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8” Rear Crawler System 

FTS24048BK 

1987-1995 JEEP YJ 4WD  

 
 

 

** THIS SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO BE USED 

ONLY

 WITH THE STOCK FACTORY YJ AXLES ** 

 
 

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. 
 
CHECK ALL PARTS INCLUDED IN THIS KIT TO THE PARTS LIST BEFORE BEGINNING 
INSTALLATION OF THE KIT. THE LIST HAS ALL THE APPLICATIONS FOR ALL THE 
VARIATIONS OF THE SYSTEMS. VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE THE CORRECT COMPONETS FOR 
YOUR PARTICLUAR APPLICATION AND SYSTEM SELECTED. IF ANY PIECES ARE MISSING, 
CONTACT FABTECH AT 909-597-7800 

THIS KIT IS DESIGNED TO BE INSTALLED ON A JEEP WITH STOCK AXLES & STOCK 
TRANSFER CASE & STOCK SUSPENSION  

 
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 SUSPENSION SYSTEM DOES 
REQUIRE WELDING FOR INSTALLATION.  
 
THE INSTALLATION OF THIS SUSPENSION SYSTEM 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.  
 
THIS SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE INSTALLED WITH FABTECH SHOCK ASBORBERS 
 
WILL NOT FIT ON 4CYL.  

Summary of Contents for FTS24048BK

Page 1: ...tallation Instructions 8 Rear Crawler System FTS24048BK 1987 1995 JEEP YJ 4WD Fabtech Motorsports 4331 Eucalyptus Ave Chino CA 91710 Tech Line 909 597 7800 Fax 909 597 7185 Web www fabtechmotorsports...

Page 2: ...bs 2 FT50272 Drv Rear Shock Tabs 1 FT50251 Hardware Kit 1 FT50035 Rear Brake Hose 1 FTT79 Brake Line Clip 1 FT50268 E Brake Cable Guide FTS24068BK Sub Box 2 Qty Part Description 1 FT50254BK Traction B...

Page 3: ...locks 4 9 16 SAE Washers 8 1 2 20 C Locks U Bolts Front And Rear 8 1 2 SAE Washer 4 7 16 14 X 4 1 2 Hex Cap Bolt Rear Traction Bar Frame Brk 4 7 16 14 C Locks 8 7 16 SAE Flat Washer 2 1 2 13 X 4 1 4 H...

Page 4: ...ANY PIECES ARE MISSING CONTACT FABTECH AT 909 597 7800 THIS KIT IS DESIGNED TO BE INSTALLED ON A JEEP WITH STOCK AXLES STOCK TRANSFER CASE STOCK SUSPENSION NOTE PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THIS SUSP...

Page 5: ...TWO OPTIONS ARE 3 OR 3 5 8 THE 1987 1993 MODELS PREDOMINATELY CAME WITH THE 3 AND THE 1994 1995 MODELS CAME WITH THE 3 5 8 U JOINT DUE TO MANY DIFFERENT ASSEMBLY PLANTS YOU MUST MEASURE THE DRIVESHAFT...

Page 6: ...actory crossmember using the factory hardware or new Fabtech Pan and hardware Locate and install factory front drive shaft with factory hardware check for wear in the U Joints and replace as necessary...

Page 7: ...spring bushings and 9 16 sleeves and install them into the rear leaf springs 12 Install the assembled rear leaf pack with the supplied 9 16 x 4 hardware Install the spring with the large military styl...

Page 8: ...using after they have cooled SEE PHOTOS BELOW AND IN NEXT COLUMN ONLY AN EXPIRENCED CERTIFIED WELDER SHOULD COMPLETE THIS INSTALLATION Paint the axle and bracket after they have cooled Long side of th...

Page 9: ...the axle and position them so the tab fits on the trac bar bracket and axle with the shocks fully extended The outer tab mounts 2 inward from the Fabtech axle saddle Place tack welds on the corners of...

Page 10: ...hard line on the axle using the factory hardware SEE PHOTOS BELOW ON IN NEXT COLUMN Hose needs run down from factory hard line and parallel the frame 19 Locate the factory bottom hole on the e brake...

Page 11: ...end of the bolt is flush with the spring mount Place the crossmember up to the spring mounts main bar of the crossmember will mount in front of the leaf springs and re install the bolts and hardware l...

Page 12: ...ORTANT TO DRILL THESE HOLES STRAIGHT Follow with a 7 16 drill bit completely through both sides of the frame Using a 5 8 drill bit ONLY drill the outer hole out to 5 8 USE CARE WHEN DRILLING THROUGH T...

Page 13: ...keep the cable equalizer bar above the traction bar crossmember Use a paint pen or punch to mark the location of the new hole Remove the guide and drill a 17 64 hole Place the guide back onto the fram...

Page 14: ...rdware Position the assembled traction bar into the shackle with the mis alignments and hardware first then the axle mount with the hardware Once installed the shackle needs to be straight up and down...

Page 15: ...RETORQUE ALL NUTS BOLTS AND LUGS AFTER 50 MILES AND PERIODICALLY THEREAFTER For technical assistance call 909 597 7800...

Page 16: ...ing 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 b...

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