIY

[@PNW_Bison]

Gotta get down there soon.

[@jessekunz7833]

Love the stuff you put out. Its hard to find good colorodo content so i dig being able to get my fix here lol. #OVERLANDDIY my diesel colorado is great for taken me and my family on mountain bike adventures here in the PNW.

[@PNW_Bison]

Hell yeah, @jasonexplainsthings we need to add some mountain biking shenanigans to the channel!

[@dadsafrantic]

3 #overlanddyi I am loving my zr2. Peak coilover, 4;56 gears. Trifecta. 34x10.50/17 super swamper ltb on stock wheels no rubbing mostly. My daily tires are fallen wildpeak at3w 255/80r17 no rubbing at all. I like mud. Snow and rocks are just as good for me too.

[@PNW_Bison]

Nice! Truck sounds awesome

[@dakotawaggoner]

Haven’t taken a trip in my Colorado yet. Picked it up back in august of 2021. It’s a 2018 Colorado ZR2 with the 2.8 duramax. Would love the panels would be the first upgrade to mine. #OVERLANDDIY

[@PNW_Bison]

Nice, good luck!

[@Rjsittema]

#OverlandDIY I’ve got the same exact truck as Chris, down to the color. Mine is just a year older. Favorite trip so far has been Imogene Pass in CO just a week after I bought it! Had to break it in right.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Nice Robert! I want to do Imogene so bad. Black Bear pass doesn't look like my cup of tea because of my fear of heights, but Imogene looks glorious.

[@blankeslate542]

I'm too excited to wait and have to ask (maybe it's covered in the video), but should you add a front diff drop kit to go along with this?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Good question. They don’t cover or offer that on GM’s website so I’m guessing it’s fine. The lift is only 1.25” to level out the truck. See you at 5!

[@blankeslate542]

@@JasonExplainsThings Thanks for the reply Sir, I'll see your video soon enough :) Thanks for the great content.

[@aevnate4140]

With just one inch to level the truck the CV shafts are still almost parallel to the ground. If you were going a 6" lift a diff drop would be needed.

[@blankeslate542]

@@aevnate4140 Thank you Nate. I have to ask if you are with AEV officially? If so, tell Brett in your warehouse he's a rock star, he helped me finish getting the rest of my full underbody AEV skid plate sets. Even that elusive Transmission Skid set for the V6 :)

[@scotw67]

Does the installation of this kit have any warranty restrictions or affect the factory warranty?

[@vincenthernandez8767]

#OVERLANDDIY Great video I plan on doing this to the BISON next month. Anything else you recommend to do in the area while its torn apart? So far my best trip has been to bald mountain shaver lake ca. I loved the snow but didn't like the dunes to much. Keep up the great videos

[@PNW_Bison]

I thought about doing tie rod sleeves while I had it opened up, but I wasn't sold one the benefits vs. drawbacks. But it'd be something worth looking at.

[@israelm.9867]

#overlanddiy Love the truck for where she gets us; many upgrades to come though

[@tarynblair9544]

The coil spacer didnt add any extra lift just stiffness of the spring?