Love to see what people are running on their realistic builds. Not tub converted to tray, chopped single cab, integrated roof tent into the chopped roof crazy builds. I think we all love to see those to see what's possible. But not many of us are going to be doing that to our personal riggs. I know my f150 has started its upgrade path. But it will end up being similar to this rig in the video. Just a bit bigger with 35 inch tires on it.
Another great vid, very well thought out and built 4wd. Love Ronnie's face when he says it's the same engine as the Jeep's haha. Jeep has been using this CRD engine since 2005 in Cherokee's and Wrangler's, now it's also sold in the Holden Colorado rebadged as a 'Duramax' lol.
@@alexcartwright6361 😂😂😂 look it up mate. It's a VM Motori RA248, italian engine manufacturer part owned by FCA (who own Jeep). GM want to use the engine and have an agreement to have it assembled in Thailand (same factory where the Colorado is built) not in the VM factory in Italy, but same engine.
It is a great vehicle. This model was sold in Mexico for the year 2014 under the chevy brand and it is great until you get to the engine. It only came with the gasoline V6 or the galoline L4 engines. The V6 makes some power, but it has a lot of problems. The transfer box is great (I have the electronic activated transfer). It engages no matter what and works like a dream unless you forget to have the same tire size in the front and in the rear, but that is on me (my father actually). About the engine, It broke on us at the 200,000 km mark. The fuel pump died and once we got it to the shop we told them to adress an oil leak. Well, the engine had to e rebuilt cuz crankshaft metals were destroyed (it was due to a bad engine design). But other than that and the lack of aftermarket support I really love the truck. I would love to get a lift and run a set of 265/70 r17 or a set of 285s, but in this side of the world it is a pain to get specialty parts. I really dont want to run spacers to get a lift and fit those wheels. Well, nothkng else to say besides the fact that I love your build and it is great to see someone with access to the parts and stuff we dont get in here. Lots of potencial
Doesn't matter if you go out with other people, you should have a winch. Two is one and one is none. Relying on someone else's winch to get you out is a real good way for Murphy's Law to kick in and leave your rig stranded. Get a winch, friend. You'll never be mad that you had it.
Charles Eye Yup, don't rely on other people's gear also on numerous occasions other 4wds have not been able to get back to where the stuck vehicle is located. Winch fitted to 4wd is the only option unless you carry a hand winch
Technoplasm To use what phs84 said, you can't always count on someone being able to get into where you are. You could carry half a dozen straps to give you reach but that won't help if the other truck has problems or simply can't get positioned to pull you right. A winch is important for anything more than Sunday driving on dirt roads.
design was bought off VM Motori (Now Fiat) and tweaked by Chev and Izuzu to create their own version now called a duramax to match the american diesels.
I was actually waiting for the new JL Wrangler, hearing that the US would finally get a diesel. But after learning that it would be a Fiat engine as opposed to the Cummins originally rumored, I think I'll go with the JK until they work all the kinks outm
Isuzu and colorado have different engines. colorado run the 2.8 duramax where as isuzu still build there own engines and are a 3l turbo diesel. isuzu run these engines in the dmax as well as thier small/light trucks.
GM owned 50% of VM Motori, which they acquired from Penske. They later sold their share to Fiat which had acquired the other 50%. They build the engine in their own plant in Thailand. The use of the VM Motori in Jeeps would also date to when Daimler Chrysler owned 49% (prior to GM and Fiat).
Good video. Its nice when the owner is eager to talk about the things done. One thing I have noticed is most of the vehicles including yours has a mat on the dashboard. What is that for, to stop dashboard reflections or there's more to it?
@@alexcartwright6361 The Holden (aka GM) Colorado already uses the VM2.8; and is built in Thailand (the engine is built there as well under license from VM). GM owns 50% of VM, the rest owned by Fiat now. Looking under the hood of the Colorado ute you will find a Duramax engine cover over the same VM engine that currently appears in the export models of the JK and JKU CRDs. Now Holden is launching a seven seat SUV in the Australian market (based on the Colorado chassis) that will also carry the VM 2.8 (Duramax). The engine continues to be well regarded by the reviewer and journalists, and replaces (in the Australian market) the older D-MAx engine in the other badge brand the Izusu trucks - which continue to sell the old motor.
