TOYOTA TACOMA
(AUTO. & MANUAL TRANS., 2 &
4WD, EXT. & CREW CAB, WITH
O.E. TRAILER HITCH)
3” BODY LIFT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2005-2006KIT# 5613
WARNING
Installation of a Performance Automotive Group body
lift kit will change the vehicle’s center of gravity and
handling characteristics both on- and off-road. You
must drive the vehicle safely! Extreme care must be
taken to prevent vehicle rollover or loss of control,
which could result in serious injury or death. Avoid sudden sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers and always make
sure all vehicle occupants have their seat belts fastened.
WARNING
Before you install this kit, read and understand all
instructions, warnings, cautions, and notes in this
instruction sheet and in the vehicle owner’s manual.
CAUTION
Proper installation of this kit requires knowledge of the
factory recommended procedures for removal and
installation of original equipment components. We recommend that the factory shop manual and any special
tools needed to service your vehicle be on hand during
the installation. Installation of this kit without proper
knowledge of the factory recommended procedures
may affect the performance of these components and
the safety of the vehicle. We strongly recommend that
a certified mechanic familiar with the installation of similar components install this kit.
WARNING
DO NOT combine suspension, body, or other lift
devices. Use of vehicle with combined lifts may result
in unsafe and/or unexpected handling characteristics.
WARNING
This kit should only be installed on a vehicle that is in
good working condition. Before you install the kit, thoroughly inspect the vehicle for corrosion or deformation
of the sheet metal around the factory body mounts. If
the vehicle is suspected to have been in a collision or
misused, do not install this kit. Off-road use of your
vehicle with this kit installed may increase the stress
applied to the factory body mounts. We do not recommend that any vehicle with a body lift kit installed be
involved in any extreme off-road maneuvers such as
jumping. Failure to observe this warning may result in
serious personal injury and/or severe damage to your
vehicle.
WARNING
Many states and municipalities have laws restricting
bumper heights and vehicle lifts. Consult state and
local laws to determine if the changes you intend to
make to the vehicle comply with the law.
WARNING
The installation of larger tires may reduce the effectiveness of the braking system.
WARNING
Always wear eye protection when operating power
tools.
WARNING
Before you install this kit, block the vehicle tires to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
WARNING
Accidental deployment of the air bag can result in serious personal injury or death. To avoid accidental
deployment during installation of the kit, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS, or airbag) must remain
deactivated. Do not allow anyone near the airbag during installation. Refer to the factory service manual or
owner's manual for the recommended procedure to
disable the SRS. After you install the kit, reactivate the
SRS before driving the vehicle.
NOTE
Performance Automotive Group recommends using
the Loctite® supplied in the kit on the threads of all kit
nuts and bolts unless specified otherwise in these
instructions.
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Before Starting Installation
Inside Cab
NOTE
Kit parts are prefaced by the word kit and appear in
bold print.
1. Carefully read all warnings and instructions com-
pletely before beginning.
2. Verify all parts have been received in this kit by
checking the parts list at the end of this document.
NOTE
If parts are missing from kit, please be prepared to provide the following information:
1. Name of purchase location
2. Bar Code on side of box
3. Date above bar code
4. Date inside box cover
5. Inspector # from inside box cover
3. Only install this kit on the vehicle for which it is
specified. If anytime during the installation you
encounter something different from what is outlined
in the instructions, call technical support at (928)
636-7080.
1. Airbag Fuse
NOTE
The location of the airbag fuse may vary; check the
owner's manual.
a. Remove fuse cover.
b. Remove airbag fuse.
Fuse Cover
Airbag Fuse
4. Special tools needed:
a. Welder or access to a professional welding
shop.
b. Die grinder or similar tool capable of cutting
metal.
5. Park vehicle on a clean, dry, flat, level surface and
block tires so vehicle cannot roll in either direction.
Engine Compartment
1. Disconnect both battery cables. Disconnect nega-
tive cable first, then positive cable.
Positive
Cable (Red)
Negative
Cable (Black)
Fuse Location
May Vary
Prepare to Install Kit
Measurements
1. Measure and record distance between rear bumper
and bed
Driver Side ________ Passenger Side _________
2. Measure and record distance between cab and bed.
Driver Side ________ Passenger Side _________
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Front of Vehicle
d. Remove two pop-up clips from fender wells.
1. Front bumper
a. Remove wiring harnesses from fog lights, if
equipped.
