FABTECH K1030DL 8 Inch Performance Suspension System Instruction Manual
- October 27, 2023
- FABTECH
Table of Contents
Installation Instructions
8” Performance Suspension System
2007-08 GM 2WD & 4WD K2500HD P/U ONLY
www.fabtechmotorsports.com
PARTS LIST
| FTS21068BK| Box 1
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Qty| Part #| Description
1| FT20075| Weld In Plate
1| FT20076| Hardware Kit
1| FT20096BK| Front Bump Stop Pass
1| FT20097BK| Front Bump Stop Drv.
1| FT20126BK| Skid Plate
4| FT20247| C.V. Spacer
1| FT20321| Hardware Kit
1| FT20377| Diff Drop Drv. Side
1| FT20378| Diff Drop Pass. Side
1| FT20398| Hdwr Sub-Assembly Kit
1| FTS20246D| HD Drv. Spindle
1| FTS20246P| HD Pass. Spindle
| FT20398| Hdwr Sub-Assembly Kit
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Qty| Part #| Description
1| FT1044| Bushing Kit
2| FT20098| Brake Hose Bracket
1| FT20372| Rear Brake Line Bracket
2| FT21068i| Instruction Sheet
1| FT90085| Diff Bushing Kit
1| FT90086| Torsion Bar Bushing Kit
1| FTAS12| Sticker
1| FTAS16| Warning sticker
12| 10150601012| M12x1.5 x 60 Long Bolt
1| FTREGCARD| Reg. Card
| FTS21012BK| Box 2
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Qty| Part #| Description
1| FT20090| Front Crossmember
1| FT20091| Rear Crossmember
2| FT20284BK| Crossmember Sprt Tube
2| FT20065| Impact Strut
2| FT20322BK| Impact Strt Rr Mnt
2| FT20067| Strut Mount Tab Nut
2| FT20092| Torsion Bar Drop Brkt
2| FT20099| Rear Bump Stop
1| FT20078| Hardware Kit
| FTS21013BK| Box 3
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Qty| Part #| Description
1| FT20100| Upper Control Arm – pass.
1| FT20101| Upper Control Arm – drv.
2| FT20155| Ball Joints
2| FTS60235| Bump Stop
1| FT20121| Hardware Kit
1| FT20073| Carrier Bearing Spacer
2| 50000005081| ½” SAE Flat Washer
4| FT1001| Bushing
4| FT1002| Bushing
4| FT1500-6-101| Sleeve
1| FTLUBE| Bushing Lube
4| FT84| Grease Fitting
2| FTBK4| 4″ Blocks
4| FT726U| U Bolts
1| FT58H| U Bolt Hardware
2| FT20743| Add a Leafs
2| BTM-10X130| Add A leaf Center bolt
HARDWARE LIST:
| FT20076 Hardware Kit
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Qty| Description
2| 5/8-11x 6-1/4″ Hex Cap Bolt
2| 5/8-11x 5″ Hex Cap Bolt
4| 5/8-11 Steel Lock Nut
8| 5/8″ SAE Flat Washer
2| 1/2-13 x 1-1/4″ Hex Cap Bolt
2| 1/2-13 Nyloc Lock Nuts
4| 1/2 SAE Flat Washer
2| 3/8-16 x 1″ Hex Cap Bolt
4| 3/8-13 Nyloc Lock Nut
8| 3/8″ SAE Flat Washer
1| 9/16-12 x 5″ Hex Cap Bolt
2| 9/16-12 x 1-3/4″
5| 10mm x 1.5 x 60mm
6| 9/16″ SAE Flat Washer
5| 10mm Flat Washer
3| 9/16-12 Steel Lock Nut
| FT20121 Hardware Kit
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Qty| Description
8| 5/16-18 x 1-1/4″ Hex Cap Bolt
8| 5/16-18 Steel Lock Nut
8| 5/16″ SAE Flat Washer
4| 1/4-20 x 1″ Hex Cap Bolt
4| 1/4-20 Nyloc Lock Nut
8| 1/4″ SAE Washer
2| 4″ Tyrap
2| 3/8-16 Nylock Lock Nut
2| 3/8″ SAE Flat Washer
| Hardware Kit FT20321
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Qty| Description
12| 10mm x 1.5 x 60mm Bolt
12| 10mm Flat Washer
1| Thread Locking Compound
1| 1/2″-13 x 1 1/4″ Bolt
1| 1/2″ 13 Steel Lock Nut
2| 1/2″ SAE Flat Washer
2| 1/4″-20 x 3/4″ Bolt
2| 1/4″ SAE Flat Washer
2| 1/4″ Split Lock Washer
| FT20078 Hardware Kit
