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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

2007-15 JEEP JK

5’’ CRAWLER SYSTEM

FTS24094 / FTS24084BK / FTS24085BK

Summary of Contents for FTS24094

Page 1: ...Motorsports 4331 Eucalyptus Ave Chino CA 91710 Tech Line 909 597 7800 Fax 909 597 7185 Web www fabtechmotorsports com INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2007 15 JEEP JK 5 CRAWLER SYSTEM FTS24094 FTS24084BK FTS...

Page 2: ...r Dual Nut Tab Driver 1 FT50324 Rear Dual Nut Tab Pass 1 FT50360 Sway Bar Link Mount Driver 1 FT50361 Sway Bar Link Mount Pass 2 FT50295 Rear Brake Line Drop Bracket 1 FT50298 E Brake Drop Bracket 2 F...

Page 3: ...ers 6 1 4 28 Grease Fitting 1 7 8 Lock Washer Pitman Arm FT50357 HARDWARE KIT Qty Description Location 7 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 Bolt Rear Link Pockets 1 1 2 13 C Lock Nuts 7 1 2 SAE Flat Washer 1 1 2 USS Flat...

Page 4: ...em 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 vehicle and may increa...

Page 5: ...the front axle Do not allow to hang freely 2 Remove the front crossmember driveshaft from the Jeep and set aside with the hardware 3 Working from the driver side of the truck unbolt the front brake li...

Page 6: ...om the front of the mount cut 1 back and in and down to the axle This is just a starting point Each vehicle will need to be trimmed to fit due to variances from Jeep to Jeep SEE FIGURE 6 10 Locate FT5...

Page 7: ...FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9 FIGURE 10 FIGURE 11 FIGURE 12 FIGURE 13 7 of 31 WELD HERE WELD HERE WELD HERE WELD HERE...

Page 8: ...ly cooled paint all bare metal areas SEE FIGURE 14 12 Remove the front upper lower link arms and save the factory hardware upper link arm bolt on the passenger side will need to be cut to be removed I...

Page 9: ...wn in the photos cut will need to flush with the inside mount not the frame itself Use a sawz all or a die grinder with a cut off wheel and remove the outside of the pocket Use an angle grinder with a...

Page 10: ...frame and attach with the supplied 12mm bolts with flat split washer SEE FIGURES 26 28 19 Mark drill the bottom frame for the rear hole on the new crossmember Use a small drill bit first and follow w...

Page 11: ...MEASUREMENTS ARE JUST A STARTING POINT YOU MAY HAVE TO ADJUST THEM BASED ON YOUR JEEP BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE ADJUSTED EQUALLY FROM SIDE TO SIDE FOR PROPER VEHICLE ALIGNMENT Locate the new Fabtech fr...

Page 12: ...nt cam bolt and washers first then attach the other end of the link to the pocket in the new crossmember using the supplied 9 16 hardware When attaching the lower link to the Jeep the pivot end on the...

Page 13: ...rs and C Lock Nuts Use the supplied lower bushings and sleeves FT402087 Sleeve from the kit discard lower bushings sleeves provided with the shocks Attach the bottom of the shock to the stock lower sh...

Page 14: ...into the mounts The clips that hold the diff vent hose will need to be repositioned on the hose for proper fitment back onto the coil bucket Re attach the brake line bracket to the frame with the fact...

Page 15: ...k mount brackets to the factory sway bar mount on the axle with the supplied x1 bolts and hardware Torque to 127 ft lbs With the supplied x 2 bolts hardware connect the new end link to the sway bar fa...

Page 16: ...he factory hardware 9 16 hardware to 184 ft lbs SEE FIGURES 58 59 33 Torque the pivot bolts in all the front link arms to 85 ft lbs 31 Install front tires and wheels Torque lug nuts to wheel manufactu...

Page 17: ...the supplied x 1 hardware Disconnect the sway bar from the lower axle mounts Rotate the sway bar end links up toward the coil bucket and attach the retainers to the end links Position the retainer bra...

Page 18: ...he hardware Remove the rear sway bar end links and save with the hardware SEE FIGURE 66 37 Remove the brake line brackets from the frame and save the hardware Remove the plastic clips that hold the AB...

Page 19: ...side ONLY the outer mount on the passenger side DO NOT REMOVE the inner mount on the passenger side Attempting to remove the inner mount could result in damaging the fuel tank Sand grind off the rest...

Page 20: ...rdware to ensure that the factory mount has been trimmed enough Remove the bracket sand grind off the rest of the weld and cut areas smooth to the frame Drill out the two factory holes out to 7 16 Pai...

Page 21: ...FIGURE 82 FIGURE 83 FIGURE 84 FIGURE 85 FIGURE 86 FIGURE 87 21 of 31...

Page 22: ...you will not need to make the 1 1 2 hole on this side 44 Locate FT50312BK FT50313BK Rear Frame Pockets Position the bracket onto the bottom of the frame 2 forward of the previously trimmed body mount...

Page 23: ...Insert the dual nut tab into the new hole dr side factory hole pass side and attach with a 1 2 x 1 1 4 bolt flat split washer the 9 16 x 4 1 4 bolt Leave loose SEE FIGURES 96 97 47 Locate FT50308 Lon...

Page 24: ...hown in photo Weld the gusset on the two sides SEE FIGURE 102 51 Locate FT50342 Rear Trac Bar Bracket position it onto the top of the axle and trac bar mount Use the supplied 9 16 bolt to align the ne...

Page 25: ...GURE 108 FIGURE 106 FIGURE 109 FACTORY BOLT AND NUT TAB WELD HERE WELD HERE WELD HERE TRAC BAR INSTALLED FOR PHOTO ONLY IT MUST BE REMOVED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION TRAC BAR INSTALLED FOR PHOTO ONLY IT MU...

Page 26: ...mounts on the axle with the factory hardware Then attach the links to the original frame mounts with the factory hardware here also Torque the bolts to 135 ft lbs SEE FIGURE 111 113 55 Remove the 9 16...

Page 27: ...ard the factory rear driveshaft hardware Locate the correct FTS94051 2 Door or FTS94052 4 door new rear driveshaft and install at this time FIGURE 115 FIGURE 118 FIGURE 116 FIGURE 119 FIGURE 117 FIGUR...

Page 28: ...59 Locate install FT50303 Rear 5 Coil Spring with the factory isolators on the top into the upper mount first then onto the factory coil perch on the axle make sure upper isolator is fully seated int...

Page 29: ...tach the drop bracket to the factory mount with the factory hardware Attach the factory brake line bracket to the new drop bracket with the hardware Torque to 10 lbs SEE FIGURE 128 63 Reconnect the fa...

Page 30: ...resetting the fluid level with the new position of the differential s 70 Install Driver Warning Decal Complete product registration card and mail to Fabtech in order to receive future safety and techn...

Page 31: ...heel 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 responsib...

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