Belltech Nitro Drop 2 Twin-Tube Gas-Charged Shock Absorber Bel8511

Belltech designed the Nitro Drop 2 shock line to provide the Truck and SUV market with a unique blend of shock tuning. This new setup concentrates on the Comfort level while also increasing the overall performance of the complete suspension system. Designed with the daily driver Truck and SUV customer in mind, Belltech Engineers increased the low speed compression and massaged the rebound forces of the shock valving providing a factory style ride comfort while providing better road feel and grip. The Nitro Drop 2 line features application specific shortened bodies to match with the different lowering methods, ensuring you have the correct amount of shock travel for any of our Belltech Lowering Kits and Components. Shocks features include: Metal dust boots, Hardened Chrome 12.5mm piston rods, Triple lip NBR rod seal, Teflon guide bushing, 30m pistons w/ low friction Teflon seals, 45mm wide body for increased oil volume & OEM quality rubber bushings. Ships in 1 box Nitro Drop 2 Twin Tube Gas Charged Shock Absorber For Lowered Applications - See Application Guide for Fitment

• Designed with the daily driver Truck and SUV customer in mind, Belltech Engineers increased the low speed compression and tuned the rebound forces of the shock valving to provide factory style ride comfort with improved road feel and grip
• Low friction sealing and guide system? creates a quick reacting damper that is sensitive to the smallest of motions with little to no temperature increase during extreme damper conditions
• A unique blend of shock tuning concentrates on comfort level while increasing the overall performance of the complete suspension system
• Large 55mm body diameters and twin tube design allow for larger oil volume and better heat dissipation leading to increased shock life
• Steel dust cover adds protection for the piston rod, sealing system, and does not deteriorate from UV exposure or chemicals
• Large 30mm piston and rebound valve eliminates oil deterioration to further improve durability
• Tuned high durometer vulcanized rubber bushings reduce noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH)
• 2 Year Warranty - Unlimited Mileage

The Belltech Nitro Drop 2 shock absorber is engineered for lowered trucks and SUVs that need improved suspension control without sacrificing daily-driving comfort. Part number Bel8511 uses application-specific tuning and a shortened shock body to provide the proper travel for compatible Belltech lowering kits and components. Increased low-speed compression and carefully tuned rebound forces help deliver a factory-style ride with improved road feel, traction, and overall suspension performance.

Its twin-tube gas-charged design uses a wide body for increased oil capacity and improved heat dissipation, supporting consistent damping and extended service life. A large piston, low-friction Teflon seals, Teflon guide bushing, and triple-lip NBR rod seal allow the damper to react quickly to small suspension movements while helping control oil deterioration under demanding conditions. A hardened chrome piston rod and steel dust boot protect critical internal components from road debris, UV exposure, and chemical deterioration.

Additional features include OEM-quality rubber bushings engineered to reduce noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH), along with a 2-year, unlimited-mileage warranty. The Belltech Nitro Drop 2 Bel8511 is listed for select applications including the 1977 GMC Jimmy, 1973-1974 Chevrolet Blazer, and 1983-1986 GMC C1500 Suburban. Always verify the vehicle year, model, suspension configuration, and lowering method against the Belltech application guide before installation. This product ships in one box.

Key Product Specifications & Technical Data

• Brand: Belltech
• Part Number: Bel8511
• Product Type: Shock absorber
• Series: Nitro Drop 2
• Design: Twin-tube gas-charged
• Piston Rod: Hardened chrome-plated steel
• Seal and Guide System: Triple-lip NBR rod seal with Teflon guide bushing and low-friction piston seals
• Warranty: 2 years with unlimited mileage

What's Included

• One Belltech Nitro Drop 2 shock absorber
• Installation components supplied by the manufacturer for the applicable application

Features:

• Comfort-Oriented Tuning: Increased low-speed compression and tuned rebound forces provide factory-style ride comfort with improved road feel and grip.
• Application-Specific Shortened Body: Designed to maintain appropriate shock travel on lowered trucks and SUVs using compatible Belltech lowering components.
• Twin-Tube Gas-Charged Design: Increased oil volume and improved heat dissipation support consistent damping and longer shock service life.
• Durable Low-Friction Construction: Hardened chrome piston rod, steel dust boot, large piston, Teflon seals, Teflon guide bushing, and OEM-quality rubber bushings improve durability and reduce NVH.

