Looking to pick up a fabtech 6". i have basic mechanical knowledge with cars and trucks. Can i do this by my self in my garage? Anything special that i need? Any tips and tricks? Also, how are the instructions that come with the lift, if any.
Just wondering how easy it is to do, before i buy it.
Thanks for your help.
BTW 2004 Screw FX4

 

its not that hard to put a lift on IMO, just gotta have the right tools. it took me about 12 hrs total time to put on my rancho, with only hand tools. the worst part was dropping the front diff, what a MF!

 

i dont have a fabtech but everyone who has installed it on their own recommends to do the same because then you know more how to work on your truck and gives you the satisfaction. you have to cut one bracket which i believe any 6" lift requires but its a bracket not the frame. i think that bracket is cut for the subframe clearence but not a 100% sure so dont qoute me on that. the kit has instructions. the rear end would be and is easy to lift. if you have the time you and a buddy do it on a saturday. it will take all day and possibly the next depending on how you work. the instructions are on fabtechs website under tech if you want to look them over

 

I did my 6" Fabtech by myself with just the basic hand-tools, jacks, and jacks stands. It was pretty easy IMO, a extra set of hands helps sometimes, but you can do it alone. It's really a "bolt-on" kit besides the 1 cut you have to make in the rear cross-member. Good luck!

 

Thanks for everyones help. I really appreciate it, its helps alot. When i get it, I will def. do it myself. Any more tips or tricks, post them. Thanks

BTW djh1121 when are you gunna put a chevy motor in your fox?

Thanks again guys

 

I to installed my 6" lift myself and it was not very hard to do, I had access to air so that helped out alot but you could do it with hand tools, if you do it yourself you will have a better understanding of how your suspension works and how to fix it if something breaks plus you`ll have the satifaction of knowing it`s done right and not going to fall apart when driving down the road, if you need any advice there is alot of people on here that have done they`re own installs so feel free to ask questions if you need help and good luck with the install

 

Why would I want to make it slower?

 

dont forget to not actually do it in your garage b.c you might not make it out

 

haha tocuhe'


Ill remember that

 

Another question, when im installing the fabtech kit with coil overs, what do i put in back? Does the kit come with back and front parts or just front.

 

Yes the kit comes with blocks for the back. You may also want to add a AAL, I did. But the blocks will be fine if you don't crank the coils up to much. Unless you like the bulldog look.

 

i agree with all the rest.... do it yourself... mine took me and a buddy just over 10 hours, so its a long day. but well worth it !! you will definately want air if you can....especially when you cut the bracket where the stock rear crossmember goes. (this provides clearance for the front axle tube). a air powered cut off wheel will help big time. otherwise all the instructions are pretty straight forward, and we are here to help if you get a snag. goodluck !!!

 

Do it for yourself.I did mine and couldn't be happier.I have a bad right arm,and it took me abt 20 hrs,by myself,in my gravel driveway,with only hand tools.Worth every minute of pain for the pleasure of cruising around in my lifted rig.

 

You need 2 people and round up some air tools if you can. The instructions are not great, but will do. Make sure all bolts are tight. Good Luck don't take any short cuts

 

This makes me feel a bit more confident if I decide to install my own with a friend. How much would the average shop charge for the labor and how quick could it be done?

Your truck looks f'n awesome! What kind of fuel economy are you getting?