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Qty| Description
4| 7/16-14 x 3-1/2″ Hex Cap Bolt
2| 1/2-13 x 1-1/4″ Hex Cap Bolt
12| 7/16-14 x 1-1/4″ Hex Cap Bolt
12| 7/16-14 Nyloc Lock Nut
2| 1/2-13 Steel Lock Nut
28| 7/16″ SAE Flat Washer
4| 1/2″ SAE Flat Washer
2| 9/16-12 x 2-1/2″ Hex Cap Bolt
2| 9/16-12 Steel Lock Nut
4| 9/16″ SAE Flat Washer
2| 3/8-16 x 2″ Hex Cap Bolt
8| 3/8-16 Nyloc Lock Nut
16| 3/8″ SAE Washer
4| 3/8-16 x 1-1/2″ Hex Cap Bolt
4| 3/8-16 x 1-1/4″ Hex Cap Bolt
TOOL LIST: (NOT INCLUDED)
| Floor Jack & Jack Stands | Die Grinder or Sawzall |
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| Large C Clamp | Torsion Bar Removal Tool |
| Torque Wrench | MIG Welder |
READ BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION OF THIS KIT REQUIRES A FRONT DRIVE LINE MODIFICATION. FTS91004
FRONT CV DRIVESHAFT CAN BE PURCHASED SEPERATLY FOR THE DIESEL MOTOR, OR THE
FACTORY DRIVE SHAFT CAN BE MODIFIED AND HAVE A CV JOINT ADDED TO IT. IF YOU
HAVE 6.0 L GAS MOTOR, THE DRIVESHAFT WILL HAVE TO HAVE THE CV JOINT
MODIFICATION DONE.
INSTALLATION OF THIS SUSPENSION SYSTEM WILL NOT ALLOW THE USE OF THE FACTORY
WHEELS OR SPARE TIRE ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION WITH THE ISTALLATION OF THIS KIT
YOU MUST RUN A 16X8 OR 17X8 RIM WITH A 4 5/8” BACK SPACING.
KIT DOES NOT FIT STANDARD CAB MODEL TRUCKS NOTE- THIS SUSPENSION SYSTEM
REQUIRES WELDING FOR INSTALLATION. ALL WELDING MUST BE PERFORMED BY A
CERTIFIED WELDER. ONLY WELD THE SINGLE COMPONENT CALLED OUT IN THESE
INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT WELD ANY OTHER COMPONENTS IN THIS SYSTEM.
INSTALLATION SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY TWO PROFESSIONAL MECHANICS.
DO NOT ALTER THE FINISH OF THESE COMPONENTS, EXAMPLE- CHROMING, ZINC PLATING
OR PAINTING.
CHANGING THE FINISH CAN CAUSE STRUCTURAL FATIGUE OF COMPONENTS.
SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE INSTALLED WITH FABTECH SHOCK ASBORBERS CHECK ALL
PARTS INCLUDED IN THIS KIT TO THE PARTS LIST ABOVE BEFORE BEGINNING
INSTALLATION OF THE KIT. IF ANY PIECES ARE MISSING, CONTACT FABTECH AT
909-597-7800
VEHICLES THAT WILL RECEIVE OVERSIZED TIRES SHOULD CHECK BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS
ENDS AND IDLER ARM EVERY 2500-5000 MILES FOR WEAR AND REPLACE AS NEEDED
EXHAUST MODIFICATION IS REQUIRED TO INSTALL THIS SYSTEM AND CAN BE PERFRORMED
BY A MUFFLER SHOP NOTE- READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY FROM START TO FINISH
BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION! IF THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT PROPERLY
FOLLOWED, SEVERE FRAME, DRIVELINE AND / OR SUSPENSION DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
NOTE- PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THIS SUSPENSION SYSTEM A FRONT END
ALIGNMENT MUST BE PERFORMED AND RECORDED. DO NOT INSTALL THIS SYSTEM IF THE
VEHICLE ALIGNMENT IS NOT WITHIN FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. CHECK FOR FRAME AND
SUSPENSION DAMAGE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
THIS SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO FIT BOTH TWO (2wd) AND FOUR (4wd) WHEEL DRIVE
TRUCKS.
