1994 Chevy Silverado Suspension Installation - Getting A Lift

13. 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 secured.

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.

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.

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.

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.

21. Nick remounted the factory front brake caliper to the new RCD front steering knuckle assembly.

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.

23. Due to the lifted front suspension, RCD included a pair of longer, machined 6061T6 aluminum front stabilizer-bar end links and urethane bushings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

30. A pair of Bilstein 5100-series shock absorbers were installed to suck up any treacherous terrain.

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.

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.