FABTECH FTL5211 2018-2020 Ford Expedition 4WD 1.5 Inch Leveling Kit Installation Guide
- June 1, 2024
- FABTECH
Table of Contents
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FTL5211 2018-2020 Ford Expedition 4WD 1.5 Inch Leveling Kit
| FTL5211| 1.5” FORD EXPEDITION 4WD
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1| FT30597| HARDWARE KIT
2| FT30612| SHOCK SPACER
1| FT30930| CONTROL ARM BRACKET (DRIVER)
1| FT30931| CONTROL ARM BRACKET (PASSENGER)
1| FT5211i| INSTRUCTIONS
1| FTAS12| STICKER BLUE 10X4 DIE CUT
1| FTAS16| DRIVER WARNING DECAL
1| FTREGCARD| REGISTRATION CARD
| FT30597 – HARDWARE KIT| LOCATION
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6| 3/8-24 X 1HEX BOLT G8 ZINC|
6| 3/8 SAE WASHER G8 ZINC|
6| 3/8 LOCK WASHER ZINC|
6| 10MM-1.5 C-LOCK|
1| THREAD LOCKING COMPOUND|
2018-2020 FORD EXPEDITION 4WD
1.5” LEVELING KIT
FTL5211
Fabtech Motorsports | 2213 Industrial Park Rd. Lancaster, SC 29720
Tech Line: 909-597-7800 | Web:
www.fabtechmotorsports.com
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
Cut-off wheel
PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES
For technical assistance call:
909-597-7800 or e-mail:
[email protected]
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.
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.
Use the provided thread locking compound on all hardware.
WARNING- Installation of this system will alter the center of gravity of
the vehicle and may increase roll over as compared to stock.
Vehicles that receive oversized tires should check ball joints, uniballs, tie
rods ends, pitman arm and idler arm every 25005000 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.
FOOTNOTES:
- Some models may not sit level after install.
INSTRUCTIONS
- 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.
- NOTE: If equipped with Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD) shocks, disconnect the adjusting rod from the upper control arm bracket and remove the bracket from the control arm. Save hardware. Loosen the upper ball joint nut and carefully strike the knuckle with a hammer until it comes loose from the control arm. Save hardware. SEE FIGURES 1-2
- Loosen the tie rod nut and carefully strike the knuckle with a hammer until it comes loose. Save hardware. SEE FIGURE 3
- Disconnect the factory sway bar end link. Save hardware. SEE FIGURE 4
- Remove the lower coilover nuts. Save hardware. SEE FIGURE 5
- Remove the three nuts attaching the coilover to the upper mount and remove the factory coilover. SEE FIGURE 6
- Locate the factory coilover. Measure and mark 5/8” from the base of the factory studs. Using a cut-off wheel, cut the excess end of the studs off. SEE FIGURE 7-8
- Locate the FT30612 (shock spacer) and 10mm c-lock nuts. Install the FT30612 on the factory coilover. Torque to 58 ft-lbs. SEE FIGURE 9-10
- Install the factory coilover into the vehicle using the supplied 3/8”-24 X 1” bolts and washers. Torque to 52 ftlbs. SEE FIGURE 11-12
- Reinstall the lower coilover studs into the control arm and torque the nuts to 58 ft-lbs. NOTE: Turning the coilover may be necessary to realign the lower studs with the control arm holes. Reinstall the upper ball joint to the knuckle. Torque to 60 ft-lbs. Reattach the tie rod end to the knuckle. Torque to 50 ft-lbs.
- Install FT30930 (Control arm bracket) to the driver side control arm using the factory hardware. Torque to 20 ft-lbs. Then install the connecting rod to the new bracket using the factory hardware. Torque to 8 ft-lbs. SEE FIGURES 13-14
- Repeat steps 2-11 on the passenger side.
- Once complete with both side reattach the sway bar.
- 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.
- Check front end alignment and set to factory specifications. Readjust headlights.
- Recheck all bolts for proper torque.
- Recheck brake hoses, ABS wires and suspension parts for proper tire clearance while turning tires fully left to right.
- Check the fluid in the front and rear differential and fill if needed with factory specification differential oil. Note – some differentials may expel fluid after filling and driving. This can be normal in resetting the fluid level with the new position of the differential/s.
- 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 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 so.
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# – FT5211i
03/21/24