2006 Chevy Colorado Modifications - Suspension and Grille

In this comparison image, we can see the major difference in the DJM lower control arm design and the factory piece.
In this comparison image, we can see the major difference in the DJM lower control arm des
The factory lower control arm ball joint and hardware was removed from the factory lower control arm. This piece was to be used on the new DJM lower control arms.
The factory lower control arm ball joint and hardware was removed from the factory lower c
The factory lower control arm ball joint and hardware was installed onto the new DJM lower control arm.
The factory lower control arm ball joint and hardware was installed onto the new DJM lower

Brian aligned and installed the new DJM lower control arm, then lubed the urethane bushings.
Brian aligned and installed the new DJM lower control arm, then lubed the urethane bushing
This gopher's eye view shows the clean and simple DJM front lower control arms installed, which dropped the front end 3 inches.
This gopher's eye view shows the clean and simple DJM front lower control arms installed,
After removing the factory rear wheels and tires, he had access to the rear suspension components.
After removing the factory rear wheels and tires, he had access to the rear suspension com

Bringing down the rear suspension was a simple task, which consisted of sandwiching the DJM 4-inch lowering block between the rear-end axle housing and rear leaf spring pack. Longer U-bolts were installed to secure the 4-inch lowering block. The U-bolt nuts should be retightened after 100 miles and rechecked routinely.
Bringing down the rear suspension was a simple task, which consisted of sandwiching the DJ
The lowered rear suspension called for shorter shocks. Brian installed the DJM Calmax Nitrogen filled shock that would help to dampen the rear end.
The lowered rear suspension called for shorter shocks. Brian installed the DJM Calmax Nitr
After the American Racing Trench 120 chrome 20x8-inch wheels were mounted, the lug nuts were each torqued to 100 lb-ft. It is advised to retorque the wheel lug nuts after the first 100 miles.
After the American Racing Trench 120 chrome 20x8-inch wheels were mounted, the lug nuts we

After the wheels were all torqued, the Colorado was delivered to Mike Garcia at 7-Days Tire Center in Santa Ana, California, where it was aligned using a state-of-the-art John Bean Visualiner 3D imaging alignment system. The laser and mirror alignment assists technicians in setting the individual camber, toe, caster, thrust angle, front and rear camber, and front and rear toe.
After the wheels were all torqued, the Colorado was delivered to Mike Garcia at 7-Days Tir
7-Days Tire Alignment Technician Marcos Vazquez tightened the front lower control arm cam adjusters while setting the camber.
7-Days Tire Alignment Technician Marcos Vazquez tightened the front lower control arm cam
The Colorado's leading edge needed a facelift.

A Carriage Works polished billet grille, from Showcase Custom Automotive, definitely improved the Colorado's facile appearance.
A Carriage Works polished billet grille, from Showcase Custom Automotive, definitely impr
After disconnecting the battery cable, the headlight, running light, and turn indicators were disconnected to allow the front grille mask and headlight housings to be removed as one.
After disconnecting the battery cable, the headlight, running light, and turn indicators w
Brian used a mini pneumatic saw to cut the one-piece plastic mesh grille.