2009 Chevy Silverado 2500HD - Airbag Setup - Hella Low

2009 Chevy Silverado 2500Hd Airbag After

For the owner of this beautiful ’09 Chevy 2500HD, it was one of those days you just want to forget. He had just picked up his airbagged truck from a "reputable" shop in Northern California, when, during the drive home, he discovered his new truck was no longer roadworthy and unable to safely tow his trailer. After spending thousands of dollars and being without his truck for weeks, he was disappointed and nearly gave up on our great hobby thinking it was pointless to try and customize a truck while keeping it functional. After a chance meeting at Forbidden Fantasy with Aaron Iha, of Chassis by Aaron Iha, the owner opted to try and salvage his new truck and give customizing one last try. Aaron decided to start with a clean sheet of paper and literally removed everything the other shop had installed. Going for style and durability, a new suspension was designed, fabricated, and welded in place. The end result paid dividends as the owner’s truck went from barely tucking tire, to laying outall while being comfortable and strong enough to tow with his fifth wheel. Check out the in and outs of up and down and if you use your truck everyday but still want it to look incredible, don’t hesitate to call Chassis by Aaron Iha for a suspension transformation.

1. Up front, the Chassis by Aaron Iha team modified DJM tubular lower control arms to accommodate Airlift Dominator 2600D airbags and KYB heavy-duty GR2 shocks.
1. Up front, the Chassis by Aaron Iha team modified DJM tubular lower control arms to acco
2. This close-up gives you a view of the Airlift airbags, along with the bag bracket welded to the frame. Also shown here, Aaron fabricated Heim joint outer tie-rod ends to help eliminate bumpsteer.
2. This close-up gives you a view of the Airlift airbags, along with the bag bracket welde
3. Up top, 5/8-inch plated upper control arms use Uniballs for added strength and flexibility, and are bolted to the factory spindles. The Airlift airbags were plumbed with 3/8-inch stainless braided air line.
3. Up top, 5/8-inch plated upper control arms use Uniballs for added strength and flexibil

4. With the 24-inch wheels and tires bolted on, the factory inner fenders were removed and replaced with these sheetmetal aluminum inner fenders. Not only are they functional, they also dress-up the engine compartment and match the custom Spectre air intake.
4. With the 24-inch wheels and tires bolted on, the factory inner fenders were removed and
5. If you’re familiar with LS engine-equipped trucks, you know they don’t have a traditional radiator cap, rather they have a pressurized coolant tank. Because of the extreme drop on this 6.0L-equipped HD, Aaron needed to fabricate a new unit. Here, he’s TIG-welding a new tank out of aluminum.
5. If you’re familiar with LS engine-equipped trucks, you know they don’t have a tradition
6. Bolted in place, the new tank looks factory installed, yet custom enough to get judges’ attention at truck shows.
6. Bolted in place, the new tank looks factory installed, yet custom enough to get judges’

7. Moving to the rear suspension, the Chassis’ team cut off the other shop’s work and they instead decided to subframe the back half. Extra-large 2x5-inch rectangular tubing was welded to the frame from the cab back and a heavy-duty C-notch and bridge were fabricated.
7. Moving to the rear suspension, the Chassis’ team cut off the other shop’s work and they
8. - 10. A four-link was the method of choice because of its performance, reliability, and ride comfort. Built from large DOM tubing, the links are joined to the frame by fabricated brackets and polyurethane bushings.
8. - 10. A four-link was the method of choice because of its performance, reliability, and
8. - 10. A four-link was the method of choice because of its performance, reliability, and ride comfort. Built from large DOM tubing, the links are joined to the frame by fabricated brackets and polyurethane bushings.
8. - 10. A four-link was the method of choice because of its performance, reliability, and

8. - 10. A four-link was the method of choice because of its performance, reliability, and ride comfort. Built from large DOM tubing, the links are joined to the frame by fabricated brackets and polyurethane bushings.
8. - 10. A four-link was the method of choice because of its performance, reliability, and
11. Here’s a final look at the rear four-link before the Panhard bar, KYB shocks, and airbags were installed. The Airlift airbags were placed over the axle for added strength when towing.
11. Here’s a final look at the rear four-link before the Panhard bar, KYB shocks, and airb
12. and 13. Next up, the body mounts needed to be welded to the new subframe. Here, you see Aaron welding on the new body mounts to the subframe and the end result.
12. and 13. Next up, the body mounts needed to be welded to the new subframe. Here, you se

12. and 13. Next up, the body mounts needed to be welded to the new subframe. Here, you see Aaron welding on the new body mounts to the subframe and the end result.
12. and 13. Next up, the body mounts needed to be welded to the new subframe. Here, you se
14. Because of the new rear back half, the factory exhaust was removed and replaced by this welded Flowmaster exhaust that Aaron fabricated and installed.
14. Because of the new rear back half, the factory exhaust was removed and replaced by thi
15. Keeping with the functional theme, this receiver hitch was fabricated into the rear frame. Now the owner can tow with confidence.
15. Keeping with the functional theme, this receiver hitch was fabricated into the rear fr