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Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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1 hour ago, 2k10CrewCab said:

Here’s mine with a 2” drop shackle to give you an idea. Bottom pic is with 24s on 395/35 tire. I’m looking into a 4/6 or 5/7 drop kit now. Just kinda undecided between MG or the Inez kit. 

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Inez is trash go mcg

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Heavy_Static
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A few pics from last week:    

bakerrr
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First post here Picked her about 2 weeks ago couldn't wait to start modifying it. Just installed Belltechs 4/7 drop this weekend It's low enough for the time being ??  

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Anyone using the Belltech 7" flip kit, part #: 6526. I have questions....

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Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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21 minutes ago, Dinner said:

Anyone using the Belltech 7" flip kit, part #: 6526. I have questions....

Belltech and mcg are the same. I have the mcg

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On 8/29/2018 at 9:49 PM, Dinner said:

Anyone using the Belltech 7" flip kit, part #: 6526. I have questions....

I'm on Belltech 

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FleetBoy Enthusiast

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Hey guys,

2018 LT 2WD Double Cab (I'm used to calling it Extended Cab)

 

I want to lower the rear to level it out and it looks like Belltech Shackle Kit 6401 and removing the block is the way to go for me but I have a few questions before i tackle it...

  • The description from Belltech says "2" or 3" rear drop"... is there a 2" and 3" on this shackle?
  • Do I need spacers, different u-bolts, or anything else aside from this kit for this drop?
  • Will have a problem getting bolts out? Will I have to bend some metal out of the way? Drop the hitch? Or is this not the case on the 2018

Thanks for the help in advance.

 

 

jcfountain33 Enthusiast

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Hey guys,
2018 LT 2WD Double Cab (I'm used to calling it Extended Cab)
 
I want to lower the rear to level it out and it looks like Belltech Shackle Kit 6401 and removing the block is the way to go for me but I have a few questions before i tackle it...
  • The description from Belltech says "2" or 3" rear drop"... is there a 2" and 3" on this shackle?
  • Do I need spacers, different u-bolts, or anything else aside from this kit for this drop?
  • Will have a problem getting bolts out? Will I have to bend some metal out of the way? Drop the hitch? Or is this not the case on the 2018
Thanks for the help in advance.
 
 
2" is the shackles, 3" is shackles and block removed. The 6401 kit comes with spacers so you can use the original U-bolts after blocks are removed.

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2k10CrewCab Enthusiast

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On 8/27/2018 at 6:55 PM, Nasty said:

Inez is trash go mcg

We’ll drop is out, now looking for a leveling kit. Pick this beauty up today.

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FleetBoy Enthusiast

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22 hours ago, jcfountain33 said:

2" is the shackles, 3" is shackles and block removed. The 6401 kit comes with spacers so you can use the original U-bolts after blocks are removed.

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Thank you. 

 

Will any any modification be needed to get the bolts out?

Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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30 minutes ago, 2k10CrewCab said:

We’ll drop is out, now looking for a leveling kit. Pick this beauty up today.

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2018 has stamped steel arms. So get upper arms as well.  If you had cast. Youd be ok without uppers

jcfountain33 Enthusiast

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Thank you. 
 
Will any any modification be needed to get the bolts out?
Bend the bed seam over above the shackles to get clearance.

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UofAZCats Enthusiast

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14 hours ago, FleetBoy said:

Thank you. 

 

Will any any modification be needed to get the bolts out?

If I recall right you'll also have to take the hitch off and there were a couple of tight angles to get bolts out.

D_Mackler Enthusiast

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If I recall right you'll also have to take the hitch off and there were a couple of tight angles to get bolts out.
Ya, you definitely have to drop the hitch
jcfountain33 Enthusiast

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If I recall right you'll also have to take the hitch off and there were a couple of tight angles to get bolts out.
Yes, you have to drop the hitch, but that's not a modification...

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4 minutes ago, jcfountain33 said:

Yes, you have to drop the hitch, but that's not a modification...

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My note was in response to his first post questions which were not answered.  In his first post he asked if he had to drop the hitch.  Thanks though.

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