Fabtech Motorsports FT26105 Toyota Tundra UCA Uniball Kit User Manual

Fabtech Motorsports FT26105 Toyota Tundra UCA Uniball Kit

Product Information

The FTS26105 Toyota Tundra UCA Uniball Kit is a hardware assembly kit for the upper control arm of 2022 Toyota Tundra 4WD vehicles. The kit includes two upper control arms (driver and passenger), a hardware subassembly, and a bushing kit. The hardware subassembly includes various components such as bushings, sleeves, washers, bolts, nuts, clamps, and stickers. The kit also includes urethane grease and thread locking compound. The kit is manufactured by Fabtech Motorsports and can be ordered from their website.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before beginning installation, read all instructions and warnings in the user manual carefully.
2. Check all parts listed in the manual to ensure that they are present. If any parts are missing, contact Fabtech Motorsports at 909-597-7800 to request a replacement.
3. Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery and jack up the front end of the truck. Support the frame rails with jack stands and remove the front tires.
4. Starting under the hood in the engine compartment, disconnect the Mass air flow sensor plug. Then, loosen the clamp attaching the air filter housing to the intake tube and remove the filter housing box from the vehicle.
5. Locate the computer module located just under the removed air box. Carefully release the lever clips of the three plugs and disconnect them from the module. Remove and save the hardware attaching the computer module to the vehicle. Then, remove the module and place it in a safe location.
6. Install the upper control arms (driver and passenger) using the hardware subassembly provided in the kit. Use a torque wrench to tighten all bolts and nuts to their recommended torque values.
7. Install the bushing kit using the hardware provided in the kit. Use urethane grease to lubricate the bushings.
8. Reinstall the computer module and attach it to the vehicle using the saved hardware.
9. Reattach the Mass air flow sensor plug and tighten the clamp attaching the air filter housing to the intake tube.
10. Verify differential fluid is at the manufacturer’s recommended level prior to kit installation. Installation of the kit will reposition the differential and the fill plug hole may be in a different position. Check your specific manual for correct amount of fluid.
11. Reinstall the front tires and lower the vehicle.
12. Refer to the last page of the user manual for warnings and warranties related to the product.

NOTE : TO ORDER WEARABLE REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS DO NOT USE PART NUMBERS SHOWN ON THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET. GO TO FABTECH WEBSITE AND LOOK UP WEARABLE REPLACEMENT PARTS TO FIND THE PROPER PART NUMBER TO ORDER.

TOOL LIST

Required Tools (Not Included)

• Basic Hand Tools
• Floor Jack
• Jack Stands
• Assorted Metric and S.A.E sockets, and Allen wrenches
• Torque Wrench

PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES

For technical assistance call: 909-597-7800 or e-mail: info@fabtechmotorsports.com

READ THIS BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION –

Check all parts to the parts list above before beginning installation. If any parts are missing contact Fabtech at 909-597-7800 and a replacement part will be sent to you immediately. This suspension and shocks have been designed to be installed on a stock vehicle. Read all instructions thoroughly from start to finish before beginning the installation. If these instructions are not properly followed severe frame, driveline and / or suspension damage may occur. Check your local city and state laws prior to the installation of this system for legality. Do not install if not legal in your area. Prior to the installation of this suspension system perform a front end alignment and record. Do not install this system if the vehicle alignment is not within factory specifications. Check for frame and suspension damage prior to installation. The installation of this suspension system should be performed by two professional mechanics. This suspension must be installed with Fabtech shock absorbers. Installation of all fasteners requires the use of provided thread locking compound with proper torque values as indicated throughout the installation. Apply thread locking compound upon the final torque of the fastener.

WARNING – Installation of this system will alter the center of gravity of the vehicle and may increase roll over as compared to stock. 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. Vehicles that receive oversized tires should check ball joints, uniballs, tie rods ends, pitman arm and idler arm every 2500- 5000 miles for wear and replace as needed. Verify differential fluid is at manufactures recommended level prior to kit installation. Installation of the kit will reposition the differential and the fill plug hole may be in a different position. (For example, if the manufacture recommends 3 quarts of fluid, make sure the diff has 3 quarts of fluid). Check your specific manual for correct amount of fluid. Read all warnings and warranties on the last page of these instructions before starting installation.

FOOTNOTES

• Does not fit hybrid models.
• Fits CrewMax models only

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery. Jack up the front end of the truck and support the frame rails with jack stands. NEVER WORK UNDER AN UNSUPPORTED VEHICLE! Remove the front tires.

2. Starting under the hood in the engine compartment. Disconnect the Mass air flow sensor plug. then loosen the clamp attaching the air filter housing to the intake tube. SEE FIGURE 1. Remove the filter housing box from the vehicle.

3. Locate the computer module located just under the removed air box. Carefully release the lever clips of the three plugs and disconnect them from the module

4. Remove and save the hardware attaching the computer module to the vehicle. Then, remove the module and place it in a safe location.

5. Remove the cotter pin from the tie rod end ball joint nut. Loosen the nut and using a hammer strike the knuckle ball joint housing to dislodge the upper control arm from the knuckle. Remove the ABS line from the upper control arm

6. Loosen and remove the upper control arm bolt nut. Then, remove the long bolt and factory upper control arm from the vehicle. Save hardware

7. Locate the new Fabtech control arms, two (FT1037) bushings, two (FT1038) bushings, four (FT57-1) washers, two (FT84) grease zerks, and two (FT196) sleeves. Install the components into the new control arms.

8. Install the upper arm using the factory hardware.
   NOTE : Install the FT57-1 washers on the inside and outside of the bushings.
   NOTE : When installing the arm on the truck make sure the barrel gussets are up. Torque to 128 ft-lbs.

9. Install FT90153 (Lower misalignment) onto FT94536 (Uniball Pin). Then, install into the factory control arm using the supplied 9/16” nut, washer and FT70307 (Spacer) on the underside. Torque the nut to 135 ft-lbs.

10. Attach the new upper control arm to the knuckle by inserting the FT90152 (Upper misalignment) into the uniball bearing then the 1/2-20 – 12 point bolt. Torque to 106 ft-lbs. Install FT90154 (Bearing cap). Torque the control arm pivot bolt to 148 ft-lbs

11. Install the ABS line to the new upper control arm using the supplied clamp and 1/4” hardware. Torque to 10 ft-lbs.

12. Repeat steps 5-10 on the passenger side.

13. Reinstall the parts under the hood using steps 2-4 in reverse order.

14. Install tires and wheels and torque lug nuts to wheel manufacturer’s specifications. Turn front tires left to right and check for appropriate tire clearance. Note – Some oversized tires may require trimming of the front bumper & valance.

15. Check front end alignment and set to factory specifications. Readjust headlights.

16. Recheck all bolts for proper torque.

17. Recheck brake hoses, ABS wires and suspension parts for proper tire clearance while turning tires fully left to right.

18. Install Driver Warning Decal. Complete product registration card and mail to Fabtech in order to receive future safety and technical bulletins on this suspension.

Vehicles that will receive oversized tires should check ball joints, uniballs and all steering components every 2500-5000 miles for wear and replace as required. RETORQUE ALL NUTS, BOLTS AND LUGS AFTER 50 MILES AND PERIODICALLY THEREAFTER.

For technical assistance call: 909-597-7800

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 misprints or typographical errors within the website or price sheet. For the most recent Product Warranty and Warnings visit our website www.fabtechmotorsports.com

References

• Fabtech® - Suspension Lift Kits & Truck Accessories

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