Wiring
Harness
Fog Light
b. Remove two pop-up clips, two bolts and grill
from core support.
Bolts
Pop-up
Clips
Fender Well
Pop-up
Clip
Front
Bumper
e. Remove six screws and front bumper fascia
from vehicle.
Front
Bumper
Fascia
Grill
c. Remove seven pop-up clips from front bumper.
Pop-up
Clips
Front
Bumper
Fascia
Screws
NOTE
Use caution when removing front bumper fascia from
vehicle. Carefully pull outward from fenders on the
sides of front bumper cover to loosen.
f.Remove six nuts and front bumper from vehicle.
Front
Bumper
Nuts
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g. Remove six nuts and two front bumper brackets
from frame rails.
b. Remove two nuts, clamp and rubber isolator
from AC line and bracket.
Nuts
Front Bumper
Brackets
Engine Compartment
1. 6 cyl. models: Loosen airbox clamp, two clips and
remove airbox cover from engine.
Airbox Cover
Clamp
Nuts
Clamp
AC Line
AC Line
Bracket
3. 6 cyl. models: Remove power steering reservoir,
three bolts and bracket from fender. DO NOT DISCONNECT power steering lines.
Power
Steering
Reservoir
Bracket
Bolts
Clips
2. 6 cyl. models: AC Line
a. Remove bolt and AC line bracket from body.
AC Line
Bolt
AC Line
Bracket
4. 4 cyl. models: Loosen two engine intake clamps
and remove engine intake hose.
Clamps
Air Hose
5. 4 cyl. models: Remove bolt from passenger side
AC line bracket.
AC Line
Bolt
AC Line
Bracket
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6. 4 cyl. models: Remove nut and AC line from passenger side AC line bracket.
AC Line
Bracket
9. Remove heater hoses from clip on backside of
engine.
Heater
Hoses
Nut
AC Line
7. 4 cyl. models: Remove lower AC line from two clips
and passenger side body.
Passenger
Side Body
Clip
AC Line
Clip
10. Remove wire harness clip from firewall and bracket.
Clip
Bracket
Wire
Harness
8. Remove vent tubes from driver side body bracket.
Vent
Tubes
Bracket
Battery
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11. Remove ABS wire harnesses from driver and passenger side brackets.
Driver
Side
ABS Wire
Harnesses
13. Radiator
a. Remove nine pop-up clips and radiator cover
from core support.
Pop-up
Clips
Radiator
Cover
Core
Support
b. Remove four bolts and radiator from core sup-
port. Allow radiator to hang on core support by
tabs.
Passenger
Side
12. Remove wire harness and two clips from alternator
bracket and driver side body bracket.
Alternator
Bracket
Wire
Harness
Body
Bracket
Core
Support
Radiator
Bolts
Tab
NOTE
Lower the radiator onto the frame prior to the lifting procedures.
Battery
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14. Steering Shaft
Inside of Vehicle
WARNING
Accidental deployment of the air bag can result in serious personal injury or death. To avoid accidental
deployment during installation of the lift kit, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS, or airbag) must remain
deactivated. Do not allow anyone near the airbag during installation. Refer to the factory service manual or
owner's manual for the recommended procedure to
disable the SRS. After kit installation, the SRS must be
reactivated before driving the vehicle.
CAUTION
If the following step is not performed, the airbag clockspring could be damaged. Do not turn the steering
wheel while the steering shaft is disconnected.
a. Strap steering wheel to prevent accidental
movement.
b. Mark upper steering shaft in relation to coupler
and lower steering shaft.
Upper Steering
Shaft
1. Manual transmission
a. Remove center console and shifter console inte-
rior panels.
Shifter
Console
Center
Console
b. Remove shift lever from vehicle.
Shift Lever
Alignment Mark
Coupler
Bolts
Lower Steering
Shaft
c. Remove coupler bolts, slide coupler up onto
upper steering shaft and disconnect steering
shaft.
d. Slide coupler down and off of upper steering
shaft.
e. Position steering coupler onto lower steering
shaft.
Plastic Cap
2. Front interior trim panels
a. Remove driver and passenger door sill plates.
Door Sill
Plate
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b. Remove dead pedal.
3. Extended cab models: Rear interior trim panels
Kick Panel
Dead Pedal
c. Remove driver and passenger kick panels.
Kick Panel
a. Fold down rear seats.
Rear Seat
b. Open floor storage tray and remove jack.
