CST - 9-Inch Lift Kit - 2008 GMC Sierra HD

This '08 GMC Sierra HD is a perfect example of transforming a used truck into a clean, simple, and fully functional daily driver. Picking up the well-maintained 2500HD for under $30K, the owner wanted all of the glitz and glamour of the new 2012 Denali HD, but without the $65K price tag. Mixing in some of the Denali's dressed-up items added a fresh look, but as always, we wanted more. A 9-inch CST suspension, installed by Industrial Motoring, in Anaheim, California, got the big Heavy Duty up in the air with a commanding presence, and also gave the Sierra a superb ride. Once the 20-inch Stealth finished BMF Novakane wheels and 37-inch Nitto Trail Grappler M/T tires were rolled underneath it, the vision was complete. The end result isn't too flashy, just the right combination for driving every day, towing, and now proudly showing the beast within.

1. Industrial Motoring installed the 9-inch CST suspension kit (PN: CSS-C3-9, $2,599.95) in record time, including our chosen kit upgrades.
1. Industrial Motoring installed the 9-inch CST suspension kit (PN: CSS-C3-9, $2,599.95) i
2. The lines on the current GMC HD pickups are very eye catching without any modifications, but if you missed it, compare this image with the lead image. The addition of a 2012 GMC Denali HD grille, side trim, door emblems, and painted bumpers combined to really bring this truck's looks to the next level.
2. The lines on the current GMC HD pickups are very eye catching without any modifications
3. Safely on the hoist at Industrial Motoring in Anaheim, California, the big GMC's suspension was broken down beginning with the sway bar endlinks and outer tie rods.
3. Safely on the hoist at Industrial Motoring in Anaheim, California, the big GMC's suspen

4. To get the torsion bars out, the adjusters had to first be loosened completely.
5. A large socket and 1/2-inch air gun were necessary to break the CV axle nuts free.
6. After pulling the front shocks from the truck, they were banished to the spare parts bin, as their useful life was long past.
6. After pulling the front shocks from the truck, they were banished to the spare parts bi

7. Rotating the front CV axles allowed the inner bolts to be busted loose, and the axle shafts pulled from the GMC.
7. Rotating the front CV axles allowed the inner bolts to be busted loose, and the axle sh
8. Both the upper and lower ball joint nuts were spun off, and the steering knuckles yanked out.
8. Both the upper and lower ball joint nuts were spun off, and the steering knuckles yanke
9. With the bolts slipped out of the mounts, the upper and lower control arms were removed with only the lowers being required for later use.
9. With the bolts slipped out of the mounts, the upper and lower control arms were removed

10. To accommodate the planned suspension lift, it was necessary to unscrew the tie rods from the steering centerlink.
10. To accommodate the planned suspension lift, it was necessary to unscrew the tie rods f
11. With all the stock suspension cleared out, the retaining bolts for the front driveshaft were removed and the shaft itself was hung up out of the way.
11. With all the stock suspension cleared out, the retaining bolts for the front driveshaf
12. A factory frame brace was occupying the space where the front axle was going to be moved to. With a 2-inch section marked off…
12. A factory frame brace was occupying the space where the front axle was going to be mov