Colorado ZR2 on Surprise Lake Trail

[@denisleblanc4506]

While the ZR2 seems to be doing very well, I think the real star of this clip is the driver. It's hard to find clips with good demonstrations of proper off-road driving technique. This is the best one i've found to date. This one shows that with proper driving a stock truck can make it over brutal trails without lifting or huge tires. I tip my hat to you.

[@H3slate]

I agree! Great driving from scarsman. He is also a great spotter to have on the trail!

[@benholt1728]

No kidding - I wouldn't attempt half of that in a million years, but pretty badass to watch.

[@brianjordan2192]

Denis LeBlanc I don't know. The zr-2 is supposed to have lockers front and rear. He made some things look difficult.

[@denisleblanc4506]

That's probably because it is difficult to do those trails on 31 inch tires that don't allow airing down much. Front lockers do help a lot off road but they also compromise steering a lot. They wouldn't always help in a lot of the off camber stuff because they force one wheel to slip a little when turning and in the off-camber stuff it can make the truck slide more than with the lock off.

[@H3slate]

Both lockers were used when needed

[@jlopes68]

As a ford guy i am truly considering this truck. Nice work, beautiful country scenery and nice wheeling. This really showcases this trucks capabilities better than anything else I've seen.

[@Kcducttaper1]

Nice work! It's nice to see what the ZR2 can actually do since motoring journalists often don't give them justice.

[@redpilledpatriot8484]

Kcducttaper1 as a Tacoma owner I will admit this new truck is about as capable if not just capable the TRD off road.

[@Kcducttaper1]

Oh, no doubt it's more capable than the Taco in stock form. The ZR2 has proper lockers all the way around, bigger tires, better shocks, more articulation, rock sliders, better tires, and (I think) more ground clearance. Though most journalists don't do the taco justice either. They mostly just run them through a sandbox and go "look how capable it is".

[@spacebear49]

@@Kcducttaper1 it's got a little less ground clearance than the TRD Pro (due to the shock mounts) and less of an approach angle, but the front locker and stock tires are a solid advantage.

[@JN-mk2fh]

@@spacebear49 I didn't see or hear a shock mount scrape once in this video. Nice nit picking Taco owners. Gobs of torque with the diesel option too...

[@griffy83]

By far the best video I've seen of the ZR2 showing of its intended capabilities.

[@robd5695]

Stressed me out watching...haha! Awesome video of the ZR2.

[@jedironin380]

That was fun to watch. Great technique and a nice truck!

[@dsbc7297]

looks like lots of fun ... thanks for sharing these videos and info. I picked up a 2018 ZR2 last week ... and really liking these trucks. Hope to get out on some trails around here soon (Vancouver Island BC), but wont't be anything as challenging as what is seen in your videos.

[@cwyoming7004]

That truck is the real deal. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeremiahjohnson3018]

That was some incredible driving. I can't believe the sidewalls can hold up to that.

[@drj4608]

Your throttle control is excellent!

[@PNW_Bison]

Great video! You guys didn't pull any punches. Well done.

[@VDawg-cr1gb]

Damn that's a good looking truck!

[@Steelviper61]

Traded my 16' TRD PRO 4Runner in on this Chevy Colorado ZR2 (I have the gas version) I was worried I was gonna lose some of my off road ability. Nope nothing to worry about. Mine will NEVER see the bad ass performance that you just showed us since I live in Florida but its nice to know that if I do ever get in that situation my Chevy got the balls it takes to get there. Great video man. Nice winch set up too. Any possibility you can do a video on the that winch set up? You just know your going to get asked at least a 1000 times so you might as well do one! Thanks man.

[@JohnDrivesAnything]

My dad had a 2010 Tacoma. Considered a Raptor but it's impossible to find them for the $50,000 MSRP. More like $70,000. His other choices were the TRD Pro Racoma and Rubicon. The Styling of the ZR2 and the Diesel option made him jump ship and get the ZR2 over the TRD Pro. He likes the ZR2 way more then the Tacoma.

[@joshuabair7071]

!!! THAT winch setup, !!!! i need that

[@chrisgleeton6823]

What a wonderful truck, and equally wonderful driver.I've never been impressed with GM's 'off-road packages'. They've usually been nothing more than trim levels. Finally, they build a truck that is actually capable off-road. And as others have said, it was very, very nice actually seeing the capabilities of the truck put to the test on a proper trail.

