Trail Boss or Trail Manager? We Put the new Chevy Silverado To The Ultimate Off-Road Test

( www.TFLtruck.com/podcast ) Is the new 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 Trail Boss 4x4 the Best Do Everything Truck? We Off-road it Through Moab to find out!
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[@susanjspaulding]

*WOW* !!!! *Looks like the Trail Boss did GREAT in the off-road test* !!!!!! *FAB new video* !!!!!!!!! #TheFastLaneTruck

[@stevenpeterson7234]

I would rather go with the ZR2 diesel!!!

[@ramgabe1027]

Susan Spaulding I know but that kid Tommy is too much of a negative Nancy. Turning me off to this channel.

[@solidhamster]

@@stevenpeterson7234 why would you want a fiat?

[@techs1smh13]

@@solidhamster fiat ?

[@solidhamster]

@@techs1smh13 the 2.8L diesel is a modified version of the 2.8L used in the jeep liberty in like 2008. The engine is made by a company called VM, which is owned by fiat. Do you know what fiat stands for?

[@jnsweat11]

I love seeing father and son having fun. I really respect you Roman for being a good father.and Tommy for being a good son.God Bless Your family

[@sherrellchevroletinc7334]

Tail boss does not have a “puck lift” it actually has longer coilovers which means longer coil springs and longer front and rear shocks It also has longer front CV axles and 2” lift block in the rear.

[@TheNegrodamus89]

You would think they would know that considering they actually own one lol

[@user-ph2qg1iz9u]

They literally did a video with an engineer who developed the truck and explained it was a a a real suspension lift

[@SilveradoNomads]

Yeah, they get quite a few things wrong on most vehicles.

[@fl_atv_riders4455]

@@SilveradoNomads ever notice most information they give incorrectly is on GM products. If it was a jeep or ford they would have went into great detail about drivetrain and wouldn't have got the suspension wrong. I personally feel they are very biased towards GM products.

[@SilveradoNomads]

@@fl_atv_riders4455 They most certainly are. They are not even aware of how the modern auto mode works on the two speed transfer case. They keep citing the old version of the auto transfer case function. I keep wanting to like them, but their lack of driving ability off road and bias towards certain auto makers really makes me sad. Sometimes I don't even think they are aware of it. They just cite the same anti-gm garbage over and over. With exception to Roman on this video. He liked the truck. Somewhat. So, shout out to Roman who wasn't being totally biased this time around. There is a lot of stuff that GM does that I don't like. However, that doesn't give me a license to ignore all the good stuff they do.

[@apollotrulegendzmc5616]

I got me a Trail Boss in November. I love it. I mainly tow motorcycles in enclosed trailer.

[@ar2rom270]

Tommy hating in every single way haha. Roman respect where respect it’s due 👍🏽

[@jakemccallum8237]

AR2RO M2 you can tell he a spoiled rich kid who just gets what he wants proably should just stick to his Audi that dad purchased Romans a beauty

[@labalo5]

Jake Mccallum nah he just likes the tundra more haha

[@britton406]

Haha Jason sounds really hurt. sounds like Tommy was doing his job by ackowledging cons or alternatives. I didnt come here for a big chevy circle jerk! Thanks for being objective.

[@BigTyronie]

Whats funny is it does better than trucks people have built for trail/onroad using aftermarket parts. I have one and just bought it because my son likes the white/black color scheme. I knew it said trailboss on the side but didnt pay much mind to its parts and ive driven it through some gnarly sections of trail and old construction or access roads. Theres other trucks id like to have more a 20 or 21 f350 platinum or lariat tremor but those are 80-90k. I love mine. No regrets. No complaints.

[@mikescollin9739]

I remember when Rancho shocks were premium and king who! Also fox was a motocross apparel brand! Showing my age and how times change!!! Good video

[@polarbear5740]

Me too 43 this year and I never thought about that... getting old.

[@johnconnors5123]

First thing I replaced on my Denali HD was the Rancho shocks with Bilstein 5100’s. Like night and day.

[@steveyork8069]

Mike Scollin Fox was mc apparel because they were building mc suspensions.My 1977 yz400 had fox shock and fork spring kit.

[@RagingBad]

John Connors My Tacoma comes with Bilsteins from the factory so I can't relate lol

[@steveyork8069]

RagingTiger Your better off.I have broken or bent several Rancho shocks.

