If you haven't yet, DEFINITELY subscribe to Matt (Matt 1003) he's got some fantastic Colorado content and you'll be seeing him on the channel in the future for lots of other interesting collaborations! 😎👍
HorsePower Obsessed Thank you buddy! Im so glad to finally meet you and now I can say ... when you get friends from youtube... all the hard work pays off... thank you again for great conversation and great day! More to come! #coloradochevy #Corvette!!! 😬😊
Although this video is 3yrs old, both of you guys have helped me with seeing what mods can be done to Colorados. Just picked up the ‘22 a couple of months ago.
Big thank you to both of you for taking the time to create your channels, I watch them both! You guys help me out alot with picking and choosing mods for my 18 Colorado!! Nice rides!
I have the 6in colorado lift and its been the best investment ive ever made. its the smoothest ive ever felt a truck. fits all my overlanding needs and its a wrangler competitor.
I'm very glad to see your channels get together. I watch both equally.. I have a 2018 LT. Thank you both for the time you guys take to make these videos.
This is awesome! I’m from Lancaster pa.. i also have a Colorado that i love. I’ve wanted a Colorado since these new mods came out. I’ve been watching your channel and Matt’s to get some ideas on the direction i wanna go. I would love to meet you guys to pick your brains. Any hoo.. I appreciate thee content on the Colorado. Keep up the great work!
I went with the Eibach Pro Lift. I got it through Peak Suspension and it included the Dirt King Upper A arms, A Diff Drop and 1 inch lift blocks for the rear. I set the spring spacer on the highest setting as I have the Diesel. I now have around 1500 miles on the lift and had the front end alignment rechecked to adjust the tow. It rides Great!
You two guys are the ones I've been watching for ideas on my Colorado!! Both beautiful trucks! Gotta start somewhere like you both stated. I have the level but eventually would like to go with a lift. Mine is more like the red.. Same set up, same wheels/tires/ spacers. I deleted my resonator but added a Magnaflow Muffler to replace the stock.. Sounds good. I kind of have a mix between both of you..I love my Colorado! Love your guys' ideas.. I'll definitely be watch both of you!
This video was so helpful!! So I’m doing pink/black combo on my Chevy Colorado. she’s got pink bow ties and thin pink stripes going down both sides. And everything else blacked out.
GM bought back my 2021 2wd LT Colorado because of a vibration they couldn't fix and replaced both catalytic converters. I now have a 2022 4wd Z71 Colorado.👍
I do like the 6" lift and the resonator delete, but I like the leveling on your truck, so if you can level it with a 6" lift. I like your grille better with the bowtie, but I would have painted the bowtie red and blacked out the chrome around it. I agree with you on not having the wheels stick out as far as his, but his truck does look good, so I'm not bashing it at all, both of them are good looking trucks.
They really are both good looking and the difference is really set them apart. I still want to up my leveling kit with the other piece to bring it up a full 2 inches in the front and then after that we'll see what happens. 😁
I got the MacTrac 6.5" Lift Kit and the ride didn't change at all. Got a 2" body lift on top of that from PA and it's riding slightly less smoothly than stock, but not as much as you would think for 8.5" up in the air.
I just realized I hadn't seen this video. I do love that grill he has. Definitely a good choice. Black exhaust tip is a go in my opinion too. I wish I had black tips on my Gallardo. Very happy with my black Corsa tips on the Vette. Love both trucks together. Great collab video.
My first step would be to determine the offset of the new wheels I want then I'd pick a lift. My rule of thumb has always been whatever I go up in height I need to increase in stance... example would be 6" lift = the farthest point of my stance needs to increase out 6". This keeps similar geometry for handling purposes.
I like the idea of having a tires poke just a tiny bit outside of the fender well. Right now my stock rims with a 1.5-in wheel spacer is perfect for me and my fender flares. I like your thinking though, try to keep everything relative! 👍
Awesome video... It's great seeing both trucks side by side for comparison... I'd definitely get a lift as Matt's truck looks really good next to yours. It's good to hear that the ride isn't compromised with a 6 inch lift. Also Matt's Chevrolet grill looks awesome, you should def get that. Looking forward to more collabs from you guys.
It's good, a little tall IMO. I don't think I'd go over 3"-4" total. 6" messes with the overall artistic look of the truck, (looks taller than it should given the width) again IMO only. Guess its the difference between a body builder and a strength builder. One looks more natural, the other more for looks. But I do love the Zr2 grill he used, and the older I get the more I do respect a black and white theme. Thx for the vid HPO!
Both trucks look good. I’d probably keep to a 4” lift or less to keep a low CoG. Have a Jeep with only 2.5” lift on 35s and I could easily run 37s with no rubbing. I think 33s look best on the Colorado while keeping to a 17” wheel to retain as much sidewall as possible.
Wish I lived closer to ya'll so I could slide mine in between. I got a 2021 Z71 4x4, Black on black w/Grey trim and a 3.5" readylift on 265/70/18 BFG's
He really is a great guy. I was never a fan of his offset on his tires, but hey we all have our own likes and dislikes. Look forward to further colorado ideas. I guess your taillights seem to be doing well to this point?
Both trucks look awesome in their own way! Definitely change the grill and do the resonator delete as far as the lift I would stick with the leveling kit the 6 inch lift seems to be a little too much but that’s just my opinion. I have a 2018 Colorado in the kinetic blue and I am going with the Rough country 2 inch leveling kit and also upgrading the tires I’m torn between the wrangler duratrac and the bf Goodrich A/T KO2.
They are definitely both awesome trucks! I already ordered the grille lol! The Duratrac tires are pretty good I actually have some experience with the BF Goodrich KO2's and they aren't bad either but I think the Duratracs look more aggressive.
Nice! I definitely recommend them. other than the different tires and rims those wheel spacers are definitely the one what I did that made the biggest difference in looks. I didn't notice any difference in ride with the 1-in leveling kit or the spacers.
Hey man You gotta buckle up for safety. Its easier to do it, rather than pay a ticket, or deal with a life changing injury just to be cool for a minute.