[@seansteede]

Agree completely - there was a ZR2 package on an old S10 that had the makings of something better than trim - but check out the Tracker ZR2 - just a total embarrassment. I'd hate to be the marketing guru who came up with that turd. Picked up my ZR2 yesterday - already 650km with about 50 on steep logging roads in 4 high only - suspension very impressive. Highway drive-ability also impressive. Amenities very functional. Now if the thing is as reliable as my GMC Sierra 1500.....I've got a winner!

[@giabyul]

Can't wait to get mine out on some trails. Awesome!

[@scorpiongsxr]

My 2018 is on order. Can't wait for it to be done.

[@DJKiDDKlashez]

scorpiongsxr Congrats!! What color you'd get?

[@scorpiongsxr]

I.T. Intern duramax white crew cab with bose and vinyl flooring.

[@TundraPlatinum-nk8hq]

That ZR2 is impressive. Be more awesome if it came on 33s or 35s. What's more amazing is how that big ass H2 followed you down those tight trails. I bet that H2 has a bunch of offroad pinstripes. Lol Chevrolet should pay you for showing the capability of the ZR2

[@H3slate]

All the trucks got plenty of pinstripes on this trail.

[@septuzwillz5936]

NO BIG DEAL TV lol H2s suck they just Broncos that are wanna be humvz. Way over priced Broncos. Zr2 any day.

[@RioGood]

Pinstripes are the human equivalent of tan lines!

[@pudge9161]

Good for you. Using the truck for what it was intended.

[@phillyphilhouse79]

I plan on buying one of these babies at the end of the year if all works out. Finishing college and there are a few jobs I have lined up already being that Im also a veteran. Life experience over the standard 22 year old college grad, plus security clearance is a big help.. LoL. Anyway, I test drove both the gas and diesel and I like the diesel. I live in Colorado and this truck would be perfect for this state. Going to the mountains to hike, shoot, camp or go off roading is awesome here. Cant wait.

[@Dimitri2883]

Nice truck. Great driving. Well done.

[@seagrass7125]

Impressive truck and driving 👍🏻

[@DeltaSierra426]

One can always find a tough(er) trail where more lift and bigger tires helps. The ZR2 did very well for what it has and for most buyers, this is more than they will ever tackle even once. I noticed how much the tires were aired down... really need beadlockers if you're going that low. BTW nice H2. Very nice seeing one in action and not on the streets.

[@gfinnstrom]

i heard gm took one of these trucks on the rubicon

[@nickkunstler3568]

Great video. My 18' should be here in a few weeks. I live in the state just below you guys. I'd love to get my hands on the winch.bumper set up.

[@honkytonk2010]

Awesome! video thanks for sharing

[@seansteede]

Great show of patience around 6:30 onwards. Good lesson for a newby like me!

[@drsus0]

and good driving by the way....

[@bradkruger5971]

Just wanted to Thank you for this video, was seriously looking at purchasing this truck yesterday. Almost had myself talked into it. Seeing it's performance on this video, compels me to wait for the next few iterations. Regards!

[@SkodzGaming]

5:01 that rockslider actually perfectly protected your vehicle!

[@JN-mk2fh]

Not sure what there is NOT to like on this video. Capable truck and capable driver. A rarity these days. Take my thumbs up.

[@drsus0]

its like the truck was made to have a winch .. wha a perfect spot for it

[@madman432000]

Those stock tires are still holding up through that, figured they would flat a couple times.

[@backcountryadventure1813]

Im a rubicon owner and I love seeing those chevy trucks takle sone trails both the rubi and the zr2 are bad ass options i dont see the zr2 better than the rubicon or the rubicon better then the zr2 they are different animal who can takle stuff in there own way bottom line i dirve a jlu 2018 rubicon the new gen and I would gladly drive a zr2 ❤️ Good video

[@azoutdoors2344]

I'm very impressed, that definitely requires some skill to negotiate a trail like that one. Hopefully you didn't get any Arizona pin stripes on that new truck from the trees.

[@willmcelroy8176]

That trail looks really tough

[@TDRxEmerald]

What a beast!

[@L3TLZR2]

Nice setup on the ZR2 winch bumper, can you share any info on that?

[@H3slate]

Custom winch mount made by Knight Metal Works. It's his truck in the video.

