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www.fabtechmotorsports.com

 

4331 EUCALYPTUS AVE. CHINO, CA. 91710 

PHONE 909-597-7800   FAX 909-597-7185 

 
 

2007 - 13 GM 1500 4WD – 2WD SUV REAR SYSTEM 

  

 

FTS21051BK REAR AUTO RIDE COIL SPRING SYSTEM   

 

FTS21052BK REAR Non /AUTO RIDE COIL SPRING SYSTEM   

 

 
 

THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET COVERS THE INSTALLATION OF VEHICLES WITH AND WITHOUT AUTO RIDE 

SUSPENSION. VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE THE CORRECT KIT FOR YOUR APPLICATION. 

 

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY FROM START TO FINISH BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION! 

 

CHECK ALL PARTS INCLUDED IN THIS KIT TO THE PARTS LIST ABOVE BEFORE BEGINNING 

INSTALLATION OF THE KIT. IF ANY PIECES ARE MISSING, CONTACT FABTECH AT 909-597-7800 

 

VEHICLES THAT WILL RECEIVE OVERSIZED TIRES SHOULD CHECK BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS ENDS AND 

IDLER ARM EVERY 2500-5000 MILES FOR WEAR AND REPLACE AS NEEDED. 

 

WARNING: 

FABTECH RECOMMENDS THAT YOU EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING 

WITH COIL SPRINGS TO AVOID ANY POSSIBILITY OF INJURY. 

 
                                       THIS KIT NOT RECOMMEND FOR 2WD SUBURBAN. 
 
  
TOOL LIST:     (NOT INCLUDED) 

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FLOOR JACK 

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JACK STANDS 

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EXTERNAL COIL SPRING COMPRESSOR 

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ASSORTED METRIC AND S.A.E SOCKETS, & ALLEN WRENCHES  

       

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DRILL WITH 7/16” BIT 

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DIE GRINDER WITH CUT OFF WHEEL 

 
 

Summary of Contents for FTS21052BK

Page 1: ...ON CHECK ALL PARTS INCLUDED IN THIS KIT TO THE PARTS LIST ABOVE BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION OF THE KIT IF ANY PIECES ARE MISSING CONTACT FABTECH AT 909 597 7800 VEHICLES THAT WILL RECEIVE OVERSIZED...

Page 2: ...Bracket Drv 1 FT20319BK Rear Bump Stop Bracket Drv 1 FT20320BK Rear Bump Stop Bracket Pass 1 FT20320BK Rear Bump Stop Bracket Pass 1 FT20349 Brake Line Bracket 1 FT20349 Brake Line Bracket 4 FT20351...

Page 3: ...ir line connections Remove the lower pivot bolt that attaches the track bar to the axle bracket and save SEE PHOTO BELOW 4 Lower the floor jack to release the coil springs Remove the coil springs from...

Page 4: ...d remove the factory upper links arms If the rear is equipped with Auto Ride locate the Auto Ride sensors on both the driver side and passenger side of the vehicle on the upper link arms Disconnect fr...

Page 5: ...he support bracket over the two new holes and install with the 7 16 x 2 bolts and hardware Insert the 9 16 x 4 bolt into the trac bar bracket and support bracket tighten just enough to make the bracke...

Page 6: ...FACTORY UPPER AND LOWER SHOCK MOUNTS 13 Repeat step twelve on the passenger side of the truck 14 Place a floor jack under the rear axle Attach your coil spring compressor onto the new rear coil sprin...

Page 7: ...be swapped on the manifold with the line to the driver side shock Remove the clips from the ends and swap the two lines Use a drill with a 15 64 drill bit and drill a hole into the plastic liner and i...

Page 8: ...Shock Above Shock Bladder 18 Repeat steps sixteen and seventeen on the passenger side there is no air line manifold on the passenger side RESUME INSTALL OF ALL KITS 19 Remove the 9 16 x 4 bolt from t...

Page 9: ...specifications can be found in your owner s manual 22 Remove the jack stands and set the truck back onto the ground Torque the Upper and Lower Link arm bolts to 100 ft lbs Check the torque on all the...

Page 10: ...ing systems air bag systems and should not be installed if the vehicle is equipped as so Fabtech makes every effort to ensure suspension product compatibility with all vehicles listed in the catalog b...

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