Storage Tray
Jack
Rear Seat
d. Pull driver and passenger carpet back from cor-
ner and expose body mount bolt access cover.
e. Remove driver and passenger body mount bolt
access cover.
Carpet
Body Mount
Bolt
Access
Cover
NOTE
Procedures may vary depending on cab model for
access to rear body mount bolt access covers.
c. Remove pop-up clips and storage tray from
vehicle.
Storage Tray
Pop-up
Clips
Rear Seat
d. Pull carpet up to expose driver and passenger
body mount access plates.
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e. Remove four bolts, and driver and passenger
body mount access plates.
c. Remove bolt and pop-clips from passenger side
rear panel and cab.
Access
Plate
Bolts
Carpet
Rear
f.Remove driver and passenger body mount bolt
access covers.
Access
Cover
Passenger
Side Rear
Panel
Bolt
d. Remove driver and passenger body mount bolt
access covers.
Access
Cover
4. Crew cab models: Rear interior trim panels
a. Remove three headrests from seatbacks and
fold seatbacks down.
b. Remove three bolts and pop-clips from driver
side rear panel and cab.
Driver Side
Rear Panel
Bolts
Underside of Vehicle
1. Remove all clips and two driver side engine guards
from driver side wheel well.
Driver Side
Front Engine
Guard
Rear Engine
Guard
2. Repeat above step for passenger side.
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3. Remove two bolts and brake line brackets from
driver and passenger side frame rails.
5. Remove two nuts and fuel line brackets from driver
side body.
Driver
Side
Bolt & Brake
Line
Passenger
Side
4. Remove two bolts and parking brake cable brackets
from crossmember.
Driver
Side
Parking
Brake Cable
Fuel Lines
Bracket
Nut
Front
Nut
Fuel Lines
Rear
6. Remove bolt and brake line bracket from driver side
frame.
Frame
Crossmember
Bolt &
Bracket
Parking
Brake Cable
Passenger
Side
Brake Line
Bracket
Bolt
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Rear of Vehicle
2. Rear bumper
WARNING
Use extreme caution when working near the fuel lines
and the fuel tank. Clean up spilled fuel immediately. A
spark could cause an explosion or fire resulting in serious personal injury and property damage.
1. Fuel filler
a. Remove fuel filler cap.
Fuel Filler
Body
Fuel Filler
Cap
b. Loosen two hose clamps and disconnect vent
hose connector.
a. Remove rear bumper wire harness from driver
and passenger frame.
Bed
Wire
Harness
Frame
Front
b. Remove two license plate lights from rear
bumper.
Rear
Bumper
License Plate
Light
Vent Hose
Clamp
Fuel Tank
Front
c. Remove bolt and fuel filler from vehicle.
Fuel Filler
Bolt
Frame
c. Remove four bolts and rear bumper from O.E.
trailer hitch brackets.
Frame
Trailer
Hitch
Brackets
Bolts
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Install Kit
WARNING
Cab
1. Lift cab
a. Loosen, but DO NOT REMOVE, cab mounting
bolts on driver side.
Loosen Bolts
Cab Mount
(Core Support)
At These Mounts
Use extreme caution when lifting body from frame. To
prevent serious personal injury, ensure the lifting
device is securely placed. Keep your hands out from
between the body and frame.
CAUTION
Continually check hoses, wires, lines, etc. to be sure
that everything is flexing properly and not binding, or
damage to the vehicle could result. Be especially careful of the a/c hoses at the fire wall, the belt pulley, and
at the core support. Ensure brake lines stretch while
lifting. Bending the lines to gain ample slack may be
necessary. Be extremely ca reful not to kink the lines.
2. Cab passenger side
a. Remove captive washers from each factory cab
mount bolt.
Front Bolt &
Washer
Cab Mount
(Mid Cab)
Cab Mount
(Rear Cab)
NOTE
The number of cab mounting bolts may vary with the
length of the cab.
b. Remove bolt, nut, and lower washer from each
cab mount on passenger side.
Cab Mount
Remove Bolt
From These Mounts
Mid Bolt &
Washer
Rear Bolt &
Washer
Front, Mid &
Rear Captive
Washers
NOTE
The factory captive washers will be used with kit bolts.
b. Position a hydraulic jack and a wood block
under passenger side of cab (under the body
seam). Slowly lift cab just enough to install a kitblock on top of factory upper bushing.
Bolt
Nut & Lower
Washer
WARNING
The kitblocks must be installed in addition to the factory upper and lower bushings. Installing the kit blocks
without the factory upper and lower bushings could
result in damage to the vehicle and/or serious personal
injury.
