Installation Pictorial - Fabtech 6" Suspension Lift

[Austin]

I just got done installing the Fabtech 6" suspension lift with PRG's Fox coilovers and Deaver springpack upgrade.

I took quite a few pics and made a little tutorial with the install directions. I also scanned the original Fabtech directions.

Click the Austin's Titan Page link in my sig.

A few pics for ya:

[blachow]

Austin that was amazing.

Thank You for what has got to be printed and sold as a great how to realistic way to do the lift.

I was going page by page like I didn't know the outcome....and it was a page turner.

Excellent work. Thanks for the sacrifice in time spent documenting rather than just installing.

That was excellent !!

--bml

[Austin]

Originally Posted by blachow

Austin that was amazing.

Thanks for the compliment!

Hopefully it helps a few people in deciding to tacke their own install. Total time for the install was about 12 hours - 9 on the front and about 2 1/2 on the back.

Also, I have fairly extensive nerve damage in my right shoulder. So, I have two arms... but really only 1 1/4 useful arms. Makes car work take a bit longer for me than it used to.

[Titan XE]

Great job Austin! That is really "Mean" looking. Well worth your many hours of hard work. Great pics too!

[K-MU]

Congratulations... great looking truck... now stick some 35x12.5 BFG MTs

[DaFridge]

how much are the fox coilovers? and what shocks do you have on back?

[54warrior]

Great Job. Great Pics. Truck looks awesome...I am glad I went with the ProComp though, after seeing you have to cut that stuff.

[Austin]

Originally Posted by DaFridge

how much are the fox coilovers? and what shocks do you have on back?

The coilovers were around $1K from PRG, and I put Bilsteins on the back.

[Bassomatic]

Sa-weet look, Austin, nice job.

Throw on some big meats, and they will top off that lift perfectly.

How is the ride / handling? I assume that around corners the vehicle is a bit more tipsy....?

[Austin]

Originally Posted by Bassomatic

Sa-weet look, Austin, nice job.

Throw on some big meats, and they will top off that lift perfectly.

How is the ride / handling? I assume that around corners the vehicle is a bit more tipsy....?

Handling with those Fox coilovers is an absolute dream. They are worth every penny (and more). I did some 60mph dirt roads, and they do exactly what a good suspension should do - soak up all the bumps and keep your tires planted on the ground, so you maintain steering/brake control. With the OEM suspension I would've bounced right off the road at 60.

As far as cornering - yes, the center of gravity is raised, so it probably would be a bit more tipsy. I don't drive my truck that fast, though - I have little sporty fast cars to go fast and turn quickly.

I'll probably keep the 33's until they wear a bit more... then I'll throw on a set of Glassworks Unlimited fenders and step up to 37's on some 17x9 wheels.

[Titan4x4Aggie]

Dude, that was definately impressive. Looks like a great adventure, and a chance to call some buddies over for some past-due favors (and lots of beer drinking).

I didn't realize how much cutting was required to fit this thing on. I take it there's no chance at going back to stock???

[Austin]

I didn't use any buddies (did it during the week), and I'm really proud of myself - I drank absolutely no beer while doing this install.

To go back to stock, you'd need to wels a couple plates on to re-fabricate OEM mounts. It'd be a real PITA for someone who doesn't weld.

[buzzkillwill]

Looks GREAT Austin!!

Like others have said, which I'm sure you're considering-35's!!!