Belltech Nitro Drop 2 Twin-Tube Gas-Charged Shock Absorber, Part Number BEL8002

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 a comfortable daily-driving ride without sacrificing road feel or suspension performance. Part Number BEL8002 uses application-specific tuning and a shortened shock body to provide appropriate travel for compatible Belltech lowering kits and components. Its twin-tube, gas-charged design helps maintain consistent damping performance while supporting improved grip and control.

Belltech engineers tuned the low-speed compression and rebound forces to deliver factory-style comfort with more responsive handling. The low-friction guide and sealing system reacts quickly to small suspension movements, while the larger body and increased oil volume help manage heat during demanding driving conditions. Hardened chrome piston-rod construction, a protective steel dust cover, and durable internal components contribute to long service life.

Brief Description
A comfort-focused Nitro Drop 2 twin-tube gas-charged shock absorber for compatible lowered truck and SUV applications.

Key Product Specifications & Technical Data

• Product Type: Twin-tube gas-charged shock absorber
• Series: Belltech Nitro Drop 2
• Application: Lowered trucks and SUVs
• Shock Tuning: Comfort-oriented compression and rebound calibration
• Piston Rod: Hardened chrome construction
• Sealing System: Triple-lip NBR rod seal with low-friction Teflon components
• Body Design: Large-body construction for increased oil volume and heat dissipation
• Warranty: 2 years with unlimited mileage

What's Included
One Belltech Nitro Drop 2 shock absorber, supplied in one box. Confirm the application guide before installation.

Fitment
Listed fitment includes select 1984, 1988, 1997, 1998, and 1999 Ford Ranger and Dodge Dakota applications. Verify year, vehicle configuration, suspension setup, and lowering method against the Belltech application guide to ensure proper fitment.

Features:

• Comfort-Focused Tuning: Increased low-speed compression and revised rebound forces provide factory-style ride comfort with improved road feel and grip.
• Quick Suspension Response: Low-friction Teflon sealing and guide components react quickly to small suspension movements while helping limit heat buildup.
• Durable Twin-Tube Design: A larger shock body and twin-tube construction increase oil capacity and improve heat dissipation for extended service life.
• Protected Internal Components: Hardened chrome piston rod, steel dust cover, NBR rod seal, large piston, and high-durometer rubber bushings support durability while reducing noise, vibration, and harshness.