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c. Install kitblock (2” dia.) on upper bushings on
front core support cab mount.
Front Cab Mount
KitBlock
(2” Dia.)
Upper Bushing
d. Inst all kitblocks (3” dia.) on upper bushings on
each remaining cab mount.
KitBlock
Mid Cab Mount
(3” Dia.)
Upper Bushing
g. Install factory mid captive washer and kit bolt
(M12-1.75 x 200mm) on cab mount. DO NOT
TIGHTEN.
Mid Cab Mount
KitBolt
(M12-1.75 x 200mm)
h. Install factory rear captive washer and kit bolt
(M12-1.25 x 210mm) on cab mount. DO NOT
TIGHTEN.
Rear Cab Mount
KitBlock
(3” Dia.)
Upper Bushing
Rear Cab Mount
e. Lower cab onto kit blocks.
f.Install factory front captive washer and a kit bolt
(3/8” x 8”) on core support cab mount. DO NOT
TIGHTEN.
Front Cab Mount
KitBolt
(M12-1.25 x 210mm)
KitBolt
(3/8” x 8”)
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3. Cab driver side
a. Repeat previous steps on driver side of cab.
b. Set cab-to-bed spacing according to previous
measurement.
c. Remove front core support cab mount kit bolts
(3/8” x 8”) and apply a few drops of kit Loctite®
to threads. Install kit bolts, factory captive wash-
ers, factory lower washers and kit nuts (3/8”
Nylock). Tighten kit bolts to 55 ft. lbs.
e. Remove rear cab mount kit bolts (M12-1.25 x
210mm) and apply a few drops of kit Loctite® to
threads. Install kit bolts, factory captive wash-
ers, factory lower washers and factory nuts.
The number of bed mounting bolts may vary with the
length of the bed.
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2. Remove bolt from each bed mount on passenger
side.
Remove Bolts
At These Mounts
Bolts
WARNING
c. Install kitblocks (2” dia.) on frame mounts.
Front Bed
Mount
KitBlock
(2” Dia.)
Mid Bed Mount
Use extreme caution when lifting the bed from the
frame. To prevent serious personal injury, ensure the
lifting device is securely placed. Keep your hands out
from between the bed and frame.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the vehicle while lifting the bed,
continually check hoses, wires, brake lines, etc. to
ensure everything is flexing properly and not binding.
Ensure clearance between bed and cab is maintained.
3. Bed passenger side
a. Remove captive washers from each factory bed
mount bolt.
Factory Bed
Mount Bolt
Captive
Washer
Rear Bed Mount
d. Lower bed onto kit blocks.
e. At front and mid bed mounts, install kit bolts
(M12-1.25 x 160mm) and factory captive washers. DO NOT TIGHTEN.
Install KitBolts
At These Mounts
KitBolts
(M12-1.25 x 160mm)
NOTE
The factory captive washers will be used with kit bolts.
b. Using a hydraulic jack and a wood block, slowly
lift passenger side of bed a little more than 3”.
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f.At rear bed mount, install kit bolt (M12-1.25 x
180mm) and factory captive washer. DO NOT
TIGHTEN.
Install KitBolt
At This Mount
a. Mark and cut driver and passenger O.E. trailer
hitch brackets along white lines as shown below.
BEFORE
Mark
& Cut
Here
KitBolt
(M12-1.25 x 180mm)
g. Repeat previous steps on driver side of bed.
h. Set bed-to-cab spacing according to previous
measurement.
i.Remove each kit bolt, one at a time, and apply a
few drops of kit Loctite® to threads. Install kit
bolt with factory captive washer.
Rear of Vehicle
1. Rear bumper
WARNING
The following procedure is intended only to enhance
the appearance of the vehicle. The rear bumper will no
longer be rated for towing of any kind. Towing with the
rear bumper after it has been lifted can result in death,
serious personal injury, or damage to the vehicle. Towing after the bumper has been lifted should be accomplished using a rated Class III receiver type hitch.
BEFORE
Mark
& Cut
Here
AFTER
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b. Apply a small amount of kit Loctite® onto
threads of two factory bolts and install kit
bracket (rear bumper, passenger) and kit
bracket (bumper, spacer) to passenger side
bumper with two factory bolts. DO NOT
TIGHTEN.
