2004-2009 Chevrolet Colorado & GMC Canyon ReadyLift Installation Instructions
Position truck on a flat surface and lift vehicle by the frame so that the front wheels are off the ground. Use minimum 3 ton jack stands and place under frame for safety or a (2) two post lift if available. Make sure that the emergency brake is on and the rear wheels are blocked to prevent a rollout. Remove the front wheels. Unclip the ABS line from the upper control arm.
Unbolt the 13mm ABS line retaining bracket nut.
Unbolt the 21mm tie rod end nut.
Separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
Unbolt the 15mm upper sway bar end link nut. Separate end link from sway bar.
Remove the 21mm lower shock mounting nut and bolt.
Remove the four upper ball joint nut and bolts. Use a 12mm on the bolt and a 13mm on the nut.
Remove the three upper strut mounting nuts, lower mounting bolt, and remove the strut.
Remove the lower ball joint nut and bolt locatedbehind the sway bar end link. Install the lower shock mount steel sleeve supplied in this kit.
Install the lower shock extension plates, M14 bolt, two M14 washers, and M14 c-lock nut.. Make sure the welded ears face inwards. Do not tighten.
Install the M12 bolt, two washers, and c-lock nut. Do not tighten. Reinstall the strut and the three upper nuts, but do not tighten. Install the supplied M14 bolt, washers and c-lock nuts. Tighten to factory
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