The jeeps (wrangler, KK Cherokee) used the R428 the Colorado uses the A428. Prior to 2014 it was built by VM motori, after 2014 it it built by GM in Thailand. They used as as GM owned part of VM motori. They now build it under license for the world out of Thailand. It is not the same engine as the Jeep. No jeep has had the A428.
5 years late with a reply. The ZR2 3.5" track increase goes outside the maximum track change limits under our design regulations (ADRs). manufacturers are only allowed a variation of +/-1" from the base specs for the platform/facelift, so basically OEM can switch between skinny steel stock wheels or alloys with wider rubber across various models and still be covered by the ADRs for the ZR2 to be legal in australia it would have to be re-complianced as its own platform with a seperate name/code. aftermarket, we can go 25mm wider again than the paper spec for a particular model, or we can go balls out and run -44 offset rims and pray we dont get a pulled over by the police and get a vehicle defect notice 😅
Not usually a fan of colocrapos, but this one isn't too bad! I do really like how the rear seat base folds up and I love the coin holder with switches in there. And the 33s
i know im a bit late to the party, but the rhino rack tradie tray, do you get any road noise from it? and also notice it isnt on the backbone system? Assuming it wasnt around back then?
The jeeps (wrangler, KK Cherokee) used the R428 the Colorado uses the A428. Prior to 2014 it was built by VM motori, after 2014 it it built by GM in Thailand. They used as as GM owned part of VM motori. They now build it under license for the world out of Thailand. It is not the same engine as the Jeep. No jeep has had the A428.
Hey bud.. Great truck! How far do your wheels sit outside the guards with those -13 offset rims I have an 017 model..wanna get mine to sit out to the factory flare edge if possible.. I'm will be running 8.5 inch rims.. Have you done a new vid with the flares fitted? Cheers
Both companies are owned by GM and they just badge the cars differently depending on where they sell them. Chevy SS is a Holden Commodore exported to USA. The Holden Colorado is made in Thailand by Isuzu and is very similar to the USA built Colorado.
whens the amarok review coming? make sure u review a core model, maybe like mine ;) u may have to organise a cape trip and swing by cairns to see mine.
i feel like we just went to a tire shop asked for fully sik fake beadlocker rims and the cheapest 4x4 tires on the market without doing research on any tires or anything it looks good but not the best modified ep
Colorado have 147kw of power and 500nm of torque and the dmax has 130kw of power and 430nm of torque. Both have 3500kg towing and colorado is overall better
but Italian suits and food, stay away from Italian tech my father used to say ;) @ronny have a look at a tirfor hoist as a 'backup' winch. I've got one in my Landrover Series III. Hard work but gets the job done when needed.
Ow yeah they make cool stuff! No doubt! look at Duccati motor bikes! race it for a year while parts fall off now and then and electric issues occur regularly. However if you wanted to do a world tour get something else :) Same might go for a landrover (if your not DIY), quality is not like others however (and thats a plus for LaRo) if can be repaired with minimal means (note: no intend to start a brand war, big LaRo fan myself and in the process of restoring a 1980 series III 109.) it would be cool if one could measure how many 25+ year old Alfa Romeo cars are still daily drivers in a % of the number sold in these days. Compare that to volvo's, toyota'sm honda's and all others. (btw. Land Rover scores good on this one as most are rebuild over and over)
Mark Bergman oh, for sure. Reliability isn't their strong suit. ;-) but they are beautiful cats and bikes to look at and drive/ride when they are operational!
Hey Ronny, you must have heard stories and seen lots of Colorados off road mate, can you recommend one of these for what you're doing? The lack of read diff and a half dumb - half useless electronic traction control will render it as not so good? Can this be addresses somehow aftermarket or.. does it need to be?? Thanks so much
Mathijs my 04 F150 (5.4L Triton 3V) has over 210,000 miles on it and has had precisely zero engine problems. It's never left me stranded. You clearly have no clue what you're talking about.
