FIRST IN-DEPTH CHEVROLET BISON WALK-AROUND WITH AEV FOUNDER!

[@garrettmoon8352]

God I cant get enough of anything that Dave and AEV put their minds to. They just nail it every single time.

[@totalcomposites484]

Very well done! Congrats to AEV for getting this on the road.

[@ExpeditionOverland]

Hey Crew! We were thrilled to hang out with Dave for the day at the shop to hear all about AEV's latest big project. Enjoy!

[@truthseeker8123]

Are those rear shock mounts still in the middle of the axle? Until they are moved out, no thank you. Basics matter. Too bad. Rest of truck is really nice.

[@BillSprague]

Oh just take my money! 😂

[@AmericanExpeditionVehicles]

Chevy placed them there for maximum articulation. If you move them up you sacrifice suspension travel. Also, in testing in Windrock, Moab and the Rubicon, never once was this an issue.

[@great0789]

That is what came to mind back when I first saw them mounted there. There is a company that makes mini skids for them for added insurance as well. Great video! Thank you for all of your hard work. I am a fan...

[@truthseeker8123]

American Expedition Vehicles, that’s funny. So you are saying ground clearance doesn’t matter, just trust me. No, thanks. Not even with mini skids. I live in Vegas, with ruble and rocks everywhere. I won’t ever ignore basics, having to trust my life to hardware if I going wheeling in summer. Like I said, when they change this obvious design flaw, I would seriously consider. Currently hoping for the ford ranger raptor to come here from Australia, without sacrificing ground clearance. Would love to buy American again.

[@JI814]

Wow, GM has amazing technology such as computer-based visualization of crashes in which one can even see that a change to the bumper could lead to someone's head hitting the sun visor! They are truly awesome. Any chance their technology can invent rear shock mounts that don't just about drag on the ground?

[@danielellisporter]

Hahahaha I was thinking the same thing

[@Bread996]

Sure, you just have to punch them up into the bed. Compromises have to be made between ground clearance, functionality, and suspension travel.

[@mariagiordano3902]

wow i was thinking the same thing how funny

[@lawrencebmarshall]

How about they invent a truck that just works? I have had two colorado's this year. First one for less than 650 miles. Current one was great till 7k miles and has been in the shop for over 3 weeks in the last 1500 miles. Waiting out to lemon it as we speak...

[@cdngamereh]

tell me about it...

[@Bru946]

DAMN! That's a badass truck. Reconsidering a Tacoma now

[@Persocondes]

you really should, tacoma is not fully boxed framed, only forward of the bed is, that's why there are so many rust issues with tacomas. The chevy is fully boxed framed.

[@karlschwaber7006]

I have a diesel ZR2, but it is not a Bison but it is extremely capable both on and off road.

[@bearfoot100]

Best in depth video of the ZR2 Bison yet.

[@nikko3853]

This is probably the most informationally inclusive video I have seen for ANY GM vehicle. They really need to share with their customers what level of effort and intricacy goes into the design and development of vehicles like this. Such an incredible video! Question for AEV: Was there any though to relocate the rear shock brackets? I don't own a ZR2 but it is my understanding from other videos and owners that the shackle is the lowest point on the vehicle, even lower than the rear diff.

[@chrisj9008]

Great vid. I did extrication training for one of the big rescue tool manufacturers. That boron skid plate would not be an issue for us. 1, its position does not typically effect rescue. 2. While the boron is super strong, many of the newer tools do cut it now. 3.where its at its unlikely we would use the cutters to cut it, flat sheets like that are better cut using a recip saw or other tools. (You dont actually cut boron, you microfracture it)3. If I had to defeat it, the fail point would be the attachment points. We would roll off the attachment points spreading the metal holes or failing the bolt itself. . Its truely impressive to see the application of advanced steels into a factory truck. The ability to buy all this with factory warrenty is nuts. Very well done!!! Love the new trends with delivering outfitted units. Amazing all the little factors you never think of that go into a collaboration (crash testing, fuel efficiency etc etc)

[@gfinnstrom]

so you are first responder thank you for being one i survived 30 yrs as one be careful

[@HudsonZRoamer]

So glad AEV is on board for the Zr2. I cannot wait to slap some of their stuff on my Zr2 diesel.

[@Tomgillchevy]

The Bison is incredible. Thanks for getting this review done. Very entertaining!

