FABTECH FTS835237D Dirt Logic 4.0 Resi Coilover Instruction Manual
- October 27, 2023
- FABTECH
Table of Contents
FABTECH FTS835237D Dirt Logic 4.0 Resi Coilover
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
| FTS835237D FCS1425D| FORD SUPERDUTY 4.0 COILOVER
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1| FT30717| LOWER COILOVER MOUNT (DRIVER)
1| FT30726| UPPER COILOVER MOUNT (DRIVER)
1| FT30728| DRILL GUIDE
1| FT835232i| INSTRUCTIONS
1| FT86077| HARDWARE KIT 77
1| FT86078| HARDWARE KIT
1| FT86094| HARDWARE KIT 94
| FTS835237P FCS1425P| FORD SUPERDUTY 4.0 COILOVER
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1| FT30718| LOWER COILOVER MOUNT (PASSENGER)
1| FT30727| UPPER COILOVER MOUNT (PASSENGER)
1| FT30728| DRILL GUIDE
1| FT835232i| INSTRUCTIONS
1| FT86077| HARDWARE KIT 77
1| FT86078| HARDWARE KIT
| FTS835232D| FORD SUPERDUTY 4.0 COILOVER 6” KIT
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1| FT30717| LOWER COILOVER MOUNT (DRIVER)
1| FT30726| UPPER COILOVER MOUNT (DRIVER)
1| FT86094| HARDWARE KIT 94
1| FT835232i| INSTRUCTIONS
1| FT86116| HARDWARE KIT 116
1| FT86078| HARDWARE KIT
1| FT30456| SWAY BAR RELOCATOR (AXLE)
1| FT3400-112D| SWAY BAR DROP (DRIVER)
| FTS835232P| FORD SUPERDUTY 4.0 COILOVER 6” KIT
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1| FT30718| LOWER COILOVER MOUNT (PASSENGER)
1| FT30727| UPPER COILOVER MOUNT (PASSENGER)
1| FT30728| DRILL GUIDE
1| FT835232i| INSTRUCTIONS
1| FT86116| HARDWARE KIT 116
1| FT86078| HARDWARE KIT
1| FT30456| SWAY BAR RELOCATOR (AXLE)
1| FT3400-112P| SWAY BAR DROP (PASS)
| FT86077| HARDWARE KIT 77
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1| FT83245| UPPER MOUNT BUSHING (LARGE)
1| FT83246| UPPER SHOCK BUSHING (SMALL)
2| FT83474| SPACER (UPPER)
2| FT83475| 5/8” SPACER (LOWER)
2| FT89016| HOSE CLAMP
| FT86116| HARDWARE KIT 116
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2| 50000005081| 1/2” SAE WASHER
1| 50130004152| 1/2-13 C-LOCK NUT
1| 50131251081| 1/2-13 X 1-1/4” HEX BOLT
1| FT83245| UPPER MOUNT BUSHING (LARGE)
1| FT83246| UPPER SHOCK BUSHING (SMALL)
2| FT83474| SPACER (UPPER)
2| FT83475| 5/8” SPACER (LOWER)
2| FT89016| HOSE CLAMP
| FT86094| HARDWARE KIT 94
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1| FT30664| BRAKE LINE BRACKET
1| FT30688| ABS TAB
1| FT30728| DRILL GUIDE
2| FT30929| ABS SPACER
2| 31181501081| 5/16-18 X 1-1/2 HEX BOLT
4| 31000005052| 5/16” SAE WASHER
2| 31180004152| 5/16-18 C-LOCK NUT
| FT86078 – HARDWARE KIT| LOCATION
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2| M14-2.0 X 30MM HEX BOLT| LOWER MOUNT
2| M14 FLAT WASHER|
3| 7/16” USS FLAT WASHER| UPPER MOUNT
3| 7/16-14 C-LOCK NUT|
2| 1/2” SAE WASHER|
1| 1/2-13 C-LOCK NUT|
1| 1/2-13 X 2-1/2” HEX BOLT|
2| 5/8” SAE WASHER|
1| 5/8-11 C-LOCK NUT|
1| 5/8-11 X 3-1/2” HEX BOLT|
2| 1/4-20 X 1” HEX BOLT| BRAKE LINE
4| 1/4” SAE WASHER|
2| 1/4-20 NYLOCK NUT|
2| 3/8-16 X 1-1/4” HEX BOLT| ABS BRACKET
4| 3/8” WASHER|
2| 3/8-16 NYLOCK NUT|
1| 5/16-18 X 1” HEX BOLT| ABS TAB
2| 5/16” WASHER|
1| 5/16-18 NYLOCK NUT|
TOOL LIST
Required Tools (Not Included)
- Basic Hand Tools
- Floor Jack
- Jack Stands
- Torque Wrench
- Die Grinder w/ Cutoff Wheel or Sawzall
- Assorted Metric and S.A.E sockets, and Allen wrenches
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 rollover as compared to stock.