Chevyfan029 Were talking more about the Powerstrokes the 7.3 is what most people have here in new zealand but the early 6.0 had alot of issues, the 6.4 should never of been released, i dont know much about the 6.7.. the ford gas engines are good from what i have seen. :)
most realistic budget build
We have the new 2017 Holden Colorado LTZ and so far it's the best car we've ever had. Already we've taken it everywhere and we strongly recommend it.
Love to see what people are running on their realistic builds. Not tub converted to tray, chopped single cab, integrated roof tent into the chopped roof crazy builds. I think we all love to see those to see what's possible. But not many of us are going to be doing that to our personal riggs. I know my f150 has started its upgrade path. But it will end up being similar to this rig in the video. Just a bit bigger with 35 inch tires on it.
At first I thought this bloke had no idea what he was doing, but he does have a nice setup for a dirty Holden!
Good to see a more budget style build,nice Colorado 👍
Nice way to start the day. New Video!!! Lovin them Ronny
Thanks Ronny nice preview of a great vehicle.
Tops to old mate for getting 44,000+ kms on the clock in about a year.. Keep up the mint videos Ronny.
Another great vid, very well thought out and built 4wd. Love Ronnie's face when he says it's the same engine as the Jeep's haha.
Jeep has been using this CRD engine since 2005 in Cherokee's and Wrangler's, now it's also sold in the Holden Colorado rebadged as a 'Duramax' lol.
The VM Motori 2.8 is a good little engine. My wife has one in her 2005 Jeep Liberty. People look at her crazy putting diesel in it.
the engine is not from a jeep, it is a chevy/isuzu engine hence the name Duramax and also the reason why it's in a GM car not a Chrysler....
@@alexcartwright6361 😂😂😂 look it up mate. It's a VM Motori RA248, italian engine manufacturer part owned by FCA (who own Jeep). GM want to use the engine and have an agreement to have it assembled in Thailand (same factory where the Colorado is built) not in the VM factory in Italy, but same engine.
@@alexcartwright6361 you’re confusing this 2.8 VM Motori unit with the 3L 4JJ1 Isuzu engine.
I have the exact same 9" lights on my Silverado, and THEY ROCK lol
It is a great vehicle. This model was sold in Mexico for the year 2014 under the chevy brand and it is great until you get to the engine. It only came with the gasoline V6 or the galoline L4 engines. The V6 makes some power, but it has a lot of problems. The transfer box is great (I have the electronic activated transfer). It engages no matter what and works like a dream unless you forget to have the same tire size in the front and in the rear, but that is on me (my father actually).
About the engine, It broke on us at the 200,000 km mark. The fuel pump died and once we got it to the shop we told them to adress an oil leak. Well, the engine had to e rebuilt cuz crankshaft metals were destroyed (it was due to a bad engine design).
But other than that and the lack of aftermarket support I really love the truck. I would love to get a lift and run a set of 265/70 r17 or a set of 285s, but in this side of the world it is a pain to get specialty parts. I really dont want to run spacers to get a lift and fit those wheels.
Well, nothkng else to say besides the fact that I love your build and it is great to see someone with access to the parts and stuff we dont get in here. Lots of potencial
Thank you Ronny for making your videos
That back seat though, that's slick I'll give them that.
Doesn't matter if you go out with other people, you should have a winch. Two is one and one is none. Relying on someone else's winch to get you out is a real good way for Murphy's Law to kick in and leave your rig stranded. Get a winch, friend. You'll never be mad that you had it.
Charles Eye
Yup, don't rely on other people's gear also on numerous occasions other 4wds have not been able to get back to where the stuck vehicle is located.
Winch fitted to 4wd is the only option unless you carry a hand winch
i think they mean that you can use a recovery strap instead
Technoplasm To use what phs84 said, you can't always count on someone being able to get into where you are. You could carry half a dozen straps to give you reach but that won't help if the other truck has problems or simply can't get positioned to pull you right. A winch is important for anything more than Sunday driving on dirt roads.
