cutting brackets when installing fabtech? what about removing?
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cutting brackets when installing fabtech? what about removing?
I was just reading over the install on my fabtech 6" lift and see that a few brackets need to be cut off with a die grinder... what happens if/when the time comes when i decide to remove the lift?? do these brackets need to be welded back on?
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the only thing you have to cut is the driver side rear lower control arm pocket so the driveshaft will clear. I pity you if you ever need to take it back to stock because it would be more economical to sell it lifted than to put everything back stock. This isn't a Super Duty with a solid axle, you have to drop the entire front down and it's a decent sized task. BTW we use sawzall or torch here (careful if torch)...would take forever with a grinder (especially getting to the top part of the bracket).
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Originally Posted by KansasJoe
the only thing you have to cut is the driver side rear lower control arm pocket so the driveshaft will clear. I pity you if you ever need to take it back to stock because it would be more economical to sell it lifted than to put everything back stock. This isn't a Super Duty with a solid axle, you have to drop the entire front down and it's a decent sized task. BTW we use sawzall or torch here (careful if torch)...would take forever with a grinder (especially getting to the top part of the bracket).