KitPlate
(Rear
Bumper,
Spacer)
e. Apply a small amount of kit Loctite® onto
threads of eight factory bolts and install rear
bumper and kit brackets (rear bumper) onto
O.E. trailer hitch with eight factory bolts. DO
NOT TIGHTEN.
KitBracket
(Rear
Bumper)
Factory
Bolts
O.E.
Trailer
Hitch
Bumper
Factory
Bolts
KitBracket
(Rear
Bumper,
Passenger)
c. Repeat above step for driver side.
d. Remove eight factory bolts from O.E. trailer
hitch and frame rails.
Factory
Bolts
f.Install two kit brackets (rear bumper) onto O.E.
trailer hitch with two kit bolts (9/16” x 1-1/2”),
four kitwashers ( 9/16” SAE), and two kitnuts
(9/16” stover). DO NOT TIGHTEN.
KitBracket
(Rear
Bumper)
KitBolt
(9/16” x
1-1/2”),
KitWashers
(9/16” SAE),
KitNuts
(9/16” Stover)
g. Install kitbracket (rear bumper, middle) onto
rear bumper with two factory bolts and nuts. DO
NOT TIGHTEN.
O.E.
Trailer Hitch
Factory
Bolts
Bumper
KitBracket
(Rear
Bumper,
Middle)
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h. Inst all kitbracket (rear bumper, middle) onto
O.E. trailer hitch with two kit bolts (1/2” x 1”),
four kitwashers (1/2” SAE), and two kitnuts (1/
2” stover). DO NOT TIGHTEN.
KitBracket
(Rear
Bumper,
Middle)
KitBolt
(1/2” x 1”),
KitWashers
(1/2” SAE),
KitNuts
(1/2” Stover)
k. Install kittie (zip) to rear crossmember and
bumper wiring harness.
KitTie
(Zip)
Wire
Harness
Crossmember
l.Set bumper to previous bed-to-bumper mea-
surements.
m. TIGHTEN all rear bumper hardware.
i.In stall license plate lights on rear bumper.
Rear
Bumper
License Plate
Light
j.Install rear bumper wiring harness on frame, if
possible.
Wire
Harness
Frame
2. Fuel filler
WARNING
Use extreme caution when working near the fuel lines
and the fuel tank. Clean up spilled fuel immediately. A
spark could cause an explosion or fire resulting in serious personal injury and property damage.
a. Mark fuel filler tubes with cut and alignment
lines.
Fuel Filler
Alignment
Lines
Cut Lines
b. Cut fuel filler on cut lines.
Fuel Filler
Alignment
Lines
c. Deburr edges of cut tubes.
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d. Inst all kitextension (1/4” x 6” hose) between cut
breather tube on fuel filler with two kit clamps
(#6 hose). DO NOT TIGHTEN.
KitExtension
(1/4” x 6”)
Breather
Tube
KitClamps
(#6 Hose)
g. Install fuel filler onto fuel tank with two factory
hose clamps and factory clip. DO NOT
TIGHTEN.
Vent Hose
Clamp
h. Install factory bolt onto frame and fuel filler.
e. Install kitextension (5/8” x 6” hose) between cut
vent tube on fuel filler with two kit clamps (#10
hose). DO NOT TIGHTEN.
KitExtension
(5/8” x 6”)
Vent
Tube
KitClamps
(#10 Hose)
f.Install kitextension (1” x 6” hose) between cut
filler tube on fuel filler with two kit clamps (#20
hose). DO NOT TIGHTEN.
KitExtension
(1” x 6”)
Filler
Tube
Fuel Filler
Bolt
Frame
i.Adjust fuel filler and/or kit extensions (hose) to
body.
Fuel Filler
Body
Kit
Extensions
j.TIGHTEN all hardware.
KitClamps
(#20 Hose)
k. Install fuel filler cap.
Fuel Filler
Body
Fuel Filler
Cap
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Underside of Vehicle
1. Parking brake cable
d. Install passenger side parking brake cable to kit
bracket with kit nut (1/4” Nylock) and kit
washer (1/4” SAE).
a. Install kitbracket (3” w/ stud) to driver side
crossmember with factory bolt.
KitBolt
(1/4” x 1”),
KitWasher
(1/4” SAE),
KitNut
(1/4” Nylock)
KitBracket
(3” W/ Stud)
Parking Brake
Cable
Factory Bolt
Crossmember
2. Fuel lines
a. Install kitbracket (2” stand off) to driver side
stud with factory nut.
