Jason, just wanted to add that you definitely need the power and torque for the mud like you explained, but the gearing is crucial out here in Arizona because of the jagged rocks we have out on the trails. The Jeep’s ability to navigate dangerous obstacles with finesse is due to the gearing being so low. It’s absolutely amazing!
Got my Colorado ZR2 on Sunday.... Maaaaaaan, I can't get enough of it... The only thing that throws me off is the lights .. I can't find the headlight switch... This is gonna take me a while to figure this truck out
I have a '24, love it also, but some of that infotainment screen crap pisses me off. You will find that you CANNOT have your foglights stay set to on, you must turn them on EVERY time. And they're kinda a pain to find, and aren't really very bright anyway (tiny).
Oh, and it appears the ZR2 and Bison frames and front control arms are the same (99% sure on the control arms) so the Bison jounce damper kit ($2,800) should be a straight bolt-on IF you have the tools and skill. I need to conform that no other pieces are needed, but living out in the dry SW with more open dirt roads, that's one of my planned upgrades. I'll do all but the 1/2" lift shim for the rear axle, and let the Chevy dealer do that and align the rear. I also plan on going up to 285/75/17's which are nominally 33.8" in diameter whereas the Bison's "35's" are actually only 34.4", so, only about 3/8" more clearance. I might try and go larger, but the price climbs steeply. Plus, even just going to that slightly larger size means the spare will not fit underneath without some modifications to the mounting, and that may not even be possible. Best of luck with yours!
Most people never consider the differential breather vent. If a guy does a lot of backing into water to launch boats for example, water can get into the diff and create axle seal problems. For avid off road mud or boat enthusiast it's best to have a good rubber line attached to the breather and extend it high enough to avoid water.
Jason, It really seems like the Gladiator Rubicon is the right truck for you, and perhaps the idea of taking over your bride's truck is not the best solution. The ZR2 looks great and seems to be exactly what Tina was looking for. My guess is that she will be happy with the ZR2 for a number of years, and then you can sell a low-mileage truck without all the wear and tear that one gets plunging it into the swamps all the time.
I would personally go with the ppf & 5yr warranty ceramic coating to protect the truck ,& protect your trade in as you have an uncommon paint color that i would consider preserving with the ceramic also iit makes clean up 100 times easier ot costs a few bucks but your protecting a large investment thats just what i would do other people might not
Jason, have you been having issues with the lane assist feature? Mine keeps trying to swerve me into traffic. I didn’t have this feature on my 16 Z71. I have been turning it off along with the auto start/stop.
I've never had mine "swerve" out of my lane, but I hated the feel of it trying to "correct" me when I was changing lanes, so I turned the stupid thing off. That setting is "sticky" so set it once and it's gone.
You can fit 35s on the ZR2 w/ zero suspension mods & no rubbing [stock wheels]. I was running 35s until I traded for my Raptor a couple months ago. The ZR2 is a better vehicle for 90%+ of the public that lives in the Suburbs or even city. Far better on pavement ride quality. I really like Jeep Wranglers & Gladiators; having owned a few. They’re fun, but they’re solid axle & ride terrible compared to most vehicles that are designed around the majority of seat time being around town.
ACTUAL inch size 35's, or a metric "equivalent"? What size? Are you running the OEM wheels or at least OEM offset? Everyone I've seen running them without a lift has rubbing issues, moderate to severe, at full flex. Seems the more outwards/negative offset you have makes it worse, which makes sense. Thx!
If probably watch the long video but your right most people probably wouldn't thanks for another great review i always enjoy the content your hard work & time is greatly appreciated
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Jason, just wanted to add that you definitely need the power and torque for the mud like you explained, but the gearing is crucial out here in Arizona because of the jagged rocks we have out on the trails. The Jeep’s ability to navigate dangerous obstacles with finesse is due to the gearing being so low. It’s absolutely amazing!
“if wife ever lets me take it in the mud”.
Ask her, and let us know 😂❤
It's easier to get forgiveness than permission, just sayin'...🤣🤣
Got my Colorado ZR2 on Sunday.... Maaaaaaan, I can't get enough of it... The only thing that throws me off is the lights .. I can't find the headlight switch... This is gonna take me a while to figure this truck out
Congratulations on such an amazing truck. Headlights are at the very top of the infotainment screen. Click auto and never have to touch it again
@Jason-Samko thank you, J!!
