Instruction Manual for belltech models including: 150201BK, 150201SP, 150201SPS, 150203BK, 150203SP, 150203SPS, 150201BK Suspension Lift Kit, Suspension Lift Kit, Lift Kit, Kit

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Belltech 150201BK: Suspension Lift Kit 7 in. | 2007-2016 Silverado/Sierra 1500 4WD/RWD (Crew/Extended Cab) | OEM Cast-Steel Upper Control Arms | Trail Performance Rear Shocks | 7 in. Front Lift | 5 in. Rear Lift | 35 in. Tire Diameter | Sold as a Kit - JEGS


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146-150201bk
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
150201BK/ 150201SP / 150201SPS 150203BK/ 150203SP / 150203SPS
300 W. Pontiac Way Clovis, CA 93612 toll free: 1-800-445-3767 web: www.belltech.com
07-18 SILVERADO / SIERRA 2WD / 4WD 150201 For Cast Aluminum / Stamped Steel UCA
150203 For Cast Steel UCA Thank you for being selective enough to choose our high quality BELLTECH PRODUCT. We have spent many hours developing our line of products so that you will
receive maximum performance with minimum difficulty during installation
Note: Confirm that all of the hardware listed in the parts list is in the kit. Do not begin installation if any part is missing. Read the instructions thoroughly before beginning this installation.
Warning: DO NOT work under a vehicle supported by only a jack. Place support stands securely under the vehicle in the manufacturer's specified locations unless otherwise instructed.
Warning: DO NOT drive vehicle until all work has been completed and checked. Torque all hardware to specified values.
Reminder: Proper use of safety equipment and eye/face/hand protection is absolutely necessary when using these tools to perform procedures!
Note: It is very helpful to have an assistant available during installation.
Note: Please refer to component and hardware list before beginning installation to insure all necessary pieces have been supplied and packaged.
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RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
· Properly rated floor jack and support stands · Wheel chocks · Torque wrench up to 200 ft/lbs range · Standard and Metric socket wrench set · Standard and Metric wrench set · Tape measure · Dead blow hammer · Marking pen · Safety Glasses · Reciprocating Saw with metal cutting blades
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BOX 1: LK1006

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

150201-101

Front Crossmember

1

150201-102

Rear Crossmember

1

LK1006-1

Accessory Kit

1

150201-107F Front Compression Strut Bracket

1

150201-107R Rear Compression Strut Bracket

1

150201-115 Reinforcement Plate

1

150201-211R Brake Line Bracket Passenger

1

150201-211L Brake Line Bracket Drivers

1

150201-150 Tie Rod End

2

150201-100-HW Bushing Hardware Kit

1

LK1006-777

Hardware Kit

1

150201A-777

Hardware Pack: Front/Rear Crossmember

1

110218 M16 x 2 - 120mm Bolt

2

110281 M16 x 2 - 140mm Bolt

2

110219 M16 Flat Washer

8

110242 M16 x 2 Nylock Nut

4

150201B-777

Hardware Pack: CV Axle

1

110285 M10 x1.5 - 60mm Bolt

12

150201C-777

Hardware Pack: Replacement Strut Bolts

1

110237 M10 x 1.5 - 70mm Bolt

4

110238 M10 1.50 Nylock Nut

4

110239 M10 Washer

8

150201D-777

Hardware Pack: Differential Drop

1

110283 M14 x 2 - 45mm Bolt

2

110222 M14 x 2 Nylock Nut

2

110223 M14 Washer

2

110282 M12 x 1.75 - 45mmBolt

2

110243 M12 x 1.75 Nylock Nut

2

110228 M12 Washer

4

150201E-777

Hardware Pack: Compression Arm / Bracket

1

110227 M12 x 1.75 - 110mm Bolt

4

110228 M12 Washer

12

110243 M12 x 1.75 Nylock Nut

6

110225 M12 x 1.75 - 30mm Bolt

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BOX 1: LK1006 Continued

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

150201F-777

Hardware Pack: Skid Plate Hardware

110226 M12 x 1.75 -100mm Bolt

110243 M12 x 1.75 Nylock Nut

110228 M12 Washer

110225 M12 x 1.75 - 30mm Bolt

150201G-777

Hardware Pack: U-Bolt

110240 9/16 Nylock Nut

110241 9/16" Washer

150201H-777

Hardware Pack: Brakeline Relocation

110286 M6x1.0 - 25mm

110235 M6 x 1.0 Nylock Nut

110117 M6 Washer

BOX 2: LK1007

150201-201 150201-105 150201-108 150201-204 150201-104 150201-202 150201-112 150201-106 150201-209

Lift Block Passenger Side Differential Drop Skid Plate Wheel Spacer Drivers Side Differential Drop U-Bolt Lower control Arm Supports Compression Strut Arm CV Axel Spacer 1.25"

BOX 3: LK2001 or LK2002 (LK2001 - For Aluminum and Stamped Upper Control Arms)