[@gavin4765]

Fantastic overview! I have a ZR2 and I can't wait to start fitting some of the goodies featured on the Bison. The aftermarket is coming along on these trucks but there's no match for the quality and fit of the AEV pieces. Keep doing the lord's work my friends!

[@khwamtay6459]

Love my Bison Edition, so glade Chevy joined with AEV.

[@SuperwheelieOverland]

Nice walk-around video. Really nice truck. Now if only it would come with a manual transmission ....

[@hochhaul]

They come with "Select-Shift" which allows you to manually select 1st through 8th (1st through 6th with the diesel). It's not as good as a real manual but it makes it livable.

[@augierage938]

I'm so exited for this truck! Can't wait to get my hands on one!

[@mariorisu]

Lol @ “gas struts, that’s nice” Clay throwing shade at Toyota.

[@Ryan-vu5xo]

ever had gas struts fail on a hood, it's not fun at all

[@kristianfussell9153]

The front locker is what makes this truck truly go further

[@TheHelghast1138]

Ikr! Front lockers are so underated!

[@karlschwaber7006]

Tacos cannot go up the sand hills that I go up just for that reason.

[@mikec3454]

The Bison is the BEST midsize truck on the market. I sure hope GM is able to put this into regular production instead of just the 2000 units.

[@Cbarnes281Strkd]

Best truck ever with the baby dmax

[@RenegadeExpedition]

Great video, we’ve been super happy with our Duramax Bison

[@burnt-reynolds]

Really wish there were a video like this for the 2021 Bison.

[@lolzr2886]

Nice truck, really happy the midsize off road segment is heating up! Makes companies really work hard to earn your dollar. Might have to test drive one of these and compare it to my '18 TRD Pro Tacoma. The only thing I'd be worried about is reliability on GM's. Been around long enough to know people that own them either have a bulletproof Chevy or one they cant wait to sell. I know the Tacoma has some minor issues I see on the forums, but I know I can use and abuse mine, put it away wet, and the thing will hit very high mileage with great resale. The only thing i need to do is put gas and oil in it.

[@DarkSkyOverland]

Love my Bison! And thanks to Dave for convincing me to go with it over the Gladiator. Thanks for sharing.

[@Mogwaidtd]

Great video guys! The aftermarket manufacturers are going to get a lot of expensive (but free!) advice and I'm sure we will start to see a lot of these ideas incorporated into new parts.

[@ExpeditionOverland]

Thank you!

[@redpilledpatriot8484]

I’m a Tacoma guy but when I saw this zR2 come out I knew right away it’s a badass. Reliability....only time will tell, the Tacoma is tried and true aside from those who live in the rust belt due to frames, just gotta take better care of them, my taco is in the rust belt over 10 years now and looks great.

[@JPE_DRAEB]

WOW! They really avoided talking about those rear low hanging shocks! I wonder why?????

[@brisonpalmer6730]

Great looking truck I think it will be a big hit!

[@ducfandan1117]

The want is strong. Been looking for a solid overland-prepped rig for use in the Philippines. Used to be the Asian market trucks put the US stuff to shame (they were made to run in rough areas and the US stuff was all highway-biased), but wow has that changed! I think it’d be worth exporting a US rig like this now. Can’t get anything in the Asian domestic market that comes close to this. With the diesel (which is the same basic engine they’ve been running in Asia for a long time), finding fuel is cheaper and easier (plus import taxes are lower). Best part: I don’t have to try to engineer my own integrated package of mods... the actual integration and testing has been done by GM and AEV. Do the leveling AEV recommends, put some 33s or 34s on it, stick a canopy on back with a good roof rack system to haul my gear, boom... done. No guesswork about whether I have underpinnings that will actually work together reliably, because this stuff has all been beaten to death by GM and AEV already. Ready to explore development sites out in the rugged backcountry of a foreign land. And the interior, being US-spec, is a heck of a lot nicer place for a 6’4” American to spend hours behind the wheel. 😉 Props to AEV for their work on this and being willing to do the unsexy engineering that revolves around meeting standards. It sounds boring, but I’m an aerospace systems engineer... I know first hand how important that kind of work is. Props to GM for leveraging the expertise of the aftermarket and bringing to market a well-prepped rig like this. Props to the channel for sharing this vid! I really appreciate seeing the details and hearing the backstory. Great stuff all around. 👍 Hopefully will be a customer very soon, depends on my export timing needs. If I didn’t already have a Silverado 2500 Duramax for farm duties, I’d be buying one of these for my acreage in rural Washington right now!

