S U S P E N S I O N C O N F I G U R AT I O N S
IT SHINES, EVEN IN THE DIRT.
Off-road truck enthusiasts know another world that starts where the
pavement ends. And that’s the place where the Canyon truly stands
out. Not only is it a well-mannered truck for everyday driving; when
properly equipped, Canyon is also a powerful and poised off-road
vehicle with outstanding capabilities for the adventure-seeking driver.
S H I F T O N T H E F LY
It’s easy to adapt to changing roads, trails or weather with one-touch
Insta-Trac. It’s included with the available four-wheel-drive system
to let you shift between 2WD and 4WD HI—and back— with the
touch of a button. This system lets you select these different drive
ranges as often as vehicle speeds and available traction conditions
warrant. The 4WD system also allows your Canyon to be dinghy-towed
without any additional modification. Just put the shift selector in
neutral when you’re ready to go.
z 8 5 H E A V Y- D U T Y S U S P E N S I O N
To accommodate a wide range of uses and loads, choose the standard
z85 Heavy-Duty Suspension. It includes either an independent front
suspension with coil springs in 2WD models, or the proven torsion bar
design in 4WD models. This package also includes two-stage rear leaf
springs for changing cargo loads.
z 7 1 H I G H - S T A N C E O F F - R O A D S U S P E N S I O N
For a rugged off-road look, high stance and maximum off-road
capability, choose the available z71 High-Stance Off-Road Suspension.
With a stout torsion bar front suspension and 17-inch chrome-clad
wheels, z71 elevates the Canyon higher than the standard z85
Heavy-Duty Suspension in both 2WD and 4WD models.
z q 8 P E R F O R M A N C E S U S P E N S I O N
The available zq8 performance suspension for the 5.3L V-8 VVT SLE
Extended and Crew Cab models lowers Canyon’s ride height by 2
inches, compared to the standard z85 Heavy-Duty Suspension. The
zq8 option also includes 18-inch aluminum wheels with a bright
aluminum finish. Combined with the wide stance, precise steering
and performance tires, this package helps to give Canyon agility
without sacrificing utility or capacity.