I have a '24, love it also, but some of that infotainment screen crap pisses me off. You will find that you CANNOT have your foglights stay set to on, you must turn them on EVERY time. And they're kinda a pain to find, and aren't really very bright anyway (tiny).
@@kx8960 oh wow, thank you!
Oh, and it appears the ZR2 and Bison frames and front control arms are the same (99% sure on the control arms) so the Bison jounce damper kit ($2,800) should be a straight bolt-on IF you have the tools and skill. I need to conform that no other pieces are needed, but living out in the dry SW with more open dirt roads, that's one of my planned upgrades. I'll do all but the 1/2" lift shim for the rear axle, and let the Chevy dealer do that and align the rear. I also plan on going up to 285/75/17's which are nominally 33.8" in diameter whereas the Bison's "35's" are actually only 34.4", so, only about 3/8" more clearance. I might try and go larger, but the price climbs steeply. Plus, even just going to that slightly larger size means the spare will not fit underneath without some modifications to the mounting, and that may not even be possible. Best of luck with yours!
Most people never consider the differential breather vent. If a guy does a lot of backing into water to launch boats for example, water can get into the diff and create axle seal problems. For avid off road mud or boat enthusiast it's best to have a good rubber line attached to the breather and extend it high enough to avoid water.
Jeep looks like a little power wagon 😎
Oh yeah almost forgot, where'd you find my stand?
Jason, It really seems like the Gladiator Rubicon is the right truck for you, and perhaps the idea of taking over your bride's truck is not the best solution. The ZR2 looks great and seems to be exactly what Tina was looking for. My guess is that she will be happy with the ZR2 for a number of years, and then you can sell a low-mileage truck without all the wear and tear that one gets plunging it into the swamps all the time.
@@DefianceMoraine very solid points and I do agree
Jeep looks better, Colorado looks like every other midsize and full size IMO
I would personally go with the ppf & 5yr warranty ceramic coating to protect the truck ,& protect your trade in as you have an uncommon paint color that i would consider preserving with the ceramic also iit makes clean up 100 times easier ot costs a few bucks but your protecting a large investment thats just what i would do other people might not
@@marksullivan8200 great ideas. Thanks
Jason, have you been having issues with the lane assist feature? Mine keeps trying to swerve me into traffic. I didn’t have this feature on my 16 Z71. I have been turning it off along with the auto start/stop.
@tommyv.856 never used lane assist and don't think i have it set to be on automaticly. It's never lit up anyway
I've never had mine "swerve" out of my lane, but I hated the feel of it trying to "correct" me when I was changing lanes, so I turned the stupid thing off. That setting is "sticky" so set it once and it's gone.
You can fit 35s on the ZR2 w/ zero suspension mods & no rubbing [stock wheels]. I was running 35s until I traded for my Raptor a couple months ago.
The ZR2 is a better vehicle for 90%+ of the public that lives in the Suburbs or even city. Far better on pavement ride quality.
I really like Jeep Wranglers & Gladiators; having owned a few. They’re fun, but they’re solid axle & ride terrible compared to most vehicles that are designed around the majority of seat time being around town.
ACTUAL inch size 35's, or a metric "equivalent"? What size? Are you running the OEM wheels or at least OEM offset? Everyone I've seen running them without a lift has rubbing issues, moderate to severe, at full flex. Seems the more outwards/negative offset you have makes it worse, which makes sense. Thx!
He didn't say the ZR2 needed suspension mods for 35s, just that a spare doesn't fit with 35s.
@@robg1413 He didn't say anything about the spare, but I know it won't fit under the bed without some mods, and it may not be possible even then.
If probably watch the long video but your right most people probably wouldn't thanks for another great review i always enjoy the content your hard work & time is greatly appreciated
@@marksullivan8200 thanks you. And appreciate all your help in these comments and how you help others.
How do you find out what the crawl ratio is, of any truck? Thanks
In the owners manual, or online.
No offense. But I’d take the ZR2 all day long….. but, over that I’d probably take the Ranger Raptor over both.. and I’m not a Ford guy…