[@fireway22]

Run the truck up a 7 trail, and if it makes it successfully, go to an 8. Seriously test it’s capacities then make a judgement

[@BigMateo24]

This is a great idea. Would be a good standard to set for all future tests as well

[@ronlheureux7623]

And don't LEAVE THE AIR COMPRESSOR at home. The truck was at a distinct disadvantage at times. This might explain to Tommy why the ride was rough?

[@mesa620]

Would be an off-road equivalent of the IKE

[@BlackGT1999]

Joshua Way neg

[@philllsxga.7737]

Exactly!! GM isn't paying them as much as Chrysler...

[@CarnutMM]

The good thing about the G80 is that you don’t have to worry about an electrical glitch or brake over heating causing it not to lock. It just works. And Rancho has been around a long long time and has totally proven itself. They were once premium and I feel they are still a great shock.

[@scrappyjackalope9558]

Quote of the year, Roman, "take me deeper"

[@fredp3088]

11:36 Its not that hard yet

[@terrencejones9817]

2 minutes in Roman can't get the lift right. It's not "puck" lift. There is no front spacer! Look it up on the GM website. The front struts are a longer body, they were developed by Rancho for the Trail boss specifically. Infact the AT4 GMC is also specific to it, as the AT4 isn't actually as tall as the Trail Boss. Also the Trail Boss lift has longer CV axles for better angles. The Rear is the only part with a block lift.

[@HoboJoeGarage]

When I had my 05 Sierra Z71 I never had a problem with the G80 locker engaging especially with low wheel speed. Back in the day Rancho was a premium off road shock brand. I believe the 9000 series was adjustable.

[@SSMJ]

To this day the high-end 9000xl series of Ranchos are still pretty great shocks. The best? Nowhere near close, but for the value they're really hard to beat!

[@loganholmberg2295]

Lets face it people don't see Ranchos as sexy. I mean look at the paintccheme! lol They don't care if its capable they just want to be able to say "IT HAS FOX SHOCKS!" God I hate that mentality.

[@kylepeters6297]

Seth Johnson great point, and if they did have top of the line shocks, like fox, people would be complaining that it’s too expensive then.

[@TheHitSquadOffroad]

Back in the day Nokia was a premium cell phone. Times have changed.

[@fl_atv_riders4455]

I think tommy is forgetting the trailboss isn't trying to be a high end off-roader its selling point is get a factory truck that's leveled without voiding warranties. With a aftermarket leveling kit you void hubs, ball joints, axles and even differentials and since its only a couple grand over the basic z71 it's worth it for the piece of mind.

[@JohnSmith-zi9or]

I think it is pretty disingenuous or ignorance for Tommy to compare this truck to the Land Rover Defender -- and I'm not even a Chevy guy. First, the Defender has serious restrictions if you want to tow a trailer up to 8,000 pounds. Over 4,000 pounds, you are required to shift into low gear to start out, and then shift into high gear once you are above 30mph or so. More so, the tongue weight can't exceed 300 or so pounds and if you do, you must subtract that weight from the payload and the maximum tow weight is 700 pounds. Yes, you CAN tow up to 8,000 with the Defender, I just wouldn't recommend it. Besides, this truck is not a Defender ... completely different vehicle.

[@DragonKnightX12]

@@JohnSmith-zi9or That just seemed to be like the most random comparison ever. Ram Rebel ,Tundra TRD Pro, and Nissan Titan Pro-4X..all would of made sense.

[@fl_atv_riders4455]

@@DragonKnightX12 exactly what I'm saying. But instead they compare it to a vehicle thats 30,000$ more than the LT trailboss.

[@DragonKnightX12]

@@fl_atv_riders4455 Seems most of what they do now.

[@mechmat12345]

@@JohnSmith-zi9or I'm pretty sure he was talking about the new upcoming Defender. Rated to tow over 8000 lbs with a tongue weight of 770lb.

[@WaltANelsonPHD]

Tommy is young enough to focus on style. Roman has aged enough to focus on comfort. Hence, there is a market for Jeeps and another for Silverados. Great video and great work by the editors!

[@bradzimmerman3171]

Walt and both have to be pulled around by a f150 just like always

[@WaltANelsonPHD]

@@bradzimmerman3171 I did not know. They have so many channels that I cannot follow e very post in time order. I think they have a new office in Boulder(?), for example, but the virus has sent them home. Anyhow, I like their vids. They seem to enjoy making them.

[@DavidWischnewski]

Back when trucks were built as work vehicles we didn't give a crap about the interior. I still like a basic interior. More bells and whistles means more things that can break.

[@gpaje]

Same bells and whistle compared to other trucks, it's the styling and materials used that is a let down. They are changing it next year.

