Belltech 2/4 Drop Kit Install Front - 2017 Ram 1500 4X4 -- Long Version

Belltech 2/4 Drop kit install on a 2017 Ram 1500 4X4
Front suspension removal and install of kit.
At first the kit provides 1.5" of drop and settles down to the full 2"
Torque specs are provided throughout the video
Torque Specs:
Strut top Nut - 40 Ft-Lbs
Shock Lower Bolt - 100 Ft-Lbs
Shock Tower to Frame - 55 Ft-Lbs
Stabalizer Link Nut - 27 Ft-Lbs
Tie Rod - 55 Ft-Lbs
Upper Ball Joint Nut - 70 Ft-Lbs
Caliper - 130 Ft-Lbs

[@fireproof69]

This video helped me tremendously! The pass thru socket set is definitely a game changer for this job. The only thing I changed was I didn’t remove the fender liners for the front. Access to the top of the struts was easy enough with them still in place for me.
Now… another difference with my BellTech kit was it came with (3) spacer for a 0, 1, 2, 3” drop options. Even though the kit number is titled 0-2” on website, the paperwork and spacers state 0-3”. I put 1 spacer under the spring cup and got exactly 2” drop.

[@joshuacasiano4778]

Did yours come with 2 black spacers and the yellow thing on the front struts did u remove the black ones and still use the yellow spacer

[@joshuacasiano4778]

So on your front struts it came with skinny black spacer 2 thick black spacer and a think yellow bump stop what all did u use on the front struts

[@ericmoore3174]

Sometimes you feel like a nut. Sometimes you don’t. Great video!!

[@Thickyricky003]

Where did you get that strut compressor?? Looks way better than the jankey 2 piece one I have!!

[@gruffproductions683]

Amazon, search for powerbuilt strut compressor

[@yo_ez1590]

So on the front struts, all you have is that little black plate you said not to remove it’s to keep dirt out and and then the bushing? Nothing in between correct?

[@yo_ez1590]

PLEASE RESPOND!!! I have the same kit for a 4x4. Mine came with black “packers” that are supposed to go between the front bump stop and the little black plate (you said not to remove) did you also install the 2 black packers on each side? (Total of 4)?? And no I’m not talking about the silver rings. PLEASE RESPOND

[@dav6boat668]

Awesome video 👍

[@KJ-wo2iy]

Any problems with front end bottoming out on rough pave? Just did this kit on my 2013 4x4 with the struts set to -2” and the tire shop couldn’t align the front and feels like front is bottoming out when driving highway speeds hitting small potholes. Anyone else experience these issues?

[@PolloNBS]

Why cant this kit be used for a regular cab ?

[@GENX80.]

Cause they sell one specific for regular cab and it's cheaper

[@christianpalmerin]

I have the 2013 Ram how do I install that bracket also would this kit work on a stock air suspension
2014 Ram 1500 4x4 crew cab

[@gruffproductions683]

Almost positive this will not work with factory air suspension. For the bracket the kit comes with a template where you have to cut the crossmember.

[@rigochavez7102]

I have a 2012 regular cab ram 4x4 would I have to use the mount that you did not use?

[@gruffproductions683]

That bracket is only for model year 2013 with the 140.5" wheel base so you should be good.

[@DiegoRodriguez-jq6xf]

Got the same drop kit for my ram, but was told to use stock springs for the front. Can you confirm that I can use stock springs or would I need the aftermarket front springs like you did?

[@gruffproductions683]

I would do the stock springs if i had to do it over again. Will probably ride better.

[@DiegoRodriguez-jq6xf]

@@gruffproductions683 was there much of a difference between the springs? Looking to get a clear yes or no answer on if I can use my stock springs, I have yet to find a install video where stock springs are kept for this drop.

[@gruffproductions683]

Not much difference in height. Should not have a problem. The stock springs will just have to be compressed more to install in the strut assembly.

[@jessesurovik4024]

Same my kit has everything beside front springs though there we’re missing but called beltech and they said to reuse the front springs

[@jamesankney7535]

How did the truck align I have same truck was going to get same kit

[@gruffproductions683]

It more than likely wont correctly align without offset balljoints. Also will come down to how many spacers you use on the front struts. I didnt use any so that made a difference as well.

[@jamesankney7535]

@@gruffproductions683 did it eat ure tires up

[@gruffproductions683]

@@jamesankney7535 insides were down to the belt before i found it

[@GENX80.]

​@gruffproductions683 so what do you need to do so it won't eat up the tires??

[@rodriguezluisu87]

Do you happen to know the part number on the shock it self?

[@gruffproductions683]

Looks like the shock set is part# 9712

[@rodriguezluisu87]

Thanks