[@matticusmac6452]

Best in the shop episode, great technical info, thank you.

[@mattmyles3908]

Kind of looks like a baby raptor banged a Tacoma. Pretty sick truck none the less!

[@chrisafp071]

I'm not a big fan of the look of the front end but love the rest of it

[@redpilledpatriot8484]

Matt Myles nah, looks like minivan on steroids

[@lambertsaldi1550]

Awesome work thank you 🤙👍🔊🇺🇸

[@Udink]

Ahahahah...that cow doing a double-take at 21:05 is the best!

[@Joe4USMC]

I hope AEV makes those parts available for us guys who already own ZR2s .. and hoping the skid plates and front fenders fit with stock bumpers / fascia.

[@frick-n-frack4191]

I just went to look for the under armor AEV. Spit it out. Im buying. Great job on the video EO.

[@Sawyer1117]

I think it would be neat if you guys got one with the Diesel engine. I feel like it would be cool for you guys to work with AEV

[@roane300]

They did a great job. Two points, the rear lower shock mounts and skid bolts will get detroyed if they take it off road. Price?

[@jessitaylor4170]

I hope AEV makes some parts for the 2019 Ram Rebel!

[@AmericanExpeditionVehicles]

That is the plan but the 2019 Ram 1500 is still super new. We have spent our time focusing on JL and Colorado.

[@Cbarnes281Strkd]

Jessi Taylor They do a whole line up

[@Caseylawton]

Cool to see Chevy catch up with Toyota and Ford in the overland space!

[@miroslawmitera8296]

The concept trucks had a bull bar across the front bumper for mounting lights. Will this still be a option or was it axed due to crash requirements?

[@mikemissouri5152]

Wow! Great video. Badass!!

[@stevenwright6573]

Love the channel,love aev. Now when I get 90k to burn I'm gonna have to choose between the prospector XL or the bison😜.

[@AmericanExpeditionVehicles]

Pricing hasn't been released yet for the Bison but I would bet it would be nowhere near $90k. The XL package starts at $17k and you can add that to any 2014+ 2500/3500.

[@user-cl2es9iu1j]

The two I'm thinking about. Love the Cummins

[@thisishowiedewitt76]

Don't these new ZR2's have a problem with premature airbag deployment?

[@rockyaev8287]

Where do I find the plate for the winch and is there a "package" that I can order? I pick up my Bison today and want to get the winch on order

[@marcocasillas5023]

Will that front tube be strong enough to put the all terrain tow bar on so I can flat tow behind my motorhome

[@mikecarlson6083]

What do you have to change increasing the tire size so much? Does that affect the warranty?

[@TakesbyJake]

Very nice, makes me want a truck now.

[@thomashewitt5274]

Will these add-ons be available for purchase for the regular zr2? Interested in the fender flares and maybe front bumper

[@BassYakwards]

It’s beautiful, but I’m still going with the Jeep Scrambler when it’s released.

[@BassYakwards]

Steve Sherman from what I’ve seen, it’s looking like the $45,000 price point. Add the diesel and it’s up to $50,000 but that’s one amazing machine.

[@BassYakwards]

Steve Sherman just based off what I read it’ll be the same 3.0L VM Motori that was in the Ram a few years ago. I think the ZR2 has a 2.7L VM Motori.

[@jessitaylor4170]

Please do a overland build on the Colorado Bison!

[@trianonalex]

*This made me subscribe* 😎

[@elli003]

Love the truck, but rear shocks lower than the differential ? Also want 2 more inches in that cab dedicated to the back seat leg room.

[@great0789]

AEV... please tell me you are working on a design so I can put your skids on my 2018 Colorado Z71?! I will buy them all!!! Especially... maybe... if I can replace my black plastic center of my front bumper. Keeping it looking stock... with a winch mount. Getting into overloading and went with the Z71. A great truck! Loving it...

[@great0789]

Started out on a dual-sport many years ago. Bringing a family with me now.