150203-103D

Driver Side Lifting Knuckle

150203-103P

Passenger Side Lifting Knuckle

or (LK2002 - For Cast Steel Control Arms)

150201-103D

Driver Side Lifting Knuckle

150201-103P

Passenger Side Lifting Knuckle

QUANTITY
1 1 1 3 1
1 8 8
1 4 4 8
2 1 1 2 1 4 2 2
1 1
1 1

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KIT PREPERATION
Before beginning the install process, measure the hub to fender heights for your vehicle so you can compare the resulting height to the original. Measure vertically from the center of the wheel to the inner edge of the fender. Record the results here:

LF: ______RF: _______ LR: ________ RR: ________

Park the vehicle on a smooth, level concrete or seasoned asphalt surface and activate the parking brake. Block the REAR wheels of the vehicle with appropriate wheel chocks; making sure the vehicle's transmission is in 1st gear ( manual) or "Park" (automatic).

It is very important that the vehicle is properly supported

during this installation to prevent personal injury and

chassis damage. Make sure that the support stands are

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properly placed prior to performing the following

procedures. We DO NOT RECOMMEND using wheel

ramps while performing this installation. !

FRONT REMOVAL / INSTALLATION

1. Using a vehicle hoist is recommended. If no hoist is

available, jack up the front of the vehicle. Place jack

stands under the frame rails and lower onto jack

stands letting the front suspension hang. 2. Use the appropriate socket to undo the lug nuts and

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remove the wheels. Remove factory under paneling.

(PHOTO 1)

3. Remove the sway bar from the vehicle completely by disconnecting it from the end link using a 15m wrench & socket, and removing the brackets using a 10mm socket. (PHOTO 2)

4. Using a 21mm wrench, remove the tie-rod nut. Strike

the side of the mount with a dead blow hammer to dislodge the tie rod end. A 10mm wrench may be

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needed if the ball joint is spinning. (PHOTO 3)

5. Using a 10mm wrench and panel poppers, remove all

mounting points for the brake line including the bracket

on the knuckle and abs sensor wire from the control

arm and spindle. Undo the brake caliper mounting

bolts with an 18mm socket and remove them, hang the

calipers to prevent stretching of the lines using large

zip ties or hangers. Remove the rotors by removing the

T30 Torx screw and put it to the side. (PHOTO 4)

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6. Remove and unplug the ABS sensor wire from the spindle using a 5mm hex key. It is important to keep the sensor key and the harness un stretched as they are very fragile. (PHOTO 5)

7. Remove the axle nut located underneath the dust cap

(if provided) using a 36mm socket. This will help

prevent the axle from pulling out of the differential and causing damage. (PHOTO 6)

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8. Support the spindle by gently lifting against it with a jack. This is to prevent the spindle assembly from falling during the next two steps.

9. Loosen the upper ball joint nut using a 19mm wrench.

Strike the spindle on the designated bosses to help

separate the upper control arm from the spindle.

Remove Nut. Be careful, the upper control arm could

be under tension. Allow the spindle to droop as you slide the axle shaft out of the hub. (PHOTO 7)

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10. Remove the lower ball joint nut using a 24mm wrench and strike it on the designated bosses to separate from the lower control arm. Be sure to hold the spindle as it breaks free to prevent damage. Place the spindle aside as you will need to remove the hub later in the instructions. (PHOTO 8)

11. Uninstall the strut. The top nuts can be removed with

an 18mm wrench. Remove the hardware holding the bottom of the strut to the control arm using a 15mm

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socket and remove the strut from the vehicle.

(PHOTO 9)

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12. Remove the CV axle by removing the 6 bolts attaching it to the front differential using a 15mm socket. (PHOTO 10)

13. Remove the lower control arms from the frame using an 18 & 24mm socket. A breaker bar may be required.

14. Remove the OEM equipped plastic gravel guards.

15. Disconnect the three electrical connections, rubber

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vent hose and the driveshaft from the differential

(PHOTO 11)

16. Remove the 4 bolts and nuts holding the crossmember underneath the differential, and remove the crossmember. (PHOTO 12)

17. Locate the front tab in which the lower control arm mount. Trim the area marked in photo 14 for both

sides. This is necessary for the front crossmember to

install. (PHOTO 13)

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18. Reference PHOTO 16 for the next step. Measure 3/4"

from the edge of "HOLE: A," and mark a vertical line to

cut the area of the crossmember that will interfere with

the differential. ONLY NEEDED FOR REAR

DRIVER'S SIDE MOUNT. (PHOTO 15 & 16)

19. It is recommended that you remove the differential

completely before continuing on with the procedures.

Regardless of procedure, ensure the differential is

always supported.

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TRIM THE HIGHLIGHTED
AREA
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15

FRONT OF VEHICLE

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20. Install the differential drop spacers to the frame using

OEM hardware. Both diff drops should have the

tapered end toward the rear of the vehicle and the flat

faces facing inward. (PHOTO: 16-Drivers Side / 17­ Passengers Side)

21. Install the differential, reconnect driveshaft and

electrical connections. The differential attaches to the

drops using the supplied M14 hardware found within

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the 150201D-777 packet.