Stud &
Factory Nut
KitBracket
(2” Stand Off)
Fuel Lines
KitBolt
(1/4” x 1”),
KitWasher
(1/4” SAE),
KitNut
(1/4” Nylock)
Driver Side
Looking Back
b. Install fuel line bracket to kit bracket (2” stand
off) with kit bolt (1/4” x 1”), two kit washers (1/4”
SAE) and kit nut (1/4” Nylock).
b. Install driver side parking brake cable to kit
bracket with kit nut (1/4” Nylock) and kit
washer (1/4” SAE).
c. Install kitbracket (3” w/ stud) to passenger side
crossmember with factory bolt.
KitBolt
(1/4” x 1”),
KitWasher
(1/4” SAE),
KitNut
(1/4” Nylock)
Parking Brake
Cable
KitBracket
(3” W/ Stud)
Factory Bolt
c. Install kitbracket (3” Z-shaped) to driver side
stud with factory nut.
Stud &
Factory Nut
KitBracket
(3” Z-Shaped)
KitBolt
(1/4” x 1”),
KitWasher
(1/4” SAE),
KitNut
(1/4” Nylock)
Fuel Lines
Driver Side
Looking Back
d. Install fuel line bracket to kit bracket (3” Z-
shaped) with kit bolt (1/4” x 1”), two kit washers
(1/4” SAE) and kit nut (1/4” Nylock).
Crossmember
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3. Carefully bend brake lines and install bolt and brake
line bracket to frame.
b. Install driver and passenger body mount access
plates and bolts.
Frame
Brake Line
Bracket
Bolt
4. Brake lines
a. Install kitbracket (2” Z-shaped) and factory bolt
to driver side frame.
Brake Line
Bracket
KitBolt
(1/4” x 1”),
KitWashers
(1/4” SAE),
KitNut
(1/4” Nylock)
Access
Plate
Bolts
Carpet
Rear
c. Lay carpet down to cover driver and passenger
body mount access plates.
d. Install storage tray and pop-up clips to vehicle.
Storage Tray
Pop-up
Clips
KitBracket
(2” Z-Shaped)
Factory Bolt
b. Install brake line bracket to kit bracket (2” Z-
shaped) with kit bolt (1/4” x 1”), two kit washers
(1/4” SAE) and kit nut (1/4” Nylock).
c. Repeat above steps for passenger side.
Inside of Vehicle
1. Extended cab models: Rear interior trim panels
a. Install body mount access covers.
Access
Cover
Rear Seat
e. Install jack into storage tray.
Storage Tray
Jack
Rear Seat
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2. Crew cab models: Rear interior trim panels
3. Front interior trim panels
a. Install body mount access covers.
Access
Cover
b. Install passenger side rear panel onto cab with
pop-clips and bolt.
Passenger
Side Rear
Panel
a. Install driver and passenger body mount bolt
access cover.
Carpet
Body Mount
Bolt
Access
Cover
b. Lay carpet down to cover driver and passen ger
body mount access covers.
c. Install driver and passenger kick panels.
Kick Panel
Bolt
c. Install driver side rear panel onto cab with pop-
clips and three bolts.
Driver Side
Rear Panel
Bolts
d. Return seatbacks to upright position and install
three headrests onto seatbacks.
d. Install dead pedal.
Kick Panel
Dead Pedal
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e. Install driver and passenger door sill plates.
Door Sill
Plate
d. Position kitextension (manual shifter) between
two cut pieces of shifter lever. Ensure alignment
marks on each cut shifter lever piece are aligned
and rubber boot is on shift lever.
Shift Lever
KitExtension
(Manual
Shifter)
Alignment
Mark
e. Weld kitextension (manual shifter) in place.
4. Manual transmission
a. Remove plastic cap from end of shift lever.
Shift Lever
Plastic Cap
b. Mark alignment and cut lines on shifter lever
below bend.
Shift Lever
WARNING
Welding should be performed by a certified welder.
f.Grind off any excess welds.
g. Install plastic cap to end of shift lever.
h. Install shifter lever.
Shift Lever
Plastic Cap
i.Install shift and center consoles.
Shifter
Console
Cut Line
Alignment
Line
c. Cut shifter lever along marked cut line.
Center
Console
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Engine Compartment
2. Radiator
1. Steering shaft
KitExtension
(Steering)
WARNING
Verify the steering extension is securely installed as
specified in the instructions. Failure to do so may
cause steering malfunction, resulting in property damage or serious personal injury.
a. Install upper steering shaft into kit extension
(steering), ensuring marks on upper and lower
steering shaft are aligned.
a. Cut off tabs on upper radiator mounts.
