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Old 02-27-2009, 09:24 PM
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I just installed a Belltech #25001 front adjusting drop shock on my 06 FX4 Supercab. My 1st attempt to lower it with my OEM spring and insirting a 1/2 (5/16") spacer, dropped it 3 1/2". Now it's way lower than i wanted, and after a full alignment i still have a negative camber. I found out later they gave me a 2WD instructions install sheet, instead of a 4x4 one. So now i am redoing it, and looking for a 1 3/4" to 2" lower than 4x4 stock, which is what i was originally going for. The kit (Belltech #25001) came with 5 spacers, 2 at 5/16" and 3 at 5/8" for adjustments from 3" drop to a 1" lift. So i'm hoping a full spacer and a 1/2 spacer will give me that 1 3/4" drop i'm looking for. Has anyone other than 05RedFX4 installed this kit on a 4x4? And also anyone know about Camber/Caster Kits to correct the negative camber that will be present after the install? I wanna save my tires from premature wearing. I'll post pictures in my photo album. Thanks all in advance. Cheers Al

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Old 02-27-2009, 09:25 PM
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I just installed a Belltech #25001 front adjusting drop shock on my 06 FX4 Supercab. My 1st attempt to lower it with my OEM spring and insirting a 1/2 (5/16") spacer, dropped it 3 1/2". Now it's way lower than i wanted, and after a full alignment i still have a negative camber. I found out later they gave me a 2WD instructions install sheet, instead of a 4x4 one. So now i am redoing it, and looking for a 1 3/4" to 2" lower than 4x4 stock, which is what i was originally going for. The kit (Belltech #25001) came with 5 spacers, 2 at 5/16" and 3 at 5/8" for adjustments from 3" drop to a 1" lift. So i'm hoping a full spacer and a 1/2 spacer will give me that 1 3/4" drop i'm looking for. Has anyone other than 05RedFX4 installed this kit on a 4x4? And also anyone know about Camber/Caster Kits to correct the negative camber that will be present after the install? I wanna save my tires from premature wearing. I'll post pictures in my photo album. Thanks all in advance. Cheers Al

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Old 02-27-2009, 09:33 PM
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You probably will need eccentric cam bolts. The stock cam bolts look like regular old bolts. The eccentrics have a large oblong washer that gives the tech more slack when he positions the upper conrtol arm, and thus, allows him to achieve a correct alignment.
 
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Double posting for a faster answer is discouraged here. I posted a reply in your other thread.
 
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I like it and think it looks great :o
 
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Thanks! Just wanna go up 1" more.
 



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