2012 FX2 Crew with Dropped Beltech 3.5/5.5
10-28-2012, 04:41 PM
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2012 FX2 Crew with Dropped Beltech 3.5/5.5
Got here installed, took me a full day in my driveway.
Stock height:
LF-22" RF-22" LR-23" RR-23.5"
Lowered height:
LF-18" RF-18" LR-18" RR-17"
Total drop:
LF-4" RF-4" LR-5" RR- 6"
Odd outcome but I think it has something to do with being a fx2.
Gonna let everything settle in and get some helper bag to even out the rear.
Stock height:
LF-22" RF-22" LR-23" RR-23.5"
Lowered height:
LF-18" RF-18" LR-18" RR-17"
Total drop:
LF-4" RF-4" LR-5" RR- 6"
Odd outcome but I think it has something to do with being a fx2.
Gonna let everything settle in and get some helper bag to even out the rear.
Last edited by CuznVinny; 10-30-2012 at 09:06 AM.
10-28-2012, 04:51 PM
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Carrier bearing.
Mine seamed different than the one on Belltechs instructions.
The measurements didn't match, and my cross support looked higher.
Cut off the stock bracket and had it mounted to the cross.
Had a tiny bit of vibration at 20mph. Made a spacer for the CB, see pic.
Now its better, still have a hint of a vibration at 20 if a punch it from a stop.
I plan on stacking a second spacer to see if it solves it.
Mine seamed different than the one on Belltechs instructions.
The measurements didn't match, and my cross support looked higher.
Cut off the stock bracket and had it mounted to the cross.
Had a tiny bit of vibration at 20mph. Made a spacer for the CB, see pic.
Now its better, still have a hint of a vibration at 20 if a punch it from a stop.
I plan on stacking a second spacer to see if it solves it.
10-28-2012, 09:30 PM
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Truck came out great man!
I've got my 972sp kit sitting in the garage waiting for my lazy *** to install it.
How many front spacers did you end up using to get a 4" drop? Any install tips?
I've got my 972sp kit sitting in the garage waiting for my lazy *** to install it.
How many front spacers did you end up using to get a 4" drop? Any install tips?
10-28-2012, 09:58 PM
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As far as tips:
In the front I didn't break away the ball joint per instructions. If your going over 2" you need to notch the alignment holes anyway so I just dropped the lower arm off the frame and slide out the strut. Makes it easier. For notching the alignment holes get a SPC Performance Rotary File Bit 85128. Its expensive $75 but makes it easy. Make sure you have the right tools, you'll need some big wrenches and sockets.
Over all it wasn't that hard, did it by myself in my driveway, wouldn't hurt having a second set of hands though. My carrier bearing setup was completely different, so I'm doing my own thing. The belltech shackles were a super tight fit. I had to use a C-clamp to get them into the hanger.
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10-28-2012, 10:57 PM
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Awesome bud, thanks for the info!
Your truck is my new wallpaper,
Your truck is my new wallpaper,
I didn't use any spacers, should have given me 3.5" but got 4".
As far as tips:
In the front I didn't break away the ball joint per instructions. If your going over 2" you need to notch the alignment holes anyway so I just dropped the lower arm off the frame and slide out the strut. Makes it easier. For notching the alignment holes get a SPC Performance Rotary File Bit 85128. Its expensive $75 but makes it easy. Make sure you have the right tools, you'll need some big wrenches and sockets.
Over all it wasn't that hard, did it by myself in my driveway, wouldn't hurt having a second set of hands though. My carrier bearing setup was completely different, so I'm doing my own thing. The belltech shackles were a super tight fit. I had to use a C-clamp to get them into the hanger.
As far as tips:
In the front I didn't break away the ball joint per instructions. If your going over 2" you need to notch the alignment holes anyway so I just dropped the lower arm off the frame and slide out the strut. Makes it easier. For notching the alignment holes get a SPC Performance Rotary File Bit 85128. Its expensive $75 but makes it easy. Make sure you have the right tools, you'll need some big wrenches and sockets.
Over all it wasn't that hard, did it by myself in my driveway, wouldn't hurt having a second set of hands though. My carrier bearing setup was completely different, so I'm doing my own thing. The belltech shackles were a super tight fit. I had to use a C-clamp to get them into the hanger.
