Fabtech FTS22179 Installation Instructions Manual Download

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Fabtech Motorsports

| 4331 Eucalyptus Ave. Chino, CA 91710

Tech Line:

909-597-7800 |

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909-597-7185 |

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www.fabtechmotorsports.com

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

2015-18 FORD F150 4WD

FTS22179 - 6” BASIC SYSTEM

FTS22181 - 6” PERFORMANCE SYSTEM

FT22179i

Summary of Contents for FTS22179

Page 1: ...s 4331 Eucalyptus Ave Chino CA 91710 Tech Line 909 597 7800 Fax 909 597 7185 Web www fabtechmotorsports com INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2015 18 FORD F150 4WD FTS22179 6 BASIC SYSTEM FTS22181 6 PERFORMAN...

Page 2: ...AS16 DRIVER WARNING DECAL 1 FTREGCARD REGISTRATION CARD FT30603 HARDWARE KIT LOCATION 6 5 16 SAE WASHER G5 ZINC BRAKE LINE 3 5 16 18 STOVER NUT G5 Z1 3 5 16 18 X 1 HEX BOLT G8 ZINC 8 7 16 SAE WASHER G...

Page 3: ...nter of gravity of the vehicle and may increase roll over as compared to stock On EcoBoost 3 5L and 2 7L models discard all air shields OEM Wheels and tires cannot be used after the installation of th...

Page 4: ...t the tie rod ends from the steering knuckle by striking the knuckle to dislodge the tie rod end SEE FIGURE 2 6 Remove factory Tie Rod end and discard SEE FIGURE 3 FIGURE 3 STEP 6 FIGURE 2 STEP 5 7 Re...

Page 5: ...rs and save for re installation SEE FIGURES 8 9 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...

Page 6: ...s the rear of the vehicle You will need to cut and sand a radius in the rear side of the pocket in order to clear the differential housing SEE FIGURE 17 14 Remove the front drive shaft bolts where the...

Page 7: ...Fabtech upper differential mounts using two 13 x 4 hex cap bolts washers and lock nuts Leave all hardware loose in preparation of the installation of the remaining differential mounts SEE FIGURE 20 2...

Page 8: ...24 23 On the front axle tube remove the rear and lower bolts to allow for the new center differential bracket to be mounted 24 Mount the differential bracket to the center of the differential using th...

Page 9: ...factory front control arm pockets using the factory hardware Make sure the skid plate tab on the crossmember is facing the Fabtech rear crossmember Leave the hardware loose at this time SEE FIGURE 31...

Page 10: ...and FT30605BK Pass shock spacers 35 Locate the factory coilovers Using a press press the factory studs out of the bar pins SEE FIGURE 34 36 Install the Driver side spacer on the driver side coilover u...

Page 11: ...30600D and install the factory hub Torque the four 14mm bolts to 160 ft lbs SEE FIGURE 40 41 Re install the 4WD actuator using the 3 factory bolts Torque to 29 ft lbs SEE FIGURE 41 42 Install the Fabt...

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 steerin...

Page 13: ...hardware install the factory sway bar to the frame using the FT30591 driver side bracket and the FT30590 passenger side bracket When mounting the sway bar will be offset towards the rear of the truck...

Page 14: ...nd 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...

Page 15: ...roper installation of HUB actuator The IWE system uses vacuum hubs that engage the front wheel hubs to the front halfshafts or disengage the front wheel hubs from the front halfshafts The IWE solenoid...

Page 16: ...el sizes listed in Fabtech s website are only a guideline for street driving with noted fender trimming Fabtech is not responsible for damages to the vehicle s body or tires Fabtech is not responsible...