Fabtech FTS22177 Installation Instructions Manual Download

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Fabtech Motorsports

| 4331 Eucalyptus Ave. Chino, CA 91710

Tech Line:

909-597-7800 |

Fax:

909-597-7185 |

Web:

www.fabtechmotorsports.com

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

2015 FORD F150 4WD

FTS22177 - 4” BASIC SYSTEM

FTS22178 - 4” PERFORMANCE SYSTEM

FT22176i

Summary of Contents for FTS22177

Page 1: ...ts 4331 Eucalyptus Ave Chino CA 91710 Tech Line 909 597 7800 Fax 909 597 7185 Web www fabtechmotorsports com INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2015 FORD F150 4WD FTS22177 4 BASIC SYSTEM FTS22178 4 PERFORMANCE...

Page 2: ...COMPONENT BOX 1 1 FTS22177 COMPONENT BOX 2 2 FTS6063 REAR STEALTH SHOCKS K2196DL 4 PERFORMANCE W DIRT LOGIC RR SHOCKS 1 FTS22176 COMPONENT BOX 1 1 FTS22178 COMPONENT BOX 2 1 FTS22185 2 5 DIRT LOGIC CO...

Page 3: ...ne this suspension system with any other lift device or parts This suspension must be installed with Fabtech shock absorbers WARNING Installation of this system will alter the center of gravity of the...

Page 4: ...e care not to hit the ball joints when removing Retain hardware and remove the knuckle with the hub Use extra care not to over extend the C V axle shaft when removing the knuckle SEE FIGURES 5 6 INSTR...

Page 5: ...h Fabtech shock extensions NOTE If installing Dirt Logic coilovers the factory coilover and hardware will not be re used SEE FIGURE 9 11 Repeat steps 4 through 10 on the passenger side of the truck 12...

Page 6: ...ds the rear of the vehicle You will need to cut and sand a radius in the rear side of the pocket in order to clear the differential housing SEE FIGURE 16 13 Remove the front drive shaft bolts where th...

Page 7: ...the factory front differential and install into the Fabtech upper differential mounts using two 13 x 4 hex cap bolts washers and lock nuts Leave all hardware loose in preparation of the installation...

Page 8: ...SEE FIGURE 23 22 On the front axle tube remove the rear and lower bolts to allow for the new center differential bracket to be mounted 23 Mount the differential bracket to the center of the differenti...

Page 9: ...trol arm pockets using the factory hardware Make sure the skid plate tab on the crossmember is facing the Fabtech rear crossmember Leave the hardware loose at this time SEE FIGURE 30 30 Locate the Fab...

Page 10: ...actory coilovers removed earlier 34 Using a spring compressor compress the factory spring and remove the top coilover center nut and cap Next install the factory spring onto the new Fabtech coilover u...

Page 11: ...Torque the four 14mm bolts to 160 ft lbs SEE FIGURE 39 40 Re install the 4WD actuator using the 3 factory bolts Torque to 29 ft lbs SEE FIGURE 40 41 Install the Fabtech knuckle onto the upper and low...

Page 12: ...o the new Fabtech bracket Using the factory hardware mount factory brake line bracket to the side of the Fabtech knuckle After installing the factory brake line bracket check to insure full movement b...

Page 13: ...ctory lower control arm using the factory end links SEE FIGURE 50 48 Locate the driver side fender well cover plate FT30606BK and 8 X 1 2 self tap screws Place the cover plate on the inside of the whe...

Page 14: ...olts blocks and lower axle down Use care not to over extend the brake hose 51 Locate the factory brake line mount on the driver side of the frame Locate the supplied brake line bracket FT70033 and att...

Page 15: ...adlights 56 Recheck all bolts for proper torque 57 Recheck brake hoses ABS wires and suspension parts for proper tire clearance while turning tires fully left to right 58 Check the fluid in the front...

Page 16: ...pring when installing an IWE on a CV halfshaft outboard end or component damage may occur Allow the wheel knuckle to swing outward while keeping the halfshaft pushed inward Once clearance is available...

Page 17: ...eel 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 responsibl...