Important 2014 Information!!
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I know that drop control arms are not supposed to change the factory suspension travel, but after doing lots of research and talking to many who have used them. Everyone claims that it rides good at first but the factory shocks/struts always go out very soon.
Not sure why it does this but talk to most people that have installed them and they will all tell you the same thing.
Not sure why it does this but talk to most people that have installed them and they will all tell you the same thing.
Thank you very much
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I don't know the specifics of a belltech 2013 drop kit. Shock mounting at the lower control arm is re-designed from 2013 to 2014 so chances are your 2013 belltech will not be compatible on the 2014 arm. I'd suggest contacting belltech customer support or checking their website for compatibility before purchasing new 2013 LCA. They may already have some sort of an adapter. New 2013 control arms don't come cheap.
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What about the coil springs?
The lower control arms and the front struts are different for 2014, but what about the coils? Are they the same or different 2013 vs 2014, can anyone verify or know of a website where I can look up parts and part numbers?
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Also wondering if these 4 inch suspension lift kits are reversible when selling the truck.
I took a peek at the installation manual and looks like there is some cutting involved on the lower control arm mount which is serviced at the frame ....
I took a peek at the installation manual and looks like there is some cutting involved on the lower control arm mount which is serviced at the frame ....
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Hmmmm, now that the UCA's are stamped/welded vs. cast, I wonder if they will be less durable than the casted 2013's.
I guess Ford was smart integrating some of the new 2015 suspension parts into the 2014 trucks. It gives them at least a year to be used in real world conditions.
I guess Ford was smart integrating some of the new 2015 suspension parts into the 2014 trucks. It gives them at least a year to be used in real world conditions.
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I need to know this as well. I need the Ground Force kit on my 2011 to be swapped over to the 2014
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Hmmmm, now that the UCA's are stamped/welded vs. cast, I wonder if they will be less durable than the casted 2013's.
I guess Ford was smart integrating some of the new 2015 suspension parts into the 2014 trucks. It gives them at least a year to be used in real world conditions.
I guess Ford was smart integrating some of the new 2015 suspension parts into the 2014 trucks. It gives them at least a year to be used in real world conditions.