Vehicles that receive oversized tires should check ball joints, uni balls, tie
rod ends, pitman arm and idler arm every 2500-5000 miles for wear and
replacement 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
WILL NOT WORK WITH LEVELING OR BASIC SYSTEM
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.
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 UNSUPPORTED VEHICLE! Remove the front tires.
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Disconnect the sway bar from the end links and the factory brake line bracket from the lower coil spring perch. SEE FIGURE 1. Repeat on Passenger side.
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Disconnect the track bar from the track bar bracket. Save hardware.
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Remove and discard the front shocks, coil springs and upper rubber isolators from both sides. Save lower shock hardware.
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Remove the lower coil spring perch from the axle and discard. Repeat on passenger side.
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(DRIVER SIDE ONLY) Remove the driver side inner fender liner. Locate the ABS module mounted to the factory spring perch. Remove and save the bolt attaching the bracket to the front of the spring perch. Using a 13mm wrench remove the (2) nuts that attach the L bracket together. Then using the same 13mm wrench remove the nuts attaching the same bracket to the back side of the factory spring perch. Discard the factory bracket and save the hardware. 2020 Models – Remove the factory bolt assembly attaching the ABS module to the coil bucket. SEE FIGURE 2
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2017-2019 Models – Locate and install FT30664 (ABS Bracket) in the same location as the factory bracket previously removed using the factory nuts on the spring perch and the supplied 3/8” X 1-1/4” hardware. Torque to 52 ft-lbs. SEE FIGURE 3
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2020-2021 Models – Install two FT30929 (ABS Module spacer) between the ABS bracket and the upper shock mount bracket using the supplied 5/16” x 1-1/2” bolts, washers and nuts. SEE FIGURE 4
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9. Install FT30688 (ABS Tab) using the factory and 5/16” hardware. Torque to 29 ft-lbs. SEE FIGURE 5
– Reinstall the fender liner – -
Locate FT30728 (Drill guide). Place the guide up in the upper coil spring mount with the notch facing towards you. Measure 4-3/4” from the edge of the mount. Place the notch at the 4-3/4” mark. Next, mark the 3 holes and remove the guide. SEE FIGURES 6
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Locate the upper coil spring perch. The locator tube will need to be cut off using a reciprocating saw or cut off wheel. Sand to a smooth finish. SEE FIGURES 7-8
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Using a drill and a 1/2” drill bit. Drill the 3 holes that were previously marked in step 9. Paint all bare areas. SEE FIGURE 9
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REPEAT STEPS 10-12 ON PASSENGER SIDE
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Locate the Driver side Coilover, FT30726 (Driver upper coilover mount), FT83245 (large bushing, FT83246 (small bushing), two of the FT83474 (1/2” ID misalignment) 1/2” X 2-1/2” bolt and hardware. Using FIGURE 10 install the upper mount on the coilover with the misalignments and bushings. NOTE: The resi hose will orientate towards the rear of the vehicle and the 1/2” bolt will needs to be installed from the back side. Torque to 127 ft-lbs. Once complete set aside.
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REPEAT STEP 14 FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE. Use the Passenger side Coilover, FT30727 (pass upper mount) bushings, misalignments and 1/2” hardware. SEE FIGURE 11 FOR THE COMPLETED ASSEMBLY.
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Install FT30717 (Driver lower coilover mount) onto the driver side of the axle using the factory shock hardware at the factory shock location and M14 X 30mm bolt
and washer at the lower spring perch location. Torque factory hardware to 100 ft-lbs and M14 to 160 ft-lbs. SEE FIGURE 12. -
REPEAT STEP 16 ON THE PASSENGER SIDE USING FT30718 (PASSENGER LOWER COILOVER MOUNT.
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Install the driver side coilover mount using the supplied 7/16” nuts and washers for the upper mount and the 5/8” hardware with two FT83475 (Misalignments) at the lower mount. Torque 7/16” to 83 ft-lbs and 5/8” 254 ft-lbs. SEE FIGURE 13
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Install the resi can to the resi mount using the supplied clamps. SEE FIGURE 14
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REPEAT STEPS 18 & 19 ON THE PASSENGER SIDE
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NOTE: If installing FTS835232D&P (6” Coilovers) refer to the next step for the installation of the sway bar relocation brackets.
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Install FT3400-112P (Driver) & FT3400-112D (Passenger) Sway bar drop brackets using the factory hardware. Reinstall the front sway bar to the new brackets using the supplied 7/16” hardware torque all hardware to 83 ft-lbs. Remove the factory end links and install FT30456 to the axle using the supplied 1/2-13 X 1-1/2” hardware then reinstall the endlink to the new bracket and sway bar. Torque to 52 ft-lbs.
NOTE: The smaller flange end of the bracket will be installed to the axle. SEE FIGURES 15-16 -
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Reconnect the track bar. Torque the track bar bracket bolt to 160 ft-lbs.
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Install the factory brake line bracket to the new lower coilover mount using the supplied 1/4” hardware. Torque to 14 ft-lbs.
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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. Note – Some 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.
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# – FT835232i