Upper
Radiator
Mount
Radiator
Core
Support
Tab
b. Install four kit brackets (3” radiator) to radiator
mounts with four factory bolts. DO NOT
TIGHTEN.
Alignment
Mark
Upper Steering
Shaft
KitBolt
(3/8” x 1-1/4”)
KitExtension
(Steering)
Steering Coupler
& Bolts
Lower Steering
Shaft
Alignment
Mark
b. Position kitextension (steering) into steering
coupler. Ensure marks on upper and lower
steering shaft are aligned.
c. Apply a few drops of kit Loctite® to factory bolts
and kitbolt (3/8” x 1-1/4”).
Radiator
KitBracket
(3” Radiator)
Factory
Bolt
d. Install bolts and tighten to 33 lb.-ft.
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c. Install radiator and four kit brackets to core sup-
port with four kit washers (1/4” SAE) and four kitnuts (1/4” Nylock). DO NOT TIGHTEN.
KitWasher
(1/4” SAE),
KitNut
(1/4” Nylock)
KitBracket
(3” Radiator)
f.Install radiator cover to core support with five
factory pop-up clips.
Factory
Pop-up Clips
Core
Support
Radiator
Cover
g. Install radiator cover to kit plates (radiator blo ck
off) with four kit clips (push) and four kit wash-
ers (1/4” SAE).
d. Assemble kitplates (radiator block off) with kit
bolt (1/4” x 1”), two kit washers (1/4” SAE) and
kit nut (1/4” Nylock). DO NOT TIGHTEN.
Kit Plates
(Radiator
Block Off)
Kit Bolt
(1/4” x 1”),
Kit Washer
(1/4” SAE),
Kit Nut
(1/4” Nylock)
e. Install kitplates (radiator block off) to radiator
with four factory pop-up clips.
KitPlates
(Radiator
Block Off)
Radiator
Cover
KitClip
(Push),
KitWasher
(1/4” SAE)
h. Adjust radiator and ensure fan does not contact
fan shroud.
i.TIGHTEN all hardware.
Factory
Pop-up Clips
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3. Install wire harness and clips to alternator bracket
and driver side body bracket. Adjust clips if necessary.
5. Install driver and passenger brake line wire harnesses to brackets with two kit ties (zip).
Bracket
Alternator
Bracket
Wire
Harness
Body
Bracket
Battery
4. Install vent hoses to driver side body bracket with kit
tie (zip).
KitTie
(Zip)
Wire
Harness
6. Install wire harness clip to firewall bracket.
Clip
Bracket
Wire
Harness
Bracket
Vent
Hoses
KitTie
(Zip)
7. Install heater hoses on clip and backside of engine.
Heater
Hoses
Clip
26‘05 - ‘06 Tacoma (W/ O.E. Hitch) - 3” Kit 5613
8. 6 cyl. models: Power steering reservoir
a. Remove reservoir cap and drain contents into
drain pan.
b. Remove two clamps and power steering lines
from reservoir.
Power
Steering
Reservoir
Power
Steering
Lines
Clamps
f.Install kitextension (7/16” OD x 5” L) between
cut power steering lines with two kit clamps (#6
hose). DO NOT TIGHTEN.
KitExtension
(7/16” OD x 5” L)
KitClamps
(#6 Hose)
c. Mark power steering lines.
Cut Marks
Power
Steering
Lines
Front
Cut Marks
Front
g. Install kitextension (5/8” OD x 5” L) between
cut power steering lines with two kit clamps
(#10 hose). DO NOT TIGHTEN.
KitExtension
(5/8” OD x 5” L)
KitClamps
(#10 Hose)
h. Install power steering reservoir, lines, clamps,
and three bolts onto vehicle.
Power
Steering Lines
d. Cut power steering lines along cut marks.
e. Drain any remaining fluid from power steering
lines into drain pan.
Power
Steering
Reservoir
Bolts
Clamps
i.Adjust hoses and tighten all hardware.
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9. 4 cyl. models: Power steering requires no modification.
d. Install AC line to kit bracket (3” w/ stud ) with kit
washer (1/4” SAE) and kit nut (1/4” Nylock).
10. 6 cyl. models: AC Line
a. Install rubber isolator to body.
AC Line
Clamp
Nut
Rubber
Isolator
b. Install AC line and clamp onto rubber isolator
with nut.
