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6.

 

Place the upper control arm into the factory upper frame 
pockets and attach using the stock hardware.  Set eccentric 
cams in the center position of the slots. Leave loose SEE 
PHOTO BELOW. 

 

 

 

7.

 

Attach the steering knuckle to the upper control arm using the 
provided ½” SAE Flat Washer over the new ball joint 
threaded stud between the knuckle and the ball joint nut. SEE 
PHOTO IN NEXT COLUMN.

 

 

 

 

8.

 

Torque the upper ball joint to 75LBS and install cotter key. 

 
9.

 

Check to make sure that the brake hose and ABS line is 
routed as to allow full turning radius to the steering without 
tire or suspension component contact. Use provided plastic 
tyraps to secure line and hose to the upper control arm and 
knuckle away from the tire and wheel. SEE PHOTOS 
BELOW. 

 

 

 

10.

 

Repeat steps two through eight on the passenger side of the 
truck. 

 
11.

 

Working from the driver side of the vehicle, locate and 
remove the steering box bolt on the outside of the frame rail 
closest to the upper control arm. SEE PHOTO ON NEXT 
PAGE.

 

Use supplied 

½” flat 

washer

Summary of Contents for FTS51009

Page 1: ... Driver 1 FT20341BK Upper Control Arm Pass 2 FTS60235 Low pro Bumpstops 2 FT20155 Upper Ball Joint 2 50000005081 WASHER 1 2 SAE G8 1 FT90032 Hardware Kit Ball Joint 4 FT84 Grease Fitting 1 4 28 4 FTS1001 A Arm Bushings 4 FT1002 UCA Bushing 4 FT1500 6 101 Sleeve Yellow Zinc 1 FTLube Urethane Lube 1 Packet 1 56183501052 9 16 18 x 3 1 2 Bolt 1 56180003052 9 16 18 Nylock 2 56000005052 9 16 SAE Flat Wa...

Page 2: ... and block the rear tires 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 2 Working from the driver side remove the upper ball joint nut Disconnect the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle using a ball joint removal tool Use care not to damage the ball joint or boot when removing Use a ratchet or p...

Page 3: ...all joint to 75LBS and install cotter key 9 Check to make sure that the brake hose and ABS line is routed as to allow full turning radius to the steering without tire or suspension component contact Use provided plastic tyraps to secure line and hose to the upper control arm and knuckle away from the tire and wheel SEE PHOTOS BELOW 10 Repeat steps two through eight on the passenger side of the tru...

Page 4: ...ring box bolt to 110lbs and the rear lower control arm bolt to 90 lbs SEE PHOTO IN NEXT COLUMN 15 Pushing on the top of the hoop mate the upper mounting tabs to the top of the upper control arm pocket and center punch holes Remove the hoop from the truck Drill out to 3 8 diameter Install 3 8 x 1 1 4 bolts nuts and washers Torque to 25 lbs Drill out to 3 8 diameter Re install the hoop and install 3...

Page 5: ...the hoop from the truck Using a drill with a 9 16 drill bit drill through the entire frame Then use a 1 drill bit and ONLY drill through the face of the frame Locate and install FT101 Frame Sleeve and the supplied 9 16 hardware Follow all other steps the same as the driver side SEE PHOTO IN NEXT COLUMN 18 Check the front end alignment and set to the factory specifications For 2wd Trucks Hummer H2 ...

Page 6: ...ning 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 but due to unknown auto manufacturers production changes and or inconstancies by the auto manufacturer Fabtech cannot be responsible for 100 compatibility including the fitment of tire and wheel sizes...

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