belltech 150212 4 Inch Lifted Ride Height Installation Guide

: June 13, 2024
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Table of Contents

belltech 150212 4 Inch Lifted Ride Height
Safety Information
Before Driving Your Vehicle
Recommended Tools
Installation Preparation
Jacking, Supporting, and Preparing the Vehicle
Front Suspension REMOVAL
Belltech Front Suspension Installation
Rear Suspension REMOVAL
Rear Suspension Installation
KIT CONTENTS
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

belltech 150212 4 Inch Lifted Ride Height

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Thank you for choosing our high-quality Belltech product. We have spent a great deal of time developing our line of products so that you will receive maximum performance with minimal difficulty during installation. Soon your vehicle will be on the road looking and feeling much improved.
Please take a moment to read all instructions and warnings prior to the installation of your new Belltech product and before operating your vehicle.
For any questions or concerns regarding the steps in the installation process, please do not hesitate to call or email our customer support team who are trained to help you through any portion of this process.

Before You Begin

It is of the utmost importance that you confirm all of the components listed on the parts list is in the kit.
You can find this list located on the last page(s) of your instructions.
Do not begin installation if any part is missing. Instead, please call our Belltech customer service specialists.

Belltech Customer Support

Phone: 1-800-445-3767
Email: [email protected].

Safety Information

Warning: Do not work under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Place support stands securely under the vehicle in the manufacturer’s specified locations unless otherwise instructed.
Proper use of safety equipment and eye/face/hand protection is absolutely necessary when performing any of the following instructions.
We strive for an exceptional experience for all our valued customers. If for any reason you need assistance with your Belltech products, please do not return the product to the store you purchased from, but rather call our dedicated customer service experts, from 7am to 5pm PST.
We recommend that a qualified mechanic, at a properly equipped facility, perform this installation.
It is very helpful to have an assistant available during installation.

Before Driving Your Vehicle

It is important to double-check all brake hoses, cables, and other components to be sure there is no interference. You must also check for wheel/tire to chassis/body interference. If any issues are found, review your installation instructions to be sure no steps were missed and any problems are corrected.
Make sure your vehicle is aligned immediately following installation.
Check all hardware and re-torque at intervals for the first 10, 100, and 1000 miles.
Some of Belltech’s products are designed to improve your vehicle’s off-road performance. Leveling/lifting your vehicle may result in an altered center of gravity. It is crucial to use extreme care when operating your vehicle to prevent rollover and/or loss of control.
Any changes in your vehicle’s suspension may result in transformed handleability. Please test-drive your vehicle in a remote location so you can become accustomed to the revised driving characteristics.
Perform headlight check and adjustment.
Failure to drive any modified vehicle in a safe manner may result in harm or death.
Never operate your modified vehicle under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or lack of adequate sleep.
Always wear your seatbelt.

Difficulty

INSTALLATION TIME

4-6 Hours +
Alignment

Recommended Tools

Properly rated floor jack
Support stands
Wheel chocks
1/2” or 3/8” drive wrench
Metric socket wrench set
Metric wrench set
Tape measure
Marking Pen

Specialty Tools

Torque wrench up to 200 ft-lbs

FITMENT NOTE

Does NOT fit Models with ARC or Magnetic Ride Shocks.
Will NOT add the stated additional lift to Chevy Trail Boss / GMC Elevation Models with the 2” Factory Lift.
DO NOT drive your 4WD vehicle over 50 mph / 80 km/h while in 4H Auto/ 4H.

Installation Preparation

Before beginning the installation process, measure the hub to fender heights for your vehicle and record them in the “Before” section.
After your vehicle has been modified, record the new measurements in the, “After” section. This way, you can compare the resulting height to the original. When taking the measurements, measure vertically from the center of the wheel to the inner edge of the fender.

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Jacking, Supporting, and Preparing the Vehicle

Park your vehicle on a smooth, level, concrete, or seasoned asphalt surface.
Block the rear wheels of the vehicle using wheel chocks. Make sure the vehicle’s transmission is in “PARK” (automatic) or 1st gear (manual).
Activate the parking brake.
Break loose, but do not spin the wheel lug nuts to ease in removal when the wheels are in the air.
Lift the front of the vehicle off the ground using a properly rated floor jack. Lift the vehicle so the front tires are approximately 6-8 inches off the ground.
Place support stands rated for the vehicle’s weight. The stands should be positioned in the factory’s specified locations. (Refer to the owner’s manual). Prior to lowering the vehicle onto the stands, make sure the support stands will contact the chassis. It is very important that the vehicle is properly supported to prevent any harm to ones self or to the vehicle.
Lower the vehicle slowly onto the support stands.
Remove the front wheels.