[@stufoo]

And that’s why they make base models you old fart

[@Mr562stan]

I feel like all these trucks with tablets as radios are overkill. Trucks are becoming a luxury vehicle rather than just being a truck.

[@gpaje]

@@Mr562stan Where have you been these last 10 years? Trucks have become replacements for luxury vehicles, but they still do the truck stuff. Why else would anyone pay the prices they do for the loaded ones. You can still get a base model if you like, but the meat of the market is the luxury ones.

[@Mr562stan]

gpage , Dont get me wrong I wouldnt turn down one of these new trucks if given to me lol. I just miss the days where everyone was good with the truck as is and not wanting a livingroom that you can tow a boat with lol

[@victorgomez7738]

Love my trailboss. You can beat it up without feeling too bad if it gets cosmetic damage while off roading. Perfect balance on and offroad without any compromise. Can it be better? Yes, but it can also be worse. Best bang for your buck IMO.

[@roadsidemanners]

We don’t all want or need a Wrangler. This is more off road capability than I will ever need, it will tow and probably plow well, haul the family, and look good doing it. Thats a thumbs up for me.

[@billseiler4952]

Really good looking truck.....enjoying this series

[@TajRahal]

The Trail Boss and AT4 I don't think were ever really meant to be a premium off road truck. I have an AT4 and I love it as a good jack of all trades truck. It has some off road capabilities, it tows well, and it's a nice daily driver.

[@TajRahal]

Luis Bolanos I’m sorry but Ram’s are absolute junk. Will never buy anything made in a Chrysler factory again. There’s a reason why car dealerships make fun of “Chrysler Quality Control”.

[@DragonKnightX12]

@@TajRahal At least according Consumer Reports's data the Ram 1500 has been more consistent in reliability than the F-150 and GM 1500 Twins. Lol Pretty sure Stealerships will spout any nonsense they can think of too get you to buy their cars isntead. Go ask a bunch of mechanics that are wroth their salt, guarantee most of them will tell you Ford is their bread and butter.

[@TajRahal]

@@DragonKnightX12 I also know that I have had a jeep and dodge in the past. Both had transmission issues.

[@DragonKnightX12]

@@TajRahal How long ago? FCA uses the ZF 8HP across the board now. Also Ford and GM have their fair shares of problems, neither one is exactly considered extremely reliable.

[@mikequyl8754]

Trying hunting trips not just a weekend warrior sound . Like that’s all you do get it dirty . You must drive it on paved roads 99.9 percent of the time

[@Jman11129]

They should of sent the Russian out. I feel like he always does a better job with the test. His non biased attitude is the best he describes the pros And cons and makes the test fun to watch.

[@codysmith9813]

I just got to Moab yesterday with my Jeep Gladiator all the way from Tennessee.

[@josephkraft5640]

I bought a 2020. 10K off MSRP. It was an incredible deal. So far been the best overall truck I’ve owned out of several. I have no problem with the interior. Does what it needs to. I don’t need foo foo leather and pretty designs. Thanks Chevy for making a 6/10 Truck to hit the sweet spot! Official truck of the apocalypse.

[@thedarkknight9900]

Dudes who want fancy interiors for their trucks are girls

[@josephkraft5640]

The Dark Knight lol I’m cool with plastic. It holds up well over time. I know cause my 2009 Silverado looked as good as it did new all except the crack in the dash on top passenger side but they all did that in that generation. Definitely well improved in 2020.

[@thedarkknight9900]

Joseph Kraft my 2002 Silverado interior is brand new til this day. Everything works fine.

[@CarsAndZebras]

I think the most pressing question is, how much toilet paper can it carry?

[@craigquann]

Largest bed volume in its class....

[@bobblofinshlof9741]

A shit load

[@CarsAndZebras]

@@bobblofinshlof9741 - It better be able to handle more than 1 shit load.... my needs depend on it.

[@cryptnblood]

That joke is so 2 weeks ago

[@CarsAndZebras]

@@cryptnblood We could probably say the same about your underwear

[@1mlb704]

Absolutely love these off-road videos. Also I visited Moab back in 2015 on a vacation trip to Colorado, super beautiful place, seeing these videos brings back memories of that trip. Thanks for the quality content fellas.

[@williamdrijver4141]

I'd say 8 out of 10 dream truck. Normally not a fan of such bright colors, but this red with all the black just works very well.

[@billp5424]

Good to see you outside again.