You guys are making it tougher on me....LOL. I am trying to keep my Z71 Centennial Edition as original as possible. I have some slight mods. But, I see what you guys are doing....Dam.....it is hard to not thinking about heavy mods. I wish I could show you some pictures of my Chevy Colorado, I think you would like it.
Terrific you guys got together! I love both of your channels and love both of your trucks, The only question I have is why did Matt call you Nick when he first got out of his truck?
I don't think he did... It does kind of sound like that but there was a lot going on in the background and everything I'm not sure... I have been asked about living in Pennsylvania, owning a Chevy truck that is black and red, and at one point I had a Camaro ZL1 that was also black and red... I'll let you draw the conclusion as to what I'm getting at. 😁
I don’t get any shimmy in my ZR2. Seems odd. You Had mentioned it did that in stock form. I had a stock LT with Terra Grapplers and honestly the ZR2 is the perfect mix. It has a lift but not to much. If you want to take it out on the trails, it won’t be too tall. 17.6 mph average. The ride is amazing with the suspension as well
theplayernkc Yes no doubt. I had a 2016 LT and the transmission sucked but the new eight speed is really good. I have to say it’s one kick ass truck. The updated so many little things from my 16. The infotainment center is so much better. It’s funny on my 16 the directionals were so loud and even the door chime. On my 19 Everything sounds different and is quieter.
Okay, I'm back. Well, if you go with the 6" lift you're going to have to two-step it. No, no, not for drag racing, two steps so that you and Mrs. HPO can get into it. LOL Is it the camera angle, or does Matt's Colorado have a slight rake to it? Love the front grill and a big yes to the resonator delete. I would also do the aFe CAI. I actually did the aFe on my GS. I love the added performance AND the looks, plus, I've never seen another C6 GS with an aFe install. As to your Colorado, I can't remember. Do you have a tonneau cover over the bed? On all my trucks I've always had one. If you don't have one, I'd like to see you do that and would be very curious what you would choose. Excellent upload and Matt seems like a nice guy. Save the Wave.
@@Matty.Garage You're welcome. Put me down as subscriber #1,651. :-) Jersey Guyz gotta stick together. I just finished watching your most recent video where you swapped out the tire at Thomson. I couldn't find a website for Thomson Motorsports though. You need to go back there and find out what the story is with the mostly covered C2 Vette in the garage. lol Hey, you might find you need a Vette for your channel. It sure works for Justin. lol Save the Wave.
I’m going with the 4 inch rough country lift then a add a leaf in the back for a little extra rake to compensate for the weight of my trailer and side-by-side not sure about the tire wheel combination yet probably going to stick with a 17 x 8.5 or a 18 x 9 and a 285/70 all-terrain tire.
Both look great. All depends on your particular taste. Mine fits right in between with the Readylift 3.5 sst. My wheel have the 18 offset which give about 1/2 -1” of poke. Wish I could send you a pic
You keep talking about a shimmy in both trucks. Is it a shimmy or a transmission shudder? If it occurs at 55-60 mph, it might be a shudder. I had the shudder issue in my 2017 Colorado Z71 and when I complained to the dealer, they found there is a service bulletin for the transmission. They had to flush the transmission several times and fill with a special fluid. That solved the problem under warranty. May not be anything to do with what you are talking about, but just a heads-up in case it is.
It's definitely not the transmission shudder. I've read up on that topic this really feels like it's coming from the tires I'm assuming it might have something to do with the more aggressive tread.
Oh wow! I apologize I wish I would have thought about that! There was a huge chance that this meet up wasn't even going to happen because it was hinging on the weather and it looked like rain all day... I'll make sure next time to send you an email! 👍👍
Hey. Thanks for the Colorado videos. I just got a red 2017 Colorado just like yours and I'm getting some mods done. What is the name of the exhaust pipe that Matt has on his white Colorado?
Hey man, I'd recommend going with a higher quality lift. I had their 7.5" on my Sierra and it started having issues about 10k miles in. The upfront savings isnt worth the headaches down the road. Just my .02. I wish I would've listened to the guys on the forums before I made the purchase. Edit: after watching the rest of your video, you mentioned you'd upgrade if you didnt like it. Rough country requires you to cut things that make upgrading later very difficult (at least on the Sierra Z71 model) so check into it first. It also puts your front axles at an extreme angle. This is why it's cheaper. They save on cost but not dropping your front diff as far. This also causes it to have an odd and unstable feeling when offroad due to the way the control arms are made to travel. Again, just my .02 but you seem like a nice guy and I'd hate for you to regret it as I did.
I don't have a channel but you can view on a Dyno at RiPP Superchargers. Type in Chevy Colorado Z-71 makes Big Power Rain Forrest Green Metallic. Got the 6 inch lift and tires next along with aburnout from 409 whp ( at the rear wheels)
@@HorsePowerObsessed 4K but RiPP did the installation and tunning for free in Staten Island NY for using my truck in their videos. Flying up and driving back to the ATL having fun along the way
Wow we are doing almost the same mods simultaneously .I am waiting for RiPP Superchargers to finish up with the tuningon my Z-71 Colorado. A 6" RC Suspension lift awaits her in the ATLalong with the rivet style RC fender flares painted the Rain ForrestGreen Metallic of course ; the best looking green ever that is a kaleidoscope of shades from daylight to twilight to evening .I have 20" Ultra's Predator II Chrome wheels that will be fitted witha hybrid quiet street 33" for the road. I'll have the power, the ride height, and the off road look ......but I'm not a Baja guy ... I will turnaround to avoid a mud puddle. CRAZY maybe but my Coloradohas never been driven in the rain. Shoot if it's cloudy I won't leavethe garage. I do have the BOSE Audio system with a vehicle specificKicker II 250 Watt sub set in factory predrilled holes down facing in factory frame middle of rear seat. A dark Burl wood door anddash kit adds a touch of style to the interior. I will have a beforeand after slideshow and a good burnout before the 33"s go on.
@@HorsePowerObsessed Man those tailights are really good looking. I think that is the way to go. I chose the R C rivet flares .The ones you selected are not to be painted. I wonder how that black color will look after some time in the sun,?
