Belltech Part # question

[Conor]

I have an 07 LTZ 4WD, thinking about a drop. I found one for cheap, but I am not sure if it is the right part number.
The part # is 23305 for the rear and part #2509 for the front. If this kit came off of a 4wd Tahoe, should it work on mine? Is there any issues with air ride?

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Just got off the phone with Belltech, they said I need part# 34324 for an LTZ. Does anyone know what the difference between the two are?

 

[Modded]

Post a link to this kit so I can buy it haha.
Haha but yeah those are the right parts, 2509 spindles are for 2WD&4WD.
23305 coils are 2-3" drop coils though, 23323 are 3-4".

 

[Conor]

Will the 23305 work on an LTZ? Belltech says LTZ's need the 34324

Im also wondering if it does not work if it can be altered to fix with the air ride. Its a dealer take off a guy had on for 1000 miles or so and has had in his garage for a while, selling CHEAP

 

[Modded]

As long as its a kit meant for these Tahoes that offers 3" of drop out back you are good to go. Looks like he may have had Autoride, but that does not really matter as long as the kit drops the Autoride model 3".
The spindles are good to go.
I don't know the Autoride P/N's offhead, jsut run the numer through the Belltech site application guide and you will see all the info on it.

 

[NORCAL SS]

the kit you sent is for the xl models if you want a stiff ride then you can use them no problem ive done it before.

 

[Modded]

Guess you don't want those, **** a stiff ride.

 

[NORCAL SS]

i would do the drop struts in front and that kit i told you for the rear. 1/2.5 drop will look good and ride well and can still tow and all that.

 

[Conor]

Im thinking about doing Belltech 3" coils in the rear with a 1" lift spacer for a 2" rear drop. I just dont want any cali lean

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i would do the drop struts in front and that kit i told you for the rear. 1/2.5 drop will look good and ride well and can still tow and all that.

Tony, can you send me a price for the kit you are refering to with the 1" front drop and the 2.5'' rear?

 

[Modded]

If you are going to go that route Conor I suggest you get the $105 McH strut relocators from Tim which give 1", 1.5" or 2" of fron drop (depends on how much you want).
Then get the Belltech 2-3" adjustable coils out back, then you are good to go.
Now if you have over 40k miles, you might as well buy the $180 adjustable Belltech struts over the McG relocators because your shock are close to shot with that mileage.
Just do a 2/3, you will no regret it!

 

[NORCAL SS]

ive had 3 trucks that brought me the mgc relocators that shocks blew in front. I have a buddy at the dealership here i can give you the tech guys name and ill let him explain what happened. no warranty for the shocks and ended up going with the belltech drop struts and no issues so its up to you totally. Ive installed prob 15 sets on customers that brought them to me and only 3 vehicles had shock issues with the mcg reloators. so if your down to save a few bucks go for it.

 

[Modded]

To tell you the truth I prefer the Belltech struts, just the relocators are cheaper!

 

[NORCAL SS]

its all up to the person. Ill install any kit people bring me I dont mind.

 

[Conor]

the kit you sent is for the xl models if you want a stiff ride then you can use them no problem ive done it before.

When you say xl models, I assume you are talking about Suburbans and Yukon XL's? Belltech told me this part number was for a Tahoe, just not an LTZ.

 

[macky]

im no expert, but i researched this pretty well. the springs that say they dont work with autoride will fit, but will not lower the amount listed. pedders and the old eibach kit use the same springs for autoride and nonautoride. the springs fit both, but lower different amounts. With the same springs the nonautoride will sit almost an inch lower than with autoride. pedders drop 3.2 nonautoride and 2.4 autoride using the same springs. i think thats why so many people complained about eibach kits drops being inconsistent, it used to be one kit for both now they make 2 kits. my guess is that 3" coil is gonna get you about 2" of drop.

 

[NORCAL SS]

When you say xl models, I assume you are talking about Suburbans and Yukon XL's? Belltech told me this part number was for a Tahoe, just not an LTZ.

it will fit a tahoe yes also same springs just the kit comes with links for the auto levelers.

 

[Conor]

im no expert, but i researched this pretty well. the springs that say they dont work with autoride will fit, but will not lower the amount listed. pedders and the old eibach kit use the same springs for autoride and nonautoride. the springs fit both, but lower different amounts. With the same springs the nonautoride will sit almost an inch lower than with autoride. pedders drop 3.2 nonautoride and 2.4 autoride using the same springs. i think thats why so many people complained about eibach kits drops being inconsistent, it used to be one kit for both now they make 2 kits. my guess is that 3" coil is gonna get you about 2" of drop.

So, if I were to throw in the rear 3" coils that I listed above(the ones for a non auto ride), they would not be a full 3" drop? If thats the case then that sounds like they are EXACTLY what I am looking for. All I want is a 2" max drop in the rear. I want it to look like Macky's drop, but I want to use Belltech because of the towing that I do.

If anyone else has any input on this I would much appreciate it.

 

[Modded]

I say use Pedders 2425 rear coils, then run helper bags with them when towing.
Belltech and Pedders both make thinly wound progressive coils, which wil both be effected equally when towing.
DJM makes a thick wound non-progressive 2" coil, but they may not ride so good, but can def. be towed with w/o helper bags.
But then again, if you don not have Autoride, you will get 3" of drop, not 2" like Macky, its the air links that make the difference with Pedders kit, not the coils.
This being said, get the Belltech 2-3" drop PRO rear coils, and helper bags and you are good to go.

 

[Conor]

I have air ride,
thanks for your help bro

 

[macky]

i plan on towing with my pedders, but at most i only have to tow 2 crotch rockets in an open trailer, so only like 1000lbs. i'm hoping the auto level can keep everything in check. ill find out in a couple weeks-TRACKDAY!

 

[Max]

23305: 5305 Drop Springs + shorter bumpstops
34324: 5305 Springs, 6651 shock extensions, shorter autoride links, shorter bumpstops

Here is a set of the 5305 coils on a new body truck, net 4.5" drop once settled:

^^^This was before the rear settled just after installing everything. I also did the 2" 25003 belltech drop struts up front and it rode better than stock height^^^