11. 4 cyl. models: AC Line
a. Install kitbracket (3” Z-shaped) to passenger
side AC line bracket with bolt.
Install
KitBracket
(3” ZShaped)
Here
12. 6 cyl. models: Install airbox cover to engine with
two clips. Tighten clamp.
Airbox Cover
Clamp
Clips
13. 4 cyl. models: Install air hose to engine with two
clamps.
Clamps
Air Hose
AC Line
Bracket
b. Install AC line to bottom of kit bracket (3” Z-
shaped) with kit bolt (1/4” x 1”), two kit washers
(1/4” SAE) and kit nut (1/4” Nylock).
c. Install kitbracket (3” w/ stud) to rubber isolator
and passenger side AC line bracket with nut.
AC Line
Bracket
Rubber
Isolator
Install KitBracket
(3” W/ Stud) Here
Nut
AC Line
Front of Vehicle
1. Front bumper
a. Apply a small amount of kit Loctite® to six fac-
tory studs and install kit brackets (front bumper)
to frame with six factory nuts.
KitBracket
(Front
Bumper)
Factory
Studs & Nuts
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b. Apply a small amount of kit Loctite® to six kit
bolts (3/8” x 1”) and install front bumper to kit
brackets (front bumper) with twelve kit washers
(3/8” USS) and six kit nuts (3/8” Nylock).
Kit Bracket
(Front
Bumper)
d. Install two pop-up clips to fender wells.
Fender Well
Pop-up
Clip
KitBolts
(3/8” x 1”),
KitWashers
(3/8” USS),
KitNuts
(3/8” Nylock)
Front
Bumper
c. Install front bumper cover to veh icl e wit h six fa c-
tory screws.
Front
Bumper
Fascia
Front
Bumper
e. Install five pop-up clips to front bumper.
Pop-up
Clips
Front
Bumper
f.Install two pop-up clips, two bolts and grill to
core support.
Screws
Pop-up
Clips
Screws
Grill
g. Inst all wiring harnesses to fog lights, if equipped.
Wiring
Harness
Fog Light
h. Adjust bumper and tighten all hardware.
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After Completing Installation
Miscellaneous
Inside Cab
1. Install airbag fuse and fuse block cover.
Airbag Fuse
Fuse Location
May Vary
Fuse Cover
1. Apply kitlabel (warning) to dashboard in plain sight
of all vehicle occupants.
2. Check all fasteners to ensure they are tight.
3. Ensure all wires, hoses, cables, etc. are properly
connected and there is ample slack.
4. Fill and check power steering reservoir with fresh
power steering fluid. Start engine and turn wheel
several times in either direction. Shut off engine and
recheck power steering reservoir. Add fluid, if necessary.
Dynamic Vehicle Check
1. Check steering in both directions to ensure that
there is no bind. Check operation of clutch, brake
system, and parking brake. Check operation of
transmission and transfer case. Ensure there is full
engagement in all gears and 4WD ranges. Check
battery connections and electrical component operations. Test-drive vehicle.
Engine Compartment
1. Connect both battery cables. Connect positive cable
first, then negative cable.
Positive
Cable (Red)
Negative
Cable (Black)
WARNING
Retorque all fasteners after 500 miles and after off road
use. All body lift components should be visually
inspected and fasteners retorqued during routine vehicle servicing.
CAUTION
Performance Automotive Group does not recommend
any particular wheel and tire combinations for use with
its body lifts and cannot assume responsibility for the
customer’s choice of wheels and tires. Refer to your
owner's manual for recommended tire sizes and warnings related to the use of oversized tires. Larger wheel
and tire combinations increase stress and wear on
steering and suspension components, which leads to
increased maintenance and higher risk for component
failure. Larger wheel and tire combinations also alter
speedometer calibration, braking effectiveness, center
of gravity, and handling characteristics. Consult an
experienced local off road shop to find what wheel and
tire combinations work best with your vehicle.
NOTE
All warranty information, instruction sheets, and other
documents regarding the installation of this product
must be retained by the vehicle owner
contained in the instructions and on the warranty card
will be required for any warranty claims. The vehicle
owner needs to understand the modifications ma de to
the vehicle and how they affect vehicle handling and
performance. Failure to provide the customer with this
information can result in damage to the vehicle and
severe personal injury.
. Information
30‘05 - ‘06 Tacoma (W/ O.E. Hitch) - 3” Kit 5613
Accessories
The following accessories are also available:
Kit # 6337: Gap Guards