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02-05-2018, 10:39 AM
#2391
Dropped 2013 6.5ft bed
I'e got a few questions for anyone that has a supercrew 2wd or 4wd long bed 6.5ft. I called Belltech and DJM about lowering my truck. Belltech says they only make kits for short bed 5.5ft. DJM said it doesn' matter what bed size you have the kits work on all of them. Is this true? Will I have any problems with my driveshaft since it' a 2 peice. Do I need a carrier bearing kit?
I ordered the 3/5 Belltech lowering kit.
mainly asking these questions because I'm ready for install and don' wanna drop truck off at shop then pay time/labor for something that isn' going to work correctly.
please help.
2013 F150 Lariat 2wd 6.5ft bed
just spoke to a guy that has same truck with DJM lowering kit and belltech struts. 6.5ft bed..2 peice drive shaft and has no problems. I guess now my main question is...are the rear axle flip kits the same..
I ordered the 3/5 Belltech lowering kit.
mainly asking these questions because I'm ready for install and don' wanna drop truck off at shop then pay time/labor for something that isn' going to work correctly.
please help.
2013 F150 Lariat 2wd 6.5ft bed
just spoke to a guy that has same truck with DJM lowering kit and belltech struts. 6.5ft bed..2 peice drive shaft and has no problems. I guess now my main question is...are the rear axle flip kits the same..
02-06-2018, 06:38 PM
#2394
1. Will I need to cut my Tie rod ends like I seen in another reply?
2. Will I need to buy the boot and 2 clamps for my 2 peice drive shaft since I need to move it to side to cut Carrier bearing bracket and drill 2 new holes?
3. Also the springs supplied with the Belltech 979SP kit do they go in the rear or front?
I will be doing this install Sunday. just wanna make sure I have everything so I can drop it off Monday morning for alignment.
2. Will I need to buy the boot and 2 clamps for my 2 peice drive shaft since I need to move it to side to cut Carrier bearing bracket and drill 2 new holes?
3. Also the springs supplied with the Belltech 979SP kit do they go in the rear or front?
I will be doing this install Sunday. just wanna make sure I have everything so I can drop it off Monday morning for alignment.
Last edited by Bronson Sherrill; 02-06-2018 at 06:40 PM.
02-20-2018, 05:28 PM
#2395
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Vibration
need suggestions.. i had BellTechs 3/5.5 drop kit installed on my 2016 f150 XLT.. had some vibration at low speed even more so if I got on it.. so had the carrier bearing bracket cut off to change my pinion angle.. that fixed the problem mostly however I still have a little bit of vibration.. I’m afraid of causing damage to my truck if I don’t have the problem fixed perfectly.. need help to ease the mind🙏🏻
02-21-2018, 07:34 PM
#2396
F150 SUSPENSION GURU
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1. Will I need to cut my Tie rod ends like I seen in another reply?
2. Will I need to buy the boot and 2 clamps for my 2 peice drive shaft since I need to move it to side to cut Carrier bearing bracket and drill 2 new holes?
3. Also the springs supplied with the Belltech 979SP kit do they go in the rear or front?
I will be doing this install Sunday. just wanna make sure I have everything so I can drop it off Monday morning for alignment.
2. Will I need to buy the boot and 2 clamps for my 2 peice drive shaft since I need to move it to side to cut Carrier bearing bracket and drill 2 new holes?
3. Also the springs supplied with the Belltech 979SP kit do they go in the rear or front?
I will be doing this install Sunday. just wanna make sure I have everything so I can drop it off Monday morning for alignment.
not with the belltech kit. and springs are for the front
03-07-2018, 07:28 PM
#2397
Senior Member
15 SCrew.
Looking around $600-$1000
Trying to decide between 2/4 and 3/5. Most likely 2/4 nothing to agressive.
My main concern is I tow an 18' RV and a bed full of bikes and other camping gear. Would helper bags be suggested?
Looking around $600-$1000
Trying to decide between 2/4 and 3/5. Most likely 2/4 nothing to agressive.
My main concern is I tow an 18' RV and a bed full of bikes and other camping gear. Would helper bags be suggested?
03-07-2018, 08:23 PM
#2398
14 King Ranch Black
I did manage to remove the rear spacer blocks and installed shorter u bolts in the rear.
Thanks Again
