REAR SUSPENSION
52. Jack up the rear end of the vehicle and support the frame
rails with jack stands. Release the parking brake at this
time. Supporting the rear differential, remove the rear
shocks, u-bolts, blocks and lower axle down. Use care
not to over extend the brake hose.
53. Locate the factory brake line mount on the driver side
of the frame. Locate the supplied brake line bracket
(FT70033) and attach the bracket between the factory
fame mount and the factory brake line using the factory
and supplied 5/16” hardware using the inside holes.
SEE
FIGURE 55
54. Locate and install the rear lift blocks FTBK52. The
extended bump stop perch will be facing inboard of the
truck. Using the provided u-bolts, nuts and washers, align
the axle, lift blocks, and springs and torque u-bolts to 90
ft-lbs.
SEE FIGURE 56
55. Locate the Fabtech performance shocks (FTS7266),
Stealth shocks(FTS6266) or Dirt Logic shocks
(FTS810291). Install the shocks using the factory
hardware and torque upper and lower bolts to 45 ft-lbs.
SEE FIGURES 57-58. NOTE: The FTS7266 and FTS6266
shocks are to be installed with the body down.
56. Install tires and wheels and torque lug nuts to wheel
manufacturer’s specifications. Turn front tires left to right
and check for appropriate tire clearance.
Note - Some
oversized tires may require trimming of the front
bumper & valance.
57. Check front end alignment and set to factory
specifications. Readjust headlights.
58. Recheck all bolts for proper torque.
59. Check the fluid in the front and rear differential and fill
if needed with factory specification differential oil.
Note
- some differentials may expel fluid after filling and
driving. This can be normal in resetting the fluid level
with the new position of the differential/s.
60. Install Driver Warning Decal. Complete product
registration card and mail to Fabtech in order to receive
future safety and technical bulletins on this suspension.
Vehicles that will receive oversized tires should check ball
joints 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 THEREAFTER UNTIL
FASTENERS RETAIN TORQUE SETTING.
For technical assistance call: 909-597-7800
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FIGURE 55 - STEP 53
FIGURE 56 - STEP 54
FIGURE 57 - STEP 55
FIGURE 58 - STEP 55