[@RK-kj8di]

I have a ZR2 and interested in the winch bumper.

[@alainbrouillette7740]

Same here , can we get some info on how to contact the guy ?

[@L3TLZR2]

H3slate Closest I can find online is www.knightmetalworks.com in Washington state, is that the correct outfit?

[@toddhayslett8269]

Interested in the winch mount also. Very clean looking. Spent all last night trying to find a winch mount for my 2017 zr2.... which I just picked up on Sat by the way. Would like to put a Warn Zeon in the front.

[@dougwitherby3291]

MERICA!!!!

[@GenkiDamaSSJ]

OOF. I thought for sure he was going to scrape his shiny new truck on that stump. very patient and methodical driving.

[@jcarh]

What brand of soft camper over the truck bed is that? Do you think the V6 with less torque would have not been able to handle the touch spots?

[@H3slate]

It's made by Softtopper

[@scarsman]

Joseph Horta A V6 would handle it just fine. However the diesel just idles over things you would be revving up and down with the V6. It's almost tractor like.

[@fermincarrasco800]

ZR2 makes off road look easy .

[@Sloba1992]

Next time bring zr2 and Tacoma trd pro and in the end off trail say few words about both, how they handle, and which one is better, only in place like that you can see which one is better, not in some shine trails, trail like this one is real test, thank you and I appreciate your work, best test you can find on KZbin,

[@gullf1sk]

Is this based on the isuzu d-max? If so, its a pretty reliable truck. And it comes with dual lockers from factory.. not too shabby. edit: apparantly its based on the isuzu. not bad.

[@RioGood]

The Dmax is a very capable rig

[@fattony123082]

I’m sorry I couldn’t do this to a brand new vehicle. “Buys a Razor “

[@JustinKingOffroad]

are you in 4 low or high in this video? sounds like high range. been really watching these trucks as they are super capable!

Nice video. Seems like you may want some bigger tires on there.

[@dank630]

Please let us know how the winch installation went : what you used , who did it , where you ordered parts etc

[@H3slate]

The winch is a Tuffstuff 12k winch, custom winch mount and cut the front bumper

[@camaro_kyle6851]

5:15+ bro why didnt you just put the locking diff in? badass zr2 btw

[@thisguy2659]

CAMARO_KYLE that's how you learn to wheel. If you noticed he took a new line each time. Good job for him. Use it them as a last resort. That's how a lot of wheelers think. Sense of pride knowing you didn't have to use it. That is how I first was when I got my Rubicon. Once I got through plenty of tough areas with out them, I started using them more regularly to make my day easier, because I know I could do it without them. Plus I paid for them, might as well use them.

[@brandonh4778]

CAMARO_KYLE IFS + front locker = sketchy, especially on that much traction. He needed to tune his wheels to clear the obstacle. No locker needed in 99% of scenarios. The diesel and tires do more in everyday situations.

[@MrJcjet]

Probably didn't realize it wasn't turned on.

[@thecount1001]

can you believe this truck does not have a grab handle on the driver side?!?! it's totally crazy.

[@sturat18]

why was the lake trail a surprise? didnt see it coming?

[@430CMB]

Thanks for the video. I like the winch mount. What winch did you tuck up in there?

[@scarsman]

Michael W it's a Tuff Stuff 12,500#. I built the winch mount myself.

[@SkodzGaming]

What bumper is that ? Look like the stock bumper but with a winch ?

[@k.r.v.4219]

Hey nice job! I'm sure the ZR2 is more than capable! But it's the Hummer I'm more concerned with! I'd like to have seen that also in the video except just the hood! That must be an H3? As an H2 would be a little too large? After all the H3 is the last gen Colorado underneath!

[@H3slate]

Check out my other videos, I posted one of the H3 and the H2 that ran the trail with us

[@stevenleeblount]

Can I get a winch bumper made and if so how much. Ive been looking everywhere for one.

[@MrSokkermasta]

Man you need more views on this!! This is how you properly offroad with this truck. I'm happy to see the potential this truck has and where it can go. Btw where did you get that winch for the ZR2?

[@H3slate]

the winch is a Tuff Stuff winch, winch mount is custom

[@MrSokkermasta]

@@H3slate sweet. Thank you so much.

[@TraysComedy]

What kind of winch setup do you have on your truck?

