Tom S. Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Making a 20 year long story short. Years ago, I downsized to S10 trucks as they were more nimble and I just didn't need a 1/2 ton truck. Then in anticipation of my and my wife's retirement, and our plans to travel, I bought a one ton truck to pull our 5th wheel trailer. During the time my wife and I had together after retirement, we upsized both the trailer and the truck needed to pull it. Then my wife passed away. Since I had no desire to travel anymore, I sold the trailer last year, and just last week sold the truck. I loved the truck, but it was vast overkill for any thing I now need, so it was sold and I returned to the small truck scene. Although I've had it less than a week, I can say I made the right move. The 'sports car' handling (compared to a 1 ton, crew cab, long box dually) ease of parking, ability to warm up quick on sub zero days, are only a few of the reasons I like this truck. It also looks cool too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI5-O Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Nice ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfinney Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Beautiful truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S. Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 Thanks guys! So far, I've no complaints and have found a few pleasant surprises, like it being capable of reading received texts to me via the radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI5-O Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Is the ride height as it came from the factory? Or did you lift the front? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordwes06 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) That looks great, what is the height of the suspension lift? I'm planning to install a 6-inch suspension lift with a set of open country toyo tires. Edited January 24, 2018 by fordwes06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S. Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) Suspension is factory stock. There are kits out to raise the front up to 2" for leveling, but as far as going beyond that, I'm not sure. Although I like a raised truck, I have a handicapped daughter and she has a hard enough time getting in at the stock height. I'm considering removing the stock rock crawlers and putting some side steps on it. I wish the rock crawlers were a bit wider and could be used as a step, but that would kind of defeat their purpose. For more info on what others have done for mods, you might want to go to Colorado Fans BTW: This is the ZR2 model which does sit higher and have a wider wheel base than the standard model or the Z71. Edited January 26, 2018 by Tom S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3324temp Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Nice truck. Totally agree on the nimble feel over the full-size trucks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S. Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 On 1/25/2018 at 7:30 AM, L3324temp said: Nice truck. Totally agree on the nimble feel over the full-size trucks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yeah, this is what I was driving: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBeez Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Nice looking truck you have there. Putting a truck step bar or running board can be really helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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