I was wondering if you had considered installing the Ready Lift 3.5 inch SST suspension lift for the Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon. It is a brand new lift and more conservative than the Rough Country lift. There is an excellent video on this lift on their website. I would like to see it installed and a review. It might be a good option for your truck and not subject to the shimmy referenced in this video.
I'll take a look at it. The shimmy in this video has nothing to do with rough country. As I stated the truck did this from the day I bought it brand new.
Thanks for your response and comments. I have a 2016 GMC Canyon (same colour combination as your Colorado). You should not have a shimmy in a new truck. I have had my Canyon for three years and it has never had a shimmy and has the same suspension as the Colorado. You might want to get it checked out. I will be interested in your thoughts and comments on the Ready Lift suspension after your look at the website. Thanks. @@HorsePowerObsessed
$1,000 for a 6" lift is pretty reasonable. I wonder if adding or changing the steering stabilizer would take the shimmy out? If you went with a 4" lift you could keep the same tires and save $$
The rough country 4-in lift still won't let you keep the stock tires / rims unfortunately. I am going to look more into the shimmy problem though. It's definitely odd we both have the same issue when our trucks suspension-wise are pretty different.
@@HorsePowerObsessed I've had 2016 ZR1 brand new had a shimmy from day 1. Feel its rear passenger tire area not sure. Had dealership basically say I'm nutz but did all kinds of speed / force alignments balancing, rotated tires, even swapped tires. Nothing worked. Truck is all stock. To this day 37000 still feel it. Just put on brand new Toyo Open Country AT3 still there. Love both channels keep it up!
I give the blacked out grill a thumbs up as well. :) A lift, no. :| A wheel/tire offset definitely no!! :( It plays havoc with the suspension and alignment geometry. Not to mention it makes the footprint wider which reduces lateral clearance and in some situations is a show stopper.
@@HorsePowerObsessed True, it certainly looks cool, I agree. However, as you know, appearances can be deceiving. I grew up on a large ranch where off-roading was a way of life and hence I've done some crazy stuff with a pickup and even more with horses. However, none of our trucks were lifted or had offset-wheels. ETA: Then again, I'm also very good at breaking stuff. >;} Meaning, although most people want to find out what their car can do, I've sometimes found out what it can't do. :| But those are always the most important things to know. I could go on and on: For example: offset wheel/tires result in a longer moment arm...(not a good thing in this case), but I digress. What you CAN do is get arched control arms which have the advantage of increased ground clearance without the disadvantages of long (straight) control arms. You still get more suspension travel, but without the disadvantages of long control arms. Win-win.
You guys are great guys. I wished y'all lived near me on Long Island. I love my Colorado. Any way we can send pictures to you all? I think I mentioned it before. What is the big liking of the low boy trucks. I like a truck to be high up looking like a truck. But everybody has their taste. you guys take care Frankie Floral Park
When you guys talk about a "shimmy" .... is that from the wheels or transmission? I just bought a used 2017 with a Shimmy and GMC notes said i had to change the transmission fluid to another spec to correct that. Are we talking about the same thing?
Have you had any issues with leaking on that 3rd brake light? Amazon reviewers point to that as major issue and if water goes thru there that’s basically the interior.
I have a white 2019 colorado and I really like that guys red and black one.. looks sweet.. I didn't have a choice in colour, it was a 10k price drop on a slightly used 20k km one over a new one where I could pick red.. And the wife controls the purse strings so I got stuck with the white one lol.. But that red one looks so sweet.. That red one would look sick with a black sport bar.. forget the lift buddy, get the sport bar Watching portly men get in and out of lifted trucks is unsightly..
Ive gone to the "redline edition" for Colorado Emblems and I have black door handles that I put on and I cant really explain the vinyl I have would have to show you
Please please!! Guys put the links below cause i so getting a zr2 this week and going to do a 6inch Left house power Obsess and Matt please and thanks for a great video bro
Congrats on the new ZR2! Unfortunately, the 6" rough country lift won't work with the ZR2. The link is here if you wanna check it out, though: www.roughcountry.com/gm-suspension-lift-kit-241c.html
3:40 you said your Midnight Package wheels rub? Can you explain more? I'm about to a set after seeing it on your truck and I don't want to have any issues.
Is it recommended to use the auto 4×(AWD) with your lift/ mods? I was looking at 6" lifts for my 2021 colorado and one of the lifts said auto drivetrain is not recommended😵 Do I have to sacrifice that feature for my lift or are there better lifts available? tia🤙🏽
@@HorsePowerObsessed I have also a Chevy colorado truck in red and honest because I started seeing your guys has inspired me to start to modify my truck too. Thanks for the videos very informative 💪
Hey what type of rim is that ik it’s moto metal bc my dad said he would give me his 2019 Colorado when I’m 16 so he can get a new truck and my mom won’t get mad but I’m going to start buying parts when I’m 15
Does he lose his towing capacity? Stock Colorado can tow 7k pounds. Just wondering. I do want an baja set up but same time i don't want to lose 7k pounds of towing.
I actually don't know off the top of my head if this would affect towing capacity or not. I would imagine it does to some extent but you wouldn't lose all of it.
So I clicked the 6” lift kit link here and changed it to the 4” option and amazon says will not fit my 2018 Colorado. Is amazon stoned or is that accurate despite the description it gives?
I dont think yours would rub had you used the 2" leveling kit, and it would have stiffened it up some as well. Its either your tires, or rims, or both causing the shimmy. Trust me. Your truck and Matt`s are still considered new trucks, so its not the trucks......Peace !
@@HorsePowerObsessed ,,,,,Oh hey,,,i forgot,,,,you said you used the wheel spacers, and those could be causing it also,,,and i do believe Matt said he used spacers on his new set up, but he has to use those because of the way his wheel design is. You can try taking the spacers off and see if that helps. Those spacers cause more pressure on your camber. If your truck was mine,,,,I`d take the spacers off,,,then try it. If it still does it,,,then go have it balanced again.
