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A 4 Inch Bolt-On Lift Built Around New Steering Knuckles
Tuff Country's 14045 kit lifts a 2004-2012 Colorado or Canyon 4x4 4 in. at the front and 3 in. at the rear using new steering knuckles and cross members rather than dropping the factory upper control arms. A skid plate protects the differential, and the factory torsion bars stay in their stock location.
Key Features
- New steering knuckles eliminate the need to drop upper control arms
- Front and rear cross members connected by a protective skid plate
- Torsion bars remain in the stock location
- Allows use of 31 in. x 10.50 in. tires
- Made in the USA, backed by a limited lifetime warranty
- Factory length shocks must be replaced with new extended shocks
Fitment
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-2005 | Chevrolet | Colorado | Z71 LS |
| 2004-2005 | Chevrolet | Colorado | Z85 |
| 2004-2005 | Chevrolet | Colorado | Z85 LS |
| 2004 | GMC | Canyon | SL |
| 2006-2008 | GMC | Canyon | SL |
| 2004 | GMC | Canyon | SLE |
| 2006-2009 | GMC | Canyon | SLE |
| 2006-2009 | GMC | Canyon | SLT |
| 2006-2009 | GMC | Canyon | WT |
| 2004-2005 | GMC | Canyon | Z71 Fleet |
| 2004-2005 | GMC | Canyon | Z71 SL |
| 2004-2005 | GMC | Canyon | Z71 SLE |
| 2004-2005 | GMC | Canyon | Z85 SL |
| 2004-2005 | GMC | Canyon | Z85 SLE |
| 2004-2012 | Chevrolet | Colorado | |
| 2004-2012 | GMC | Canyon | |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Colorado | Base |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Colorado | LS |
| 2006-2008 | Chevrolet | Colorado | LS |
| 2006-2012 | Chevrolet | Colorado | LT |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Colorado | Sport |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Colorado | Sport LS |
| 2006-2012 | Chevrolet | Colorado | WT |
| 2004-2005 | Chevrolet | Colorado | Z71 |
Specifications
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | 14045 |
| Lift amount | 4 in. front, 3 in. rear |
| Recommended tire size | 31 x 10.50 |
| Shocks | Not included, extended shocks required |
| Wheel backspacing | 4.5 in. or less required |
| UPC | 698815140457 |
What's Included
- New steering knuckles
- Front and rear cross members with skid plate
- Differential relocation hardware
- Hardware bag and installation instructions
About Tuff Country
Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension has manufactured American-made lift kits, leveling kits, traction bars, and suspension hardware for trucks and SUVs since the 1970s. Tuff Country components are engineered as bolt-on or direct-fit upgrades that work with the factory suspension geometry, and most kits carry a limited lifetime warranty on original components.
FAQ
Does this kit include shocks?No, this is the no-shocks version, factory length shocks must be replaced with extended shocks purchased separately.
How much lift does this kit provide?4 in. at the front and 3 in. at the rear.
What tire size does this kit support?Tuff Country recommends 31 x 10.50 tires with this kit.
Do the torsion bars need to be relocated?No, this kit is designed to keep the torsion bars in the stock location.
What wheel backspacing is required?4.5 in. or less, factory wheels typically will not clear the new suspension geometry.
Will 15 inch wheels fit with this kit?No, Tuff Country states this kit will not fit with 15 in. wheels.
Is this kit made in the USA?Yes, Tuff Country manufactures this kit in the USA.
What warranty does this kit carry?A limited lifetime warranty on the kit components.
Installation Instructions
- Support the vehicle and remove the front and rear wheels.
- Remove the factory steering knuckles, cross members, and related suspension hardware per the instruction manual.
- Install the new Tuff Country steering knuckles and cross members with the integrated skid plate.
- Install the differential relocation brackets and reconnect the torsion bars in their stock location.
- Install new extended shocks (purchased separately) at all four corners.
- Reinstall the wheels, then check ride height and have the alignment set before returning to normal driving.
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