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PainterJohn
10-24-2006, 08:29 PM
I am putting on a RCD 6" kit on an 2002 Silverado 1500. Has anyone installed this kit recently? It calls for cutting the top mount off the differential as well as cutting the rear lower control arm frame and welding in a supplied piece of metal. Any tips would be appreciated. Also the top mount on the diff gets hung up when trying to remove the diff. any tips here. MUCH APPRECIATED!
PainterJohn
10-25-2006, 12:14 PM
Anybody?? Help?? Please??
Jacqson
10-25-2006, 03:01 PM
I am putting on a RCD 6" kit on an 2002 Silverado 1500. Has anyone installed this kit recently? It calls for cutting the top mount off the differential as well as cutting the rear lower control arm frame and welding in a supplied piece of metal. Any tips would be appreciated. Also the top mount on the diff gets hung up when trying to remove the diff. any tips here. MUCH APPRECIATED!

Probably your best bet is to call RCD Customer service. I'm sure they will be able to help you out. Their phone number should be on the instructions
joderek
10-25-2006, 04:27 PM
Ya I installed mine in August. It was pretty easy, I went to Trailmasters web site for their instructions, they are much easier to read and much better pictures. I know you said RCD kit but the same person designed the kit for both companies "I was told". But you do need to cut off the lower control arm location bracket, frame cross support and the differential. I'll send pics if you need.
showplace
10-25-2006, 04:44 PM
it sounds like a superlift install....its not a big deal if you can weld a little
PainterJohn
10-25-2006, 08:37 PM
Thanks guys, cut out the frame and welding it up tomorrow night.
ryaneanderson
10-26-2006, 08:54 AM
Hey man let me know what you think of your lift I got the same truck, same lift and all but it just seems my truck is a little on the short side compared to other six inchers
Jacqson
10-26-2006, 10:02 AM
Hey man let me know what you think of your lift I got the same truck, same lift and all but it just seems my truck is a little on the short side compared to other six inchers


If the truth be known the RCD lift actually uses 5 1/2 " spindles, not 6".