By very obvious leaps and bounds, the Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison is the most off-road capable mid-size
truck offered within the entire ranks of the automotive market! With an expertly-laden
boost from Montana-based experts American Expedition Vehicles, the standard ZR2
underwent a drastic transformation with hot-stamped boron steel skid plates, as
well as steel rail protection on both side skirts and bumpers. It provided so
much protection and clearance that it enabled the Colorado to conquer the
utmost in unforgiving terrain.
Locations such as the red rock deserts of Arizona
and punishing trails of Mt. Moab come to mind when brandishing a truck equipped
with these goodies! Here in Tennessee, we have Windrock Park, the largest privately owned riding area in the nation. Known for
always keeping the rider in mind, they offer more than 300 miles of trail
riding and hiking, camping and events. This is one of those places that means
it if it says “extremely difficult” on a trail grade: dangerous cliffs and
large boulders are just a few of the things you'll encounter while on course
here.
When asked exactly what they had in mind to even
further prepare the Bison for the tests of the trail, AEV Marketing Manager
Matt Felderman said that a bigger tire kit is in the works. The ZR2 Bison Tray
Bed that was displayed at Overland Expo West had a set of our new
high-clearance fender flares which allow for a 35-inch tire and zero lift.
There is a lower center of gravity at play, and the driver can take full
advantage of everything that went into the ZR2 suspension, as well as the
addition of a bigger tire. These larger tires were first pushed as an idea
during the initial development of the AEV addition, but at the time just did
not seem feasible.
The development team wanted a bigger tire than 31
inches, but there were a completely different set of tests for this
one-two-thousand unit build, and millions would have been spent on the research
and development end. Actual pricing for the 35-inch tires and high-clearance
fenders have not yet been officially announced, but AEV will be proudly
displaying two Colorado ZR2 Bison pickups with the special package this
November during the 2019 SEMA show.
Many will want to take note that AEV also now
offers other ZRT Bison components straight off the shelf: you can order
bumpers, winch mounts, and high-strength hot-stamped boron steel skid plates
“ala carte”. Once you get a slight taste of an upgrade variety that can rapidly
up your trail hound status, it becomes addictive and could be the ultimate
“gateway” to this amazing and expertly-designed package that prepares you for
the demands of the off-road trek!
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