I agree. I had their 7.5" on my $55k Sierra and it sucked! You have to cut more and started having slight movement and popping sounds. Regular checking of torque on the mounting bolts made no difference. Traded my truck last year but if I were to do it again, I'd go with a Mcgaughy kit. It's more solid, less cutting, and drops your diff to maintain a cv angle that is close to stock. RC price seems great but you get what you pay for. I wouldn't do their 3.5 either. It puts your suspension and cv axle shafts at a very weird angle that will cause a much shorter life as well as odd/unstable suspension cycle feeling when hitting bumps.
I have the 2.8l diesel. I put an s&b intake, I love the intake, I was looking at putting a 4” lift and some bigger tires, the intake makes my turbo sound a bit better.
If you haven't yet, DEFINITELY subscribe to Matt (Matt 1003) he's got some fantastic Colorado content and you'll be seeing him on the channel in the future for lots of other interesting collaborations! 😎👍
HorsePower Obsessed Thank you buddy! Im so glad to finally meet you and now I can say ... when you get friends from youtube... all the hard work pays off... thank you again for great conversation and great day! More to come! #coloradochevy #Corvette!!! 😬😊
You're quite welcome! It was awesome the finally meet you and I definitely look forward to our future collaborations! 👍👍
This is the leveling kit I ordered
www.readylift.com/2-leveling-kit-gm-colorado-canyon-2015-2018-1.html
If you are HP obsessed invest in a RiPP Supercharger and have more rear wheel HP than a ,v-8
@@jerryadkins4199 they have not come out with them for the 2017-2019 yet
Although this video is 3yrs old, both of you guys have helped me with seeing what mods can be done to Colorados. Just picked up the ‘22 a couple of months ago.
You both are my favorite TH-cam guys for Chevy Colorado videos!!!!
Thank you! We will collab in the future to get even more content coming your way!
Keep up the great work guys. You two are helping me mod my Chevy Colorado
I'm glad we can help! You can definitely expect to see more of us in the future!
My two favorite Chevy Colorado guys!. Love this video....
Thanks man! It was a good time meeting up so I'm sure more of these collaborations will be coming soon! 👍👍
Big thank you to both of you for taking the time to create your channels, I watch them both! You guys help me out alot with picking and choosing mods for my 18 Colorado!! Nice rides!
Thank you! We are more than happy to help! 😁👍
I have the 6in colorado lift and its been the best investment ive ever made. its the smoothest ive ever felt a truck. fits all my overlanding needs and its a wrangler competitor.
I'm very glad to see your channels get together. I watch both equally.. I have a 2018 LT. Thank you both for the time you guys take to make these videos.
You're quite welcome! I think Matt and I will be getting together more often in the future!
This is awesome! I’m from Lancaster pa.. i also have a Colorado that i love. I’ve wanted a Colorado since these new mods came out. I’ve been watching your channel and Matt’s to get some ideas on the direction i wanna go. I would love to meet you guys to pick your brains. Any hoo.. I appreciate thee content on the Colorado. Keep up the great work!
Thanks man! I’m always willing to help out. Feel free to reach out anytime!
I went with the Eibach Pro Lift. I got it through Peak Suspension and it included the Dirt King Upper A arms, A Diff Drop and 1 inch lift blocks for the rear. I set the spring spacer on the highest setting as I have the Diesel. I now have around 1500 miles on the lift and had the front end alignment rechecked to adjust the tow. It rides Great!
Nice! Feel free to send me some pics to horse.power.obsessed@gmail.com! 👍👍
You two guys are the ones I've been watching for ideas on my Colorado!! Both beautiful trucks! Gotta start somewhere like you both stated. I have the level but eventually would like to go with a lift. Mine is more like the red.. Same set up, same wheels/tires/ spacers. I deleted my resonator but added a Magnaflow Muffler to replace the stock.. Sounds good. I kind of have a mix between both of you..I love my Colorado! Love your guys' ideas.. I'll definitely be watch both of you!
Thank you! Definitely great trucks and we'll be collaborating more often for you guys!
Never would’ve expected this collab. Bad ass
Thanks, man! It was a good time! Will definitely do it again in the near future! 👍
I have a 2018 Z71 4x4 Colorado and love it and after seeing this video wow I'm 70 and love that truck thanks for the info.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Enjoy all the info and almost done with mine, changing the grille and headlights this weekend, will post new pics next week.
Thank you! I can't wait to see it! 👍👍
I enjoyed Fondupot's Garage channel for his videos too but he got rid of the truck..... it's great to hear both of you will calaborate more!!!!!
Isaac Aleman colorado all day! Haha
We definitely will! I enjoyed his videos as well it's a shame he got rid of it!
This video was so helpful!! So I’m doing pink/black combo on my Chevy Colorado. she’s got pink bow ties and thin pink stripes going down both sides. And everything else blacked out.
Awesome. I'm glad I could help!
GM bought back my 2021 2wd LT Colorado because of a vibration they couldn't fix and replaced both catalytic converters. I now have a 2022 4wd Z71 Colorado.👍
I do like the 6" lift and the resonator delete, but I like the leveling on your truck, so if you can level it with a 6" lift. I like your grille better with the bowtie, but I would have painted the bowtie red and blacked out the chrome around it. I agree with you on not having the wheels stick out as far as his, but his truck does look good, so I'm not bashing it at all, both of them are good looking trucks.
They really are both good looking and the difference is really set them apart. I still want to up my leveling kit with the other piece to bring it up a full 2 inches in the front and then after that we'll see what happens. 😁
Great collaboration video guys.
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Thank you! 😁 More to come!
I got the MacTrac 6.5" Lift Kit and the ride didn't change at all. Got a 2" body lift on top of that from PA and it's riding slightly less smoothly than stock, but not as much as you would think for 8.5" up in the air.
Dang! What part of PA are you in?
I just realized I hadn't seen this video.
I do love that grill he has. Definitely a good choice. Black exhaust tip is a go in my opinion too. I wish I had black tips on my Gallardo. Very happy with my black Corsa tips on the Vette.
Love both trucks together. Great collab video.