Better to have and not need, then to need and not have.
Charles Eye not a good philosophy - I’ll just rely on others to help me.
looks great Zac, easy to get to your recovery gear
I was the only one that wanted the rg but thanks never new it was a Italian engine
design was bought off VM Motori (Now Fiat) and tweaked by Chev and Izuzu to create their own version now called a duramax to match the american diesels.
I was actually waiting for the new JL Wrangler, hearing that the US would finally get a diesel. But after learning that it would be a Fiat engine as opposed to the Cummins originally rumored, I think I'll go with the JK until they work all the kinks outm
Isuzu and colorado have different engines. colorado run the 2.8 duramax where as isuzu still build there own engines and are a 3l turbo diesel. isuzu run these engines in the dmax as well as thier small/light trucks.
GM owned 50% of VM Motori, which they acquired from Penske. They later sold their share to Fiat which had acquired the other 50%. They build the engine in their own plant in Thailand.
The use of the VM Motori in Jeeps would also date to when Daimler Chrysler owned 49% (prior to GM and Fiat).
Thanks Ronny! Awesome video
Thanks heaps Ronny for get an RG on
Isuzu D-Max next...
He has great taste in radio stations
Can you do a izuzu?
Yes please
solid build mate .
We need more small diesels here in the States. Especially out here in California where smog laws cripple our ability to do aftermarket mods.
Good video. Its nice when the owner is eager to talk about the things done. One thing I have noticed is most of the vehicles including yours has a mat on the dashboard. What is that for, to stop dashboard reflections or there's more to it?
Shobhit Mathur the dash mat stops the dash from cracking so you can have more resale value
+Shobhit Mathur UV protection from the sun. The heat can warp the dash and interfere with dash instruments in crazy hot conditions
Ronny Dahl ahhh okay. I wonder why it's not as popular in India. Here in some of the states we see temperatures go north of 45 degrees centigrade.
Scotland in the house!
Ayyye! I was thinking the same. Haha
And he's repping the Status Error stickers from Scotland too.
this video was not sponsored by EBAY , haha
Ronny, review a 2017 Colorado with the Facelift.
NP300 navara next please!
It's a GM izuzu allianced engine
Love these vids mate!
you are crazy not running a winch mate that should have been the next mod after the bull bar not lights the car comes with those already
Same engine as the Jeep, well there you go.
nope it isn't, it's a chevy/isuzu engine
@@alexcartwright6361 The Holden (aka GM) Colorado already uses the VM2.8; and is built in Thailand (the engine is built there as well under license from VM). GM owns 50% of VM, the rest owned by Fiat now. Looking under the hood of the Colorado ute you will find a Duramax engine cover over the same VM engine that currently appears in the export models of the JK and JKU CRDs.
Now Holden is launching a seven seat SUV in the Australian market (based on the Colorado chassis) that will also carry the VM 2.8 (Duramax).
The engine continues to be well regarded by the reviewer and journalists, and replaces (in the Australian market) the older D-MAx engine in the other badge brand the Izusu trucks - which continue to sell the old motor.
The jeeps (wrangler, KK Cherokee) used the R428 the Colorado uses the A428. Prior to 2014 it was built by VM motori, after 2014 it it built by GM in Thailand. They used as as GM owned part of VM motori. They now build it under license for the world out of Thailand. It is not the same engine as the Jeep. No jeep has had the A428.
I was wondering, did not make sense to me when he mentioned. Thanks for the clarification
I am curious why Holden didn't give you guys the ZR2 option with front and rear lockers? here in Canada, All ZR@ come standard with the lockers
5 years late with a reply.
The ZR2 3.5" track increase goes outside the maximum track change limits under our design regulations (ADRs). manufacturers are only allowed a variation of +/-1" from the base specs for the platform/facelift, so basically OEM can switch between skinny steel stock wheels or alloys with wider rubber across various models and still be covered by the ADRs
for the ZR2 to be legal in australia it would have to be re-complianced as its own platform with a seperate name/code.
aftermarket, we can go 25mm wider again than the paper spec for a particular model, or we can go balls out and run -44 offset rims and pray we dont get a pulled over by the police and get a vehicle defect notice 😅
can you do a mitsubishi triton tub setup
Should do a rc Colorado modified episode
Nice video man!
