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KT09106 1996-2001 4-Runner 2WD & 4WD
2 ½” Front Coil Spring Spacer Lift Kit With Rear Coil Spring Spacers
Part No. Description Qty.
M02233 End Link Bushing 4
M03112 Bump-stop 4
M00337 Shock/Strut Boot 4
M03271 Coil Spring Spacer 2
M03272 Coil Spring Isolator 2
M03278 Rear Coil Spring Spacers 2
Bill Of Material
S10762 M10-1.25X 50mm Stud 6
S10518 10mm Nylock Nut 6
P01055 Cable Tie 4
P10027 Grease Pack 2
Bill Of Material
S10518
1. Read complete instructions before beginning installation, the
following special tools are recommended: Coil spring compressor,
STRUT
TOWER
M03271
STRUT
ASSY.
16. Decompress the coil spring in the strut assembly. Make sure that the spring is seated correctl y into the strut
assembly alignment indentation at the bottom of the strut and the top isolator.
17. Slide the coil spring spacer M03271 onto the top of the strut assembly over the 10mm studs.
18. Install the strut assembly into the strut tower and start the upper three 10mm lock nuts S10518. (Make sure that
the bottom of the strut is aligned as well)
19. Install the lower strut bolt in the original position and torque to 100 foot-pounds. (Step 8)
20. Using the floor jack, raise the lower control arm and connect the upper ball joint on the upper control arm to the
spindle. Torque nut to 80 ft lbs. and make sure that you replace the cotter pin. (Not supplied)
21. Install the supplied sway bar end link bushings M02233.
22. Remove and replace the bump-stops with a pair of Channelocks. (optional)
23. Install the front tires/wheels.
24. Lower the vehicle onto the ground and tighten the upper strut tower 1 0mm nuts S10518. Torque to 35 footpounds. (3 on each side)
25. RETORQUE ALL BOLTS AFTER 500 MILES.
floor jack, ball joint separator, jack stands, bench vise, and metric
hand tools.
2. Jack the vehicle in the center of the front cross member.
3. Support the vehicle by placing jack stands on the frame cross
member so that the front tire/wheels are off the ground.
4. Remove the front tires/wheels.
5. Disconnect the sway bar end links and remove the upper ball joint
cotter pin and nut.
6. Separate the upper ball joint from the spindle. (Using ball joint
separator or a suitable tool, be careful NOT to damage the ball joint
boot)
7. Remove upper s trut tower nuts h olding strut assembly to strut tower
(3) on each side of vehicle.
8. Remove the lower strut bolt from the lower control arm and remove
the strut assembly from the vehicle. (Note the direction of the bolt
for reinstallation)
9. Compress the coil spring on the strut assembly with a suitable coil
spring compressor so that the coil spring has about 3/8” play in the
strut and remove the upper strut isolator mount nut.
10. Remove the compressed coil spring assembly and dust boot from
the strut.
11. Install the supplied strut boot onto the lower factory stem cushion
washer. (optional)
12. Remove the coil spring isolator from the upper strut mounting plate.
13. Replace the upper strut mounting plate studs with the supplied
10mm longer studs S10762 with a bench vise and a deep well
socket. (3 on each side)
14. Install the supplied coil spring isolator MO3272 to the upper strut
mounting plate.
15. Reinstall the compressed coil spring onto the strut assembly and reattach the upper strut mount plate using the stock hardware. See
diagram. Torque upper strut mounting plate nut to 18 foot-pounds.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FRONT
Instruction Sheet Page 1 of 2 P10506Rev06
© 2003 Daystar Products International Inc
www.DaystarWeb.com
Tech Support Contact Info
Tech@DaystarWeb.com
Phone: 623.907.0081
Fax: 623.907.0088
841 South 71
st
Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85043
NUT
WASHER
CUSHION
MOUNTING
PLATE
M03272
CUSHION
WASHER
COIL
SPRING
M00337
BOOT
STRUT WITH
FACTORY
BOOT
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KT09106 1996-2001 4-Runner 2WD & 4WD
2 ½” Front Coil Spring Spacer Lift Kit With Rear Coil Spring Spacers
www.DaystarWeb.com
Tech Support Contact Info
Tech@DaystarWeb.com
Phone. 623.907.0081
Fax.
623.907.0088
841 South 71
st
Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85043
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
REAR
1. Jack up rear end and place jack stands under frame allowing rear suspe nsion to move up and down freely.
2. Disconnect lower shock mount bolts/nuts so that the rear axle droops and the coil springs become loose.
3. Disconnect the panhard bar at the driver’s side of the axle.
4. Remove the coil spring and the coil spring isolator/bump-stop.
5. Place the isolator/bump-stop into the new coil spring spacer and then onto the frame. Reinstall the coil
spring in between the coil spring spacer and the axle. (Note: you may have to pry the coil spring onto the
axle pad.)
6. Jack up the rear suspension so that the coil spring seats into the coil spring spacer and on the axle pad.
Reconnect the lower shocks mount bolts/nuts and reconnect the panhard bar.
7. Jack up the rear of the vehicle, remove the jack stands and lower the vehicle. Check all bolts/nuts for
tightness and recheck after 500 miles.
WARNING
This vehicle has been modified to enhance its performance. The steering, braking and handling of this vehicle will differ from standard passenger
cars and trucks, This vehicle handles differently from an ordinary vehicle in driving conditions which may occur on streets, highways and off road.
Avoid unnecessary abrupt maneuvers, sudden stops, sharp turns and other driving conditions that could cause loss of control, possibly leading to a
roll over or other accident that could result in serious injury or death to driver and passengers. If larger tires are installed the speedometer will read
lower than the vehicles actual speed.
DRIVE WITH CARE, REDUCE SPEED AND WEAR SEAT BELTS AT ALL TIMES.
This kit should be installed by a professional mechanic
Instruction Sheet Page 1 of 2 P10506Rev06
© 2003 Daystar Products International Inc
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