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. Weโve 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 Iโm 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
- Thorโs Lightning Portable TotalControl 12v True Dual Air Compressor 10.6 CFM
- Thorโs Lightning Rapid 4-Tire Portable Adventure Air System
Featured RCI Products On Pete’s Colorado ZR2:
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Product on sale
Skid Plate Package | 15-22 Colorado$1,034.10 – $1,196.10 (SAVE UP TO 19%) -
Product on saleEngine Skid Plate | 15-22 ColoradoPrice range: $395.00 through $467.00 (SAVE 10%)
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Product on saleTransmission Skid Plate | 15-22 ColoradoPrice range: $368.00 through $431.00 (SAVE 10%)
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Product on saleTransfer Case Skid Plate | 15-22 ColoradoPrice range: $386.00 through $431.00 (SAVE 10%)
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Product on saleCatalytic Guard | 15-22 ColoradoOriginal price was: $229.00.$206.00 (SAVE 10%)Current price is: $206.00.
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Product on saleFuel Tank Skid Plate | 15-22 ColoradoPrice range: $350.00 through $449.00 (SAVE 10%)
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Product on saleRear Shock Mount Skids | 15-22 ColoradoOriginal price was: $189.00.$170.00 (SAVE 10%)Current price is: $170.00.
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Product on saleRock Sliders | 15-22 ColoradoPrice range: $1,169.00 through $1,349.00 (SAVE 10%)
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Product on sale12″ HD Bed Rack – AluminumPrice range: $749.00 through $799.00 (SAVE UP TO 22%)
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MaxTrax MKII Recovery Boards$330.00
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RotopaX DLX Pack Mount – Black Powdercoat$50.00
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RotopaX Gasoline Pack, Red – 2 Gallon$100.00
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RotopaX Locking LOX Pack Mount$75.00
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Thor’s Lightning Portable TotalControl 12v True Dual Air Compressor 10.6 CFM$310.00
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Thor’s Lightning Rapid 4-Tire Portable Adventure Air System$200.00