ON TWO WHEEL DRIVE MODELS, DISREGUARD ANY AND ALL STEPS INVOLVING THE FRONT
DIFFERENTIAL AND
C.V. SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SUSPENSION SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY AUTO RIDE
SUSPENSION VERIFY DIFFERENTIAL FLUID IS AT MANUFACTURES RECOMMENDED LEVEL
PRIOR TO KIT INSTALLATION.
INSTALLATION OF THE KIT WILL RE-POSITION 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.
FRONT SUSPENSION INSTRUCTIONS:
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Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery. With the vehicle on level ground set the emergency brake and block the rear tires. 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.
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Locate the torsion bar adjusting cams and threaded bolts. Measure exposed threads of torsion bar adjusting bolts and record for reinstallation. Mark torsion bars indicating driver and passenger. Using a torsion bar removal tool unload the torsion bars and remove the crossmember and bars. Retain the hardware for reinstallation. NOTE – Do not attempt to unload or remove torsion bars without the proper torsion bar tool. Torsion bars are under extreme spring load.
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Remove the sway bar link ends from the sway bar and lower control arm. Retain links and bushings fro reinstallation.
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Remove the stock shocks and discard.
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Remove the stock lower rubber bump stops from the frame and retain.
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Remove front factory differential skid plate and splash shield and discard. Retain hardware for front crossmember installation.
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Disconnect the tie rod ends from the steering knuckle by striking the knuckle to dislodge the tie rod end. Use care not to damage the tie rod end when removing. SEE PHOTO BELOW.
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Remove the brake hose bracket from the top of the steering knuckle. Unplug the ABS brake connection from the frame and control arm. Remove the caliper from the rotor and place above the upper control arm during this portion of the installation.
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Remove brake rotor from the steering knuckle. Remove axle nut, washer and the 4 hub bolts on backside of knuckle. Remove bearing hub assembly including O- ring from knuckle. Retain parts and hardware for reinstallation.
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Remove the upper and lower ball joint nuts. Disconnect the upper and lower ball joints from the steering knuckle by striking the knuckle with a large hammer next to each ball joint on the knuckle to dislodge the ball joints. Use care not to hit the ball joints when removing. Retain nuts and discard knuckle. SEE PHOTO BELOW
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Disconnect CV axles from differential housing and remove axle assembly.
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Remove the lower control arms from the frame and retain the arms and hardware for reinstallation.
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Disconnect the ABS line and brake hose from the upper control arms. Remove and discard the entire upper control arm from the frame pocket. Retain the bushing hardware and eccentric cam hardware for reinstallation of new arms.
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Disconnect front driveshaft from differential housing and retain bolts and u joint clamps for reinstallation.
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Disconnect the differential housing electrical connection and vacuum line from differential housing.
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Remove the stock differential rear crossmember and discard. Remove the differential housing assembly from vehicle. To ease removal, turn the steering wheel to the left for centerlink clearance. Note – Some diesel models may require step 17 first in order to remove housing. Retain hardware for reinstallation.
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Locate the driver-side lower control arm pocket closest to the rear of the vehicle, measure 1-3/4” from the backside of the pocket and mark a vertical cut line around entire pocket. Using a Sawzall or die grinder cut the backside of the pocket and rear differential crossmember off the frame. SEE PHOTO BELOW.
