What a Belltech Lowering Kit Does to Your Ride

A lowered truck looks right from across the street, and then you pull into a gas station with a steep driveway. Everyone who lowers a truck has that moment. Knowing what changes before you buy is the easiest way to be happy about it.

The ride gets tighter

Lower ride height means a lower center of gravity, so the truck leans less in corners. The tradeoff is less suspension travel, which is why Belltech pairs its kits with shocks made for the new height. Our Lowering Kits come with either Street Performance or Nitro Drop II shocks, and some kits are sold without shocks. Read the title to see which one you're getting.

Rear drops more than front

Most kits drop the rear further than the front. A 2 inch front and 4 inch rear drop is typical, and it's printed right in the title. That brings a nose-high truck down and gives you the classic slammed look from the side. If you want a bigger difference, check out our squat guide.

What to plan for

You lose ground clearance, so speed bumps and steep driveways need a slower approach. Plan an alignment after the install. A heavier drop can need a C-notch so the axle clears the frame. If you tow or haul, ask us before you pick the drop, because a deeper rear drop leaves less room under load.

Other Belltech parts

Belltech also sells sway bars, spindles, C-notch kits and control arms. Those fill gaps a kit doesn't cover, and you can see them all on the Belltech page.

Curious how those part numbers work? How to read a Belltech part number explains the suffixes. Tell us what you drive and how low you want to go, and we'll tell you what actually fits. Call 513-285-4000 or email customerservice@highliftoffroad.com.