22. Install the front and rear crossmembers using OEM hardware and torque to 130 ft-lb. (PHOTO 18/19)

23. Install the OEM lower control arms using the M16 Bolts found within the 150201A-777 packet. Install the Lower A frame support rods. They will connect between the front and rear crossmembers and attach using the same hardware as the lower control arms.
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24. Install the CV axles with the spacers between the mounting hub and the differential mounting plate. Use the 12 supplied extended CV axle bolts found within the 150201B-777 hardware packet

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For Sway Bar Drop Downs:

Please refer to the included instructions for 150210­113.

All required hardware is provided.

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For New Sway Bar Installation:

Please refer to the included instructions within the 5426 sway bar kit. All required hardware is provided.

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For Strut Spacer Installation:

Please refer to the included instructions for strut spacer 150201-120. All required hardware is provided.

For Trail Performance Strut Installation:

Please refer to the instructions for setting ride height

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included within the strut 28004.

For both instances use the provided M10 hardware within packet 150210E-777 for mounting the lower
bushing to the control arm, bolt head up.

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25. Remove the tie rod end. It is necessary to cut 1" from the end of the inner tie rod to allow for proper alignment. Install the shorten tie rod end supplied. (PHOTO 20)

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26. Remove the hub and brake backing plate from the

factory spindle. Install on the lift spindle. (PHOTO 21)

27. Install the assembled lift spindle in the reverse order of

the deinstallation, making sure the axle shaft does not

pull out of its mounting point on the differential. Tighten

the axle nut to 180ft-lbs.

28. Torque the upper and lower ball joints to 85 ft-lbs.

29. Reinstall the ABS harness, sensor, rotor and brake

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calipers using the OEM hardware in reverse process of

deinstallation. Install the outer tie rod to the spindle

using the supplied hardware. Torque to 65 ft-lbs.

30. Remove the brake line brackets by the top of the strut

tower and install the brake line relocation brackets

31. Reconnect the sway bar end links back to the lower

control arm and sway bar using factory hardware.

Torque to 35 ft-lbs.

Install the skid plate using the supplied M12 hardware

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within the 150201F-777 kit and torque to 50 ft-lbs on

the front crossmember, 30 ft-lbs on the rear

crossmember. (Photo 23)

26. Using a 21mm socket remove the two nuts holding the

crossmember located towards the center of the vehicle

and install the rear compression arm bracket. The

crossmember does not get removed so removing the

bolts is not necessary. Factory hardware is retained.

(Photo 24) In some generations the frame has a flange that

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may need to be trimmed to further aid the

compression arm install. (Figure 1)

26. Assemble the compression arms by pushing the

supplied bushings into each end and pressing in the

center tube found in 150201-100-HW bag.

27. Mount the compression arm brackets to the rear

crossmember using the supplied hardware within the

150201E-777 packet. (PHOTO 25)

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29. Swing the front of the compression arms up and attach

them to the rear crossmember in similar manner to the

rear of the arms. Torque to 60 ft-lbs. (PHOTO 26

30. Mount the brake line to the upper control arm as

shown using the front brake line relocation bracket and

the supplied bolt within the 150201H-777 packet.

31. Install wheel and lower the front of the vehicle to the

ground. The front installation is complete. Check that

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all hardware is torqued and installed properly.

REAR LIFT INSTALLATION

32. If not using a hoist, chock the front wheels to prevent

the vehicle from moving while the rear end is lifted.

33. Jack up the rear of the vehicle from the differential.

34. Place jack stands under the frame rails and lower the

vehicle onto the jack stands carefully.

35. Remove the wheels.

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36. Remove the factory shock absorbers using a 21mm

wrench & socket. The factory hardware will be reused.

(PHOTO 27)

37. Remove the factory u-bolts and carrier plates by

evenly undoing the nuts using a 21mm socket, then

remove the factory blocks. Slowly lower the axle to

allow for the new lift block to be installed. (PHOTO 28)

38. Install the block on the factory spring pad with the flat

part of the block on the spring and the tapered end towards the front. Jack up the axle to meet the

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springs, making sure to align the center pin. (PHOTO

29)

39. With the floor jack applying slight pressure to the rear

axle to keep the pin aligned, install the new supplied u-

bolt hardware found within the 150201G-777 packet

and tighten in a crossing pattern.

40. Locate the new shock absorbers, and install the shock

absorbers in the factory mounting locations using the

factory hardware. Tighten using a 21mm wrench &

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socket. (PHOTO 30)

41. Reattach the brake lines and harness wherever they

were undone from their factory locations to create slack.

Ensure that once reinstalled, none of the brake lines are

being stretched before continuing.

42. Install the tires/wheels.

43. Jack up the vehicle to remove the jack stands. Remove

the jack stands and lower the vehicle to the ground.

The rear installation is now complete.

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