Thanks, Jason! I already ordered the black tip and the grille! 😁👍
My first step would be to determine the offset of the new wheels I want then I'd pick a lift. My rule of thumb has always been whatever I go up in height I need to increase in stance... example would be 6" lift = the farthest point of my stance needs to increase out 6". This keeps similar geometry for handling purposes.
I like the idea of having a tires poke just a tiny bit outside of the fender well. Right now my stock rims with a 1.5-in wheel spacer is perfect for me and my fender flares. I like your thinking though, try to keep everything relative! 👍
Awesome video... It's great seeing both trucks side by side for comparison... I'd definitely get a lift as Matt's truck looks really good next to yours. It's good to hear that the ride isn't compromised with a 6 inch lift. Also Matt's Chevrolet grill looks awesome, you should def get that. Looking forward to more collabs from you guys.
Thank you! More collaborations are definitely coming in the near future! I've already ordered the grille 😁👍
Awesome guys! I love both your channels.
Thanks, man! 👍👍
I was considering doing exactly the same 6"lift. I'm glad I watched. He sounds like he is from Quebec here in Canada.
Definitely a good look!
It's good, a little tall IMO. I don't think I'd go over 3"-4" total. 6" messes with the overall artistic look of the truck, (looks taller than it should given the width) again IMO only. Guess its the difference between a body builder and a strength builder. One looks more natural, the other more for looks. But I do love the Zr2 grill he used, and the older I get the more I do respect a black and white theme. Thx for the vid HPO!
You're quite welcome! Thank you for watching! I'm pretty sure I'm doing that grille asap! 😁👍
Both trucks look good. I’d probably keep to a 4” lift or less to keep a low CoG. Have a Jeep with only 2.5” lift on 35s and I could easily run 37s with no rubbing.
I think 33s look best on the Colorado while keeping to a 17” wheel to retain as much sidewall as possible.
Agreed. The 6" does look cool, though.
Love the collaboration!!!!
It was a blast! 😁👍
I installed a K&N blackhawk cai and I love it. Never had an AFE
Still looking for a good one so I'll take a look at that one as well! Thanks!
Wow I love that grill.
Agreed! I originally wasn't 100% sold on it but when I saw it in person it's awesome looking!
Wish I lived closer to ya'll so I could slide mine in between. I got a 2021 Z71 4x4, Black on black w/Grey trim and a 3.5" readylift on 265/70/18 BFG's
Heck yeah man that would be awesome!
He really is a great guy. I was never a fan of his offset on his tires, but hey we all have our own likes and dislikes. Look forward to further colorado ideas. I guess your taillights seem to be doing well to this point?
Exactly! My tail lights are doing great! I absolutely love to look and as long as you silicon those wires to keep water out you'll have no problems. 👍
Yay, first on the Podium. lol I'l be back after coffee finishes brewing. 😎
#1! 👍👍
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Awesome video. Just got a 19 Z71 2wd after watching both of your guys videos. Still fighting off that damn mod bug lol
It's no use! You might as well just give in... This truck has been fun to mod and that makes it even worse for me! 🤣🤣 Thanks for the support! 👍
Both trucks look awesome in their own way! Definitely change the grill and do the resonator delete as far as the lift I would stick with the leveling kit the 6 inch lift seems to be a little too much but that’s just my opinion. I have a 2018 Colorado in the kinetic blue and I am going with the Rough country 2 inch leveling kit and also upgrading the tires I’m torn between the wrangler duratrac and the bf Goodrich A/T KO2.
They are definitely both awesome trucks! I already ordered the grille lol! The Duratrac tires are pretty good I actually have some experience with the BF Goodrich KO2's and they aren't bad either but I think the Duratracs look more aggressive.
I love my Colorado. I currently have a 2 inch Readylift leveling kit.
How do you like it?
HorsePower Obsessed I love it and haven’t noticed any difference in the ride. I do plan on putting the spacers like your Colorado.
Nice! I definitely recommend them. other than the different tires and rims those wheel spacers are definitely the one what I did that made the biggest difference in looks. I didn't notice any difference in ride with the 1-in leveling kit or the spacers.
I love that you two are doing things Colorado. I have an 08 Z71 3" higher than stock and would love to do side by side.
Definitely! Where are you from?
@@HorsePowerObsessed I'm in Adrian Michigan unfortunately. it's a ways away.
I'm thinking about maybe putting together a big meet in the same area Matt and I met at, that's why I asked.
@@HorsePowerObsessed I've been the Carlyle a few times years ago
Hey man
You gotta buckle up for safety.
Its easier to do it, rather than pay a ticket, or deal with a life changing injury just to be cool for a minute.
You guys are making it tougher on me....LOL. I am trying to keep my Z71 Centennial Edition as original as possible. I have some slight mods. But, I see what you guys are doing....Dam.....it is hard to not thinking about heavy mods. I wish I could show you some pictures of my Chevy Colorado, I think you would like it.
You sure can! You can email them to me at horse.power.obsessed@gmail.com. 👍
Great video buddies
Thanks 👍
Terrific you guys got together! I love both of your channels and love both of your trucks, The only question I have is why did Matt call you Nick when he first got out of his truck?
I don't think he did... It does kind of sound like that but there was a lot going on in the background and everything I'm not sure... I have been asked about living in Pennsylvania, owning a Chevy truck that is black and red, and at one point I had a Camaro ZL1 that was also black and red... I'll let you draw the conclusion as to what I'm getting at. 😁
I got a 2015 long bed z71 black out.love my truck .i did a muffler delete got a litte more power.loud now love it tho.i was thinking of a 6"
NIce! I'm still thinking about the lift myself. Not sure what I want to do yet.
Love the video i have a 2018 colorado zr1 myself love these trucks
Thanks, man!
