[NW-99SS]

Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

That is correct. Both suspensions are produced by outside companies and are then utilized on these trucks. The same can be said about Brembo brakes, Recaro seats, etc., etc., etc..

Agreed.

Badass GS by the way - perfect spec!

[DRKS1D3]

Thank you. The car is a lot of fun, but I still plan on buying a few more mods.

Modding never gets old.

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by NW-99SS

Agreed on varied opinions...we disagree based on two different segment of trucks. I am hoping GM steps up their 1/2 ton off-road capabilities based on past offerings that didn't compete with the Raptors...I wasn't planning on including 1/4 tons as that's a different class altogether.

For the record, GM doesn't own the DSSVs, those are Mulitmatics's tech, in the same way Ford doesn't own the Fox's.

We keep bringing the ZR2 up because its an example of what GM is willing to do when it comes to building an off-road truck. If they're willing to do all that for a mere Colorado, why on earth would they half ass it with the Silverado if/when they decide to compete head to head with the Raptor?

[Bhobbs]

I think the real question is why has it taken so long for Chevy to consider a true off road capable Silverado?

[DRKS1D3]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

I think the real question is why has it taken so long for Chevy to consider a true off road capable Silverado?

They're too busy producing more exciting CUV's that comprise ~97.8% of their lineup.

[NW-99SS]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

We keep bringing the ZR2 up because its an example of what GM is willing to do when it comes to building an off-road truck. If they're willing to do all that for a mere Colorado, why on earth would they half ass it with the Silverado if/when they decide to compete head to head with the Raptor?

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

I think the real question is why has it taken so long for Chevy to consider a true off road capable Silverado?

Bhobb is making my point. I have nothing bad to say about GM/s 1/4 off-roaders...so I will apologize if that wasn't clear.

Their 1/2 ton offerings are a different story. My entire point was I hope they get it right and blow the Raptor out of the water.

No different than expecting the 760hp GT500 to beat the much cheaper ZL1 given so much extra time to R&D. Both the GT500 and the GM ZR2 1/2 ton will be a disappointment if they don't exceed their current competition by a significant margin.

[FenwickHockey65]

Full size GMC crossover under consideration.

[FenwickHockey65]

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/09/...enali-refresh/


2021 Terrain MCE.

[FenwickHockey65]

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/09/...fascia-design/


2021 Equinox.

[FenwickHockey65]

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/09/...am-1500-rebel/

Silverado ZRX rumors.

[FenwickHockey65]

49k UAW GM employees on strike.

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

49k UAW GM employees on strike.

While it's just GM now, would the deal the eventually come to also effect Ford and Fiat?

[Martinjlm]

Originally Posted by shaffe

While it's just GM now, would the deal the eventually come to also effect Ford and Fiat?

That's typically the way pattern bargaining works. The UAW picks a strike target, usually the one they think they can get the most from. Then they make a deal and force it down the throats of the other two with minor modifications. Odd as it sounds, most years, companies want to be the strike target. Then they don't have to deal with some ridiculous provisions that somebody else agreed to <cough***Jobs Bank***cough>

[FenwickHockey65]

Apparently GM offered to keep D-Ham and Lordstown running in the new contract.