[@philllsxga.7737]

GM used to use Bilstein shock's, even back in the 80s!! They were the first!! Back in the 80s and 90s the Camaro and Corvette use special Bilstein shock's. My 2001 zr2 had Bilstein shock's on it. They lasted 252,000 miles and I was always off roading!! 252,000 miles on the factory Bilstein shock's!! And remember.. the G80 will lock in two wheel drive, the mechanical will not...

[@geezusmeatball1328]

Yep bilstein is for me a better shocks than ranchos i just put brand new bilstein 4600 on my 98 silverado because they last 20 yrs 👌

[@philllsxga.7737]

@@geezusmeatball1328 I had my 2001 zr2 for 10 and 252,000 miles. Two years ago the ranchos on my 2014 Silverado looked worse than the 10 year old 252,000 mile Bilsteins!

[@techs1smh13]

Bilstein is a much better shock. Different part# different GVW. Different valving. Not a one shock fits all.

[@Pabloperes675]

The g80 is mechanical. You doofus.

[@risrmachines]

I agree with Roman. I would get this truck if I was buying today.

[@poppyneese1811]

3rd time I’ve enjoyed this Video!!!😀 TFL quarantine relief!!!👍 also watching TFL old videos, before I discovered them, early videos were great too!!!

[@anthonyc1883]

Have you gone back far enough to the ones where Andre speaks only Russian? Very entertaining.

[@poppyneese1811]

Anthony C no I haven’t, but I will!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the heads up!👍

[@the_anxiousphotographer]

I just got my Trail Boss about two months ago. I'm in Colorado same as you guys. Golden. Loving it so far. Had a ZR2 Colorado and needed a little more towing capacity and comfort. There are a few minor things I miss about the ZR2 but this Silverado rides way smoother and just does what I need it to do. Thanks for all your videos informing me about this truck.

[@JDelta87]

Well balanced content and editing right here. Enjoyed hearing the difference of opinions from you two with no hard feelings.

[@ciroc_lobster4052]

Been watching TFL for a year now cant believe I just noticed i havnt already subscribed. Am now! Love the content

[@22chiwi]

Gentlemen I would like to take this time to THANK YOU for posting videos and keeping us entertained during these crazy times.

[@justinclark6053]

I LOVE MY TRAIL BOSS!! I learned how to drive in a manual pickup, I have only ever owned and driven pickups because of versatility. I have owned ford, Chevy and dodge. Just came from a 2020 f150 xlt 302A fx4 5.0 to a 2022 6.2L trail boss. My trail boss is my favorite truck I have ever owned!!!! It’s only a custom trim level but it’s everything you could want for a Truck, not a luxury grocery getter.

[@ronsmith7880]

Love this Trailboss video..I'll be watching this again later..thanks Roman n Tommy.. Stay safe..Drive it rough☺

[@willneverrememberit1]

Making me jealous with the Moab trails. Good work!

[@sts3427]

Roman- "Tommy this is a great off-road truck. Tommy- "It's alright and here are my issues." Roman- "Let's not talk about it anymore."

[@manuelhiguera5494]

Mason Seigerman Tommy should just quit being in a video where he is not reviewing a wrangler and only a wrangler bc he can’t separate him self from being the “Ultimate fan boy” of wranglers.!

[@VortexVibe634]

manuel higuera well you know that’s all kinda scripted, they try to create some controversy to make the video interesting but sometimes it comes out kinda silly

[@manuelhiguera5494]

EmilFerr77 fair enough maybe it’s scripted or they have an idea of what they want to say or focus on with their opinions but Tommy’s “script” is always one sided even when there is not wrangler involved..

[@VortexVibe634]

manuel higuera yeah and Nathan with the Powerwagon, honestly they have improved a lot, I remember Tommy looked awkward when he started appearing in videos some years ago, on the positive side they seem to read comments and improve upon constructive criticism

[@manuelhiguera5494]

johncowTV good point Tommy has knowledge and Roman tells him all the time when he mentions he is a much better “off roader” but Tommy seams too stuck on comparing the wrangler to everything when this truck is not in the same category of off road worthless.!

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man that red and black combo looks amazingly beautiful on that trail boss!😍👍

[@kieransteele7223]

Wow this is awesome! Need to go do this trail in my truck now!

[@codered9576]

Truck did pretty good, I'm impressed. The 5.3 is a good engine I find, plenty of power and takes you where you want to go. Great video, thanks.

