New nissan frontiers hitting the lots.

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Took a look see yesterday. Sat in one, did not drive one. They did a nice job on the interiors. Trims will be S.SV,PRO and PRO 4X. The PRO replaces the DESERT RUNNER trim. (2WD ONLY). Really wanted to see a PRO 4X! A loaded PRO 4X comes in at 46K. These trucks should do well for NISSAN. A very long awaited revamp of the old models.

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You aren`t thinking of trading in your new-to-you (AKA, just acquired) 2018 Chevy Colorado ZR2? Just curious...
Did you take any pics on your phone of the new Nissan Frontier for your own reference?
 
No. The ZR2 is a whole different animal. The ride on those DSSV dampers is crazy good.


The chance came today to drive a PRO 4X around the lot at a Altoona NISSAN dealer. Have to admit, it is one well thought out put together truck. For that price point tho, the ZR2 wins all day long. Interior was very impressive. Zero gravity seats are great! Ride and power was also impressive.
 
By DSSV you mean the Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve dampers/shocks??
(Yes, I "Googled" that acronym and did the cut-and-paste thing when I found it)

CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE 85143352 - ZR2 REAR LONG TRAVEL DSSV SHOCKS
CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE NOW OFFERS AN ALL-NEW COLLECTION OF ZR2 OFF-ROAD COMPONENTS THAT AMPLIFY THE COLORADOS OFF-ROAD CAPABILITY WITH COMPETITION-PROVEN STRENGTH.
Chevrolet Performance ZR2 Rear Long Travel Dynamic
Suspension Spool Valve (DSSV) Shocks are designed and tuned
specifically for off-road racing by Chevrolet Performance and
Multimatic. They provide up to a 10% increase in overall rear
suspension travel on 2017+ Colorado ZR2 models and feature
a 16mm diameter rod for higher side load, Viton seals to handle
high shock temperatures, solid Heim joint lower mount, and
optimized Spool Valve tuning. Includes both rear shocks and
all required mounting fasteners. Fully rebuildable through an
authorized Multimatic DSSV dealer. Chevrolet Performance
recommends use with the Long Travel Leaf Spring System
(P/N 84402368), Rear Jounce Shock System (P/N 84422546) and
Jounce Shock Striker/Leaf Spring Mount System (P/N 84422116)
for optimum off-road performance.
NOTE: Intended for off-road use.

SO, does your ZR2 come with the DSSV dampers and other recomended springs, jounce system, and mounts as an OEM option, OR did you or the dealer add the DSSV dampers ONLY ?
 
The above you listed are a UPGRADE from factory. The ZR2 does come with DSSV`s dampers standard. The first truck in the world to get them. 2017- present. The SILVERADO ZR2 gets them next year. This is what make`s a ZR2 different from a regular Colorado.

3.5" Wider Track
2" Lift
Multimatic Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve (DSSV) Dampers
Electronic Locking Front and Rear Differentials
Longer, Cast Iron Control Arms
Aggressive Front Bumper and Grille with Improved Approach Angle
Redesigned Rear Bumper For Improved Departure Angle
Cowl-Style Hood with Black Insert
Wider Fender Flares
Aluminum Skid Plates to protect radiator, oil pan, and front differential
Rock Sliders
New 17x8 Wheels with 31" (265/65R17) Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac tires
"Off-road Mode" alters throttle progression, shift calibration, traction control, stability control, and ABS for different terrain.
Optional Bed-Mounted Full Size Spare Tire
Optional Carpet Delet

A good read on the the stock ZR2 dampers...
Chevrolet Colorado ZR2's advanced suspension makes Formula One weep - Roadshow
 
Appreciate all this information, thank you !

For any domestic vehicle manufacturer to say that their "advanced suspension makes Formula One weep" is the most hilarious thing I have ever heard..
Dan F
 
Well, after reading the attached article about this ingenious, game-changing DSSV suspension dampener, you would think that this should be "standard equipment" on ALL GM vehicles. Until you realize that adding $2,500 dampers to an enter-level Malibu or Spark may not make economic sense at GM. (Does anything GM does make economic sense?!! Hey, I am still waiting for my "free" GM vehicle when my (our) Federal government taxes "bought" their stock in 2009 and then loose 9.3 BILLION dollars on the GM buy-back in 2014. I think that program was called "Cash for Clunkers". Don`t go there, Captain Obvious...)

What REALLY caught my attention is this statement from that article:
"And it does it all with better off-road ruggedness than an electronic adaptive suspension, better thermal management than a magnetic ride control system and less complexity than either."
Makes you wonder WHY GM would even continue to use its highly-touted and patented Magnetic Ride Control suspension then!

Back to the Nissan Frontier Truck!
 
Lonnie said:
Makes you wonder WHY GM would even continue to use its highly-touted and patented Magnetic Ride Control suspension then!
Click to expand...

C`mon Lonnie, I didn`t read the stuff, but you`re a designer, maybe the DSSV takes up more room so it`s better suited to trucks, or maybe it`s more expensive at this point.
 
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