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With the back of the pocket now removed place the FT20075 plate up to the frame and weld in place. Let the plate cool and paint with a corrosive resistant paint or undercoating. SEE PHOTO BELOW
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Locate the bushing eye on the upper front side of the differential housing and mark the housing with a cut line smooth to the housing. Using a sawzall cut the entire ear off the housing. Take care not to cut into the flat portion of the housing. SEE PHOTOS IN NEXT COLUMN
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On some 2007 model trucks, the differential has a small area the needs to be sanded down level with the boss to allow the supplied FT20377 Drv. Diff bracket to fit flush against the diff. Using a sanding disc, sand the differential as shown in the following two pictures. USE CARE TO NOT SAND TO FAR, YOU WILL ONLY NEED TO APPROX. 1/4”. SEE PHOTOS ON NEXT PAGE
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Locate the C shaped Fabtech differential bracket FT20377 and install bushings and sleeve in bracket from Bushing Kit FT90085.
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Place differential bracket to the differential housing and remove the appropriate 5 housing bolts. Bracket should be positioned with the bushing eye to the top side of the housing. Using provided the 10mm x 1.5 x 60mm bolts and washers in hardware kit FT20076 attach the differential bracket to housing using thread lock compound and torque to 30 ft-lbs. Note – Some leakage of the differential oil is normal during this process. Recheck and fill diff housing oil once differential is mounted in vehicle. SEE PHOTO IN NEXT COLUMN
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Locate and install the Fabtech rear crossmember into the factory lower control arm pockets using the stock hardware with the nuts to the rear of the truck. Leave loose SEE PHOTO BELOW
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Locate and install the FT20378 passenger side Diff bracket to the bottom of the factory frame mount, with the wide end of the bracket to front of the vehicle and the small locator plate towards the ground. Attach using the stock hardware. Torque to 70 ft-lbs. SEE PHOTO ON NEXT PAGE
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Place the differential housing assembly into the Fabtech rear crossmember using the stock hardware on the driver side and 9/16”-12 x 1-3/4” bolts, nuts and washers on the passenger side from hardware kit FT20076, leave loose. SEE PHOTO BELOW
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Attach the Fabtech front crossmember into the lower control arm pockets using the stock hardware and 3/8” nuts and washers from hardware kit 20076 to the tab bolts under the crossmember. Leave loose. SEE PHOTO IN NEXT COLUMN
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Position the front differential urethane bushing mount into the front crossmember tabs. Locate and install the differential skid plate around the differential housing bushing using 9/16”x 5” bolt, nut and washers from hardware kit FT20076. Leave loose. SEE PHOTO BELOW
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Reconnect the electrical connection and the vacuum line to the differential housing.
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Install the lower control arms into the new crossmembers with the FT20284BK support tubes placed over the pivot bolts between the crossmembers. Using 5/8” washers and the 5/8” x 5” bolts to the front control arm pocket and the 5/8” x 6-1/4” bolts to the rear pockets. Place the direction of the bolts with the nuts to the rear of the vehicle. SEE PHOTO ON NEXT PAGE
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Using 1/2” x 1-1/4” Bolt, nut and washers attach the rear of the skid plate to the bottom of the rear crossmember and torque to 50 ft-lbs.
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Locate and torque the following bolts – Front and rear driver side differential bushing bolts to 70 ft-lbs and the passenger side differential housing mount bolts to 70 ft-lbs.
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Locate the two front bump stop brackets, FT20096 for passenger and FT20097 for the driverside. Attach to the rear crossmember using 1/2” x 1-1/4” bolts, nuts and washers and to the stock frame mount using 3/8” x 1” bolts, nuts and washers. Torque the 3/8” to 20 ft-lbs and 1/2” to 35 ft-lbs. Attach the stock rubber bump stop to the bottom of new bracket and torque to 15 ftlbs. SEE PHOTO BELOW
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Remove the factory frame mounted brake hose bracket. Carefully bend the hard brake line down and reattach using the extended bracket FT20098 with stock hardware and ¼” x 1” bolts, nuts and washers. Torque to 5 ft-lbs. SEE PHOTO IN NEXT COLUMN
Locate the passenger side upper control arm FT20100 and driverside upper control arm FT20101. Attach ball joints FT20155 under the new control arms using 5/16” x 1-1/4” bolts, nuts and washers from hardware kit FT20121. Attach with the bolt head down and the nuts up using thread-locking compound. Torque to 25 ft-lbs. Lube ball joint through zerk fittings. -
Install the bushings and sleeves into the new upper control arms using the provided lube assembly. Carefully thread in the provided zerk fittings into the new arms. Locate FTS60235 Bumpstops and install to the rear side of the upper control arms and torque to 5 ft-lbs.