[@brandedmcgowan9414]

Thank you finally someone giving the tried and true 5.3 (325cid) some major props of what it can do and perform. Its enough truck engine for me to go anywhere and pull anything it wants to pull, if you want more power out of that medium sized LS mod it and tune it and slap on a cam, headers, exhaust, air cleaner and forced induction power adders.💪

[@loganholmberg2295]

Yeah I don't get the shitting on the 5.3L. Ive pulled a camper trailer and boat on mine in 30C heat and its been just fine. The power is more than Adequate. Frankly I'm glad I didn't get the 6.2L cause they all seem to be linked to bad transnissions.

[@bradzimmerman3171]

@@brandedmcgowan9414 the LS babble goes on &on ,so you add on thousands of dollars and still have nothing that chinamotors hasn't screwed up

[@brandedmcgowan9414]

@@bradzimmerman3171 what? I don't get you. In fact theres a reason why these engines are sought after and popular amongst the gearheads and parts are cheap (affordable) to make crazy amounts of power and get very good fuel mileage and reliable, can't no modular (triton) motor from my experience can achieve that even though they are somewhat bulletproof (can't kill em) but plaqued with all sorts of problems if you is a Ford guy.

[@notasolution]

Yea, it’s a great engine if you don’t mind it eating 2 quarts of oil between oil changes, driving around with no ac and not being able to drive them because the transmissions fail way before 100k, sure

[@KSTrekker]

Absolutely love my 2020 TB with the 6.2L. I bought to tow a travel trailer, haul a few things, and occasionally go off road. Because of its overall size and lack of dedicated lockers, it's not serious rock crawler competition for the Wrangler or Defender, but it holds its own. I used to own both the H2 Hummer and this Trail Boss feels very similar in capability. Love this truck!

[@jesseobrien2641]

Really enjoy the content across the board on TFL , but this is my favorite kind.

[@Junior-ub5vr]

Y’all should do a twist ditch test to see how much it’s flexing

[@wayneking4521]

Love the video, I just bought my new 2020 chevy Z71 Trail Boss, last week and just love it, it's the LT. rides good, and waiting to get back home to take it off road.

[@cnovak1994]

Watching your reviews on the Trail Bosses is what drove me to purchase one last October. I think they’re very well-rounded trucks. Videos such as this have made me itch to take my truck to Moab and see that great looking countryside

[@jaredbauer8956]

Great truck, great location, great videography... What more can you ask from from a video? One of my favorites ever from TFL....

[@Advanhorn1]

Loved seeing Trail Boss put to the test. Really like the two opinions on this package. Thanks for a great vid.

[@colinwatt00]

LT + Z71 Package ($1,800 CAD) = locking axle, Rancho shocks, skid plates, etc. LT + Trail Boss ($7,500 CAD) = Z71 Package + Goodyear Tires, 2” lift, etc.

[@ryancoates872]

It’s not a “spaced lift”. Longer coils and cv axles to accompany for height.

[@colinwatt00]

Ryan Coates - I’ve edited my comment; thanks. I should have known better and fact-checked TFL. For being their jobs, they frequently give incorrect information in their videos.

[@INeverLose]

That’s why I’m leaning on buying the LT Z71 instead of the Trail Boss. I could buy a 6” lift, wheels and tires with the price difference.

[@ryancoates872]

INeverLose get a custom trail boss with the 6.2. Cheapest trim with best looks IMO and easily upgradable. (Cheap ability to safely level the truck in several ways: ball joint and control arm lift possible with ready lift and more) also by leveling a trail hose for relatively cheap you get lots of clearance and ability to clear 35s. And even if you don’t wanna level you still can fit 33x12.5 most likely and maintain warranty

[@nilsjohansson9739]

I think the film editing was a nice change of pace! Good job whomever you are!

[@natecurrier]

Love this truck. Thanks TFL ❤️

[@willop572]

Just picked up a 2020 LT Trail boss with the 6.2L and im loving it so far!!

[@MRLUGNUTS]

Why are some people putting down the interior in this truck.... It's a truck, with comfortable accommodations.

[@jabroni6199]

MRLUGNUTS becosse the cost of today’s trucks can be every bit as much as a luxury sedan so “it’s a truck” is no longer a valid excuse for sub par interiors. If it’s “just a truck” then price it as such.

[@harveysingh8785]

Because they keep raising the price tag but don’t redesign it like the other automakers.

[@sunchaser999]

Interior is nice enough.

[@BigTyronie]

First of all, this is an lt so the interior is nice. I know, i own a 2020 lt trailboss. Is it as nice as 2020+superduty? No. But nothing is. Not even a hd denali is competitive with the fords interior. But these trucks are quiet as long as the tires dont wear funny. Smooth as hell even on high speed interstates and wil drive through just about anything offroad. Secondly price point can be changed. Get a custom if you dont want to pay 60k for an lt. But keep in mind its a different 5.3(sorta) and you get a 6spd auto and a few other things are different/less desirable.

