07 Denali Belltech 2/4 pics

[Vig03]

Hey guys, I just installed my Belltech 2/4 kit that I bought from DJM. First I'd like to thank Tony for his help with everything. He was always accessible whenever I had questions.

The following pics are before and after 2/4 drop on an 07 Denali (autoride) with 24" wheels

Before


After

 

[SLT Kon-Man]

Looks good man, I have the same kit, just waiting for awhile before install, any problems with rubbing? and how's the ride quality?

 

[jnking15]

That looks awesome! It looks like you went with 4" in the rear?

 

[NORCAL SS]

nothing better than a satisfied customer. Anything else just hollar


Tony

 

[Vig03]

Thanks guys, I did do the 4" drop in the rear. I do have some rubbing issues when I turn the wheel hard; pulling in /out of parking spaces, etc. The ride is pretty good, a little rougher than stock, and the handling is much better.

 

[NORCAL SS]

give me a call ill tell you how to get the rear down more and ride better.

 

[stahlgrau]

Looks awesome!

 

[NORCAL SS]

btw in rear did you install the belltech bumpstops?

 

[bauer4567]

you have rubbing issues when your pulling in and out of parking spots or tight turns? im guessing in the front, correct? I also have a white denali, and I am just about to pull the trigger on the same exact setup.

How did your install go? I love the look.

 

[Vig03]

Hey Guys, I just wanted to update regarding the rubbing. I'm almost positive that the rubbing is caused by the incorrect wheel offset. The previous owner installed these wheels at stock height with no issues. When I looked at the back of the wheel it said the ET was 15; way too low offset for our SUVs. I'm in the process of getting new wheels; I'm planning on getting rid of the chrome and going with black. I'll let you know what happens and update with pics.

The install itself was a pain in the ass for me. Belltech said that cutting 3/8"-1/2" of the balljoint bolt would be sufficient. This wasn't the case for me. On both sides I cut ALL of the bolt off, flush with the nut and the nut STILL rubbed the CV boot. I used a hand file to file the nut down to create enough clearance. Other that that the install was as expected. I strongly recommend getting a low clearance ball joint separator like the one at harbor freight. Here's a link for the tool

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-4-quarter-inch-forged-ball-point-joint-separator-99849.html