That looks amazing!
How does the bell-tech work with the Autoride? Does it replace it?
The Bell-Tech kit I put on came with dropped spindles and adjustable struts for the front, and shock relocators and shorter springs for the rear. To keep the air-ride fully functional I shortened the sensor links significantly. Total drop is a bout 3.5" in the front and 4" in the rear. I can still lower the front another .5" by removing one more spacer on the struts. On the rear, I could probably squeeze another .25" to .5" out of it.
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I really Like the rims! 3 PC Rims are $$$
I say agree with you dropping it a lil more to compensate for not having 24z. Why not get the rims in a gloss black? Since they are 3 pc I say strip em and have the spokes painted to match! Leave lip polished!
either great mod! New shoes always
When I ordered these, I specified the color. I could have gone with black centers, but there are way too many black vehicles running around with black centers....I don't want to be like everyone else. The lip is brused and cleared, not polished.
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How long did it take for you to get them? A few years back I ordered a set for my Viper but after 4 months of waiting I gave up and asked for a refund. I ended up going with HRE's.
They told me it would take 4-6 weeks to build them. They arrived in 4 weeks.
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That looks real good Jetsar!
How bad do you rub with your Belltech drop and how low is it?
Reason why I ask is because i already have my 24s mounted on the truck but my front end is currently only lowered 1/2" because I sold the 2" kit and have not replaced it yet, so basically I will be about 2.5"-3" lower in the front with my struts/spindles on later on a 295/35/24 tire (smaller than your tires).
The rear rubs a tad on the innner fender while cornering. So far, I havent rubbed on the fronts. A 295/35/24 is only .03" taller and .39" wider than my 285/45/22. You should be OK, but I'm no expert.
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I think they look great especially with it lowered. Whats the ride like now with the drop and new wheels/tires?
The ride quality was not affected at all when it was only lowered with the OEM 275/55/20 tires. After going with a slightly lower profile tire, It does ride a little more stiff, but is still fine. FYI, This tire (285/45/22) is the the same size that comes from the factory on Escalades.