[@JohnSmith-zi9or]

Seriously, you guys have the best jobs in the world. I appreciate the honesty in your assessments of the vehicles you test.

[@krissimon2502]

Just picked up a satin steel metallic Trail boss. I fell in love with the looks of it and just had to have it. I personally like the interior but I'm trading up from an 11 year old tacoma. I'm glad that other than the 8 inch screen it still has buttons and knobs as well. Going dirtbiking this weekend and I'm planning on taking it offroad for a little test.

[@09blackcobaltss]

Trail boss in those colors looks amazing and does quite well off road. If only they offered the Reg cab Short bed like they do overseas i would love that version it.

[@Mr42960]

Actually the G80 option of the Eaton locking differential is a fantastic rear locker. I put a hundred thousand miles on three GMC trucks with this option and they never missed a beat. Worked as good as new the whole time, the best of both worlds, open diff when not needed and immediate engagement during any loss of traction.

[@myintegruns12s51]

When I saw this truck’s debut in January 2018 I knew it would be my next rig. I don’t buy first model year vehicles because of teething issues and the unknown in general. I heard GM tested these trucks for 7 million miles. So I bit the bullet. I put 25k miles so far on my 2019 Trail Boss LT and I couldn’t be happier. 21mpg highway, it hauls, tows, and does pretty well off road. The interior is just fine for me and really other than a couple of recalls and software updates I’ve had zero issues and this truck has a tough life. It gets beat on and keeps going.

[@davidqist]

Videos like these during this quarantine 👌🏼👌🏼

[@brxttz]

Love the trail boss. Perfect for what I need it for. I just have the custom as I didn't need all the bells and whistles and I love mine!

[@thestrangepersonnooneknows2921]

Same custom trail BOSS since all that auto start and dual climates and all that is just something else to break

[@krampp24]

Same i friggin love it i did a muffler delete and it sounds sooo awesome

[@brxttz]

@@krampp24 I only covered the 6 resonator screens and kept the flapper wide open. Cost me about $8 and the outcome is unbelievable...

[@user-rb2lm1fs7z]

@@brxttz how did you keep the flapper open?

[@brxttz]

@@user-rb2lm1fs7z popped the spring out the notch, open flapper all the way then put spring back in notch

[@AnthonyJ350]

It'd be cool to see Bilstein 5100s equipped on the Trail Boss to go with that middle of the pack theme of the offroad marketed truck segment.

[@roxbery25]

Love that Trailboss - great video guys

[@dennisthompson7707]

It's good to see GM finally make a good off road 1/2 ton, I wish Ford would build one between the FX4 and Raptor.

[@scz718645]

Dennis Thompson what would that truck look like?

[@brandedmcgowan9414]

Y'all camp already have those options plus the tremor, y'all basically got more trims than my GM line-up Damn what more do y'all Ford guys want?!😂

[@dontask8979]

So a FX4 with a leveling kit? What would be in between?

[@Otownbassin]

Dont ask The trail boss isn’t much over a normal z71 but it looks way better than a plain LT Z71

[@jamesanderson562]

@@brandedmcgowan9414 i couldnt ask for more than the tremor 😂 people just want wingless planes nd helicopters

[@EGGINFOOLS]

This truck is better than a 6. Especially since it beat the raptor and the rebel in the same off-road test in Moab that you guys did. Surely you aren't saying the raptor is less than a 6

[@SilveradoNomads]

Indeed. It's like every time they do a video, they forget about all the previous videos they have done.

[@JC-ej3er]

I love mine!. I bought a 2020 1500 Custom Trail Boss and then Traded it for the 2020 LT Trail Boss with a 6.2L and 10 speed. The trucks are great, it's not trying to be a raptor. It's good at what it does.

[@kurtkopczynski6505]

Great review and the Trail Boss was very impressive and capable on some of the harder obstacles! Air the tires down and try a more difficult trail! I’d give the truck a 7/10 👍🏻

[@rgracia611]

I have a 2018 Silverado with the Z71 package. Other than how low it is stock it does great off road. I’m sure it will be better when I lift it. One thing I noticed was how good it was in the snow. One week after I bought it, we took it up to the mountains in Utah for three days. On the last night it snowed a good amount; about 18 inches. We were in a cabin with dirt road access and it did great.