Awning set up 5:56 ⛺👍
Not usually a fan of colocrapos, but this one isn't too bad! I do really like how the rear seat base folds up and I love the coin holder with switches in there. And the 33s
Hey Ronny please do a Amarok!
I want to see a N80 Hilux!
Np300 navara next mate 🤪 mines up for review haha kitted out by arb 🤙🏽
Thanks ronny verry simuler to me d max just a diffrent donk
I'd be keen to see a new Grand Vitara sometime Ronny. I'd offer mine, but it's in New Zealand haha
+kiwizookoffroad looking for one and yet to find one but I don't think it will be out of reach
25:19 why am i still watching this ?
I have never seen a Modified Isuzu D-Max on your channel. What is up with that Ronny?
i know im a bit late to the party, but the rhino rack tradie tray, do you get any road noise from it? and also notice it isnt on the backbone system? Assuming it wasnt around back then?
Can you find a MK2 Ranger, love seeing your videos and it gives me so much ideas
I would like to go on a trip with you guys, I have a Mk1 Ranger xlt
The duramax 2.8, is the same motor in the jeep wrangler with the 2.8, which where a lemon.
dmax 0077 bullshit are they. VM motori build the jeeps diesels in Italy, they are a gun engine. Duromax is not built by VM... it’s built in Thailand
The jeeps (wrangler, KK Cherokee) used the R428 the Colorado uses the A428. Prior to 2014 it was built by VM motori, after 2014 it it built by GM in Thailand. They used as as GM owned part of VM motori. They now build it under license for the world out of Thailand. It is not the same engine as the Jeep. No jeep has had the A428.
IFUCKINLOVEYOURONNIE!
Can you line up a single cab cruiser again but has more of a touring setup?
Hey bud..
Great truck!
How far do your wheels sit outside the guards with those -13 offset rims
I have an 017 model..wanna get mine to sit out to the factory flare edge if possible..
I'm will be running 8.5 inch rims..
Have you done a new vid with the flares fitted?
Cheers
is holden and chevy the same now? because the chevy ss is basically a holden and this holden is the same as the chevy colorado
+mast abeyta pretty much mate
Both companies are owned by GM and they just badge the cars differently depending on where they sell them.
Chevy SS is a Holden Commodore exported to USA. The Holden Colorado is made in Thailand by Isuzu and is very similar to the USA built Colorado.
whens the amarok review coming? make sure u review a core model, maybe like mine ;) u may have to organise a cape trip and swing by cairns to see mine.
Has anyone had much experience with the Holden trailblazer off road
i feel like we just went to a tire shop asked for fully sik fake beadlocker rims and the cheapest 4x4 tires on the market without doing research on any tires or anything
it looks good but not the best modified ep
Timothy Jonker i
Alright
Nice!!!!
Dmax’s have the same interior and have a better engine. And please do a episode on a dmax.
Colorado have 147kw of power and 500nm of torque and the dmax has 130kw of power and 430nm of torque. Both have 3500kg towing and colorado is overall better
you are crazy not running a winch mate that should have been the next mod after the bull bar not lights the car comes with those already :/
Would love to see an mq triton
Made in Rayong , Thailand by Isuzu
The interior is pretty much all Iszuz
Wat is the name of the electrical store that did his 2nd battery and relay work in Myree?
Do something different like a Great Wall
why do all small pickup trucks looks the exact same in Australia? is it something to do with their regulations?
but Italian suits and food, stay away from Italian tech my father used to say ;)
@ronny have a look at a tirfor hoist as a 'backup' winch. I've got one in my Landrover Series III. Hard work but gets the job done when needed.