Fitments:
1973 Chevrolet Blazer Base
1973 Chevrolet C10 Pickup Base
1973 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Base
1973 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup Base
1973 GMC Jimmy Base
1974 Chevrolet Blazer Base
1974 Chevrolet C10 Pickup Base
1974 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Base
1974 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup Base
1974 GMC Jimmy Base
1975 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne
1975 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe
1975 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale
1975 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
1975 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe
1975 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Scottsdale
1975 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Silverado
1975 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne
1975 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Custom Deluxe
1975 GMC C15 Base
1975 GMC C15 High Sierra
1975 GMC C15 Sierra Classic
1975 GMC C15 Sierra Grande
1975 GMC C15 Suburban Base
1975 GMC C15 Suburban High Sierra
1975 GMC C15 Suburban Sierra Classic
1975 GMC C15 Suburban Sierra Grande
1975 GMC Jimmy Base
1975 GMC Jimmy High Sierra
1975 GMC Jimmy Sierra Classic
1975 GMC Jimmy Sierra Grande
1976 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne
1976 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe
1976 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale
1976 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
1976 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe
1976 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Scottsdale
1976 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Silverado
1976 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Base
1976 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne
1976 GMC C15 Base
1976 GMC C15 High Sierra
1976 GMC C15 Sierra Classic
1976 GMC C15 Sierra Grande
1976 GMC C15 Suburban Base
1976 GMC C15 Suburban High Sierra
1976 GMC C15 Suburban Sierra Classic
1976 GMC C15 Suburban Sierra Grande
1976 GMC Jimmy Base
1976 GMC Jimmy High Sierra
1976 GMC Jimmy Sierra Classic
1976 GMC Jimmy Sierra Grande
1977 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne
1977 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe
1977 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale
1977 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
1977 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe
1977 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Scottsdale
1977 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Silverado
1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne
1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Custom Deluxe
1977 GMC C15 Base
1977 GMC C15 Heavy Half
1977 GMC C15 High Sierra
1977 GMC C15 Indy Hauler
1977 GMC C15 Sierra Classic
1977 GMC C15 Sierra Grande
1977 GMC C15 Suburban Base
1977 GMC C15 Suburban High Sierra
1977 GMC C15 Suburban Sierra Classic
1977 GMC C15 Suburban Sierra Grande
1977 GMC Jimmy Base
1977 GMC Jimmy High Sierra
1977 GMC Jimmy Sierra Classic
1977 GMC Jimmy Sierra Grande
1978 Chevrolet C10 Big Ten
1978 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne
1978 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe
1978 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale
1978 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
1978 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe
1978 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Scottsdale
1978 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Silverado
1978 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne
1978 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Custom Deluxe
1978 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Silverado
1978 GMC C15 Base
1978 GMC C15 Heavy Half
1978 GMC C15 High Sierra
1978 GMC C15 Sierra Classic
1978 GMC C15 Sierra Grande
1978 GMC C15 Street Coupe
1978 GMC C15 Suburban Base
1978 GMC C15 Suburban High Sierra
1978 GMC C15 Suburban Sierra Classic
1978 GMC C15 Suburban Sierra Grande
1978 GMC Jimmy Base
1978 GMC Jimmy High Sierra
1978 GMC Jimmy Sierra Classic
1978 GMC Jimmy Sierra Grande
1978 GMC Jimmy Street Coupe
1979 Chevrolet C10 Big Ten
1979 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne
1979 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe
1979 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale
1979 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
1979 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe
1979 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Scottsdale
1979 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Silverado
1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne
1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Custom Deluxe
1979 GMC C1500 Base
1979 GMC C1500 Heavy Half
1979 GMC C1500 High Sierra
1979 GMC C1500 Sierra Classic
1979 GMC C1500 Sierra Grande
1979 GMC C1500 Street Coupe
1979 GMC C1500 Suburban Base
1979 GMC C1500 Suburban High Sierra
1979 GMC C1500 Suburban Sierra Classic
1979 GMC C1500 Suburban Sierra Grande
1979 GMC Jimmy Base
1979 GMC Jimmy High Sierra
1979 GMC Jimmy Sierra Classic
1979 GMC Jimmy Sierra Grande
1979 GMC Jimmy Street Coupe
1980 Chevrolet C10 Big Ten
1980 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne
1980 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe
1980 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale
1980 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
1980 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe
1980 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Scottsdale
1980 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Silverado
1980 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne
1980 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Custom Deluxe
1980 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Silverado
1980 GMC C1500 Base
1980 GMC C1500 Heavy Half
1980 GMC C1500 High Sierra
1980 GMC C1500 Sierra Classic
