FTS22276 Fabtech Extended Rear Sway Bar Link Kit Installation Guide
- October 27, 2023
- FABTECH
Table of Contents
FTS 22276 Extended Rear Sway Bar Link Kit
Installation Guide
| FTS 22276| SUPER DUTY REAR SWAY BAR LINK KIT
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2| FT30784| REAR SWAY BAR END LINK
8| FT1004| LINK BUSHING HALF
1| FT50089| SLEEVE .625 X .507 X 1.480 (4 -PACK)
1| FT30792| HARDWARE KIT
1| FT22276i| INSTRUCTIONS
1| FTREGCARD| REGISTRATION CARD
1| FTAS12| STICKER FT BLUE 10X4 DIE CUT
1| FTAS16| DRIVER WARNING DECAL
| FT30792 – HARDWARE KIT| LOCATION
4| 1/2-13 X 2-1/2” HEX BOLT|
8| 1/2 SAW WASHER|
4| 1/2-13 NYLOCK NUT|
1| THREAD LOCKING COMPOUND|
2017-2021 FORD SUPER DUTY REAR SWAY BAR LINK KIT
FTS 22276
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:
[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 manufacture’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. (For example, if the
manufactured recommends 3 quarts of fluid, make sure the diff has 3 quarts of
fluid). Check your specific manual for correct amount of fluid.
FOOTNOTES –
INSTRUCTIONS
REAR SUSPENSION
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Jack up the rear end of the vehicle and support the frame rails with jack stands. Remove wheels. Disconnect the rear sway bar end link from the sway bar.
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Remove the sway bar end link and factory bracket from the frame. Save hardware. Remove end link from the bracket and discard. The bracket will be re-used. SEE FIGURE 1
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Install the FT1004 (Bushings) and FT50089 (Sleeves) into both FT30784 (End Links). Install the new end links to the factory brackets using the supplied 1/2” X 2-1/2” hardware. NOTE: Install the bolt from the back side. SEE FIGURE 2 Install the brackets/Tie rods to the frame and sway bar using the factory hardware for the frame mount and the supplied 1/2 X 2-1/2” hardware at the sway bar location. Torque to 127 ft-lbs. SEE FIGURE 3
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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.
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Recheck all bolts for proper torque.
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Recheck brake hoses, ABS wires and suspension parts for proper tire clearance while turning tires fully left to right.
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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.
RE-TORQUE ALL NUTS, BOLTS AND LUGS AFTER 50 MILES AND PERIODICALLY
THEREAFTER.
For technical assistance call: 9 09-597-7800
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 Fintech’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.
Fintech’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 supper, 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# – FT22276i
Fabtech Motorsports
4331 Eucalyptus Ave. Chino, CA 91710
Tech Line: 909-597-7800
Fax: 909-597-7185
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