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

Check out the first full in-depth review and walk around of the all new Chevy Colorado ZR2 AEV Bison! Join owner Dave Harriton of American Expedition Vehicles and Clay Croft of Expedition Overland as Dave explains what makes this offroad truck so capable straight from the dealer. This is also a great overlanding platform. #AEV #expeditionoverland #ZR2Bison #ProvenWorldewide #AEVconversions
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Customers can place orders for ZR2 Bison now, from their local Chevrolet dealer. The first customer deliveries will take place in early 2019.
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[@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.

[@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

[@bearfoot100]

Best in depth video of the ZR2 Bison yet.

[@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!

[@HudsonZRoamer]

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

[@augierage938]

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

[@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...

[@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.

[@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.

[@matticusmac6452]

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

[@khwamtay6459]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@RenegadeExpedition]

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

[@mikemissouri5152]

Wow! Great video. Badass!!

[@frick-n-frack4191]

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

[@DarkSkyOverland]

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

[@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.

[@Udink]

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

[@lambertsaldi1550]

Awesome work thank you 🤙👍🔊🇺🇸

[@user-cl2es9iu1j]

Great video

[@brisonpalmer6730]

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

[@user-io3hw7hx7q]

Awesome have a great time

[@solitude335]

Looks awesome

[@TakesbyJake]

Very nice, makes me want a truck now.

[@trianonalex]

*This made me subscribe* 😎

[@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.

[@Cbarnes281Strkd]

Best truck ever with the baby dmax

[@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.

[@manoloaycartg4266]

Cool truck

[@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.

[@TJrubicon]

Amazing

[@dexgalindo8735]

Amazing truck

[@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

[@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.

[@aaron5222]

Definitely my next vehicle

[@thomashewitt5274]

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

[@jmonsterr]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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?

[@mikecarlson6083]

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

[@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.

[@Caseylawton]

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

[@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?

[@marcocasillas5023]

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

[@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.

[@rynophoto91]

Please get one!!

[@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 😂

[@KTMcaptain]

I want to see those fenders on the stock zr2 bumper.

[@joewatts8916]

Nice infomercial!

[@jessitaylor4170]

Please do a overland build on the Colorado Bison!

[@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?

[@msp9773]

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

[@ppha7665]

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

[@JPEBeard]

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

[@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

[@kirbylyons3519]

Exclusive.👍

[@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?

[@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!

[@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

[@NatureRecycleFlorida]

nice truck

[@fernandoconde9892]

You need to build a trail boss. Like this

[@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?

[@timkastenholz4412]

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

[@samittin]

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

[@ernietrujilloet]

I'll take that white one very nice truck

[@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.

[@planbenterprise]

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

[@thisishowiedewitt76]

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

[@jpjerome]

would parts fit on a recent gmc canyon

[@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

[@twistedxknights]

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

[@taylorjoy4019]

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

[@gm4x4]

I’de like to test those skid plates.

[@XtremeBUZZ]

This going to be a new expeditionoverland rig?

[@andrewmacias]

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

[@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.

[@MrJungst]

Pretty sick!

[@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.

[@lyonnightroad]

Coming to a mall near you!

[@jx906]

Salty Tacoma fanboi spotted

[@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.

[@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.

[@northstarnick1953]

How strong are the skid plate mounts?

[@northstarnick1953]

I mean sure the plates are strong but will a good hit just end up destroying the mounts or other things I.e. oil pans etc. instead of the plates themselves???

[@poolhustler6]

No rear shock skids??

[@TroutWest]

Nice Raptor.

[@AidarYes]

How many times he said "expensive"?)

[@ronfrance4041]

The original Chevy bison was a big rig with a big Cummins or a two stroke Detroit.

[@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.

[@chuckcostantino5006]

Was it water tested?

[@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?

[@texlee1640]

I wish AEV made a rear differential skid like that for the Ram HD. **Hint-Hint**

[@recordingstudiotech]

Bought one the other day with 18 miles on it and it has a weird vibration at 80 on cruise control. Brought it in AZ and noticed it driving to Los Angeles. The dealership here couldnt recreate it, because hitting 80 in LA on a smooth road during business hours its literally impossible. Anyone else have the same issue? May have to drive it out of the city to another dealership for diagnostics.

[@dominiccasaca8937]

Were do i get this ???

[@jalopyrips8081]

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

[@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.