I don’t get any shimmy in my ZR2. Seems odd. You Had mentioned it did that in stock form. I had a stock LT with Terra Grapplers and honestly the ZR2 is the perfect mix. It has a lift but not to much. If you want to take it out on the trails, it won’t be too tall. 17.6 mph average. The ride is amazing with the suspension as well
Love the ZR2 Colorado, my favorite mid size truck on the market.
theplayernkc Yes no doubt. I had a 2016 LT and the transmission sucked but the new eight speed is really good. I have to say it’s one kick ass truck. The updated so many little things from my 16. The infotainment center is so much better. It’s funny on my 16 the directionals were so loud and even the door chime. On my 19 Everything sounds different and is quieter.
I'm definitely going to look into the shimmy issue a little bit more. It is odd.
HorsePower Obsessed nice job on your truck
Thank you! It's still working process but I like the direction it's going.
Okay, I'm back. Well, if you go with the 6" lift you're going to have to two-step it. No, no, not for drag racing, two steps so that you and Mrs. HPO can get into it. LOL
Is it the camera angle, or does Matt's Colorado have a slight rake to it? Love the front grill and a big yes to the resonator delete. I would also do the aFe CAI. I actually did the aFe on my GS. I love the added performance AND the looks, plus, I've never seen another C6 GS with an aFe install.
As to your Colorado, I can't remember. Do you have a tonneau cover over the bed? On all my trucks I've always had one. If you don't have one, I'd like to see you do that and would be very curious what you would choose.
Excellent upload and Matt seems like a nice guy. Save the Wave.
Thank you man! For all the support ... Justin is the best...
@@Matty.Garage You're welcome. Put me down as subscriber #1,651. :-) Jersey Guyz gotta stick together. I just finished watching your most recent video where you swapped out the tire at Thomson. I couldn't find a website for Thomson Motorsports though. You need to go back there and find out what the story is with the mostly covered C2 Vette in the garage. lol Hey, you might find you need a Vette for your channel. It sure works for Justin. lol Save the Wave.
Thanks Matt, I can't wait for the next collab!
Thank you, Peter! He was an awesome guy and I can't wait for the next collab! I'm going to show off my Corvette in the next collaboration with him! 🤣👍
That shimmy is the trans fluid it has to be replaced cause it attacks moisture to it and cause thinks to slip and feel like a shimmy
I’m going with the 4 inch rough country lift then a add a leaf in the back for a little extra rake to compensate for the weight of my trailer and side-by-side not sure about the tire wheel combination yet probably going to stick with a 17 x 8.5 or a 18 x 9 and a 285/70 all-terrain tire.
The Z-71 with the Tennessee Vols front tag that's my Colorado on the Dyno.
Both nice but I'm doing same as yours - ordered the 1" front lift by rough country
Very nice. The 2" level kit from RC levels out the truck perfectly!
You guys are awesome
Why thank you!
Both look great. All depends on your particular taste. Mine fits right in between with the Readylift 3.5 sst. My wheel have the 18 offset which give about 1/2 -1” of poke. Wish I could send you a pic
You definitely can! Send me an email at horse.power.obsessed@gmail.com. I'd like to see that!
HorsePower Obsessed sent!
I'll check it out! 👍
The 6" looks bad-ass
You keep talking about a shimmy in both trucks. Is it a shimmy or a transmission shudder? If it occurs at 55-60 mph, it might be a shudder. I had the shudder issue in my 2017 Colorado Z71 and when I complained to the dealer, they found there is a service bulletin for the transmission. They had to flush the transmission several times and fill with a special fluid. That solved the problem under warranty. May not be anything to do with what you are talking about, but just a heads-up in case it is.
It's definitely not the transmission shudder. I've read up on that topic this really feels like it's coming from the tires I'm assuming it might have something to do with the more aggressive tread.
Look at those wheels. Too wide or offset affects the sensitive electrical rack and pinion steering
I just bought a Colorado, looking to do some similar stuff
Awesome! They are great trucks to modify!
so does mine when i hit 75 mph and mine is stock too
Great video..im down in south jersey
Nice! Maybe we can all get together for a little show of some kind soon! 👍👍
Fantastic video, can’t like it enough. How can this get 3 dislikes?? What’s the song playing at the end? I now want the 6inch lift & that grille!!!
Thanks, man! It was a blast hanging out with Matt and his truck. The song at the end is Cymatix - Raiders.
We should get together one day this summer & check out trucks. We don’t even have to video!!!!
Definitely would be awesome man! Where are you from again?
About an hour from Carlisle where you guys just met lol
Oh wow! I apologize I wish I would have thought about that! There was a huge chance that this meet up wasn't even going to happen because it was hinging on the weather and it looked like rain all day... I'll make sure next time to send you an email! 👍👍
Hey. Thanks for the Colorado videos. I just got a red 2017 Colorado just like yours and I'm getting some mods done. What is the name of the exhaust pipe that Matt has on his white Colorado?
Great meetup
Thanks! It was awesome meeting up!
Hi guys, nice both channels, i watch you always . go on
Thanks for the support! We'll be collaborating in the future on different topics so definitely stay tuned! 😎👍
Hey man, I'd recommend going with a higher quality lift. I had their 7.5" on my Sierra and it started having issues about 10k miles in. The upfront savings isnt worth the headaches down the road. Just my .02. I wish I would've listened to the guys on the forums before I made the purchase. Edit: after watching the rest of your video, you mentioned you'd upgrade if you didnt like it. Rough country requires you to cut things that make upgrading later very difficult (at least on the Sierra Z71 model) so check into it first. It also puts your front axles at an extreme angle. This is why it's cheaper. They save on cost but not dropping your front diff as far. This also causes it to have an odd and unstable feeling when offroad due to the way the control arms are made to travel. Again, just my .02 but you seem like a nice guy and I'd hate for you to regret it as I did.
Hmm! Thanks for the input! I'm still not sure what I'm going to do yet.
I'd love to bring my ZR2 out and let you both see how it compares.
That would definitely be awesome!
Def get that Grill. 1000 times better
Thanks! It's on its way! 😁👍
I don't have a channel but you can view on a Dyno at RiPP Superchargers. Type in Chevy Colorado Z-71 makes Big Power Rain Forrest Green Metallic. Got the 6 inch lift and tires next along with aburnout from 409 whp ( at the rear wheels)
I saw that video. Pretty impressive! How much did that kit cost you?
