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Rough Country Offers Six-Inch Lift Kit For Chevy Colorado/Canyon

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John Goreham
Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
9/16/2015

Rough Country has introduced a new six-inch suspension lift kit for the Colorado and Canyon. Aside from the looks the kit offers, the additional ground clearance promises better off-road performance. In addition to the expected suspension components needed to lift the vehicle, the kit contains front and read crossmembers, differential and brake line brackets, as well as front and lower skidplates.

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Rough Country says that the installation time is 8-10 hours. The kit was designed to eliminate welding and according to the country only requires minimal cutting and drilling. Factory width is maintained.

 

 

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Where's the ZR2? Just another tease from GM?

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