Help With Fabtech 6" Install

efox1202 · #1 09-02-2008, 10:25 PM

Ok I ordered my Fabtech 6" lift and I'm planning on putting it on this weekend with my friend.. I've never done anything like this before but I'm pretty sure with my basic knowledge and direction reading skills that I can pull it off. I would REALLY appreciate it if somebody had some pics of their install and where they placed the jack stands and lift. And I would also like to know how much lift the jack will need. I have a lift that has 20" of lift and it barely gets the tires off the ground.

Please respond ASAP. I'm in high school and I want the lift on for Homecoming :]

luckythirteen13 · #2 09-03-2008, 12:16 AM

get a block of wood to put on top of the jack/under the frame. when i jacked my truck up for the lift install i jacked it up under the front center cross brace and then put the stands under the frame. after that you can remove all the front suspension because the front of the truck is on stands. after the lift cross members are installed you can jack from that point and remove the stands. do the same basic thing in the rear

06yz250f · #3 09-03-2008, 05:56 PM

when adding my AAL i went and bought a high lift jack. i lifted from the rear bumper and then put 2 jack stands on the frame because the high lift is not stable enough to lift your truck and someone be under it. then use the jack to lift up rear axle. then unbolt the u-bolts and put the block in. at the same time you can do your shocks. and the best part of the install. you then have a HIGH LIFT JACK! i paid 45 bucks at northern tools for mine. wish my parents would of let me install my own lift but would not let me tear apart a brand new truck

MercedesTech · #4 09-03-2008, 06:00 PM

sorry bud, I have a shop, and used a normal lift. But if you run into any questios during install, I am more then willing to try and help ya out.

E-mail is Euroauto@sonic.net and the name is James.

JD790 · #5 09-03-2008, 06:30 PM

This is probably one of the best websites (picture-wise) that I used during my install.

http://www.celesapoc.com/truck/index.html

Here are some from my personal install. Might not be the best pictures but better than nothing maybe?? I put the jack stands under and the stock tires double stacked under the frame close to the front by the jack stands. That way if a jack stand were to fail for some unknown reason the truck would come down onto the stock wheels and hopefully save my a$$. Just take your time - don't rush anything at all and read and then re-read the instructions one step at a time. You will be fine! Feel free to message me as well if you have any questions. Did it 100% by myself with no one helping, on the garage floor, in the middle of January. lol Anways...here's some pictures.

CHUCKO1404 · #6 09-04-2008, 09:03 PM

[quote=JD790;3359281]This is probably one of the best websites (picture-wise) that I used during my install.

http://www.celesapoc.com/truck/index.html

Here are some from my personal install. Might not be the best pictures but better than nothing maybe?? I put the jack stands under and the stock tires double stacked under the frame close to the front by the jack stands. That way if a jack stand were to fail for some unknown reason the truck would come down onto the stock wheels and hopefully save my a$$. Just take your time - don't rush anything at all and read and then re-read the instructions one step at a time. You will be fine! Feel free to message me as well if you have any questions. Did it 100% by myself with no one helping, on the garage floor, in the middle of January. lol Anways...here's some pictures.

You had no help. I had mine on a real lift an took 2 people

sledman62 · #7 09-04-2008, 10:01 PM

I did mine on my back in my gravel driveway, by myself,it was just time consuming,not overly hard.Did just like JD790 did,used jackstands,and went to town.I have a 3-1/2ton floor jack with a long extended reach,but it was a stretch.Get some blocks of wood for under your gear,to give you more height.Jack it up,block it up,then put more blocks under your jack and repeat as necessary.Lots of guys here to help you if you get stuck....it's a wealth of info here,

efox1202 · #8 09-06-2008, 03:04 PM

Thanks for all the help guys. I've got 35x12.50xR20 Mickey Thompson ATZ's and 20x9 Black XD Spy's. I'm gonna get them mounted in a day or two and I should be putting the lift on next weekend.

Once again thanks for all the help guys. I'd really be screwed without your advice...

MercedesTech · #9 09-07-2008, 02:51 PM

No problem man, its what this site is all about. Sounds like a real sharp wheel/tire combo. Definately post pics in here when its all said and done ! And again, post up questions or e-mail someone if ya have any trouble.

CHUCKO1404 · #10 09-07-2008, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by efox1202

Thanks for all the help guys. I've got 35x12.50xR20 Mickey Thompson ATZ's and 20x9 Black XD Spy's. I'm gonna get them mounted in a day or two and I should be putting the lift on next weekend.

Once again thanks for all the help guys. I'd really be screwed without your advice...

mhockey9090 · #11 09-07-2008, 09:38 PM

yah post pics during the install as well too and some after i like the wheel and tire set up as well

mSaLL150 · #12 09-08-2008, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MercedesTech

sorry bud, I have a shop, and used a normal lift.

Strange, i had that exact same situation...

Westcoast4121 · #13 10-18-2008, 11:38 PM

I have a 2002 F150 crew cab. I want to put a 7.5" lift, but it can only fit 35" tires. I want to go with alittle bit bigger tires. Will a leveling kit do it? What size tires could it fit ? If not what can I use and what size tires can it fit? Thanks