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3 hours ago, BranMo103 said:

As I just purchased them for my 2/5 drop that is more like a 3/6 drop.  Nitro 2 shocks are better?  I'm bottoming out on the smallest of bumps and its just irritating me.  Especially since I can't get any help from the shop that did my drop and the damn truck is brand new.  I guess I'll contact Belltech tomorrow and see if they can exchange the 2210FF that I just bought.

My truck is designed for daily driving, no heavy loads to carry, etc. (We have a crew cab for heavy load use). When I was using the 2210FF, I find  the ride to be stiff, i didn’t like the way it bounces, it feels like a lowered street racing car, though when I used it to buy some stuffs at the hardware store, the ride improved. When I watched one of Reklez youtube post, it was mentioned they prefer to use the nitro drop shocks on regular cabs. So I did and could not be more happy with the result. I suggest use the 2210FF first and when you have the chance, try also using the nitro drop. See it for yourself, if you will.

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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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1 minute ago, 204-WPG said:

My truck is designed for daily driving, no heavy loads to carry, etc. (We have a crew cab for heavy load use). When I was using the 2210FF, I find  the ride to be stiff, i didn’t like the way it bounces, it feels like a lowered street racing car, though when I used it to buy some stuffs at the hardware store, the ride improved. When I watched one of Reklez youtube post, it was mentioned they prefer to use the nitro drop shocks on regular cabs. So I did and could not be more happy with the result. I suggest use the 2210FF first and when you have the chance, try also using the nitro drop. See it for yourself, if you will.

2210ff os good for crewcabs. Not regular cabs

BranMo103 Enthusiast

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Thanks Nasty & 204-WPG. I’m going to try and have them installed next week and see how the ride is. 

 

 

Nasty will the OEM  Denali 22” wheel with Bridgestone 285/45/22 (?) work with my current set up? I have a guy that’s ready to sell a set but idk if I’ll rub.  

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6 hours ago, BranMo103 said:

Thanks Nasty & 204-WPG. I’m going to try and have them installed next week and see how the ride is. 

 

 

Nasty will the OEM  Denali 22” wheel with Bridgestone 285/45/22 (?) work with my current set up? I have a guy that’s ready to sell a set but idk if I’ll rub.  

Idont see why not. 

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7 hours ago, BranMo103 said:

Thanks Nasty & 204-WPG. I’m going to try and have them installed next week and see how the ride is. 

 

 

Nasty will the OEM  Denali 22” wheel with Bridgestone 285/45/22 (?) work with my current set up? I have a guy that’s ready to sell a set but idk if I’ll rub.  

I'm running 285/45/22's on my regular cab.  They are a little tall for my liking but they fit fine.  They only rub the inner fender liners on very big dips.  I am a little lower than you.

AZ_SS Enthusiast

AZ_SS

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On ‎12‎/‎12‎/‎2018 at 6:40 PM, DESERT DOG said:

Had the 2210FF installed with the 3.5F 6R on my regular cab standard box and I love them. Rides great.  Everybody's truck is different, regular cabs are different animals. Had the Nitro shocks in my 2002 with a 2-4 and was never happy with them. 

I'm not far from you, where did you get the belltech kit and who did you use for the install?

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20 minutes ago, AZ_SS said:

I'm not far from you, where did you get the belltech kit and who did you use for the install?

A good friend of mine did the install and got the kit for me. Getting to old to do it myself.   

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On 12/12/2018 at 11:11 PM, BranMo103 said:

Thanks Nasty & 204-WPG. I’m going to try and have them installed next week and see how the ride is. 

 

 

Nasty will the OEM  Denali 22” wheel with Bridgestone 285/45/22 (?) work with my current set up? I have a guy that’s ready to sell a set but idk if I’ll rub.  

When I first bought my truck it had 3/6 and 305/40r22s on reps. And I rubbed on my sway bar. But that's all. Just because of the width. But not enough to bug me.

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On 12/12/2018 at 6:05 PM, BranMo103 said:

And thats why I really went to him. I was going to let him re-bag my '66 Caddy but after this.....uh, nah.....I'll pass.  Not interested.

So I've delt with reklez for the last 3 months. Buying lots of parts. I stopped buying their parts when I purchased a 2 piece drive line from them. I was about to install it and called to ask a question and he said " oh, dont install that. We dont sell a 2 piece driveline for double cabs any longer" I then screen shot all our conversation where he told me axactly what I needed to purchase. He replied with well, I guess I'll except your return although we typically do not except returns like he was doing me a favor. I do think they make a quality product but their tub kits being so expensive are actually the exact same tubs from avs. Which are way cheaper. But from the same manufacturer.  Also, he recently told me that he doesn't have time to answer my questions because he has big projects going on at the shop and my 6/9 drop with tubs is "old news" to me customer service is 90% of the sale. So I'm done buying their stuff.

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18 hours ago, 17gmclowlow said:

So I've delt with reklez for the last 3 months. Buying lots of parts. I stopped buying their parts when I purchased a 2 piece drive line from them. I was about to install it and called to ask a question and he said " oh, dont install that. We dont sell a 2 piece driveline for double cabs any longer" I then screen shot all our conversation where he told me axactly what I needed to purchase. He replied with well, I guess I'll except your return although we typically do not except returns like he was doing me a favor. I do think they make a quality product but their tub kits being so expensive are actually the exact same tubs from avs. Which are way cheaper. But from the same manufacturer.  Also, he recently told me that he doesn't have time to answer my questions because he has big projects going on at the shop and my 6/9 drop with tubs is "old news" to me customer service is 90% of the sale. So I'm done buying their stuff.

I won’t go to them again or recommend them.  I did not have a good experience after I paid them.  Customer service is the key for me. 

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18 hours ago, 17gmclowlow said:

So I've delt with reklez for the last 3 months. Buying lots of parts. I stopped buying their parts when I purchased a 2 piece drive line from them. I was about to install it and called to ask a question and he said " oh, dont install that. We dont sell a 2 piece driveline for double cabs any longer" I then screen shot all our conversation where he told me axactly what I needed to purchase. He replied with well, I guess I'll except your return although we typically do not except returns like he was doing me a favor. I do think they make a quality product but their tub kits being so expensive are actually the exact same tubs from avs. Which are way cheaper. But from the same manufacturer.  Also, he recently told me that he doesn't have time to answer my questions because he has big projects going on at the shop and my 6/9 drop with tubs is "old news" to me customer service is 90% of the sale. So I'm done buying their stuff.

I won’t go to them again or recommend them.  I did not have a good experience after I paid them.  Customer service is the key for me. 

AZ_SS Enthusiast

AZ_SS

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On 12/14/2018 at 3:50 PM, DESERT DOG said:

A good friend of mine did the install and got the kit for me. Getting to old to do it myself.   

Any chance you still have the part # for the kit? The one I see online is for trucks with aluminum  A-arms and I have steel.

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DESERT DOG

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5 hours ago, AZ_SS said:

Any chance you still have the part # for the kit? The one I see online is for trucks with aluminum  A-arms and I have steel.

I got the 1012SP. It came with the Street Performance shocks. I love them. A lot of guys on this forum think they are to stiff, but I don't think so. Had the nitro drop shocks on my 2002 and didn't like them. Love this kit on my truck it rides great. This kit works with steel control arms.

https://www.belltech.com/products/belltech/lowering/complete-lowering-kits/with-street-performance-shocks/belltech-2016-5-2018-silverado-sierra-std-cab-2wd-3-4f-5-6r-with-street-performance-shock-1012sp.html

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