1980 GMC C1500 Sierra Grande
1980 GMC C1500 Street Coupe
1980 GMC C1500 Suburban Base
1980 GMC C1500 Suburban High Sierra
1980 GMC C1500 Suburban Sierra Classic
1980 GMC C1500 Suburban Sierra Grande
1980 GMC Jimmy Base
1980 GMC Jimmy High Sierra
1980 GMC Jimmy Sierra Classic
1980 GMC Jimmy Sierra Grande
1980 GMC Jimmy Street Coupe
1981 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne
1981 Chevrolet C10 Custom
1981 Chevrolet C10 Deluxe
1981 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale
1981 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
1981 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Custom
1981 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Deluxe
1981 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Custom
1981 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Deluxe
1981 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Silverado
1981 GMC C1500 Base
1981 GMC C1500 High Sierra
1981 GMC C1500 Sierra Classic
1981 GMC C1500 Sierra Grande
1981 GMC C1500 Street Coupe
1981 GMC C1500 Suburban Base
1981 GMC C1500 Suburban High Sierra
1981 GMC C1500 Suburban Sierra Classic
1981 GMC C1500 Suburban Sierra Grande
1981 GMC Jimmy Base
1981 GMC Jimmy High Sierra
1981 GMC Jimmy Sierra Classic
1981 GMC Jimmy Sierra Grande
1981 GMC Jimmy Street Coupe
1982 Chevrolet C10 Custom
1982 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale
1982 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
1982 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Custom
1982 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Scottsdale
1982 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Silverado
1982 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Custom
1982 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Silverado
1982 GMC C1500 Base
1982 GMC C1500 High Sierra
1982 GMC C1500 Sierra Classic
1982 GMC C1500 Sierra Grande
1982 GMC C1500 Street Coupe
1982 GMC C1500 Suburban Base
1982 GMC C1500 Suburban High Sierra
1982 GMC C1500 Suburban Sierra Classic
1982 GMC C1500 Suburban Sierra Grande
1982 GMC Jimmy Base
1982 GMC Jimmy High Sierra
1982 GMC Jimmy Sierra Classic
1982 GMC Jimmy Sierra Grande
1982 GMC Jimmy Street Coupe
1983 Chevrolet C10 Custom
1983 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale
1983 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
1983 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Custom
1983 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Silverado
1983 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Custom
1983 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Silverado
1983 GMC C1500 Base
1983 GMC C1500 High Sierra
1983 GMC C1500 Sierra Classic
1983 GMC C1500 Suburban Base
1983 GMC C1500 Suburban High Sierra
1983 GMC C1500 Suburban Sierra Classic
1983 GMC Jimmy Base
1983 GMC Jimmy High Sierra
1983 GMC Jimmy Sierra Classic
1984 Chevrolet C10 Custom
1984 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale
1984 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
1984 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Custom
1984 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Scottsdale
1984 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Silverado
1984 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Custom
1984 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Scottsdale
1984 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Silverado
1984 GMC C1500 Base
1984 GMC C1500 High Sierra
1984 GMC C1500 Sierra Classic
1984 GMC C1500 Suburban Base
1984 GMC C1500 Suburban High Sierra
1984 GMC C1500 Suburban Sierra Classic
1984 GMC Jimmy Base
1984 GMC Jimmy High Sierra
1984 GMC Jimmy Sierra Classic
1985 Chevrolet C10 Custom
1985 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale
1985 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
1985 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Custom
1985 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Scottsdale
1985 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Silverado
1985 GMC C1500 Base
1985 GMC C1500 High Sierra
1985 GMC C1500 Sierra Classic
1985 GMC C1500 Suburban Base
1985 GMC C1500 Suburban High Sierra
1985 GMC C1500 Suburban Sierra Classic
1986 Chevrolet C10 Custom
1986 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale
1986 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
1986 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Custom
1986 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Scottsdale
1986 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Silverado
1986 GMC C1500 Base
1986 GMC C1500 High Sierra
1986 GMC C1500 Sierra Classic
1986 GMC C1500 Suburban Base
1986 GMC C1500 Suburban High Sierra
1986 GMC C1500 Suburban Sierra Classic
1987 Chevrolet R10 Custom Deluxe
1987 Chevrolet R10 Scottsdale
1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado
1987 Chevrolet R10 Suburban Custom Deluxe
1987 Chevrolet R10 Suburban Scottsdale
1987 Chevrolet R10 Suburban Silverado
1987 GMC R1500 Base
1987 GMC R1500 High Sierra
1987 GMC R1500 Sierra Classic
1987 GMC R1500 Suburban Base
1987 GMC R1500 Suburban High Sierra
1987 GMC R1500 Suburban Sierra Classic
1988 Chevrolet R10 Suburban Scottsdale
1988 Chevrolet R10 Suburban Silverado
1988 GMC R1500 Suburban Base
1988 GMC R1500 Suburban Sierra Classic
1989 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban Scottsdale
1989 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban Silverado
1989 GMC R1500 Suburban Base
1989 GMC R1500 Suburban Sierra Classic
1990 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban Scottsdale
1990 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban Silverado
1990 GMC R1500 Suburban Base
1990 GMC R1500 Suburban SLE
1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban Scottsdale
1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban Silverado
1991 GMC R1500 Suburban Base

Air Freight Prohibited: false
Not Carb Approved: false
Ltl Freight Required: false
Prop 65: Y
Part Type: automotive
Epa: N/A
Carb Acknowledgement Required: false
Regular Stock: t
Units Per Sku: 1