[@madman432000]

Is the Bison the only one to have this skid plate material and setup? The regular ZR2 have standard material skid plates? The AEV snorkel is available from them but what about the full skid plate setup, prohibitively expensive?

[@samittin]

Damn it this dude just sold me on this truck and I’m not even a truck guy

[@aspiringadventure]

What is the actual size of the tires on this particular one? I couldn't quite see it on the sidewall. Also the offset of the wheels?

[@twistedxknights]

Just wish they'd make more of these.. 2000 isn't enough to meet demand

[@timglascock5558]

I wonder what the MPG difference is with the new front bumper, skid plates, and the KO2s. I would love this rig, but the MPGs need to be better for the ZR2.

[@twm3006]

I just hope GM comes out with a recall soon for the side airbags deploying. I would love to continue to off road my 2018 zr2 but not sure if I want to risk it.

[@phinehasfenne]

I have the 2018 Tacoma TRD I like the durability! But I don’t like the transmission or MPG no power! Does anyone know what they MPG is on the diesel? I am impressed with the skid plate! That Bison watching the Bison drive bye was the money shot 😂

[@whoeever]

I know the GM beancounters wouldn't let you do it but please tell me that the front and rear bumper you designed had the ability to be made into a full guard for the front bumper and a tire and gas carrier option for the rear bumper?

[@ifnothingchanges7846]

Where may I find the crash data of the 11 tested trucks?. Here’s the excerpt of the interview with Autotrader. “Because the AEV components are baked into the ZR2 Bison, they have been factory tested and are covered by the factory warranty. "We crash tested 11 trucks with the AEV components," Arnone stated. "You just don't get that kind of validation in the aftermarket." Thanks in advance!

[@aaron5222]

Definitely my next vehicle

[@planbenterprise]

Drinking game! Take a drink every time they say the word “expensive”!

[@underscr0e]

Cab needs to be 2 or 3 inches longer, and the wheel wells need to welcome 33's with no mods and this truck would be so much better, maybe no shudder complaints in the drive train would help as well.

[@barryb777]

I live about 5 miles from a federal wildlife refuge with huge herds of free-roaming Bison. Beautiful, fast, very territorial, and deadly. Since the price of this Colorado is outside my limit, I’ll do what I do when I see actual Bison; pause, admire, and keep my distance.

[@손정민-v8k]

Awesome have a great time

[@jmonsterr]

Wonder if Ressler will be ordering any. Out of my price range but will be interesting to see one in person.

[@thebenson1983]

Maybe Toyota is listening the Chevy, Front and the rear lockers really. Amazing truck. What's the dealer sticker price for it?

[@longhawj]

60k+

[@CarsCatsCannabis]

I paid 43k for mine, check it out! I have put another 10k into it, but I feel what I have is superior to a Bison, especially once I put the BDS 4" lift and 35" BFG KM3 m/t.

[@jx906]

Toyota is sitting on their hill still thinking they are the only truck in this category. They passes on innovation and engineering for over a decade and kept their trucks cheap with rear drum brakes into the 2000's. GM saw this, and the ZR2 was born. Ford is here with their offering. Who's the king of the hill now?

[@user-cl2es9iu1j]

Great video

[@thecount1001]

did they manage to put a grab handle for the driver on the A pillar on this extreme vehicle? somehow GM didn't figure that out on any of the other models.

[@MADBONE0]

SEND IT .... down under and it will print money! Me and my mates will take 4

[@solitude335]

Looks awesome

[@Ballista762]

Avoided the low rear suspension mounts.

[@Gazziza29]

lol he almost hit his head on it a few times underneath the truck

[@AmericanExpeditionVehicles]

Chevy placed them there for maximum articulation. If you move them up you sacrifice suspension travel. Also, in testing in Windrock, Moab and the Rubicon, never once was this an issue.

[@woodlogan]

I've already broken one. Nothing that couldn't be welded up, but it wasn't even on a hard trail. I'm considering outboarding the shocks a bit and adding hydraulic bumps.

[@Gazziza29]

@@AmericanExpeditionVehicles That is a good PR response and I'd believe it except GM/Chevy places their shocks in the same position on all their trucks. Just look at the Chevy Silverado and it's in the same low hanging place.

[@justinhardt1]

It's still for articulation, Gazziza29. They do the same thing in all their trucks for articulation and stability reasons. Woodlogan, I've never hit my skid-plated shock mounts yet and I've done some crazy trails all over utah and colorado.. Driver experience helps is all I can say about that.