[@BigFrogs4x4]

Love that Dmax torque

[@mgp-bct7723]

Nice 👍 I want one to ZR2 diesel

[@victormontano7148]

The only thing i would change in that truck would be the engine, swap the 4 cylinder diesel for a V6 gas powered one.

[@jmg_2_slow74]

GM. Should make the zr2 duramax manual

[@matt23019]

why? no benefit and having to deal with a 3rd pedal in these fine situations blows.

[@aaronklemm]

I would say reliability and cost if you intend to keep it for a long time and also for every other situation that isn't on rocks.

[@speterbilt]

Manually shift the auto. No big deal

[@SGTOldSchool96]

Just realized they put the duramax badge up on the hood and not on the side like the non-Zr2 diesel Colorados.

[@i2ambler2002]

What bumper/winch combo is that?

[@SkodzGaming]

epic but I would never bring a 50k (in canada) vehicle in such trails unless forced to in extreme circumstances... nice to know it can do it though.

[@dougwitherby3291]

MERICA!!!! Ain't no rice burning here....

[@alejandrom1261]

Diesel?sounds like it.

[@TheCj71984]

they should make one that is +2 door short bed it would prob tear up the trails better

[@Bru946]

The brake lights seem to be led

[@JohnDoe-ho7pd]

Hey H3slate, where did you get the winch on the ZR2? Looks just like the one on the concept ZR2 model. One other thing, did you have any problem with the diesel tail pipe while off-roading? Thanks

[@H3slate]

Custom winch mount with a Tuff Stuff 12.5K winch. Tail pipe was cut and set further under the truck to prevent hitting it

[@WhiskeySkyMedia]

Who put it on for you?

[@scarsman]

Chris Chen It's actually mine. And I custom built the mount myself.

[@scarsman]

John Doe I cut the tail pipe off inside the bed so it wouldn't get crushed. No issues so far.

[@septuzwillz5936]

At 6:24 looks like he didn't have his front lockers on.just in 4weel drive.

[@paulairola7041]

Should make it it has lockers front and rear

[@BetterDegree7]

what winch setup are you running?

[@adamrulesworld]

What is the brand of that soft bed cover?

[@scarsman]

Adam Saalman It's a Softopper. I love it!

[@Preceded_you]

what kind of canopy over bed?

[@qualitylandscapeandhauling7710]

Hi. 1 quick question. How do you like your softtoper ? Im thinking of buying one .

[@081734744]

Where do you get the soft topper?

[@scarsman]

Quality Landscape and Hauling Co I absolutely love it! Out obviously doesn't seal like a hard shell, but for its worth the compromise to have the versatility.

[@scarsman]

081734744 They sell them direct. Just Google Softopper

[@qualitylandscapeandhauling7710]

scarsman ....Cool, thanks for the reply. I love the look and the versatility.

[@mrss9572]

Awesome truck but I think the guys right man for $38,000 you could get a nice full size diesel used Dennis is right to that's a hell of a driver

[@e.simons6964]

This! This is why I want one of these trucks! That 1% of the time "I" would want the diesel over the gas motor! Otherwise the gas motor would be more practical for everyday use. Wait a minute! That's the diesel motor? Never mind then...

[@carvdecarv]

Are the LED DRL and brake lights from factory?

[@H3slate]

LED DRL and brake lights were added, DRL have a switchback relay, white DRL and will turn amber for turn signals

[@scarsman]

That is correct. Every light on the truck I swapped to LED from Diode Dynamics. DRL harness from Gen5diy making front marker lights the DRL instead of the headlight.

[@Bru946]

I wish the Tacoma offered it's overseas diesel motors here in the USA to combat this beast.

[@DavidStanleymusic]

Have to give GM credit they have produced a truck on par with the 12 year old Nissan

[@speterbilt]

David Stanley dumbass comment

[@bonvaicu]

Where did you get the bed top,,, ?

[@gamesofcontent]

What PSI were you running @ 6:00 seems like your tires were hard

[@H3slate]

He was running about 19 psi, a lot of flex in the sidewall, he wants to run 33's soon.

[@Trident_Euclid]

H3slate isn't that very low pressure?

[@ranger6x660]

Not bad for a stock truck!

[@tylerd947]

what kind of cap is on the colorado ?

