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Belltech Drop Kit On A Chevy Tahoe - Space Invaders

Filling In The Gaps With Belltech
From the June, 2005 issue of Sport Truck
By The Sport Truck Staff
Photography by The Sport Truck Staff
Belltech Drop Kit Installed On A Chevy Tahoe Custom Chevy Tahoe
Belltech Drop Kit Installed On A Chevy Tahoe Drop Spindles
The Belltech drop kit consists... 
   
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Belltech Drop Kit Installed On A Chevy Tahoe Drop Spindles
The Belltech drop kit consists of drop spindles, springs, shock mount extenders, and shortened bumpstops. The components are made from high-grade and high-standard raw materials to meet their exacting suspension specifications. Every suspension kit features Grade 8 fasteners and high-quality powdercoating as well as complete easy-to-understand instructions supported with detailed photography.
Belltech Drop Kit Installed On A Chevy Tahoe Springs
Belltech Drop Kit Installed On A Chevy Tahoe Brake Caliper
1.After securing the truck... 
   
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Belltech Drop Kit Installed On A Chevy Tahoe Brake Caliper
1.After securing the truck on a frame rack, it's off with the tires. With the tires removed, Bill begins by removing the brake caliper from the spindle assembly. All hydraulic lines remain intact as the caliper is pulled to the side and secured out of the way. The tie rod ends, endlinks, shocks, and lower ball joints were unbolted so the spring could be removed
Belltech Drop Kit Installed On A Chevy Tahoe Calipers
2.Next, the spindle and hub... 
   
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Belltech Drop Kit Installed On A Chevy Tahoe Calipers
2.Next, the spindle and hub assembly is separated by removing the calipers and the fasteners retaining the hub to the spindle.
Belltech Drop Kit Installed On A Chevy Tahoe Hub Assembly
3.The hub assembly is set... 
   
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Belltech Drop Kit Installed On A Chevy Tahoe Hub Assembly
3.The hub assembly is set aside so it can be reinstalled on the new spindle.
Belltech Drop Kit Installed On A Chevy Tahoe Ball Joints
4.Now the ball joints are... 
   
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Belltech Drop Kit Installed On A Chevy Tahoe Ball Joints
4.Now the ball joints are unbolted so the spindle itself can be put in the swap-meet pile
Belltech Drop Kit Installed On A Chevy Tahoe Spindle
5.Here is the front ready... 
   
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Belltech Drop Kit Installed On A Chevy Tahoe Spindle
5.Here is the front ready for the new parts. Now is the time to wipe everything down and clean it up to make the installation easier and safer.
Belltech Drop Kit Installed On A Chevy Tahoe Hub
6. The hub is mated to the... 
   
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Belltech Drop Kit Installed On A Chevy Tahoe Hub
6. The hub is mated to the spindle and torqued to spec before the whole thing is lifted up on to the ball joints.
Belltech Drop Kit Installed On A Chevy Tahoe Tie Rod Ends
7a.Now the tie rod ends, endlinks,... 
   
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Belltech Drop Kit Installed On A Chevy Tahoe Tie Rod Ends
7a.Now the tie rod ends, endlinks, shocks, brake calipers, and lower ball joints are reinstalled and tightened to spec.
Belltech Drop Kit Installed On A Chevy Tahoe Brake Calipers
7b.
Belltech Drop Kit Installed On A Chevy Tahoe Lower Ball Joints
7c.

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