2006 Chevrolet Colorado Reg Cab 111.2" WB 2WD LS 2.8L
● Mods by My Uncle
● 18"x9" RDR RD04 all blk (was RD4) Wheels (12mm Offset) with 265/60R18 Tires (30.6"x10.5").
● Replacing the original 15"x6" Steelies and P205/75R15 Tires (27.1"x8.0").
● Dual Exhaust with Dual Exit Muffler
● Valley Hitch - 4,000lbs/400lbs Load Carrying, and 6,000lbs/600lbs Weight Distributing Hitch
● SnugTop Rebel Camper Top
● Fixing the no Sound Turn Signal and Upgrading to an Xtreme Instrument Housing
● Tanin Auto Electronix GM & Chevrolet Stepper Motor Speedometer Needle Removal Tool (Amazon)
● Tanin GM Cluster Needle Removal Tool 2000 to Present Speedometer Instrument Gauges (eBay)
● Increasing the Reliability of the Previous Installed Transmission Cooler & Thermal Bypass Valve (Part 3)
● Adding a Transmission Cooler and Thermal Bypass Valve (Part2)
● Mishimoto MMTC-JK-TBV Thermal Bypass Valve Kit
● X AUTOHAUX 3/8" Car Brake Line Tubing 25ft Tubing Coil
● The Stop Shop Inverted Flare Tube Nut for 3/8" Tube (5/8-18 Threads) (Pack of 12)
● EVIL ENERGY 10AN Female to 3/8" NPT Male Swivel Fitting Aluminum 2PCS
● Brass Pipe Fitting NPT Coupler, 3/8" x 3/8" Standard NPT Female thread (example, out of stock)
● GASHER 2PCS 3/8" NPT Brake Line Adapter Fittings 5/8"-18 Threads for Inverted Flare Female
● Transmission Oil Cooler Line Connectors (3/8 Tube x 5/8-18 Thread)
● GM Genuine Parts 15052228 Multi-Purpose Clip
● 18mm x 1.5 Drain Plug (used one from a transmission, replaced with magnetic drain plug)
● THE CIMPLE CO Ground Wire, 10 FT, Solid Copper Core, 12 AWG Wire
● 3/8" OD Aluminum Hard Fuel Line 10 Feet
● Adding a Transmission Cooler and Thermal Bypass Valve (Part 1)
● Universal 16 Row AN10 Aluminum Transmission/Engine Oil Cooler
● M3-M6 Stainless Steel Philips Head Screws/Nuts/Washers Assortment Kit (M6 used)
● Adding Automatic A/C Control for <$30
● 12V Electronic Temperature Controller Programmable
● Data Sheet / Instructions
● APIELE 16mm Latching Push Button Switch with LED Angel Eye Head
● NTE Electronics DPDT Relay R14-11D10-12
● Speedometer Correction
● HealTech's Website for the SpeedoHealer V4-2W
● General V4 User Guide (not all features apply to the 2W version (required))
● SH-U02 Harness Install Guide (rec by HealTech, not on their website, they eMailed it, see video for slide)
● SH-U01 Harness Install Guide (not rec by HealTech, fine for Colorado if short wires)
● Where I purchased my V4-2W (contact them for the correct listing)
● Exhaust Replacement (CAT Back)
● Replaced Split/Custom Exhaust (interfered w/ larger spare & adding rear sway bar) Video
● Aero Turbine AT2525 Muffler
● I used this muffler on the following: 1985 Sunrader, 1988 Xtracab, 2006 HHR & 2011 Malibu
● Walker Exhaust Tailpipe #55362
● 2.5" Exhaust Clamps
● Truck Camper Modifications
● Putting the Four Wheel Camper on the Colorado Video
● Preparing the Four Wheel Camper (i.e. adding riser to clear the bed) Video
● Removing the Tailgate Video
● Installing Power Video (part 1 - mechanical)
● Battery Isolator 101 / Installing Power Video (part 2 - electrical)
● Renogy Battery Voltage Charts (Std, AGM, LFP, etc.)
