Belltech 3/4 or 4/6

[Shugalou]

Thanks for the info Big Block.

I 'm leaning towards the belltech kit that includes the drop shocks and flip kit - after the enlightenment in this post I think I have been persuaded to go the 4/6 route. I would hate to spend all the money and time and not have a noticeable enough drop.

[SkinnyG]

Originally Posted by Shugalou

Skinny thanks for the pict it doesn't look that bad - did you grind it all the way down or cut and smooth with grinder?

I trimmed it down and smoothed with a grinder until it cleared the wheel weights. Only enough to clear.

[bigblock73]

Originally Posted by Shugalou

Thanks for the info Big Block.

I 'm leaning towards the belltech kit that includes the drop shocks and flip kit - after the enlightenment in this post I think I have been persuaded to go the 4/6 route. I would hate to spend all the money and time and not have a noticeable enough drop.

I did a 3/4 for my very first drop....took the rear drop back out and went with a flip. 4" wasn't enough, 6" was much better!

[bbbc10]

What size tires are u running?

[cheap]

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2.5" CPP spindles from Summit, One coil cut off stock 1/2 ton springs, and rear axle relocated to above the springs with brand new leaf springs, and Belltech Nitro Drop 2's at all 4 corners

[Shugalou]

Big Block - I'm worried that I'll end up in that same boat and don't want to do it twice

BBC Front tires are 235/75/15 Rears are the same

Cheap that drop looks perfect - not too extreme but you can tell - if I can get a better price on the CPPs (other than the 425 I was quoted) I will entertain this option.

[cheap]

I picked up my CPP spindles through Summit Racing, part no. CP4S4 and I remember then costing less than 250$
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[Shugalou]

Here is a pick I took recently after I have rebuilt the entire brake system...I still need to test but initial feel is much better than with the failed booster.

[Shugalou]

You guys keep rubbing it in with your great pricing in the states

Up here with shipping, duty and dollar exchange you're not really sure what the price will be until it arrives...I've learned to anticipate close to double to avoid surprises.

[cheap]

Oh, sorry for the misunderstanding. I didn't realize you weren't stateside.
Good looking truck though! I always liked steppers
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[SkinnyG]

Shugalou,

How close are you to the border?

In the past, I've had stuff shipped to a receiving company just over the border, then I go and bring it across myself. Usually the savings in shipping alone more than makes up for the trip down and back.

Not that our dollar is doing well at all, though....

There is a shipping company local to me that will bring it across the border for me, and they are still cheaper than the gas down and back. Might be something like that near you.

[Shugalou]

Hi Skinny yeah that is an option for me as I'm about 2 hrs away from the border I would just have to do the math and maybe buy some more parts to justify the trip.

Cheap thanks - it looks good in the shade...it looks decent but there is rust but that's last on the list.

[J Knight]

Originally Posted by Shugalou

Skinny thanks for the pict it doesn't look that bad - did you grind it all the way down or cut and smooth with grinder?

J Night - thanks for that pict - so if I'm understanding how it works is that it raises the axel height and lowers the shock mount?

You are correct sir. As Jeff stated this is the cheap DJM kit, alot of people have had problems with this kit(i personally havent) so I would recommend a better kit with new ubolts, gusseted adapter bracket and ubolt plate with offset hole for spring pin.

[crazyjim]

Are 2.5 street edge spindles any good ?

[crazyjim]

So with a 3 inch spindles, how much of the front spring should cut off ? I have 6 in the rear and want it to set level.

[SkinnyG]

You will probably want to cut a full coil off the front - that should net 5+" total with the spindles.

Since you can't put it back, play it conservative and lop a half coil up front. You can always cut more. Align the un-cut TOP of the coil spring with it's mount - don't worry where the bottom of the coil end sits.

[crazyjim]

Ok so started tearing it down for new spindles and the brake disc was hard to pull off the rotor, did I do some thing wrong ? it's like the little piston on the disc was out to far and should I take the rubber stop off the a frame ?

[SkinnyG]

Remove the caliper first. Two bolts, probably 3/8" hex.

The rotor and the disc are the same thing, and it is one-piece with the hub. You need to remove the dust cap, cotter pin, and nut to remove the hub/rotor as a unit. This is a good time to clean and re-pack the wheel bearings.

Best to read up on how to correctly adjust the wheel bearing, too.

[crazyjim]

The caliper is what i'm talking about, had to knock it up with a hammer to get it off. Tried to put it back on and the brake pads seem to be to tight to get it to go over the rotor.

[cochino12]

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