Fabtech FTS8023 User manual

4331 EUCALYPTUS AVE. ~~ CHINO, CA 91710
FTS8023 / FTS8046
Dual Steering Stabilizer System
2005-15 Ford F250 & F350 4WD
Qty Part #
Description FTS8023
2 FT7006 Steering
Stabilizer
1 FT30145BK Axle
Bracket
2 FT30149 Tie Rod Brackets
1 FT739U Axle U-Bolt
1 FT30312 Hdwr Sub-Assembly Kit
FT30312 Hdwr Sub-Assembly Kit
Qty Part # Description
4 FT740U Tie Rod U-Bolt
2 FT140357 Shock Stud Kit
1 FT58H Axle u-bolt hardware
8 37160003052 3/8"-16 Nyloc Nut
8 37000005081 3/8" SAE Flat Washer
2 50132001081 1/2"-13 x 2" Hex Bolt
2 50000005081 1/2" SAE Flat Washer
1 FTLOCK Thread Locking Compound
1 FTAS12 Sticker
1 FTREGCARD Registration Card
2 FT8023i Instruction
Sheet
TOOL LIST:
Assorted Metric & Standard Wrenches
Torque Wrench
Measuring Tape
Die Grinder With Cut-Off Wheel
READ BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALL
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY FROM START TO FINISH BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.
DO NOT ALTER THE FINISH OF THESE COMPONENTS, EXAMPLE- CHROMING, ZINC PLATING OR
PAINTING. CHANGING THE FINISH CAN CAUSE STRUCTURAL FATIGUE OF COMPONENTS.
THIS STABILIZER KIT WILL NOT WORK ON STOCK HEIGHT VEHICLES. IT IS DESIGNED TO WORK ONLY
ON VEHICLES WITH FABTECH LIFT SYSTEMS
THIS SYSTEM WILL ONLY WORK IN CONJUCTION WITH FABTECH 4”, 6”, 8” AND 10” LIFT SYSTEMS.
Qty Part #
Description FTS8046
2 FTS6604 Steering
Stabilizer
1 FT30145BK Axle
Bracket
2 FT30149 Tie Rod Brackets
1 FT739U Axle U-Bolt
1 FT30312 Hdwr Sub-Assembly Kit
FT30312 Hdwr Sub-Assembly Kit
Qty Part # Description
4 FT740U Tie Rod U-Bolt
2 FT140357 Shock Stud Kit
1 FT58H Axle u-bolt hardware
8 37160003052 3/8"-16 Nyloc Nut
8 37000005081 3/8" SAE Flat Washer
2 50132001081 1/2"-13 x 2" Hex Bolt
2 50000005081 1/2" SAE Flat Washer
1 FTLOCK Thread Locking Compound
1 FTAS12 Sticker
1 FTREGCARD Registration
Card
2 FT8023i Instruction
Sheet

Begin Installation:
1. Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery. Park the truck on level ground and set the emergency brake.
2. Locate FT30145 Axle Bracket and FT140357 Shock Stud kits. Attach the stub kits to the two front holes on the
axle bracket and torque to 55 ft lbs. .
3. Locate FT30145 Axle Bracket with the shock studs installed and place the axle bracket in the center of the axle
positioning it straight forward. Using the supplied FT739U U-Bolt and 5/8” hardware, attach the axle bracket to
the axle. Leave loose at this time. SEE PHOTO BELOW.
4. Working from the driver side of the truck, locate FT30149 tie rod end bracket and position it 2” from the outer
tie rod end. Using the Supplied FT740U U-Bolt and 3/8” hardware attach the bracket to the tie rod end. Leave
loose at this time. SEE PHOTO BELOW.
5. Locate FT7006 or FTS6604 Steering Stabilizer and attach it to the stud on the axle bracket using the supplied
hardware along with a small amount of the supplied thread locking compound. Torque bolt to30 ft. lbs.
6. Extend the Steering Stabilizer out 5 ½” and attach the stud end of the stabilizer to the tie rod bracket using the
supplied stem bushing and hardware. You may need to move the tie rod end bracket from were it was originally
positioned. Tighten the stem hardware until the bushings begin to squeeze out.
7. Repeat steps four through six on the passenger side of the truck.
8. Torque the Axle Bracket U-Bolt to 80 ft lbs. Torque the Tie Rod bracket U-Bolts to 32 ft lbs with the stabilizer
still extended 5 ½”.

9. Once the tie rod u-bolts are torque to 32 ft. lbs. using a die grinder with a cut off wheel, trim the residual length
of the u-bolt flesh with the nut. SEE PHOTO BELOW.
10. Steer the truck fully to the left and right to make sure the steering stabilizers are not bottoming out. Adjust the tie
rod end bracket as needed. Check the clearance of the shock stud end to the u-bolts previously cut for proper
clearance.
11. Re-torque all the hardware after 200 miles.