@@HorsePowerObsessed 4K but RiPP did the installation and tunning for free in Staten Island NY for using my truck in their videos. Flying up and driving back to the ATL having fun along the way
Wow we are doing almost the same mods simultaneously .I am waiting for RiPP Superchargers to finish up with the tuningon my Z-71 Colorado. A 6" RC Suspension lift awaits her in the ATLalong with the rivet style RC fender flares painted the Rain ForrestGreen Metallic of course ; the best looking green ever that is a kaleidoscope of shades from daylight to twilight to evening .I have 20" Ultra's Predator II Chrome wheels that will be fitted witha hybrid quiet street 33" for the road. I'll have the power, the ride height, and the off road look ......but I'm not a Baja guy ... I will turnaround to avoid a mud puddle. CRAZY maybe but my Coloradohas never been driven in the rain. Shoot if it's cloudy I won't leavethe garage. I do have the BOSE Audio system with a vehicle specificKicker II 250 Watt sub set in factory predrilled holes down facing in factory frame middle of rear seat. A dark Burl wood door anddash kit adds a touch of style to the interior. I will have a beforeand after slideshow and a good burnout before the 33"s go on.
@@jerryadkins4199 That will be cool to see!
@@HorsePowerObsessed Man those tailights are really good looking. I think that is the way to go. I chose the R C rivet flares .The ones you selected are not to be painted. I wonder how that black color will look after some time in the sun,?
What size tires are on the white Colorado?
I was wondering if you had considered installing the Ready Lift 3.5 inch SST suspension lift for the Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon. It is a brand new lift and more conservative than the Rough Country lift. There is an excellent video on this lift on their website. I would like to see it installed and a review. It might be a good option for your truck and not subject to the shimmy referenced in this video.
I'll take a look at it. The shimmy in this video has nothing to do with rough country. As I stated the truck did this from the day I bought it brand new.
Thanks for your response and comments. I have a 2016 GMC Canyon (same colour combination as your Colorado). You should not have a shimmy in a new truck. I have had my Canyon for three years and it has never had a shimmy and has the same suspension as the Colorado. You might want to get it checked out. I will be interested in your thoughts and comments on the Ready Lift suspension after your look at the website. Thanks. @@HorsePowerObsessed
$1,000 for a 6" lift is pretty reasonable. I wonder if adding or changing the steering stabilizer would take the shimmy out? If you went with a 4" lift you could keep the same tires and save $$
The rough country 4-in lift still won't let you keep the stock tires / rims unfortunately. I am going to look more into the shimmy problem though. It's definitely odd we both have the same issue when our trucks suspension-wise are pretty different.
@@HorsePowerObsessed I've had 2016 ZR1 brand new had a shimmy from day 1. Feel its rear passenger tire area not sure. Had dealership basically say I'm nutz but did all kinds of speed / force alignments balancing, rotated tires, even swapped tires. Nothing worked. Truck is all stock. To this day 37000 still feel it. Just put on brand new Toyo Open Country AT3 still there. Love both channels keep it up!
Good video guys
Thank you! It was a blast!
I give the blacked out grill a thumbs up as well. :) A lift, no. :| A wheel/tire offset definitely no!! :( It plays havoc with the suspension and alignment geometry. Not to mention it makes the footprint wider which reduces lateral clearance and in some situations is a show stopper.
The grille is already on it's way! I'm still not entirely sold on the lift, but I do like the looks!
Quite true! 👍
@@HorsePowerObsessed True, it certainly looks cool, I agree. However, as you know, appearances can be deceiving. I grew up on a large ranch where off-roading was a way of life and hence I've done some crazy stuff with a pickup and even more with horses. However, none of our trucks were lifted or had offset-wheels. ETA: Then again, I'm also very good at breaking stuff. >;}
Meaning, although most people want to find out what their car can do, I've sometimes found out what it can't do. :| But those are always the most important things to know.
I could go on and on: For example: offset wheel/tires result in a longer moment arm...(not a good thing in this case), but I digress.
What you CAN do is get arched control arms which have the advantage of increased ground clearance without the disadvantages of long (straight) control arms. You still get more suspension travel, but without the disadvantages of long control arms. Win-win.
That fine line between what it can and what it can't do is where you want to hover.. 😁👍
@@HorsePowerObsessed Indeed! I live in that place.
You guys are great guys. I wished y'all lived near me on Long Island. I love my Colorado. Any way we can send pictures to you all? I think I mentioned it before. What is the big liking of the low boy trucks. I like a truck to be high up looking like a truck. But everybody has their taste. you guys take care Frankie Floral Park
Thanks! You can always send me pictures to my email address. Horse.power.obsessed@gmail.com
When you guys talk about a "shimmy" .... is that from the wheels or transmission? I just bought a used 2017 with a Shimmy and GMC notes said i had to change the transmission fluid to another spec to correct that. Are we talking about the same thing?
Yes but get the font struts
What do you mean? The rough country lift comes with new front struts... do you mean I should get something other than those?
Have you had any issues with leaking on that 3rd brake light? Amazon reviewers point to that as major issue and if water goes thru there that’s basically the interior.
Knock on wood I have not had any leaking
I have a white 2019 colorado and I really like that guys red and black one.. looks sweet..
I didn't have a choice in colour, it was a 10k price drop on a slightly used 20k km one over a new one where I could pick red.. And the wife controls the purse strings so I got stuck with the white one lol.. But that red one looks so sweet..
That red one would look sick with a black sport bar.. forget the lift buddy, get the sport bar
Watching portly men get in and out of lifted trucks is unsightly..
Ive been watching you and matt 1003 videos. I also have a 2016 chevy colorado z71. Vinyl decal would look great
Thanks for the support! What kind of vinyl decal are you thinking?
Ive gone to the "redline edition" for Colorado Emblems and I have black door handles that I put on and I cant really explain the vinyl I have would have to show you
we also have the same aftermarket tail lights but mine are smoked
im also in the process of putting in a K&N cold air intake and re-tuning the truck with Hypertech MAxx Energy Tuner Chip
I think they make a huge difference!