Mark Bergman ha! You're probably right abut the Italian engine, YET...there is Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Alpha Romero... :-)
Ow yeah they make cool stuff! No doubt! look at Duccati motor bikes! race it for a year while parts fall off now and then and electric issues occur regularly. However if you wanted to do a world tour get something else :)
Same might go for a landrover (if your not DIY), quality is not like others however (and thats a plus for LaRo) if can be repaired with minimal means (note: no intend to start a brand war, big LaRo fan myself and in the process of restoring a 1980 series III 109.)
it would be cool if one could measure how many 25+ year old Alfa Romeo cars are still daily drivers in a % of the number sold in these days. Compare that to volvo's, toyota'sm honda's and all others. (btw. Land Rover scores good on this one as most are rebuild over and over)
Mark Bergman oh, for sure. Reliability isn't their strong suit. ;-) but they are beautiful cats and bikes to look at and drive/ride when they are operational!
More GQ's please
+Dustii E37
1 thing you have to go out with. Recovery gear but doesn't have a winch hahaha ok mate
how to fit 285 75 16? 2" süspansion lift and 2" body lift?
need another colly
I am pretty convinced nobody is actually born in Western Australia.
Alan Livingston Wanna make a bet?
Alan Livingston like a needle in a haystack
Do some more nissan patrol y60 4.2
Could you do some older trucks? Like 00-08?
what the people think about 0m617 turbo diesel engine I put on my jeep xj
Do a 3L D22 Navara please
+Max Contessi got one coming E40 I think
awesome :)
Can you please do a Toyota Prado 150 series segment
I have one lined up for a shoot later in the year, there is a 120 before that
Hey Ronny once again a fantastic episode, any chance of an RC colorado? Been dying to see one featured on your channel!
Does anyone know what recovery points they are?
I'm curious never saw a Landrover Discovery 2 in your channel?
Lmao who would spend so much money on something, just to get stranded in the desert?
How do you get the sound it does at 1:02?
Review a pk ranger
What wheels are those and offset?
Triple J !!
Can you do a 3 litre bt50 I need ideas cheers
i have the same tires on my bronco. THEY SUCK lol
i had a set before i switched to a cheaper Falken tire i loved them, what dont you like about them?
Hey Ronny, you must have heard stories and seen lots of Colorados off road mate, can you recommend one of these for what you're doing? The lack of read diff and a half dumb - half useless electronic traction control will render it as not so good? Can this be addresses somehow aftermarket or.. does it need to be?? Thanks so much
isuzu
Hey Ronny it's my birthday
Ronny please do a 80 series landcruiser
Tom Humphrey he already has go check out ep 5
+Tom Humphrey there are another 2 coming up one chopped and Harry's red Brick from the winter trip
Ronny Dahl thank for the info
Hey Ronny, how do you rate the xrox bullbar? planning to buy one for my 75 series troopy but heard mixed reviews?
12:38 Lol 'external Reversiors'
Is Holden owned by GMC?
Chris Thompson both are GM companies
Short answer, yes.
Longer answer... yes.
I think Chevy. I don't know for sure. Didn't google.
Chevy, Holden and GMC are all companies owned by General Motors.
Do a Ford f.250 plss
Could you do an american truck like a Ford F series
Mathijs haha
Mathijs i do love the ford f series but the motors are complete shit
Mathijs my 04 F150 (5.4L Triton 3V) has over 210,000 miles on it and has had precisely zero engine problems. It's never left me stranded. You clearly have no clue what you're talking about.
Chevyfan029 Were talking more about the Powerstrokes the 7.3 is what most people have here in new zealand but the early 6.0 had alot of issues, the 6.4 should never of been released, i dont know much about the 6.7.. the ford gas engines are good from what i have seen. :)
My cologne 4.0L V6 doesn't have any issues... then again it is 22 years old with regular maintenance. Before they went cheap.
Please please pleeease do a Toyota Land Cruiser fj45 with a v8 that would be sick
D max
Isuzu dmax plz
Can you do a 1995ish Prado Box?
+suittsonmission 90 series?
Google "Toyota prado box" I'm a Texan living in East Africa and thats what we call them here.