thread-locking compound and torque to 50 ft-lbs. Place
1-½” of shims from the FTS419 kit in between the carrier
bearing and the FT20073 drop spacer. Place a lock
washer, followed by a flat washer on each bolt and insert
them through the carrier bearing and shims, into the drop
bracket with the Nylock nut. Use the supplied thread-
locking compound and torque to 50 ft-lbs. NOTE: This
is a starting point for the shims from the FTS419 kit.
Adjustment can be made as needed to reduce driveline
vibration. SEE PHOTO BELOW.
10. Install tires and wheels and torque lug nuts to wheel
manufacturer’s specifications.
11. Recheck all bolts for proper torque. Recheck brake hoses
and lines for proper clearances.
12. Reinstall the rear tires and torque the lugs to factory
specifications. The factory torque specifications can be
found in your owner’s manual.
13. Remove the jack stands and set the truck back onto the
ground. Check the torque on all fasteners.
14. Torque the front leaf spring bolts to 222 ft. lbs. and the
rear leaf spring bolts to 185 ft. lbs.
FTS419
FT20073
Frame section
8. Install Fabtech shock part number FTS7266 (not
included) with the factory hardware and torque bolts to
65 ft-lbs.
9. Locate FT20073 Angle Carrier Drop Spacer, supplied
7/16” hardware, and FTS419. Remove the two bolts
securing the drive shaft carrier bearing to the frame cross
member.
SUPPORT THE DRIVE SHAFT WITH A
JACK OR A STRAP, DO NOT LET IT HANG
WITHOUT SUPPORT
Attach the FT20073 to the
crossmember (with wide angle of bracket to rear) using
the 7/16” bolt, split, and flat washers. Use the supplied
