- INSTRUCTIONS -
1. Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery. 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. Supporting the front axle. Disconnect the track bar and
sway bar end links. Remove the shocks and coil springs.
3. Remove and discard the factory foam bumpstop.
4. Measuring down from the top of the bumpstop. Measure
3-3/4” and mark. It may be necessary to remove the
factory coil isolator.
SEE FIGURES 1-2
5. Using a cut-off wheel or Sawzall, Cut the bumpstop off
at the marked line. Sand and paint all bare areas.
SEE
FIGURE 3
6. Insert the new Fabtech bumpstop into the factory
location until it stops, Install the threaded collar onto the
bumpstop. Once tighten, use a 5/16” allen wrench to lock
the collar in place.
SEE FIGURE 4
7. Re-install the coil springs and shocks. Re-connect the
track bar and end links.
8. Install tires and wheels and torque lug nuts to wheel
manufacturer’s specifications.
9. Recheck all bolts for proper torque.
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.
FIGURE 1 - STEP 4
FIGURE 2 - STEP 4
3-3/4”
FIGURE 3 - STEP 5
FIGURE 4 - STEP 6
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