[@CarlGontheBeat]

Thank you for your honest input Tommy, regardless of what these people say. I appreciate you being transparent.

[@rickysafer2895]

Glad you didn't air down , seems like the truck did fine . Lot's of people don't air down because they just don't think about doing it . Thanks for the video guys,really like this trail boss.

[@jonah12]

I’m current owner and I’d say these trucks are great at doing everything good. If a truck shines in a specific area it’ll be lack luster in others.

[@TREVORJB101]

When the Silverado ZRX comes out, they should keep this set up as Z71 and drop the Trail Boss name. This is the perfect medium. The regular Z71 sits too low, has an air-dam, and looks more like a appearance/sticker package. This looks far more aggressive and off-road capable.

[@MrJamesLuz]

Mister_Mister420 : Z71 has always been an appearance package. Back in the 90’s I was working in a shop and had a customer come in for service. He was disappointed to find out the G80 didn’t come standard in the Z71. It was an option. We ended up installing a locker or limited slip which later exploded the poor little 10 bolt. I know Chevy has come a long way from the 90’s, but some things like the Z71 stickers or the worthlessness of the G80 haven’t changed.

[@TREVORJB101]

@@MrJamesLuz ok so the Trial Boss add ons would make the Z71 a little less "worthless" lol

[@tcv4]

@@MrJamesLuz G80 has some upside for those who don't need a real locker. Of course the option for a manual locker would be nice, but the G80 will just work in all wheel drive for people who aren't the most savvy and may not realize they need it or know how to engage it. It also works in 2wd which is kinda nice if you just need a little extra oomph. Something to be said as well for not having an actuator or wiring to worry about with a mechanical setup. Still, definitely think they need to have an option on the trailboss for an electronic locker.

[@brandedmcgowan9414]

@@MrJamesLuz our 98 z71 ext. Cab equipped with the g80 i think in order to get the g80 you must get the 5.7 (5.3 or larger displacement) engine to have it, 5.0 doesn't come standard with it.

[@robinsonmac]

@@brandedmcgowan9414 on newer trucks it come with the tow package. That's the cheapest way to get it. It's like a $500 option.

[@adamduncan4422]

One request is in each video give us the MSRP and what options the truck has. I know you have multiple videos on the truck but would still be a nice quick reminder.

[@grimreaper3620]

Love this truck ,the price is right,good video.👍👍👍

[@adamharriger5193]

Awesome father and son video as always! Love the exterior of the Trail Boss, test drove a couple and the interior is just too much of a let down compared to the competition. Wasnt a fan of the poor visibility either, but this video proves it is capable enough for 90% of people’s offroad needs.

[@thebadbug7026]

Great video guys! I wish there was a little more to the trail boss, like a locking front diff. I think Roman summed the truck up perfectly as a Swiss Army knife, good at many things. Not as good off road as a raptor but better for towing and utility.

[@morrisbutrafili987]

Great video! Done really well. More like this

[@joseramos7476]

Give the credit when it’s due

[@tonyfaconi3442]

I’ve owned a 03 Z71 a 2014 Z71 crew cab and a 2016 Z71 with the max tow. Now I have a Custom Trail Boss V8, and it is the best truck I’ve ever owned, and also tows better than the max tow I had. Chevrolet did right when the built this truck.

[@skywalker2852]

Nice video. It was great to see the Trail Boss do well off road. You guys need to determine what you call in a manual locker though. At different times, you refer to both the G80 and a push button e-locker as manual.

[@digbrowndirt]

Kane creek in a rain storm, in a new truck? This is why I watch

[@mtower235]

I just got my custom a few months ago. It’s a very capable truck. It’s 80% regular driving. The other 19 is pastures and hunting stuff. The 1% is I’ve done more than I shoulda 😂 . It did great towing a 7K camper to Tennessee and around on a 2500 mile trip. I’m very happy with the compromises vs capabilities. Great video.

[@cwyoming7004]

Great truck, thanks TFL

[@murphtheirishmanmurphy7268]

I have and love my 2014 Silverado! It’s a Z71 which is great but I installed a 2.5” leveling kit plus bigger tires and removed some low hanging B.S. The Trail Boss is nice but GM should get it up if they really want to call it a Trail Boss.

[@WontHe5786]

Offer 2 option. 2in or 3in or incorporate the air suspension that was announced on the 2021 Tahoe.

[@crjmoto]

I always go to the cost - paused the vid and priced it out @ lowest sold price (Denver), 72 mnth financing, $3k down - $650/ mnth. I can't imagine paying that every month for 6 years.