[@erik20675]

What's the deal with the cooling. Why does chevy stress that so much. ? Does it have to do with the active grill shutters? I took off my aerodam after chevy said no and so far no overheating

[@ilocanodetoy2225]

GM should get their tire space wider to fit up to 35” so when buyers want to install bigger tires they don’t have to trim anything. If they are looking out for off-roaders.

[@manoloaycartg4266]

Cool truck

[@msp9773]

that's all nice, but does it have cooled seats?

[@fernandoconde9892]

You need to build a trail boss. Like this

[@dexgalindo8735]

Amazing truck

[@timkastenholz4412]

What actual size is the tire on that, and is the front leveled on spacers?

[@ppha7665]

Tons of skids.....but are the sliders still not bolted onto the frame?

[@TroutWest]

Nice Raptor.

[@andrewmacias]

How much and were when can i get one ??please let me know thanks

[@northerntaco5999]

Please tell me they added rear shock skids!?

[@AmericanExpeditionVehicles]

Chevy placed them there for maximum articulation. If you move them up you sacrifice suspension travel. Also, in testing in Windrock, Moab and the Rubicon, never once was this an issue.

[@northerntaco5999]

American Expedition Vehicles I understand the reasoning behind the placement, but some little skids around the lower mounts would add piece of mind It's an awesome truck and nice to see Chevy working with you guys to make an even better off road truck!

[@gottarex]

I have 589 fab shock skids on my zR2 for $50. Its a cheap fix but yes, I was hoping AEV also added protection there.

[@TobyCostaRica]

Man, the lightning in there is pretty bad after watching a few these videos. It’s like someone shot this in C-log and didn’t color grade after. Extremely flat footage. Needs much more light in there than those shop lights. Love the in depth walk around though

[@jalopyrips8081]

Good job lifting with the pads instead of cleats like you should have hope it fall off the lift

[@XtremeBUZZ]

This going to be a new expeditionoverland rig?

[@shoegum7362]

TRD Pro got some catching up to do

[@jx906]

They can start with rear disc brakes instead of drums. Must have been left over from the Tercel parts bin or something. Makes no sense.

[@W.Vanderbilt]

WOW!Nice looking Tacoma... I mean Chevrolet

[@CrazyGreek80]

Just move the rear shocks up and go keyless and I'm sold.

[@magicsonly4629]

those were the thinnest tie rods I have ever seen in my life like that's the first thing that is going to break i promise taking it off road

[@bigskyguy1611]

What's the price point? My guess... $65k? I briefly considered this truck as a replacement to my 6.4L Power Wagon (don't ever get the 6.4!!) Spare tire in the bed of this truck was a deal killer for me unfortunately.

[@gm4x4]

I’de like to test those skid plates.

[@SGTMinguez]

Damnit, GM, make a longbed ZR2 crew.

[@davidsmith8086]

Just get a z71 with a couple mods and save some money.

[@kevinthomas895]

Will you be at SEMA this year?

[@ExpeditionOverland]

Yes we will! Clay and Rachelle will be there with the Tundra in the Patriot Campers Booth.

[@SnohomishTitanoffroad]

It's like $5000 less then a base Raptor, but I like the diesel a lot, what to do?

[@ernietrujilloet]

I'll take that white one very nice truck

[@AlaskaSkidood]

What about the rock sliders below the rocker panel? Are they still decorative or are they legit?

[@Sargebsa]

Still decorative, only attached to the rocker panel not the frame.

[@mikemissouri5152]

They work fine.

[@Sargebsa]

@@mikemissouri5152 The problem is its not really structural, the rock sliders were placed there soley for crash rating. My kickout sliders on my taco are attached in twelve points on the frame rail. I have with two hilifts lifted the truck up onto two wheels with no deflection from the sliders. Would not try that with the Zr2s "rock sliders"

[@taylorjoy4019]

Why can the Bison fit 33's on stock but the ZR2 can't, what's different?

[@GTRJASON77]

19:45 yup...just ignore that...lol. Chevy needs skids for those mounts too...lolol

[@Gabez82]

GTRJASON77 Its so glaring when I see a Colorado on the road lol.

[@joewatts8916]

Nice infomercial!