CST 6-Inch HD Lift Kit - Removal Process

In order to install all the new CST components, ORU General Manager Mike Duval expertly removed the old ones. Here is the removal and replacement of the old leaf spring pack with a new set provided by Deaver Springs, per CST's recommendation.
In order to install all the new CST components, ORU General Manager Mike Duval expertly re
Once the new Deaver Springs had been lifted and reinstalled into the spring perches, the CST spring pack mounting plate was installed and torqued to the proper sequence.
Once the new Deaver Springs had been lifted and reinstalled into the spring perches, the C
In addition to the new, softer spring-rated Deaver Springs, we also chose to install a set of airlift load 'bags in the rear from Mac's Spring Shop. We installed the new airlift 'bags with the supplied brackets and air inlet fittings.
In addition to the new, softer spring-rated Deaver Springs, we also chose to install a set

The airlift load 'bag comes with basic installation instructions for exact spring and bracket locations as installed by ORU.
The airlift load 'bag comes with basic installation instructions for exact spring and brac
ORU fabricated a custom-mounting bracket that will hang off and under the inside of the truck's frame to protect the air compressor and lines. Once mounted, the necessary hot and ground wires will be sheathed and fitted to the compressor.
ORU fabricated a custom-mounting bracket that will hang off and under the inside of the tr
To facilitate the installation of the dual Bilstein 7100-Series dual reservoir shock absorbers, the stock shock absorber brackets had to be cut off and a newly supplied CST shock bracket welded onto the rear axlehousing. The hard brake line simply needed to be reworked into its original location after the shock brackets had been welded into place.
To facilitate the installation of the dual Bilstein 7100-Series dual reservoir shock absor

Now, the new first of four Bilstein 7100-Series shock absorbers can be installed. Because they come pre-filled, it may take some work to compress the shock to fit into the upper and lower brackets.
Now, the new first of four Bilstein 7100-Series shock absorbers can be installed. Because
Up front, the stock spindle was removed after all sway bar endlinks, brake calipers, and rotors had been removed.
Up front, the stock spindle was removed after all sway bar endlinks, brake calipers, and r
Because of the new CST drop-down subframe, much of the factory suspension pickup points needed to be removed. This was done via a Sawzall.
Because of the new CST drop-down subframe, much of the factory suspension pickup points ne

After cutting with the Sawzall, ORU cleaned up the cuts with a cutting torch. The cuts will be ground smooth, and the bare metal will receive a fresh coat of black paint to match the factory color.
After cutting with the Sawzall, ORU cleaned up the cuts with a cutting torch. The cuts wil
The new CST drop-down sway bar bracket was test-fitted and then installed with the supplied Grade 8 installation hardware.
The new CST drop-down sway bar bracket was test-fitted and then installed with the supplie
Before the new CST subframe cradle could be installed, the provided zerk fittings that will eventually provide adequate lubrication to the polyurethane lower control arm suspension bushings needed to be installed.
Before the new CST subframe cradle could be installed, the provided zerk fittings that wil

CST provides a steering stabilizer with most of its suspension kits. It simply bolts into the factory location.
CST provides a steering stabilizer with most of its suspension kits. It simply bolts into