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Place the upper control arms into the factory upper frame pockets and attach using the stock hardware. Set eccentric cams in the center position of the slots. Leave loose SEE PHOTO BELOW.
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Locate the FT20246D & P steering knuckle and install the stock hub bearing assembly taking care to place O- ring in the proper position. Apply thread lock compound to the stock hardware torque the flange bolts to 130 ft-lbs. SEE PHOTOS ON NEXT PAGE
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Attach the steering knuckle FT20246D for the driver side and FT20246P for passenger to the upper control arm using the provided ½” SAE Flat Washer from box kit FTS21013 over the new ball joint threaded stud between the knuckle and the ball joint nut. SEE PHOTO BELOW.
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Torque the upper ball joint to 75 ft-lbs and install cotter key. Torque the lower ball joint stud to 70 ft-lbs. Reattach the tie rods and torque to 30 ft-lbs.
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Torque the crossmember frame pocket bolts to 105 ftlbs, control arm bolts to 105 ft-lbs and crossmember tab bolts to 25 ft-lbs. Recheck all bolts on the front end for proper torque before proceeding to next step.
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Reinstall axle shaft through new knuckle and attach nut and washer. Locate and install 2 Fabtech CV spacers per side between the CV axle and the differential housing using 10mm x 60mm long bolts and washers from Hardware kit FT20398 with the provided thread lock compound. Torque to 55 ft-lbs in a cross pattern. Torque axle nut to 150 ft-lbs and install hub cover plate. SEE PHOTO BELOW.
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Install Fabtech shock part number FTS7192 or FTS6064 (not included) using factory hardware. Torque the upper stem bushing to 15 ft-lbs and the lower bolt to 35 ft-lbs. NOTE – Use only Fabtech FTS7192 or FTS6064 front shocks for this suspension system installation.
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Reinstall brake rotor and caliper. Note – If your brake caliper cage has the boss shown below, it must be ground / sanded flush with the cage before mounting the calipers. SEE PHOTOS. Torque caliper bolts to 70 ft-lbs. Route the brake hose and ABS line to the steering knuckle using the factory steel guide clamp to the side of the steering knuckle and to the control arm bracket with 1/4” x 1” bolts, nuts and washers. Torque to 5 ft-lbs.
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Check to make sure that the brake hose and ABS line is routed as to allow full turning radius to the steering without tire or suspension component contact. Use provided plastic tyraps to secure line and hose to the upper control arm and knuckle away from the tire and wheel. SEE PHOTOS BELOW.
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The exhaust pipe will have to be rerouted around the front driveshaft to allow the reattachment of the driveshaft to the differential yoke. A local muffler shop can perform the rerouting after the pipe has been cut to allow the driveshaft to be bolted in place. Attach the front yoke using the stock hardware and torque u-joint straps to 19 ft-lbs. Do not drive vehicle with driveshaft removed as oil will leak and cause damage.
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Remove the sway bar from the frame and turn upside down and reattach using the stock bushings and hardware. Torque U strap bolts to 25 ft-lbs. Reusing the stock sway bar link, attach sway bar and to the lower control arm. Torque link bolts to 10 ft-lbs. SEE PHOTO BELOW.
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Recheck all bolts on front end for proper torque before proceeding to next step.
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Locate and install the FT1044 bushings into the Impact Strut bars. Attach the Impact Struts into the tabs on the back side of the lower control arm crossmember using 7/16” x 3-1/2” bolts, nuts and washers from hardware kit FT20078. Leave loose. When attaching the impact tube to the crossmember the end of the impact tube with the angle barrel will attach to the crossmember so the impact tube will angle inboard of the truck.
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Locate and attach the Impact Strut mount to the other end of the strut, with the flair of the bracket to the rear of the vehicle. For vehicles with Allison transmissions, place the bushing eye in the forward position. Vehicles with all other transmissions, use the rear position with 7/16” x 3-1/2” bolts, nuts and washers and leave loose.
