BMF Novakane Wheels - CST - Lift Kit - 2008 GMC Sierra HD

14. Using a foot-operated hydraulic jack, the front axle got dropped from its home.
15. Finally on the reassembly trail, the new CST steering drop was mounted up to the pitman and idler arms.
15. Finally on the reassembly trail, the new CST steering drop was mounted up to the pitma
16. A pair of custom mounts was bolted to the frame before the front axle was reunited with the truck and the hardware cinched down.
16. A pair of custom mounts was bolted to the frame before the front axle was reunited wit

17. As is customary with IFS lifts, a dropped cradle was mounted to the frame. In the case of the CST subframe, you can see plenty of protection is afforded to the inner components.
17. As is customary with IFS lifts, a dropped cradle was mounted to the frame. In the case
18. A pair of adjustable pivot rods mounted between the steering drop and the subframe to stabilize the steering's action.
18. A pair of adjustable pivot rods mounted between the steering drop and the subframe to
19. This large bracket serves double duty as the rearmost upper control arm mount and bumpstop mount, controlling both upward and downward suspension strokes.
19. This large bracket serves double duty as the rearmost upper control arm mount and bump

20. For added performance and good looks, the optional CST dual-shock hoops (PN: CSS-C5-5, $549.95) were ordered and installed.
20. For added performance and good looks, the optional CST dual-shock hoops (PN: CSS-C5-5,
21. The optional Uniball upper control arms (PN: CSS-C4-4, $499.95) had corresponding tabs to accommodate the dual shocks we had already planned for.
21. The optional Uniball upper control arms (PN: CSS-C4-4, $499.95) had corresponding tabs
22. With the lower control arms loosely mounted, the steering knuckles were slipped over the ball joints, and the CV axles squeezed in place.
22. With the lower control arms loosely mounted, the steering knuckles were slipped over t

23. You get a better look at how the system and dual shocks (PN: CSR-2300, $105.95 each x4) all tied together in this image.
23. You get a better look at how the system and dual shocks (PN: CSR-2300, $105.95 each x4
24. As you can see, the tierod ends were screwed onto the new CST steering rack and the sway bar found its way back under the front end.
24. As you can see, the tierod ends were screwed onto the new CST steering rack and the sw
25. After marking and drilling the necessary holes in the frame, the CST torsion bar crossmember drop was put in place and tightened.
25. After marking and drilling the necessary holes in the frame, the CST torsion bar cross

26. It was easier to slip the adjuster keys and torsion keys together before cranking on the bolts holding the factory crossmember to the new brackets.
26. It was easier to slip the adjuster keys and torsion keys together before cranking on t
27. CST touts this front suspension as being adjustable between 9 and 11 inches of lift. The torsion adjusters were set to factory specs, setting this truck at the 9-inch position.
27. CST touts this front suspension as being adjustable between 9 and 11 inches of lift. T
28. To equal out the rear, 5-inch fabricated lift blocks (PN: CSB-C14-5, $134.95) were placed over the axle and combined with an add-a-leaf set (PN: CSl-C19-3, $99.95) and longer U-bolts (CSU-C15-15.5, $64.95). A pair of performance rear CST shocks was stretched between the stock shock mounts (PN: CSR-2655, $105.95, each x2).
28. To equal out the rear, 5-inch fabricated lift blocks (PN: CSB-C14-5, $134.95) were pla

29. There's almost no comparison between the puny OE rolling stock versus the mightier 20x10-inch BMF Novakane wheels (Stealth Finish $410.00 each) and 37x12.50R20 Nitto Trail Grappler MT tires (PN: 205-800, $506.00 each). Now the Sierra had the tires to conquer terrain without being too loud on the freeway, while the wheels give the tough look we were going for.

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Nitto Tire 6021 Katella Avenue Suite 250 Cypress CA 90630 877-565-8448 www.nittotire.com	714 Motorsports 7100 Hazard Ave Westminster CA 92683 714-901-0714 www.714motorsports.net
Industrial Motoring 2380 E. Orangethorpe Avenue Anaheim CA 92806 714-871-2905 www.industrialmotoring.com	CST Suspension 14385 Veterans Way Moreno Valley CA 92553 951-571-0215 www.cstsuspension.com