Fitments:
1980 Ford Bronco Custom
1981 Ford Bronco Custom
1982 Ford Bronco Custom
1983 Ford Bronco Custom
1983 Ford Ranger Base
1983 Ford Ranger XL
1983 Ford Ranger XLS
1983 Ford Ranger XLT
1984 Ford Bronco Custom
1984 Ford Bronco XLT
1984 Ford Bronco II Base
1984 Ford Bronco II Eddie Bauer
1984 Ford Bronco II XLS
1984 Ford Bronco II XLT
1984 Ford Ranger S
1984 Ford Ranger XL
1984 Ford Ranger XLS
1984 Ford Ranger XLT
1985 Ford Bronco Custom
1985 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer
1985 Ford Bronco XLT
1985 Ford Bronco II Base
1985 Ford Bronco II Eddie Bauer
1985 Ford Bronco II XLS
1985 Ford Bronco II XLT
1985 Ford Ranger Base
1985 Ford Ranger XL
1985 Ford Ranger XLS
1985 Ford Ranger XLT
1986 Ford Bronco Custom
1986 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer
1986 Ford Bronco XLT
1986 Ford Bronco II Base
1986 Ford Bronco II Eddie Bauer
1986 Ford Bronco II XLT
1986 Ford Ranger Base
1986 Ford Ranger S
1986 Ford Ranger STX
1986 Ford Ranger XL
1986 Ford Ranger XLT
1987 Ford Bronco Custom
1987 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer
1987 Ford Bronco XLT
1987 Ford Bronco II Eddie Bauer
1987 Ford Bronco II XL
1987 Ford Bronco II XLT
1987 Ford F-150 Custom
1987 Ford F-150 XL
1987 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat
1987 Ford F-250 Custom
1987 Ford F-250 XL
1987 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat
1987 Ford F-350 Custom
1987 Ford F-350 XL
1987 Ford F-350 XLT Lariat
1987 Ford Ranger Custom
1987 Ford Ranger S
1987 Ford Ranger STX
1987 Ford Ranger XLT
1988 Ford Bronco Custom
1988 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer
1988 Ford Bronco XLT
1988 Ford Bronco II Eddie Bauer
1988 Ford Bronco II XL
1988 Ford Bronco II XL Sport
1988 Ford Bronco II XLT
1988 Ford F-150 Custom
1988 Ford F-150 XL
1988 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat
1988 Ford F-250 Custom
1988 Ford F-250 XL
1988 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat
1988 Ford F-350 Custom
1988 Ford F-350 XL
1988 Ford F-350 XLT Lariat
1988 Ford Ranger Custom
1988 Ford Ranger GT
1988 Ford Ranger S
1988 Ford Ranger STX
1988 Ford Ranger XLT
1989 Ford Bronco Custom
1989 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer
1989 Ford Bronco XLT
1989 Ford Bronco II Eddie Bauer
1989 Ford Bronco II XL
1989 Ford Bronco II XL Sport
1989 Ford Bronco II XLT
1989 Ford Bronco II XLT Plus
1989 Ford F-150 Custom
1989 Ford F-150 XL
1989 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat
1989 Ford F-250 Custom
1989 Ford F-250 XL
1989 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat
1989 Ford F-350 Custom
1989 Ford F-350 XL
1989 Ford F-350 XLT Lariat
1989 Ford Ranger Custom
1989 Ford Ranger GT
1989 Ford Ranger S
1989 Ford Ranger STX
1989 Ford Ranger XLT
1990 Ford Bronco Custom
1990 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer
1990 Ford Bronco XL
1990 Ford Bronco XLT
1990 Ford Bronco II Eddie Bauer
1990 Ford Bronco II XL
1990 Ford Bronco II XL Sport
1990 Ford Bronco II XLT
1990 Ford Bronco II XLT Plus
1990 Ford F-150 Custom
1990 Ford F-150 XL
1990 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat
1990 Ford F-250 Custom
1990 Ford F-250 XL
1990 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat
1990 Ford F-350 Custom
1990 Ford F-350 XL
1990 Ford F-350 XLT Lariat
1991 Ford Bronco Custom
1991 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer
1991 Ford Bronco XL
1991 Ford Bronco XLT
1991 Ford F-150 Custom
1991 Ford F-150 XL
1991 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat
1991 Ford F-250 Custom
1991 Ford F-250 XL
1991 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat
1991 Ford F-350 Custom
1991 Ford F-350 XL
1991 Ford F-350 XLT Lariat
1992 Ford Bronco Custom
1992 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer
1992 Ford Bronco XL
1992 Ford Bronco XLT
1992 Ford Bronco XLT Nite
1992 Ford F-150 Custom
1992 Ford F-150 XL
1992 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat
1992 Ford F-250 Custom
1992 Ford F-250 XL
1992 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat
1992 Ford F-350 Custom
1992 Ford F-350 XL
1992 Ford F-350 XLT Lariat
1993 Ford Bronco Custom
1993 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer
1993 Ford Bronco XL
1993 Ford Bronco XLT Lariat
1993 Ford F-150 Lightning
1993 Ford F-150 XL
1993 Ford F-150 XLT
1993 Ford F-250 XL
1993 Ford F-250 XLT
1993 Ford F-350 XL
1993 Ford F-350 XLT
1994 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer
1994 Ford Bronco XL
1994 Ford Bronco XLT
1994 Ford F-150 Lightning
1994 Ford F-150 XL
1994 Ford F-150 XLT
1994 Ford F-250 XL
1994 Ford F-250 XLT
1994 Ford F-350 XL
1994 Ford F-350 XLT
1995 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer
1995 Ford Bronco XL
1995 Ford Bronco XLT
1995 Ford Bronco XLT Sport
1995 Ford F-150 Eddie Bauer
1995 Ford F-150 Lightning
1995 Ford F-150 Special
1995 Ford F-150 XL
1995 Ford F-150 XLT
1995 Ford F-250 Eddie Bauer
1995 Ford F-250 Special
1995 Ford F-250 XL
1995 Ford F-250 XLT
1995 Ford F-350 Eddie Bauer
1995 Ford F-350 Special
1995 Ford F-350 XL
1995 Ford F-350 XLT
1996 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer
1996 Ford Bronco XL
1996 Ford Bronco XLT
1996 Ford Bronco XLT Sport
1996 Ford F-150 Eddie Bauer
1996 Ford F-150 Special
1996 Ford F-150 XL
1996 Ford F-150 XLT
1996 Ford F-250 Eddie Bauer
1996 Ford F-250 Special
1996 Ford F-250 XL
1996 Ford F-250 XLT
1996 Ford F-350 Special
1996 Ford F-350 XL
1996 Ford F-350 XLT
1997 Dodge Dakota Base
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
1997 Dodge Dakota Sport
1997 Ford F-250 Base
1997 Ford F-250 Lariat
1997 Ford F-250 XL
1997 Ford F-250 XLT
1997 Ford F-350 Base
1997 Ford F-350 XL
1997 Ford F-350 XLT
1998 Dodge Dakota Base
1998 Dodge Dakota SLT
1998 Dodge Dakota Sport
1998 Dodge Durango Base
1998 Dodge Durango SLT
1998 Ford F-250 Base
1998 Ford F-250 Lariat
1998 Ford F-250 XL
1998 Ford F-250 XLT
1999 Dodge Dakota Base
1999 Dodge Dakota SLT
1999 Dodge Dakota Sport
1999 Dodge Durango Base
1999 Dodge Durango SLT
1999 Dodge Durango SLT Plus
2000 Dodge Dakota Base
2000 Dodge Dakota SLT
2000 Dodge Dakota Sport
2000 Dodge Durango Base
2000 Dodge Durango R/T
2000 Dodge Durango SLT
2000 Dodge Durango SLT Plus
2000 Dodge Durango Sport
2001 Dodge Dakota Base
2001 Dodge Dakota SLT
2001 Dodge Dakota Sport
2001 Dodge Durango Base
2001 Dodge Durango R/T
2001 Dodge Durango SLT
2002 Dodge Dakota Base
2002 Dodge Dakota SLT
2002 Dodge Dakota Sport
2002 Dodge Dakota SXT
2002 Dodge Durango R/T
2002 Dodge Durango SLT
2002 Dodge Durango SLT Plus
2002 Dodge Durango Sport
2003 Dodge Dakota Base
2003 Dodge Dakota SLT
2003 Dodge Dakota Sport
2003 Dodge Durango R/T
2003 Dodge Durango SLT
2003 Dodge Durango SLT Plus
2003 Dodge Durango Sport
2003 Dodge Durango SXT
2004 Dodge Dakota Base
2004 Dodge Dakota SLT
2004 Dodge Dakota SLT Plus
2004 Dodge Dakota Sport
2004 Dodge Dakota Sport Plus
2004 Dodge Dakota SXT

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