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Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon Rear Air Bag Kit - GTC Lays Out A Rado

Colorado Canyon Rear Crossmember
2b.
Colorado Canyon Lower Link Bars
3. Then, we installed the... 
   
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Colorado Canyon Lower Link Bars
3. Then, we installed the lower link bars and the lower shock-mounting brackets.
Colorado Canyon Upper Bag Crossmember
4a. After that, we installed... 
   
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Colorado Canyon Upper Bag Crossmember
4a. After that, we installed the upper 'bag crossmember, which was positioned directly over the lower 'bag bracket with the rear-end set at ride height.
Colorado Canyon Upper Bag Crossmember
4b.
Colorado Canyon Differential Bracket
5. Then, we removed the 10... 
   
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Colorado Canyon Differential Bracket
5. Then, we removed the 10 stock bolts, which held the differential cover in place and installed the GTC Fabrication wishbone differential bracket using the supplied Grade 8 bolts.
Colorado Canyon Crossmember
6. We removed the upper gas... 
   
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Colorado Canyon Crossmember
6. We removed the upper gas tank crossmember, including the crossmember mounts on the framerails. Then, attached the wishbone link to the differential bracket and the new upper gas tank crossmember. With the rear-end in its correct position, we used the gas tank's indention and attached the wish bone link to find the correct placement for the new crossmember.
Colorado Canyon Lower Link Axle Tabs
7a. With the lower link axle... 
   
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Colorado Canyon Lower Link Axle Tabs
7a. With the lower link axle tabs welded onto the rear end, parallel to the framerails, we set the lower link bars to 18.5 inches and marked the framerails to drill the holes to mount the lower link frame mount. The lower-link frame mount can also be welded on at this point.
Colorado Canyon Lower Link Frame Mount
7b.
Colorado Canyon Upper Shock Crossmember
8a. We ensured the upper shock... 
   
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Colorado Canyon Upper Shock Crossmember
8a. We ensured the upper shock crossmember was level and 1 inch from the top and side of the notch, then we welded it into place. The shock crossmember was built to be installed in a diamond shape with the tabs facing the rear of the vehicle.
Colorado Canyon Shock Crossmember
8b.
Colorado Canyon Finished Install
9. And there you have it.... 
   
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Colorado Canyon Finished Install
9. And there you have it. A completely installed GTC Fabrication Canyon/Colorado/I-370 five-link kit, laid out on 22-inch wheels, ripe, and ready for some road time.
GTC Fabrication
7154 W. State St., Ste. 222
Boise
ID  83714

www.gtcfabrication.com

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