● DaierTek 12 Volt Waterproof Lighted Toggle Switch
● AOPEC R12140B Smart Battery Isolator
● Bussmann CBC-30B Circuit Breaker
● Adding Eyebolts for a 2001 Four Wheel Camper Video
● ScanGauge II Install
● ScanGauge's Website
● Colorado/Canyon Door Upgrades (power door locks & outside door handle install) – Part 2 (aka Avital 3100L Install)
● Avital 3100L Installation Manual
● Avital 3100L User Manual
● Avital 3100L 3100 1-Way Security System with Siren & Two 4-Button Remotes
● 3 in 1 Universal Car DPDT Monentary Power Door Lock Control Switch
● Door/Hood Pin Switch
● SPDT Relay TEMCo CN0170
● DPDT NTE Electronics Relay R14-11D10-12
● ≥1A ≥30V Schottky Diodes (3A 40V, found on Amazon, did not use, they look fine)
● For reference I used VSK530 5A 30V, since I brought a bunch a while ago
● ATO/ATC Fuse Holder
● New Door Handles & Power Door Locks/Latches (Part 1)
● Door Handles I Brought from eBay
● Additional information on removing the door wiring boot
Note: My Colorado only had speaker wires running thru the door
● Speaker Replacement/Upgrade (aka Door Panel Removal + Speaker Bonus)
● Kicker 46CSC674 (Crutchfield Link)
● Kicker 46CSC674 (Amazon Link)
● Where to Tap into Ignition Power (i.e. only in Ignition "On" position)
● TEMCo CN0170 Information
● USB
● Adding USB Ports Video - Switched ACC (since the 12V outlets are always on)
● 78W 3 Port USB C 12V Outlet Dual PD 30W & 18W USB A Port with Voltmeter
● Single Port USB 3.0 Dashboard Port Car Mount Flush Cable
● Rear View Mirror Upgrade
● Wolfbox G840S User Manual (Note: I received a different backup camera)
● Rear View Mirror Upgrade Video
● Blind Spot Monitoring
● Amazon Review of Accele BSM200
● Accele Installation Instructions
● Blind Spot Monitoring Video
● Light Switch Tips
● Replacing or Upgrading the Light Switch Video
● There are at least 4 different versions:
● w/ & w/o Fog Lights, w/ "Push to Talk" Button, w/ Unmarked Button (non-OEM cargo/"Push to Talk")
● If your light switch does not illuminate or uneven, there are 2 replaceable light bulbs in there
● Fog Lights
● Adding Factory Fog Lights (mechanical) Video - Part 1
● Wiring (electrical) Video - Part 2
● Wiring Harness Purchased on Amazon
● Programming the BCM - Part 3
● 2004-2012 Chevrolet Colorado BCM VIN Program Service
● Put on the order detail notes: "Need the factory fog lights programmed"
● GM's AC Delco TDS (Technical Delivery System) website
● VXDIAG VCX Nano J2534 Pass-Thru Device (Amazon)
● VXDIAG VCX Nano J2534 Pass-Thru Device (VXdiag website)
● Using LED Bulbs Video
● Incandescent to LED Bulb Replacement
● Front Turn & Marker Lights w or w/o Customization Video
● Rear Turn & Marker Lights Video
● 15 Ohm 50W Aluminum Wire Wound Resistor
● Torchbeam 3157 Amber Yellow LED - Turn Light
● Phinlion 3157 6000K Xenon White - Backup Light
● Sylvania 3157 ZEVO Super Bright White LED - Backup Light (Rec)
● Sylvania 3157A ZEVO Super Bright Amber LED - Turn Light (Rec if Driving Light)
● Sylvania 3157R ZEVO Super Bright Red LED - Brake Light (Rec)
● Suspension
● Front Sway Bar Upgrade – Stock 27mm to Nolathane 33mm (RWD only)
● Nolathane - 33mm Heavy Duty Front Sway Bar Kit - RWD Models
● Removing the Strut Assembly & Replacing the Front Shock (n/a w/ torsion bar suspension)
● Bilstein B6 4600 24-186193 (Bilstein Website)
● Note: When I purchased my front shocks, the TireRack had the best prices.
● Colorado/Canyon Front Bushing Replacement/Upgrade
● Moog K200172 Sway Bar Bushing
● Moog K200173 Sway Bar Bushing
● Best/Value Rear Sway Bar Install - Nolathane Modified Video
● Nolathane 26mm HD Rear Sway Bar Kit - RWD
● Pair of 4-6" Lift Kit Replacement Sway Bar End Link, Chevy Silverado 1500
● Pack of 2 Hole Splice Plates
● Installing the RoadActive Suspension (RAS) Video
● Installing KYB MonoMax Rear Shocks on a Standard Suspension (Z85) 2WD Video
● Comparing Stock, RAS & RAS+KYB Video - Rear Height Increase & Rear Suspension Frequency
● Miscellaneous
● Updating the Software for a JVC Aftermarket Radio (and other Devices in General)
● Adding a Clinometer+ to a 1st GEN Colorado
● B-Qtech Clinometer/Inclinometer
● Adding Front Storage Area/Console to a Colorado
● Keketuohai Car Seat Organizer (Brown, Plaid (they call it black))
● Keketuohai Car Seat Organizer (Beige, Black)
● Glarks 665Pcs M3 M4 M5 M6 Stainless Steel Phillips Pan Head Kit
● Preventing Rodent Infestation
● Loraffee Rodent Repellent for Cars
● Bob Villa - The Best Rat Repellents
● Grab Bar Installation Video
● Chevrolet User Manuals