DIRT LOGIC SHOCKS FTS81164 2.25 Dirt Logic Stainless Steel Shock Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- DIRT LOGIC SHOCKS
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DIRT LOGIC SHOCKS FTS81164 2.25 Dirt Logic Stainless Steel Shock
Instruction Manual
| FTS81164 | 2.25 Dirt Logic Stainless Steel Shock |
|---|---|
| 1 | FT81164i |
| 1 | FT86132 |
| 1 | FT89900 |
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Dirt Logic shocks, the finest off-road shock in the industry. Each unit is built to exacting standards and is properly tuned specifically for your vehicle. Dirt Logic shocks are designed and built to both beautify and upgrade your suspension system.
How To Care For Your Dirt Logic Shocks
Dirt Logic shocks have been designed as a take apart, serviceable, race style unit. That means, just like a race shock, it will need to be maintained and periodically rebuilt. The tight tolerances of this provide the exceptional ride and performance you are paying for but do require maintenance which is normal in a take apart shock like a Dirt Logic.
Externally, the shock should be kept clean at all times and kept free of dirt, road salt or other corrosive elements. The unit should be routinely washed with a pH balanced cleaner to keep the finish looking new. Do not use any abrasive or aggressive cleaners or degreasers as it will harm the finish for life including the aluminum anodizing.
Internally, the shock has high performance seals that allow the shock to cycle at very high rates and provide exceptional damping in aggressive off-road conditions. These seals are a wearable item and may need to be replaced periodically to keep the shock functioning correctly. Our in house Shock Lab is equipped to handle these needs when necessary.
Caution – Read Before Installing
Stop – Call FABTECH customer service if any component of this product is missing. Do not return it to the place of purchase! For technical assistance call: 909-597-7800
This Dirt Logic Shock is shipped pressurized with Nitrogen. Do not remove
tamper cap or warranty will be void.
If this shock is equipped with a reservoir hose, do not loosen or remove the hose or warranty will be void.
If this shock is equipped with a coil, be aware that the coil has some amount of preload from the factory and should not be removed. Removal of the coil will void the warranty.
If this shock product needs to be returned for any reason, it must be returned in its original packaging or warranty will be void.
Dirt Logic Shocks come with a one year warranty from the original date of purchase for defects in material or workmanship.
A spanner wrench can be purchased for future adjustment. (FTS89905 for 4.0 and FTS98008 for 2.5)
Should you have any questions regarding your Dirt Logic Shocks, please feel free to contact us.
Installation Instructions
Install the bushing kit onto the 2.25” Dirt Logic Shock included in the
packaging. Now install the shock by attaching the top cap first and the rod
end second. Take care to compress the shock when installing the rod end as the
shock is under pressure and will require leverage and strength to accomplish
this task. This would be best done with the vehicle on a hoist with the
suspension at its most extended length. Once the shock is installed tighten
the bolts until there is a light squeeze on the urethane bushings.
(Note some 2.25” shocks will require extra components to be installed prior to
shock installation)
Product Warranty and Warnings
Fabtech provides a Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original retail purchaser who owns the vehicle, on which the product was originally installed, for defects in workmanship and materials.
The Limited Lifetime Warranty excludes the following Fabtech items; bushings, bump stops, ball joints, tie rod ends, limiting straps, cross shafts, heim joints and driveshafts. These parts are subject to wear and are not considered defective when worn. They are warranted for 60 days from the date of purchase for defects in workmanship.
Dirt Logic and Performance Coilover take apart shocks are considered a serviceable shock with a one year warranty on leakage only. Service seal kits are available separately for future maintenance. All other shocks are covered under our Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Fabtech does not warrant any product for finish, alterations, modifications and/or installation contrary to Fabtech’s instructions. Alterations to the finish of the parts including but not limited to painting, powder coating, plating and/or welding will void all warranties. Some finish damage may occur to parts during shipping, which is considered normal and is not covered under warranty.
Fabtech products are not designed nor intended to be installed on vehicles used in race applications or for racing purposes or for similar activities. (A “RACE” is defined as any contest between two or more vehicles, or any contest of one or more vehicle against the clock, whether or not such contest is for a prize). This warranty does not include coverage for police or taxi vehicles, race vehicles, or vehicles used for government or commercial purposes. Also excluded from this warranty are sales outside of the United States of America.
Installation of most suspension products will raise the center of gravity of the vehicle and will cause the vehicle to handle differently than stock. It may increase the vehicle’s susceptibility to a rollover, on road and off road, at all speeds. Extreme care should be taken to operate the vehicle safely at all times to prevent rollover or loss of control resulting in serious injury or death. Fabtech front end Desert Guards may impair the deployment or operation of vehicles equipped with supplemental restraining systems/air bag systems and should not be installed if the vehicle is equipped as
Fabtech makes every effort to ensure suspension product compatibility with all vehicles listed on the website, but due to unknown auto manufacturer’s production changes and/or inconstancies by the auto manufacturer, Fabtech cannot be responsible for 100% compatibility, including the fitment of tire and wheel sizes listed. The Tire and Wheel sizes listed in Fabtech’s website are only a guideline for street driving with noted fender trimming. Fabtech is not responsible for damages to the vehicle’s body or tires. Fabtech is not responsible for premature wear of factory components due to the installation of oversized tires and wheels. Fabtech’s obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement, at
Fabtech option, of the defective product only. All costs of removal, installation or re-installation, freight charges, incidental or consequential damages are expressly excluded from this warranty. Fabtech is not responsible for damages and/or warranty of other vehicle parts related or non related to the installed Fabtech product. This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied. This warranty shall not apply to any product that has been subject to accident, negligence, alteration, abuse or misuse as determined by Fabtech.
Fabtech suspension components must be installed as a complete system including shocks as shown on our website. All warranties will become void if Fabtech parts are combined and/or substituted with other aftermarket suspension products. Combination and/or substitution of other aftermarket suspension parts may cause premature wear and/or product failure resulting in an accident causing injury or death. Fabtech does not warrant products not manufactured by Fabtech.
Depending on the condition of the factory suspension components retained after the installation of a Fabtech suspension not all vehicles may have the same ride stance front to rear as described in the website. The blue color of suspension components shown in all Fabtech photographs are for display purposes only. Majority of all Fabtech components will be black specifically where noted with part numbers ending in BK.
Installation of Fabtech product may void the vehicles factory warranty; it is the consumer’s responsibility to check with their local vehicle’s dealer for warranty disposition before the installation of the product. Some state laws may prohibit modification of suspension to a vehicle in whole or in part. It is the responsibility of the installer and consumer to consult local laws prior to the installation of any Fabtech suspension product to comply with such written laws.
It is the responsibility of the distributor and/or the retailer to review all warranties and warnings of Fabtech products with the consumer prior to purchase.
Fabtech reserves the right to super cede, discontinue, change the design, finish, part number and/or application of parts when deemed necessary without written notice. Fabtech is not responsible for misprints or typographical errors within the website or price sheet. For the most recent Product Warranty and Warnings visit our website www.fabtechmotorsports.com.
Instruction Sheet Part# – FT81164i 10/19/22
References
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