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Front Suspension REMOVAL

Remove the 21mm tie-rod nut. A 10mm wrench may be needed if the ball joint is spinning. Strike the side of the mount with a dead blow hammer to dislodge the tie rod end.
Place a jack underneath the lower control arm to support the assembly and loosen the top and bottom control arm bolts to allow the control arms to move more easily.
Detach the brackets connecting the ABS sensor on the side of the spindle and upper control arm using a 10mm socket.
Use an 18mm and 9mm wrench to disconnect the sway bar from the end links.

Front Suspension Removal Continued

Detach the underbody splash shield and skid plate using a 13mm wrench.
Remove the 36mm axle nut. This will prevent the axle from being pulled out of the differential. Tap the locating hole on the front of the axle if it does not move freely.
Break loose the upper ball joint 18mm nut but do not remove yet. Strike the ball joint boss with a dead blow hammer to dislodge the upper control arm from the spindle. Allow the spindle to droop as you slide the axle shaft out of the hub.
The struts must be removed.
Remove the original upper control arms using either a 21mm or a 24mm socket (depending on the model) on the bolt heads inside the strut tower; use a 21mm wrench on the outside nuts.

Belltech Front Suspension Installation

Install the new 4” lift Belltech control arms using the original hardware. Torque to 120 ft lbs.
Install the strut assembly per the included instructions before continuing with the next step.
Place the CV axle in the hub and ensure it is properly seated in the splines. Fasten with the axle nut and torque after the spindle is installed. First Pass: 133 ft-lbs., Second Pass: Reverse 45 degrees, Final Pass: 199 ft lbs.
Attach the spindle to the upper ball joint. Torque the upper ball joint nut to 37 ft-lbs.
Attach the sway bar to the upper-end link; torque the nut to 74 ft-lbs.
Attach the tie-rod end to the spindle, and torque the nut to 26 ft-lbs. + 93°
Attach the ABS line brackets to the spindles and control arms with the original bolts. Torque to 89 in lb.
Tighten the lower control arm assembly and the marked settings on the eccentric washers to retain approximate factory alignment.
Please ensure the final torque is applied during alignment.
Install the supplied Belltech skid plate in place of the original skid plate and attach the original splash shield. The new skid plate will be installed in the same locations and hardware as the original. Torque the skid plate to 40 ft-lbs and the plastic splash shield to 16 ft lbs.
Mount the front wheels and tighten the lug nuts but do not torque yet.

Rear Suspension REMOVAL

Chock the front wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving while the rear end is lifted.
Raise the rear of the vehicle and place jack stands under the frame rails. Carefully lower the vehicle onto the jack stands and remove the wheels.
Place a jack or lifting tool at the rear axle to adjust the height as needed.
- Remove the factory shock absorbers using a 21mm wrench & socket. The factory hardware will be reused.
Loosen the 21mm U-bolt nuts evenly until removed. Detach the original U-bolts to remove the factory blocks. Slowly lower the axle using the jack to install the new Belltech lift blocks.

Rear Suspension Installation

Place the new lift block on the original spring pad with the flat part of the block on the spring and the narrow end toward the front.
Raise up the axle to meet the springs, and ensure to align the center pin.
Use the jack to apply slight pressure at the rear axle to keep the pin aligned. Install the supplied Belltech U-bolts and tighten in a crossing pattern; then torque to First Pass: 59 ft-lbs., Second Pass: Loosen 180 degrees, Third Pass: 59 lbs., Final Pass: 120- 140 degrees.
Mount the new Belltech shock absorbers using the original hardware. Torque the upper bolt to 70 ft-lbs. and the lower nut to 118 ft-lbs.

Finalizing the Installation

Mount the wheels and tighten the lug nuts.
Lift the vehicle and remove the support stands.
Carefully lower the vehicle onto the flat ground.
Torque the lug nuts to 140 ft lbs.
Check that all components and fasteners have been properly installed and torqued.
Re-read and perform all tasks in the “Before Driving Your Vehicle” section of page 1 of your instructions.

Thank you for choosing Belltech

You are now a part of the Belltech family and we are eager to catch a glimpse of your newly modified vehicle. Give us a shout-out and let us know how much you love our product. Don’t forget, we offer other Belltech related merchandise for you and your vehicle on our website www.belltech.com.

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