Please please!! Guys put the links below cause i so getting a zr2 this week and going to do a 6inch Left house power Obsess and Matt please and thanks for a great video bro
Congrats on the new ZR2! Unfortunately, the 6" rough country lift won't work with the ZR2. The link is here if you wanna check it out, though: www.roughcountry.com/gm-suspension-lift-kit-241c.html
Hey what size tires do you run?? You have a little rub what size tires are they?
They are 265/65/17. They will fit fine normally but I also have a 1.5" wheel spacers set up and that caused rubbing.
3:40 you said your Midnight Package wheels rub? Can you explain more? I'm about to a set after seeing it on your truck and I don't want to have any issues.
Mine only rub because I also have a 1.5" spacer pushing them out further. If you don't have a spacer they will not rub at all. 👍
@@HorsePowerObsessed So with the OEM tires Chevy provides and no additional spacer, I won't have any rubbing? Awesome, thank you so much!
That's right. No rubbing without spacers.
Is it recommended to use the auto 4×(AWD) with your lift/ mods?
I was looking at 6" lifts for my 2021 colorado and one of the lifts said auto drivetrain is not recommended😵
Do I have to sacrifice that feature for my lift or are there better lifts available?
tia🤙🏽
Nice. That’s my home town
Awesome! We may do a meetup again in that area in the future possibly with 10-15 other subscribers if you'd be interested!
HorsePower Obsessed wish I could but I’ve been in Georgia for a year now
Oh I see!
You should go for it 👍
I just might! 😁👍
@@HorsePowerObsessed I have also a Chevy colorado truck in red and honest because I started seeing your guys has inspired me to start to modify my truck too. Thanks for the videos very informative 💪
You're quite welcome! We're both very glad to help out. 👍
Hey what type of rim is that ik it’s moto metal bc my dad said he would give me his 2019 Colorado when I’m 16 so he can get a new truck and my mom won’t get mad but I’m going to start buying parts when I’m 15
Does he lose his towing capacity? Stock Colorado can tow 7k pounds. Just wondering. I do want an baja set up but same time i don't want to lose 7k pounds of towing.
I actually don't know off the top of my head if this would affect towing capacity or not. I would imagine it does to some extent but you wouldn't lose all of it.
@@HorsePowerObsessed cuz zr2 v6 can tow 5k pounds and its 3 or 2 inch taller than the z71. Zr2 diesel can tow up to 11k pounds.
So I clicked the 6” lift kit link here and changed it to the 4” option and amazon says will not fit my 2018 Colorado. Is amazon stoned or is that accurate despite the description it gives?
Amazon is wrong more often than right. As long as it's the rough country lift for the Colorado it will fit any year from 2015 - 2020.
Does the white Colorado with a 6in lift have spacers?
6” rough country lift with aftermarket wheels.
I would get the Chevy performance equipment if I had the Zr2 over a after market kit
Agreed. The ZR2 is a little different than the Z71 with the lift, though so aftermarket is the only real option for us...
I dont think yours would rub had you used the 2" leveling kit, and it would have stiffened it up some as well. Its either your tires, or rims, or both causing the shimmy. Trust me. Your truck and Matt`s are still considered new trucks, so its not the trucks......Peace !
I'm going to get my wheels rebalanced soon to see if it fixes it.
@@HorsePowerObsessed ,,,,,Oh hey,,,i forgot,,,,you said you used the wheel spacers, and those could be causing it also,,,and i do believe Matt said he used spacers on his new set up, but he has to use those because of the way his wheel design is. You can try taking the spacers off and see if that helps. Those spacers cause more pressure on your camber. If your truck was mine,,,,I`d take the spacers off,,,then try it. If it still does it,,,then go have it balanced again.
@@bryan7821 it does it without the spacers as well. 👍
What’s your fuel mileage after the 6in lift Nd rims / tires ?
From what I understand the fuel mileage didn't change much.
Didn’t sound like the wire liked the idea
What do you mean?
Yes check rough country's web site they have a nice strutwith reservoir
Oh ok. I've seen it. I was curious if that was as good as some of the competition.
I just can’t justify putting a rough country lift on a 40k truck. Definitely not a wise decision imo
Why do you say that?
I agree. I had their 7.5" on my $55k Sierra and it sucked! You have to cut more and started having slight movement and popping sounds. Regular checking of torque on the mounting bolts made no difference. Traded my truck last year but if I were to do it again, I'd go with a Mcgaughy kit. It's more solid, less cutting, and drops your diff to maintain a cv angle that is close to stock. RC price seems great but you get what you pay for. I wouldn't do their 3.5 either. It puts your suspension and cv axle shafts at a very weird angle that will cause a much shorter life as well as odd/unstable suspension cycle feeling when hitting bumps.
Bran Chan bingo!
Lots of bolt ons.
Yes sir!
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HorsePower Obsessed now you guys need to take a nice long road trip to California and we’ll hook up all three trucks lol
That would be awesome! 😎👍
“Feels stock” until you take off road 🤣 never be cheap with suspension parts my 2 cents
Best mid size, that is until Dodge gets in the mix
SMH.
Quick walk around of my 2019 Colorado midnight edition before I install a ready lift 2" leveling kit
th-cam.com/video/mmhLSBmIK8k/w-d-xo.html
Nice! Is the readylift just a spacer at the top of the strut?
@@HorsePowerObsessed www.readylift.com/2-leveling-kit-gm-colorado-canyon-2015-2018-1.html
Thanks!
Both a waste of money if you didn't get the diesel
I have the 2.8l diesel. I put an s&b intake, I love the intake, I was looking at putting a 4” lift and some bigger tires, the intake makes my turbo sound a bit better.
The intake really makes the engine roar in these trucks it seems!
HorsePower Obsessed yeah they are really nice, when you get one you’ll love it!
I'll definitely be checking it out soon!
you should add a black stripe on front fenders like he has on his.
You think that would look good?
@@HorsePowerObsessed yep, it does on his, don't u think so? You have the red/blk theme going on.
Yeah it definitely doesn't look bad that's for sure! I may look into it!