[@mechmat12345]

Such is the world we live in. The average price of a half ton is about $50k, this truck is not exceptionally expensive.

[@cdeeznuts3995]

Who goes in with 3 grand down??? If you can't afford a good down payment then get your life right before blowing your credit out. I pay 450 a month for my 20 trail boss.

[@crjmoto]

@@cdeeznuts3995 $3k was the recommendation from the Chevy ad, I bet people go in with less

[@davidtrumpy4908]

That red moab dirt is somethin else

[@rdsii64]

We have mechanical lockers like the G80, electric lockers that are optional on many trucks, and hard core air lockers. When used correctly, any locker is better than an open diff. To drive this point home, when you do these reviews, bring along a truck with open diffs. Doing this will serve two functions. First, the viewer will see just what to expect from a 4wd truck with stock open diffs. Second, the viewer will actually see what difference a locking axle will make.

[@kylepeters6297]

Like u said, it’s not the best off-road, it’s a 6/10 but if Chevy or ford or anyone went any farther with it, you would then be sacrificing your daily driving purposes, like comfort and possible reliability of certain parts. It’ll suffice the weekend warriors who wants a bit of fun on a local trail, and it’ll also take you across the country if it needs too. It’s a great concept that these manufacturers are offering nowadays.

[@joshuaschreiner2559]

Good job guys . Good information

[@swathdiver489]

No, leave the G80 alone, nice and simple. Does everything you asked it to do.

[@xagentman]

When I saw Kane Creek I was a little worried for you. But, I can see you just stuck to the first 1/4 of the trail and entry road. I was waiting to see the carnage of Hamburger Hill or the Waterfall climb that comes after. I am not sure that any factory (unmodified) full size can complete that entire trail from start to finish but, I'd like to see it attempted! :) Great content as always though. Thanks for the entertainment while in lock down.

[@jabronjunklove760]

I'm glad you said something. They make it look like that Trail Boss conquered the whole 6/10 trail. I've never been on Kane Creek, but I was starting to get confused about the rating system because that just looked like a dirt road for the most part. When I first got my Frontier Pro4x last year, I went out to Uwharrie in NC by myself and tried to stick to 2, 3, and 4 rated trails and some of them I had to turn around on and abandon them because I wasn't sure that I wouldn't get stuck by myself. That is deceptive advertising that TFL is doing on Chevy's behalf if they are claiming that a straight from the factory Trail Boss can tackle a full 6/10 trail.

[@chrismunsey3185]

Is is a very good looking truck. I’d buy one over its competitors anyday of the week.👌🏽

[@rickyloganjr.2362]

Awesome off road vid gentlemen👌. Utah is a beautiful state. I love Tommy he's so modest, absolutely would not mind if we were best friends.

[@shawnriddle3018]

Nice looking rig. I would own one. Luvin the rain while your filming. Extra challenge. You would have been so much happier with the ride if you aired down to 20 psi or lower.

[@nmtay]

Whoever came up with the title for this video should get a raise. That's hilarious.

[@heiditheguy]

“Proper all terrain” guy the Duratrac is basically a mud tire.. fits more in the hybrid category. I personally get the feeling that Tommy isn’t much of a pickup guy

[@terrencejones9817]

Tommy is a Jeep shill.

[@murphtheirishmanmurphy7268]

Great Vid. Guys! I always appreciate what you put out but it’s been a life saver lately due to being in recovery after retina surgery. I have been stuck inside for 2 weeks now and I’m about to snap! Thanks for saving me.

[@michaelballard7323]

Production: 14:50 Really like the music score, all full of drums and steel guitars. Great choice! Says “Big Moab Country”

[@PETERLINNAH]

Good review.

[@anthonyc1883]

Great music choice starting at 14:48.

[@JHoll84]

Would you be able to test the off-road chops of the gm single speed transfer case with the 2.7l turbo engine in GMC or chevy? Or at least have an in-depth discussion on the new podcast Would love to see the limitations! Keep up the great content. Stay safe.

[@1bianchini]

Great Job! I think the TrailBoss is up for more! Eventually change the shocks absorbers! For the editors: to many cuts!!! Specially when the outside cameras where filming: I was following a trail and ready to watched was to come shortly and then the Cut and that was it! Great place to film! Tommy was a little on the downside but probably because he was all wet! But that’s the fun of it! Cheers

[@jamesoldman3021]

For the rear I prefer the auto-locker for the front manual. And as this is bought to be used for a few years I imagine that they will put a locker in the front.