Chevy Colorado Gets GEARS! A MUST For Big Tires! (Nitro Gear 4.56)

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Have big tires on your truck? YOU NEED NEW GEARING! The experts at ‪@NitroGear‬ re-gear Chris' Chevy Colorado ZR2 to 4.56 gears and allowed us to film the whole process! We'll show real world examples why big tires on stock gears is so terrible for speed and gas mileage. Stay tuned to the end for the shocking improvements after being re-geared!
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Project Intro
0:57 Why Stock Gears Suck With Big Tires
2:25 Which Gears Should You Choose?
3:04 Rear End Teardown
4:30 Rear Differential Re-gear
6:35 Finishing Rear End
7:53 Front End Teardown
9:58 What to Expect After Re-gear
10:33 Front Differential Re-gear
12:09 Trifecta Tune
13:25 Test Drive, Break In Procedure
15:49 FINAL RESULTS!
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@wrussi Жыл бұрын

the trifecta tune is the best upgrade that i've done on my colorado. even on bone stock trucks, totally worth the money.

@TinkerersAdventure Жыл бұрын

Great video! And great numeric results before and after!

@Bisonmaczr2 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding video guys! My ZR2 is a new animal with the re-gear and Trifecta tune.

@MrPROGAMER56 Жыл бұрын

Love the channel thanks for the vid what cracks me up is everytime you post a video I swear I just did the same mod when you got the midland radio I got mine when you got your lights I got mine and I just regeared last week 😂

@chevycoloradoinalaska7018 Жыл бұрын

Great video guys, I lifted my truck I'm only running 33-inch tires and had 4.10 Nitro gears installed in my truck wow big difference👍👍

@JasonExplainsThings Жыл бұрын

Nice! Yeah I’m due for this on my Tacoma soon. I want to run 33’s as well.

@jorgeluisquintana8383 7 ай бұрын

Good video the mechanic is a tremendous master. Nice Channel possibly do this to My 2021 ZR2 Bison Diesel in the future he still has 1700 miles and I don't want to spoil his warranty now I only use it on the road.

@Ubbenation Жыл бұрын

That's quite a project! Glad there are people like Jerad that know how to do stuff like that! @13:25 does Chris have the famous Colorado taillight burnout? I had to replace all 4 of mine on my 2020 within the first year and I see so many around with lights out. The lower-brightness on the dual filament burns out and the brake lights/indicator will illuminate, but they won't be on just for running lights.

@PNW_Bison Жыл бұрын

Yes, I did have that exact issue. I've since fixed 'em.

@andyszeliga7005 Жыл бұрын

I had a Jiminy in my Colorado. The latch to the rear seat back on the driver's side was the culprit. A small piece of cloth tape on the u shaped latch striker silenced it. Great video as always!

@PNW_Bison Жыл бұрын

Checking this tonight, thanks!!

@NickNewson15 Жыл бұрын

Andy (and Chris as well) did you get the seat squeak only when a person was sitting back there? That seems to be the only cause for my own little Jiminy.

@andyszeliga7005 Жыл бұрын

It did only squeak with a backseat passenger. We couldn't figure it out for a while, but I'm ocd when it comes to vehicle noises so I kept looking 😂

@bendabney308 5 ай бұрын

Might do this on my Colorado… I know this isn’t gonna be cheap but definitely wondering what it’ll set me back

@khwamtay6459 Жыл бұрын

Great video and info. Now I know what I need to do to my bison.

@thezachcole Жыл бұрын

MY OH MY! Loved the Dave Niehaus clip... childhood flashbacks there!

@PNW_Bison Жыл бұрын

Loved it too. Perfection

@JasonExplainsThings Жыл бұрын

Thanks Zach! I put that in there to make guys our age from the PNW happy.

@toonamitom Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Great to see the improvements!

@PNW_Bison Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@JasonExplainsThings Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was a fun one. More gear videos in the future I’m guessing. My Tacoma needs it… and it would be awesome to add a limited slip to the Old Dodge.

@BADD400 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Jared was great too.

@JasonExplainsThings Жыл бұрын

Yeah he was the man! Big thanks to Jerad for letting us get in his way and ask silly questions.

@cowthedestroyer Жыл бұрын

Ah the good old gm glitter. Makes me glad i like the old dodges with dana axles that just really like to leak.

@zachwilliams1469 Жыл бұрын

I did the trifecta tune on my 2016 gas, and i avg. 25mpg. out of all i have done to the truck its my favorite.

@robertnevarez7599 4 ай бұрын

That mechanic is a badass!

@JasonExplainsThings 4 ай бұрын

He is!

@scoutdogfsr 4 ай бұрын

Torqued the ring gear in a around the clock pattern?

@ericcontreras901 5 ай бұрын

2020 z71 model comes with stock 4.56 gear

@williamlogan1775 10 ай бұрын

About to put dana 4.10s in my colorado with 2.8 duramax to help with towing. 285/70/17. Might lose some mileage but then again mayne not if I drive normally. Averaging 28-30mpg currently. 32/33 if I keep it under 50mph.

@JasonExplainsThings 10 ай бұрын

Wow! Those diesels are awesome.

@___asd159gh43 7 ай бұрын

You got an update on how its been goin? Im debating new gears, but im deleted with intake and GWN tune for engine and trans but wanted input on if those gears are decent on the highway or not

@jasonveldhuis9471 4 ай бұрын

I ordered a 2024 Colorado Bison that should be delivered in April. All Colorados come with 342 gears no matter what trim or tire size. Stock tires are 30” ish. The Bison has 35” ish. GM won’t change out the gears. My calculations say that it needs a 411 gear to accommodate the larger diameter. However, with a little experience and the added weight of the rubber, I’m thinking 456 may be a better choice for the 2.7 turbo max and the 8 speed transmission. I do plan on hauling about 6-7k occasionally. What’s your take on that??

@JasonExplainsThings 4 ай бұрын

Reach out to Money Pit 4x4 on Instagram. He did Chris’ truck and he’s the most knowledgeable diff expert I know: instagram.com/moneypit4x4_wa?igsh=a2pocXcwem8yd2Y0

@JasonExplainsThings 4 ай бұрын

I tend to agree that it should come with different gearing. An engineer from Chevy might’ve told me as much when we went to the press event.

@okpop78 Жыл бұрын

Great video! What's the cost difference with aev doing the conversion?

@JasonExplainsThings Жыл бұрын

Not sure. The upfit AEV service includes re-gearing along with the highmarks and other mods.

@okpop78 Жыл бұрын

@@JasonExplainsThings at $13k from aev... can you calculate doing all the work on your own?

@JasonExplainsThings Жыл бұрын

@@okpop78 That right there is why we've done so much of it ourselves. Chris essentially now has an upfit Bison with every AEV accessory. We did all the work ourselves, minus this re-gear.

@whk3834 Жыл бұрын

How much can one expect a regear to cost? I get that it will change based on shop and region etc. But it would be nice to have an idea. Thanks!

@JasonExplainsThings Жыл бұрын

Parts are about $1500 (link below). Labor costs depend on where you live. I’d estimate $3k or so for the whole job.

@madcratebuilder Жыл бұрын

Depending on your trucks mileage you could get by with just R&P and likely one or two pinon bearings. That's what I did and it was $1400 back in late 17. 4.10's and 33's have been a great combination.

@MrPROGAMER56 Жыл бұрын

Mine colorado is 2wd it was 650 for parts and 600 for install in so cal

@VinceBo 8 ай бұрын

@@MrPROGAMER56Could you send me the link to the parts you used?

@Logan-st7vb Жыл бұрын

Gear8 video 🎉

@PNW_Bison Жыл бұрын

*walks away again* 😂

@williepico5561 Жыл бұрын

Did your hear any loud noisy @65 0r 70 MPH? according the colorado fan site, there some people complaint 4.56 upgrade.. I gonna regear my zr2 after you guys, don't know yet if 4.10 or 4.56

@JasonExplainsThings Жыл бұрын

I passed this question on to Chris. From what he's said I don't think there is any gear noise. For the question of 4.10 vs 4.56... we deferred to Jerad's expertise. He recommends 4.10 for a diesel with 35's and 4.56 for a gas ZR2 with 35's.

@PNW_Bison Жыл бұрын

This is the question on everyone's mind, and to answer the question, yes! You can hear the gears. But barely. If I'm freeway driving, I can hear the gears if I dont have the radio on and am completely quiet. This is going to be a personal preference thing, but for me it's so minimal, I completely tune it out unless I'm actively listening for it. Hope that answer helps. I was worried about the noise issues others brought up as well, but now that I have them in, it's a complete non-issue for me.

@beadblaster9508 Жыл бұрын

Surpring the 0-60 was the same. Truck need 5:13 or so gears if they made them. The main problem with the colorados is the complete lack of aftermarket parts when you compare it to a toyota. Not sure why the aftermaket does not support the colorado. Should also mention when installing the nitro gear make sure the pinion depth is near 46 thousands not the 95 that nitro recommends. If you go the 95 you will get a howl from the gears.

@TylerOstergaard Жыл бұрын

man not that i want to get banned but getting a call out on a video would be epic :) that is for a good comment not one that is ripping on people :)

@JasonExplainsThings Жыл бұрын

LOL... just have a funny comment that sticks in my head and I'll call you out! Jeffrey was awesome. He had these epic rants making fun of Chris and I. But like Icarus... he flew to close to the sun... the sun of sassing people too much.

@TylerOstergaard Жыл бұрын

@@JasonExplainsThings lol deal I’ll work on my jokes and see what I can do :) thanks for the content keep it up :)

@tarekag 11 ай бұрын

why only the rear diff. I thought you change oil for front and rear.. can you explain

@JasonExplainsThings 11 ай бұрын

The front diff takes longer to break in because you aren’t driving around in 4wd all the time.

@Tulitustitus 5 ай бұрын

Can I order the rear only? Because I’m 2wd

@JasonExplainsThings 5 ай бұрын

I’d email Nitro and ask. 👍

@BowTied69 Жыл бұрын

4.56s and trifecta? I see 37s in your future :D

@JasonExplainsThings Жыл бұрын

My saws and grinders are standing by! 😂

@mikejohnson55281 Жыл бұрын

How is it on the highway 70/80 mph?

@JasonExplainsThings Жыл бұрын

I'd let Chris give the definitive answer on that. From what he's told me he doesn't have issues going 70-75. That's as fast as the speed limits allow in Washington. He's said the new gears are slightly louder than stock at those speeds but barely noticeable.

@MenOfArms Жыл бұрын

skipping the bend frame with this?

@JasonExplainsThings Жыл бұрын

Sorry, what? I'm not sure if you're referencing a later video where we said that Chris' frame is flexing too much. That is true. It's not bent, but we are welding frame stiffeners to the frame in a video very soon. I think you're watching and commenting on videos out of order there sport.