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- Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2015 FORD F150 4WD FTS22177 - 4” BASIC SYSTEM FTS22178 - 4” PERFORMANCE SYSTEM FT22176i Fabtech Motorsports | 4331 Eucalyptus Ave. Chino, CA 91710 Tech Line: 909-597-7800 | Fax: 909-597-7185 | Web: www.fabtechmotorsports.com...
- Page 2 K2193 4” BASIC W/ REAR PERFORMANCE SHOCKS FT30618 HARDWARE SUB-ASSEMBLY FTS22176 COMPONENT BOX 1 FT22176i INSTRUCTIONS FTS22177 COMPONENT BOX 2 FT30619BK REAR CROSSMEMBER DIFF PLATE FTS7266 REAR PERFORMANCE SHOCKS FT30496 FRONT BRAKE LINE BRACKET FT70033 REAR BRAKE LINE BRACKET K2193M 4”...
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Page 3: Pre-Installation Notes
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 - 6. Remove the brake caliper and place it next to the frame. Do not overstretch the brake hose when doing so. Retain the hardware for reinstallation. Remove the brake rotor FRONT SUSPENSION and save. Disconnect the vacuum lines attached to the rear of the hub assembly. - Page 5 10. 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 9 FIGURE 6 - STEP 8 9.
- Page 6 15. 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 19. 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 17 hex cap bolts, washers and lock nuts. Leave all hardware loose in preparation of the installation of the remaining differential mounts.
- Page 8 FIGURE 22 - STEP 20 FIGURE 25 - STEP 23 21. Locate the center differential bracket (FT30567). Install two of the Fabtech (FT1020) bushings and one sleeve (FT181) into the barrel on the differential bracket. SEE FIGURE 23 FIGURE 26 - STEP 23 24.
- Page 9 Make sure the 26. Reinstall the front drive shaft with the factory hardware skid plate tab on the crossmember is facing the Fabtech and torque to 35 ft-lbs. SEE FIGURE 28 rear crossmember. Leave the hardware loose at this time.
- Page 10 34. Using a spring compressor, compress the factory spring and remove the top coilover center nut and cap. Next install the factory spring onto the new Fabtech coilover using the new lower isolator and re-using the factory top cap and hardware. SEE FIGURE 33 FIGURE 35 - STEP 36 37.
- Page 11 INSTRUCTIONS ON DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF THE 4WD ACTUACTOR. FIGURE 40 - STEP 40 41. Install the Fabtech knuckle onto the upper and lower FIGURE 37 - STEP 38 control arms. NOTE: Install the supplied spacer on the lower ball joint. Torque the upper ball joint to 85 ft-lbs and the lower ball joint to 110 ft-lbs.
- Page 12 Fabtech bracket. Using the factory hardware, mount factory brake line bracket to the side of the Fabtech knuckle. After installing the factory brake line bracket, check to insure full movement by steering the knuckle...
- Page 13 46. Using the supplied 7/16”-14 X 1-1/4” bolts and hardware 47. Install the sway bar end to the factory lower control arm install the factory sway bar to the frame using the using the factory end links. SEE FIGURE 50 FT30621 driver side bracket and the FT30622 passenger side bracket.
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Page 14: Rear Suspension
FIGURE 56 - STEP 48 FIGURE 53 - STEP 48 49. Repeat step 48 for the passenger side. REAR SUSPENSION 50. Jack up the rear end of the vehicle and support the frame rails with jack stands. Release the parking brake at this time. - Page 15 This can be normal in resetting the fluid level with the new position of the differential/s. 59. Install Driver Warning Decal. Complete product registration card and mail to Fabtech in order to receive FIGURE 58 - STEP 52 future safety and technical bulletins on this suspension.
- Page 16 - FIGURE 61 - NOTE: Specifc IWE “Integrated Wheel End” installation 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: • Remove the two vacuum line, compress the IWE actuator and install a vacuum cap on the larger vacuum port (to keep it compressed).
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Page 17: Product Warranty And Warnings
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).
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