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YOU CANNOT USE FACTORY 14″ WHEELS WITH DROP SPINDLES
We are finally installing the front drop spindles from Belltech into the Nissan Hardbody!
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Get ready for a long video explaining everything we did and trust me you want to check out all the tools below and get them ready before you get started because it’ll make your life a lot easier when doing this install. We also started running out of daylight so towards the end we didn’t show the putting back together bits as much except for important information. Important: You can NOT use the factory 14″ wheels after you install the drop spindle. You need to upgrade to bigger wheels

Tools we used:
12mm socket / wrench upper ball joint
14mm socket / wrench
17mm socket / wrench
19mm socket / wrench
27mm socket / wrench lower ball joint
22mm socket / wrench upper ball joint
PH3 screw driver bit for brake shield
Needle nose pliers
Packet of cotter pins
Flat head screw driver
Rubber Mallet and Hammer
Floor Jack and Jack Stands

Tools you should rent from Local auto store:
Ball joint press
Master adapter set for press: You’ll need adapters 27310D 27310M
Replacing all joints: Forks
Using old joints: Tie rod separator

Check out our buddy Juan who reminded us of the tie rod end cuts https://www.instagram.com/teks_91hardbody/

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Intro (0:00)
Kit Overview (1:00)
Pre Drop Check Setup (1:55)
Taking Off Calipers (3:25)
Removing Hub and Rotor (4:59)
Removing Tie Rods (7:15)
Removing Spindle (8:35)
Removing Lower Ball Joint (11:57)
Removing Old Shock / Install New (15:00)
Installing New Lower Ball Joint (17:34)
Installing New Drop Spindle (19:00)
Tie Rod End Info and Cutting (20:42)
Brake Caliper Bolts (23:02)
Post Drop Measuring (24:40)
Final Thoughts (26:08)
Final Look (28:54)

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