American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) is now offering a new front bumper winch system for the Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison and GMC Canyon AT4X AEV Edition. Manufactured by COMEUP, the winch was designed to enhance the off-road recovery capabilities of both off-road enthusiast trucks, and integrates seamlessly with AEV’s stamped steel front bumper, providing an OEM-level fit and finish that complements the vehicles’ design, as well as its function. The winch also boasts a substantial pulling capacity of 9,500 pounds.
Dubbed the COMEUP Slim 9.5RS, this winch was built for reliability in harsh conditions. It operates on 12-volt power and features a thermal protection switch to prevent overheating. The heart of the system is a hardened steel, three-gear planetary gear train that delivers smooth and consistent performance, while the 12-strand, 100-foot synthetic rope is specially coated for abrasion resistance and to repel water, ensuring durability in just about any off-road environment.
The Slim 9.5RS winch also incorporates a mechanical cone brake situated outside the drum, which dissipates heat effectively during extended use. In addition, the winch includes a sealed contractor housing with silver-alloy contact pads and copper buss bars, all designed for submersible operation. Control options include both a waterproof wired remote and a wireless Bluetooth remote, providing users with some added flexibility.
AEV lists the winch system at $2,260 on its website, with the installation procedure classified as “Advanced” and requiring approximately seven hours.
Alternatively, customers with a 2024 Colorado ZR2 Bison or 2024 Canyon AT4X AEV Edition can buy a COMEUP winch straight from GM as part of the optional Recovery Package (RPO code PCN), priced at $2,925. In addition to the COMEUP winch (RPO code VW1), the package also includes an off-road recovery kit (RPO code S1H). To note, upgrading to the optional Recovery Package requires the purchase of an additional accessory switch kit (RPO code VZJ, $470) to enable full functionality.
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BuT mY TAcoMA Is mORe REliabLE aND doesNT nEEd ONe.
Stop lying. Your Tacoma cannot tow as much….and will be about as reliable as you take care of it. NOT MORE.
I also was once fooled like Larry! Take it from someone who has driven both, Toyota is NOT more reliable.