FABTECH FTS8063 Dual Performance Steering Stabilizer Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- FABTECH
Table of Contents
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
| FTS8063| GM DUAL STEERING STABILIZER
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1| FT20915| HARDWARE SUBASSEMBLY
1| FT20957| STABILIZER MOUNT (DRIVER)
1| FT20958| STABILIZER MOUNT (PASS)
1| FT20959| STABILIZER MOUNT (CENTER)
2| FTS7001| STABILIZER
FTS8065 GM DUAL STEERING STABILIZER
1| FT20915| HARDWARE SUBASSEMBLY
1| FT20957| STABILIZER MOUNT (DRIVER)
1| FT20958| STABILIZER MOUNT (PASS)
1| FT20959| STABILIZER MOUNT (CENTER)
2| FT850162| DIRT LOGIC STABILIZER
2| FT86111| SHOCK BUSHING KIT
FT20615 FT20615 HARDWARE SUBASSEMBLY
2| FT107| SLEEVE .630 X .501 X 1.480
2| FT20788| STEERING STABILIZER SPACER
1| FT20967| HARDWARE KIT
2| FT624| SLEEVE .750 X .510 X 3.800
4| FT635| SLEEVE
2| FT740U| UBOLT ROUND
1| FT8064i| INSTRUCTIONS
2| FT83159| WASHER 2.000 X .531 X .188
1| FTAS12| STICKER FT BLUE 10X4
1| FTAS16| DRIVER WARNING DECAL
1| FTREGCARD| REGISTRATION CARD
FT20967 – HARDWARE KIT Location
2| 1/2-13 X 4-1/2” HEX BOLT|
2| 1/2-13 X 2-3/4” HEX BOLT|
1| 1/2-13 X 2” HEX BOLT|
2| 1/2-13 X 5-1/4” HEX BOLT|
14| 1/2” SAE WASHER|
7| 1/2-13 C-LOCK NUT|
4| 3/8-16 NYLOCK NUT|
4| 3/8” SAE WASHER|
1| THREAD LOCKING COMPOUND|
2020-2021 GM 2500/3500 HD 4WD/2WD
DUAL STEERING STABILIZER KIT
FTS8063 & FTS8065
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 ART NUMBER TO ORDER.
Fabtech Motorsports | 4331 Eucalyptus Ave. Chino, CA 91710
Tech Line: 909-597-7800 | Fax:
909-597-7185 | 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
Die Grinder w/ Cutoff Wheel or Sawzall
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. 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. 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 the 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
manufacturer recommends 3 quarts of fluid, make sure the diff has 3 quarts of
fluid). Check your specific manual for the correct amount of fluid.
FOOTNOTES – Requires installation of 6” RTS® system
INSTRUCTIONS
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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 SUPPORTED VEHICLE! Remove the front tires.
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With the front crossmember supported remove the front frame/crossmember nut and bolt on the driver side. Install the bolt into the FT20957 (Driver Mount) then insert
FT20788 (Spacer) onto the bolt. SEE FIGURE 1
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Install the assembly to the back side of the frame using the previously removed nut on the front side. Leave loose. SEE FIGURES 2-3
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Insert FT624 (Sleeve) into the existing hole in the front crossmember then install the supplied 1/2” x 5-1/4” bolt and washer from the backside. SEE FIGURES 4-5. Install FT83159 (Large OD washer), standard washer and nut on the front side. Torque the 1/2” hardware to 106 ft-lbs. and the crossmember to frame hardware to 174 ft- lbs. SEE FIGURE 6
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Repeat steps on the passenger side using FT20958 (Pass Mount).
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Install FT20959 (Center Mount) to the steering center linkage starting with the supplied 1/2” x 2” bolt, nut and washers using the existing hole on the center linkage. Then, nstall the two FT740u (Ubolts), 3/8” nuts and washers. Torque the 1/2” hardware to 106 ft-lbs and the 3/8” ubolt hardware to 35 ft-lbs. SEE FIGURE 7
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Locate either FTS7001 (Stabilizer) or FT850162 (Dirt Logic). If installing Dirt Logic install the two half bushings into both ends. Install the FT107 (Sleeve) on the body end and two FT635 (Insert Spacer) into the shaft end. Then, Install the stabilizers using the supplied 1/2” x 2-3/4” bolts, nuts and washer at the center bracket location nd the 1/2” x 4-1/2” bolts, nuts and washers.
NOTE: The body end needs to be installed to the center bracket. Torque to 106 ft-lbs. SEE FIGURES 8-11
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Install tires and wheels and torque lug nuts to the 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. -
Recheck all bolts for proper torque.
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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 the 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 vehicles 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 the 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, and 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 nonrelated 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. The majority of all Fabtech components will be black
specifically where noted with part numbers ending in BK.
Installation of Fabtech product may void the vehicle’s 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, and 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# – FT8063i 04/22/21