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Swing mount up to bottom of crossmember, mark and drill holes to 7/16” Diameter. Note – Some models may require cutting of the transfer case skid plate to allow the strut mount to become flush with the bottom of the crossmember. Locate and insert long tab nut bracket inside of crossmember and thread 7/16” x 11/4” bolts and washers though the impact mount into the tab nut bracket. Torque mounting bolts and bushing pivot bolts to 30 ft-lbs. SEE PHOTO BELOW
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Locate the torsion bar drop down mounts FT20092 and install bushings and sleeves. Placing the mount with the bushing eye directly below the factory torsion bar bushing eye, NOTE = MOUNT BOTH BRACKETS TO THE CROSSMEMBER THEN CLAMP TO FRAME BEFORE YOU DRILL THE WHOLES. Center punch and drill out frame to 7/16” diameter. Attach torsion bar mounts using 7/16” x 1-1/4” bolts, nuts and washers from hardware kit FT20078. Torque to 65 ft-lbs. Repeat same procedure for the opposite side. SEE PHOTO BELOW (Actual 8” Bracket maybe different)
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Attach the factory torsion bar crossmember into the new Torsion Bar mounts using the factory hardware and torque to 70 ft-lbs. Reinstall the driver and passenger side torsion bars into the lower control arms and to the crossmember using the stock adjusters.
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Set Torsion Bar adjusters to the pre-recorded thread measurement from the disassembly. DO NOT ADJUST TORSION BARS HIGHER THAN 32” FROM BOTTOM OF FENDER LIP TO CENTER OF FRONT WHEEL HUB WITH VEHICLE ON THE GROUND.
REAR SUSPENSION INSTRUCTIONS: -
For vehicles with a two-piece rear driveshaft locate and install FT20073 spacer between the carrier bearing and frame, using 3/8” x 1-1/4” bolts, nuts and washers. Place bracket with wide angle of bracket to rear. Torque to 30 ft-lbs. SEE PHOTO BELOW
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Jack up the rear end of the vehicle and support the frame rails with jack stands. Supporting the rear differential, remove and discard the rear shocks, ubolts, and rear brake line bracket on the differential. Lower axle down slowly, using care not to over extend the brake hose.
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Locate FT20372 rear brake hose extension bracket and install between differential housing and brake hose using ¼” x 1-1/4” bolt, nut, and washers and stock hardware. Torque to 10 ft-lbs. Locate the upper brake line bracket on the frame. Carefully rotate / bend the bracket downwards. Check brake hose for proper extended length and routing as to allow full rear travel without over extending hose. SEE PHOTOS ON NEXT PAGE
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Remove rear rubber bump stops and install extension bracket between frame and rubber bump stops using 3/8” x 1-1/2” bolts, nuts and washers, Torque to 20lbs.
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Clamp the leaf spring in the middle of the spring and remove the center bolt.
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Separate the individual leafs and install the provided add a leafs with the new center bolt in a pyramid pattern smallest on the bottom graduating to the longest on top. The factory flat overload leaf should remain on the bottom of the pack. Clamp the spring and tighten the center bolt as not to leave a gap between the springs. Cut the thread of the bolt smooth with the nut. The nut should be on the top of the leaf spring pack.
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Locate and install the rear lift blocks with the provided short center pin on the bottom of the block, to the axle. The short end of the block should face to the front of the vehicle. Using the provided U bolts, nuts and washers align axle, lift blocks, and springs and torque to U-Bolts to 90 ft-lbs. SEE PHOTO BELOW.
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Install Fabtech shock part number FTS7266 or FTS6192 (not included) with the factory hardware and torque bolts to 65 ft-lbs
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Recheck all bolts for proper torque. Recheck brake hoses and lines for proper clearances.
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Check the fluid in the front differential and fill if need with factory specification differential oil. Grease upper control arm grease fittings and ball joints.
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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. NoteSome oversized tires may require trimming of the front bumper & valance.
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Check front end alignment and set to factory specifications. Readjust headlights.
INSTALLATION OF THIS SUSPENSION SYSTEM WILL NOT ALLOW THE USE OF THE FACTORY
WHEELS OR SPARE TIRE ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION
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. 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.
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, powdercoating, 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 in the catalog, but due to unknown auto manufacturers 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 catalog 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’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 in our current catalog. 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.
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.
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 supercede, 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 catalog or price sheet.
InstructionSheet Part #- FT21068i
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