Pete’s 2021 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Build List

My off-roading journey started about three years ago when I relocated to Colorado from the Midwest and got my first taste of the trail life. When it came time to pick a vehicle to build, I was looking for the ultimate “do-it-all” truck something that could serve as a comfortable daily driver but also be genuinely capable right off the showroom floor. After driving several vehicles, the Colorado ZR2 was the clear winner, offering the best blend of both worlds.

What’s truly impressed me is just how capable this truck is in stock form. Weโ€™ve taken it on trails all over Colorado and out to Moab, and it consistently keeps up with, and often surpasses, heavily modified vehicles. The best part? After a long day tackling obstacles, I get to drive home with leather, heated seats, and a heated steering wheel. It’s the perfect mix of rugged capability and daily-driver luxury, and Iโ€™m stoked to walk you through my build.

Build List:

Exterior:

  • RCI Full Raw Aluminum Skid Plate Package
  • RCI Raw Aluminum Fuel Tank Skid
  • RCI Raw Aluminum T-Case Skids
  • RCI Raw Aluminum A-Arm Skids
  • RCI Rear Diff Skid
  • RCI Rear Shock Mount Skids
  • RCI 20 Degree Rock Sliders With Tread Plate

    Lighting:
  • Diode Dynamics SS2 Chase Lights in White

Suspension:

  • Peak DSC 2.5″ Coilovers w/ Peak Unibal UCA
  • Icon Add A-Leaf
  • Timbren Bump Stops

Wheels & Tires:

  • 285x70x17ย Wildpeak AT4
  • Raceline Wheels

    Misc:
  • MaxTrax Mounts
  • High Lift Jack Mount
  • Thorโ€™s Lightning Portable TotalControl 12v True Dual Air Compressor 10.6 CFM
  • Thorโ€™s Lightning Rapid 4-Tire Portable Adventure Air System

Featured RCI Products On Pete’s Colorado ZR2: