[BuiltRight Industries]

Threw some quick wheel options together in photoshop - what do y'all think?

1. Method Wheels 321s

2. KMC Technic

 

[Blasky]

Also, going to leave this here too.
Y'all can get a glimpse into what Matt is thinking with development. Looking for suggestions!

Also, going to leave this here too.
Y'all can get a glimpse into what Matt is thinking with development. Looking for suggestions!

Love that your going to try to do something under the seat. Thats one thing that I've thought could have been done different/better. Very interested to see what you come up with.

 

[Xcanuk]

2. KMC Technic Gets my vote, solid black is getting old in my book, for us Canadians, it screams winter rims.

 

[BuiltRight Industries]

2. KMC Technic Gets my vote, solid black is getting old in my book, for us Canadians, it screams winter rims.

I'm leaning towards the Technics too, but we have Methods on other vehicles so I am sort of partial to them. I'm hoping to sell the rest of the team on the Technics.

 

[dgdimick]

So not specifically Colorado related, but in addition to working on the R&D for the Colorado we have also been working on some more mounts and accessories. Thought you guys might like to see what else we're cooking up.

Last week we finally knocked our heads together to come up with a traction board mounting solution. The Maxtrax ones are great but we wanted something a little more universal for folks who might use other brands or need other mounting options. While, originally designed to work the best with our Bulkhead Accessory Rail we made sure that it would really work on anything.

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I like it, however, I'll probably never buy it. I've gotten to the point where crawling into the back of my bed to get a bit of kit has become a non-starter.

 

[Xcanuk]

I know it won't be on the top of your list since you have a Z71, but would love to see a bumper step. The ZR2 do not have it already built in as the Z71.
Maybe check out Yettie's truck if he drops by for similar mounting points at the corners.
(A guy can wish)

 

[BuiltRight Industries]

I like it, however, I'll probably never buy it. I've gotten to the point where crawling into the back of my bed to get a bit of kit has become a non-starter.

Can't say I blame you there! And honestly, they are handy but in the years I have had a truck I have maybe used them 4 times...and I was on the trails quite a bit at one point. Some folks like the piece of mind - I know I did at one point.

My first set I had on the roof and installed with wing nuts. They took forever to get off. lol.

 

[dgdimick]

I know it won't be on the top of your list since you have a Z71, but would love to see a bumper step. The ZR2 do not have it already built in as the Z71.
Maybe check out Yettie's truck if he drops by for similar mounting points at the corners.
(A guy can wish)

I carry a step stool, I'm not proud, I know when I try to climb over the tailgate when it's down I look like an accident waiting to happen.

 

[FireNative2]

I carry a step stool, I'm not proud, I know when I try to climb over the tailgate when it's down I look like an accident waiting to happen.

Dude don't feel bad, in my 20s I could literally jump in and out of my S10/Colorados but now at 44yrs old no longer bodybuilding, and after a ACL reconstruction knee surgery, I take my time getting in and out using the bumper step on my Canyon. Father time gets us all.

 

[dgdimick]

Dude don't feel bad, in my 20s I could literally jump in and out of my S10/Colorados but now at 44yrs old no longer bodybuilding, and after a ACL reconstruction knee surgery, I take my time getting in and out using the bumper step on my Canyon. Father time gets us all.

I'm blaming 9 years in the Marines and a few pins in a few broken bones.

 

[Y E T I]

I'm blaming 9 years in the Marines and a few pins in a few broken bones.

That's my excuse too. Except my time resulted in two neck surgeries and two shoulder surgeries. Just a dumb Grunt.

 

[dgdimick]

That's my excuse too. Except my time resulted in two neck surgeries and two shoulder surgeries. Just a dumb Grunt.

"Dumb Grunt", let me tell you a little story that will de-throne you as the master of "Dumb Grunts"
I did a few years as an 0311, then decided it would be really cool to become a radio operator, then this idiot of a radio operator missed being a Grunt so he pulled some strings and got transferred back to an Infantry. 3/8, and spent time still being a Grunt, however, lugging an extra 50# of radio gear around with him.

So sleep well my brother knowing there are stupider grunts out there.

 

[BrianVT]

Hey guys!

We just picked up a '23 Colorado Z71 in Sterling Gray Metallic. It's our first mid-size GM truck and we are excited to begin product development and to build this out as an overland rig. This build thread will capture that journey. There might also be a YouTube series as well (I'll link if that comes to fruition). Feel free to share your feedback, ideas, etc. Can't wait to get the ball rolling on this - stay tuned.

I think the air dam is coming off next week and I'm going to be starting to shop for a lift, wheels, and tires. Might post some photoshopped ideas and see what y'all think.

Here's some photos of the truck right now...completely stock aside from our decals.

- Leah

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Build Thread
Email - lhughes@builtrightind.com
Call - 203-546-8981

Needs more tire sidewall than that, IMO.

 

[dgdimick]

Needs more tire sidewall than that, IMO.

Get rid of the "Disco Johnny" tires, and don't do a lift. Anytime I see someone that throws a lift on and/or installs the low sidewall tires I just ignore them like I do every other mall crawler.

Then install a decent brash guard, skid plates and maybe the side scratch protection film

 

[BuiltRight Industries]

Exciting news! R&D is beginning next week! I'll be posting our progress here.

Here's our landing page - Chevrolet Colorado (2023+) - BuiltRight Industries

 

[Blasky]

Exciting news! R&D is beginning next week! I'll be posting our progress here.

Awesome!

 

[BuiltRight Industries]

Alright guys! This morning was eventful! We have some 1st draft prototype MOLLE Bedside Racks for the Colorado. Toying with a couple different mounting ideas, but the driver's side is up. 3D printing different mounting brackets as we speak. The bed's body panel is interesting. The panel is straight with the factory mounting locations, but it appears crooked with the top of the bed's body panel so we're looking to see about fixing the aesthetics of that. Since these are just prototypes, it’s raw steel. I can't wait to see how they look painted with some brand tags on them. We might toy with some cut outs to add bed lighting - let me know what you think about that!
EDIT - to clarify this will be a NO DRILL installation. We’re using factory mounting positions.

 

[Yettie]

Those look great! Will they be drill free installation like the Putco? What price point are you guys looking at for those? It would be cool to be able to install bed lights as well - but not 100% necessary. What will be necessary is an opening on the passenger's side for the 110 outlet.

BTW: I know you are looking for a bed liner . . . seeing your padding there, you may really want to consider the bed rug - its what I have in Feenix and will eliminate the need to throw that pad in and out of the bed every time you get up in there to check something.

 

[Laddy]

Looks good, I've never used panels in the bed ... yet. looks like there is still 4 ft. plus of clearance for hauling sheet good.

My two cents, if you use cut outs or similar for lighting, I'd recommend making it at least compatible if not designed for the OEM bed light solution.

 

[TuffPeen]

Alright guys! This morning was eventful! We have some 1st draft prototype MOLLE Bedside Racks for the Colorado. Toying with a couple different mounting ideas, but the driver's side is up. 3D printing different mounting brackets as we speak. The bed's body panel is interesting. The panel is straight with the factory mounting locations, but it appears crooked with the top of the bed's body panel so we're looking to see about fixing the aesthetics of that. Since these are just prototypes, its raw steel. I can't wait to see how they look painted with some brand tags on them. We might toy with some cut outs to add bed lighting - let me know what you think about that!


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Super interested in these, especially if they’re drill free. Thanks for the update!