From The Driver Seat:
The only hang up on the DJM lowering kit was the front crossmember had to be notched to lube the DJM lower control arms front zerk grease fittings. The combination of the DJM lowered suspension and American Racing Trench 120 wheels wrapped with Toyo rubber made for definite cornering and braking grip.
After returning to Hot Motorsports, Brian was assisted by Alonso Martinez, as they installed a couple of Carriage Works billet grille inserts, which transformed the factory Colorado front end into a more stylish leading edge. The intake and exhaust system improved both the sound and scoot of the Silver Bullet Colorado.
| Your Questions Answered |
| Time Spent Working: | 10 hours |
| Mechanical Difficulty: | Intermediate |
(Everything was bolted on. This installation would take much longer without the use of a lift and pneumatic tools.)
Tools used:All Snap-on tools, an air impact gun, 15mm, 17mm, 18mm, 20mm, 21mm, 22mm, and 27mm assorted sockets, assorted combination wrenches, hammer, pry-bar, bench vise, Phillips screwdriver, pneumatic jigsaw, pneumatic disc sander, and Visualiner 3D imaging alignment system.
| Parts Used: |
| Manufacturer | Part Number | Price |
| DJM Suspension static | PNCA2400L-3 | $480.00 |
| American Racing Wheel trench 120 20x8 ($320.00 ea.x 4) | $1,280.00 |
| Toyo Tire 235/35ZR20 Prox ($158.99 ea. x4) | $635.96 |
| Volant intake system | PN 15428 | $381.94 |
| Volant cat-back | PN 1553557850 | $864.00 |
| Carriage Works grille | PN 41992 | $149.00 |
| Total: | $3,790.90 |