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1994 Chevy Silverado Suspension Installation - Getting A Lift
RCD 6-Inch Lift
Photography by Bob Ryder
Truckin Magazine
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December, 2006
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13. The rear control arm RCD rear drop-cradle subframe assembly was aligned, bolted, and secured.
13. The rear control arm RCD rear drop-cradle subframe assembly was aligned, bolted, and s
14. The rear control arm RCD rear drop-cradle subframe assembly was aligned, bolted, and secured.
14. The rear control arm RCD rear drop-cradle subframe assembly was aligned, bolted, and s
15. RCD included both front upper and lower ball joints that were installed and secured.
16. The factory lower control arms were reinstalled with new RCD ball joints.
17. An increase in both length and material thickness of the new RCD coil springs will help achieve the increased front suspension ride height.
17. An increase in both length and material thickness of the new RCD coil springs will hel
18. Along with the longer front coil springs, the RCD cast-iron steering knuckle spindle assembles are longer, with relocated RCD spindle locations to achieve the 6-inch lift.
18. Along with the longer front coil springs, the RCD cast-iron steering knuckle spindle a
19. For safety precautions, Nick used a spring compressor to shorten the long coil spring for a simple and safe installation as he aligned the coil spring into the upper and lower spring pockets.
19. For safety precautions, Nick used a spring compressor to shorten the long coil spring
20. After installing new wheel bearings and braces inside the hub and brake rotor, Nick aligned the RCD steering knuckle onto the upper and lower control arm ball joints.
20. After installing new wheel bearings and braces inside the hub and brake rotor, Nick al
21. Nick remounted the factory front brake caliper to the new RCD front steering knuckle assembly.
21. Nick remounted the factory front brake caliper to the new RCD front steering knuckle a
22. To control the front suspension oscillation during everyday driving around town, or attacking treacherous off-road terrain, the pair of Bilstein 5100-series nitrogen-filled shock absorbers will provide longer travel and ample oscillation dampening.
22. To control the front suspension oscillation during everyday driving around town, or at
23. Due to the lifted front suspension, RCD included a pair of longer, machined 6061T6 aluminum front stabilizer-bar end links and urethane bushings.
23. Due to the lifted front suspension, RCD included a pair of longer, machined 6061T6 alu
24. RCD enhanced front suspension with a 6-inch lift.
25. A pair of front suspension subframe strut-stabilizer bars were installed to maximize strength.
25. A pair of front suspension subframe strut-stabilizer bars were installed to maximize s
26. A worm's-eye view of the new and improved RCD 6-inch lift front suspension installation. Notice the RCD 6-inch lift is accomplished by utilizing the factory upper and lower control arms.
26. A worm's-eye view of the new and improved RCD 6-inch lift front suspension installatio
27. Moving to the rear suspension, Nick removed the leaf spring/axle housing U-bolts and separated the leaf spring pack from the rear axle housing.
27. Moving to the rear suspension, Nick removed the leaf spring/axle housing U-bolts and s
28. A screw jack was used to support the rear axle housing while Nick inserted and secured the RCD 4-inch block to achieve the proper level of the rear's ride height.
28. A screw jack was used to support the rear axle housing while Nick inserted and secured
29. A screw jack was used to support the rear axle housing while Nick inserted and secured the RCD 4-inch block to achieve the proper level of the rear's ride height.
29. A screw jack was used to support the rear axle housing while Nick inserted and secured
30. A pair of Bilstein 5100-series shock absorbers were installed to suck up any treacherous terrain.
30. A pair of Bilstein 5100-series shock absorbers were installed to suck up any treachero
31. Nick mounted up a set of wicked Helo Maxx 6 18x9-1/2-inch aluminum spools wrapped in Nitto Mud Grappler 35x12-1/2x18 off-road rubber.
31. Nick mounted up a set of wicked Helo Maxx 6 18x9-1/2-inch aluminum spools wrapped in N
32. The '94 Silverado Fleetside shortbed was unracked and aligned. After being coiled, shocked, lifted, wheeled, and gripped it's ready to attack any treacherous terrain.
32. The '94 Silverado Fleetside shortbed was unracked and aligned. After being coiled, sho
SOURCE
RCD
Wheel Pros (Helo Wheels)
Nitto Tire Company
nittotire.com
Wicked Truck and Rods
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