Suspension Components - 2010 GMC Sierra - Fantastic Four - Intake - Exhaust

After bolting the factory strut to the new lower arm, the spindle, rotor, and caliper could be reinstalled.
After bolting the factory strut to the new lower arm, the spindle, rotor, and caliper coul
After bolting the factory strut to the new lower arm, the spindle, rotor, and caliper could be reinstalled.
After bolting the factory strut to the new lower arm, the spindle, rotor, and caliper coul
The last step was to install the new, beefier sway bar and attach it to the lower control arm. The front suspension was finished and it was time to move to the rear of the truck.
The last step was to install the new, beefier sway bar and attach it to the lower control

As with the front, the first step in the rear was to remove the wheels and tires. Then the leaf springs were unbolted and removed.
As with the front, the first step in the rear was to remove the wheels and tires. Then th
The factory front leaf spring hanger was then replaced by a new longer hanger to bring the truck down lower.
The factory front leaf spring hanger was then replaced by a new longer hanger to bring the
The factory front leaf spring hanger was then replaced by a new longer hanger to bring the truck down lower.
The factory front leaf spring hanger was then replaced by a new longer hanger to bring the

With the new hanger installed, the whole leaf spring pack could be re-installed on the truck after the blocks were removed from between the leaf and the axle housing.
With the new hanger installed, the whole leaf spring pack could be re-installed on the tru
The DJM kit came with an antisway bar for the rear that needed to be installed. The antisway bar was bolted to the axlehousing with a pair of U-bolts. This will help control rear body roll and keep the truck flatter through corners and high-speed turns.
The DJM kit came with an antisway bar for the rear that needed to be installed. The antis
The antisway bar endlinks were then bolted onto an existing frame crossmember and the whole setup was tightened up. This finishes up the rear suspension. Now the truck sits nice and level and is capable of better handling performance.
The antisway bar endlinks were then bolted onto an existing frame crossmember and the whol

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
TIME SPENT WORKING:	10 HOURS
DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY:	SHADETREE MECHANIC
TOOLS NEEDED: Impact gun, assorted metric sockets, flat-head screwdriver
PARTS USED:
(Prices from manufacturers and do not include tax, shipping, or labor)
DJM 2/3 lowering kit with front and rear sway bars and rear shocks:	$1,024.38
Airaid # AA200-197:	$304.90
Magnaflow exhaust kit:	$615.94
OE 20-inch wheels and 275/55R20 tires found on Craigslist	$400
TOTAL:	$2,345.22

From the Driver Seat
After installing the DJM lowering kit, the truck has a better stance and thanks to the sway bars, the truck's cornering was greatly improved. Before and after the install, the truck was run through a 600-foot slalom course. Before the upgraded suspension the maximum speed was 52.76 mph. After the suspension install, the slalom speed increased to 55.1 mph. This is due to a lower center of gravity, the upgraded front sway bar, and the new rear antisway bar. The mpg have also increased, up 1.5 mpg, thanks to the intake and exhaust upgrades. Whereas the used wheels and tires are OK for now and did help keep the initial cost down, we'll be upgrading them soon to squeeze even more performance out of our DJM suspension. Stay tuned for that and the rear airbag install.

SOURCE
MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust 22961 Arroyo Vista Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688 800-824-8664 www.magnaflow.com	Airaid 2688 E Rose Garden Lane Phoenix AZ 85050 888-876-8984 www.airaid.com
DJM Suspension 580 West 184th Street Gardena CA 90248 800-237-6748 www.djmsuspension.com	JBM Motoring 428-B W. Katella Ave Orange CA 92867 1-800-598-5555 http://www.sporttrucking.com