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- Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2015-18 FORD F150 4WD FTS22179 - 6” BASIC SYSTEM FTS22181 - 6” PERFORMANCE SYSTEM FT22179i Fabtech Motorsports | 4331 Eucalyptus Ave. Chino, CA 91710 Tech Line: 909-597-7800 | Fax: 909-597-7185 | Web: www.fabtechmotorsports.com...
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Page 2: Parts List
- PARTS LIST - K2194 6” BASIC W/ REAR PERFORMANCE SHOCKS FT30602 HARDWARE SUB-ASSEMBLY FTS22179 COMPONENT BOX 1 FT20277 OUTER TIE ROD FTS22180 COMPONENT BOX 2 FT22179I INSTRUCTIONS FTS7266 REAR PERFORMANCE SHOCKS FT292 ALIGNMENT CAM KIT FT70032 FRONT BRAKE LINE BRACKET K2194M 6”... -
Page 3: Tool List
For technical assistance call: 909-597-7800 or e-mail: info@fabtechmotorsports.com Read this before you begin installation- Check all parts to the parts list above before beginning installation. If any parts are missing contact Fabtech at 909-597-7800 and a replacement part will be sent to you immediately. -
Page 4: Front Suspension
- INSTRUCTIONS - FRONT SUSPENSION 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. Remove and discard the factory splash guard under the differential. - Page 5 11. Locate the three upper coilover nuts and remove. Save the hardware. Remove the shock assembly from the vehicle and mark “Driver” for assembly to install later with Fabtech shock extensions. NOTE: If installing Dirt Logic coilovers the factory coilover and hardware will not be re-used. SEE FIGURE 10...
- Page 6 16. Locate the driver side rear lower control arm pocket. Mark the frame 1-3/8’’ from the control arm pivot hole and 90 degrees to the bottom of the pocket where the cross member was mounted. Using a die grinder, cut all the way around the pocket.
- Page 7 20. Locate the factory front differential and install into the to sand a 1/2” on the inside to clear the differential. SEE Fabtech upper differential mounts using two ½’’-13 x 4’’ FIGURE 18 hex cap bolts, washers and lock nuts. Leave all hardware loose in preparation of the installation of the remaining differential mounts.
- Page 8 FIGURE 23 - STEP 21 FIGURE 26 - STEP 24 22. Locate the center differential bracket (FT30645). Install two of the Fabtech (FT1020) bushings and one sleeve (FT181) into the barrel on the differential bracket. SEE FIGURE 24 FIGURE 27 - STEP 24 25.
- Page 9 Make sure the 27. When reinstalling the front drive shaft. Install FT30608 skid plate tab on the crossmember is facing the Fabtech (Driveshaft spacer) with the factory hardware and torque rear crossmember. Leave the hardware loose at this time.
- Page 10 35 ft-lbs. Repeat on the passenger side. SEE FIGURE 38 the Fabtech crossmembers using the hardware in the cam kit (FT292). Torque the cam bolts at 200 ft-lbs after alignment. Torque crossmember bolts to 240 ft-lbs. SEE...
- Page 11 INSTRUCTIONS ON DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF THE 4WD ACTUATOR. FIGURE 41 - STEP 41 42. Install the Fabtech knuckle onto the upper and lower FIGURE 38 - STEP 39 control arms. Torque the upper ball joint to 85 ft-lbs and the lower ball joint to 110 ft-lbs.
- Page 12 Install the Fabtech brake line bracket (FT70032) to the frame. Use the supplied 5/16” hardware to connect the brake line to the new Fabtech bracket. Using the factory hardware, mount factory brake line bracket to the side of the Fabtech knuckle. After...
- Page 13 SEE FIGURES 52-53 FIGURE 49 - STEP 47 48. Locate the Fabtech tie rod end (FT20277). Install the tie rod end on the tie rod. SEE FIGURE 50 FIGURE 52 - STEP 50...
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Page 14: Rear Suspension
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. FIGURE 56 - STEP 54 Vehicles that will receive oversized tires should check ball 55. - Page 15 - FIGURE 65 - Procedure for checking proper NOTE: Specific IWE “Integrated Wheel End” installation installation of HUB actuator. procedures are necessary when servicing and/or IWE vacuum is released. When the IWE actuator is loosened at the knuckle and/or removed from CV shaft: •...
- Page 16 Fabtech products are not designed nor intended to be installed on vehicles used in race applications or for racing purposes or for similar activities. (A “RACE” is defined as any contest between two or more vehicles, or any contest of one or more vehicle against the clock, whether or not such contest is for a prize).