[@H3slate]

Soft Topper, works well, can collapse down to give you full access to the bed

[@HORALE714]

Were both front and rear lockers engaged?

[@scarsman]

STEADYMOBBIN at times. The issue was the left rear trying to climb a near vertical smooth rock face with the little 31" tire. And the steep off camber at the same time.

[@JsGarage]

Nice little truck man! Too bad GM chose to put such small tires on these capable little trucks. 33s would have been nice.

[@danc1197]

Jay P manufacturers actually want you to modify your vehicle with upgrade parts because when parts suppliers sell you probuct, some if that money goes back to the vehicles manufacturer because those new parts advertise the vehicle and the manufacturer doesn't have to pay for those ads.

[@APECK636]

that zr2 sounds like a bobcat i love it. I'm a Ram fan, but the eco diesel is gay.

[@BryByWire]

Not bad for crawling on tiny tires

[@chrisgleeton6823]

If that Hummer is an H3, it MUST have been an Alpha, because that definitely sounds like a V8!!! I'm thinking it's an H3, because I doubt an H2 would make it up that trail.

[@H3slate]

The dash cam was in an H3 with the v8. An H2 did run the trail with us and made it just fine. Check my other videos for more footage of the H2 and H3.

[@johnmadsen37]

H3slate do you not run in low on these trails?

[@H3slate]

Was in 4 Low for most of the video

[@sookepatrol]

hows the paint

[@davecoke2345]

front winch info??

[@H3slate]

Winch is a TuffStuff 12.5k winch w/ synthetic winch line

[@keniferusxj7047]

My 87 Cherokee would walk through that in 2 wheel drive,, lol

[@didickcheeseburger]

Mike Hancho i could drive my unicycle through there. and it has a flat tire

[@speterbilt]

Your pos 87 cherokee wasn't there was it?

[@chuk0one47]

Gm trucks there the shit

[@geezusmeatball1328]

why.. why! there is 24 dislike ....

[@stufoo]

zed? youre american...

[@raymond80hr]

Lift and 33" would be perfect

[@gamesofcontent]

if you are going to lift it dont buy a ZR2. If you are going to lift it you are going to change its entire suspension geometry and require new shocks/coils

[@raymond80hr]

i Bee Amazin that's very true

[@gamesofcontent]

raymond80hr you could make an argument for the front locker and rock sliders. To be honest you could also make one that it would cost almost the same to get a truck with the same trim interior so you could just get the ZR2 for the bumpers, lockers, and sliders and it honest might not even be that bad of a deal if you did lift it. I would have to total up a price sheet for each built to see.

[@thisguy2659]

Chevy engineers are driving around on a 1'' body lift with 33s. Still same shocks and suspension.

[@hochhaul]

i Bee Amazin A 1" body lift will leave the suspension and geometry untouched and allows the ZR2 to fit 33" tires. This is according to GM engineers.

$40k truck crawling through the woods... :/

[@speterbilt]

Sangui wtf would do with it then? Sit and look at it? City slickers need not buy one.

[@backcountryadventure1813]

So what people take trucks worth 80-100k built jeeps and trucks thats what its made for if you think thats stubid dont do it if you get one or oh you shouldint get one if ur gonna keep it as a pavement queen 👑

[@eddared1]

Are you on Coloradofans.com?

[@scarsman]

eddared1 I am. KMW on there.

[@gonenigmasupramk4930]

No Tacoma could ever pull this out

[@hochhaul]

LOL yeah the Tacoma would break its weak differential pulling a little cart through that trail, let alone a whole truck.

[@speterbilt]

hochhaul i agrre. I have 17 trd offroad. Waiting for the 2019 trucks to get rid of the tacoma. Not a good truck.

[@waynecross1924]

Crappy tires for rock crawling.

[@septuzwillz5936]

Should have had a real truck fallow that bad ass zr2 not a wanna be humvy. Just a over priced bronco all them H2s are. Lol

[@southhillfarm2795]

As I am watching this I ma trying to think of why people think this is an accomplishment of any sort. A guy presses on the gas in hopes he will not scratch his truck. Is this a form of more expensive Cialis or Viagra? Don't see all that many women there to chase. I hope you guys realise that this idea of buying expensive trucks is for self affirmation and grand standing. BTW, nice truck

[@speterbilt]

South Hill Farm you must be one boring person? Stay at home & play on your keyboard loser.