Rough Country 745N2 User Manual

92745000

05-11 TACOMA 3” Fr / 2” Rr Leveling Kit

Thank you for choosing Rough Country for your suspension needs.

Rough Country recommends a certified technician install this system. In addition to these instructions, professional
knowledge of disassembly/reassembly procedures as well as post installation checks must be known. Attempts to install
this system without this knowledge and expertise may jeopardize the integrity and/or operating safety of the vehicle.

Please read instructions before beginning installation. Check the kit hardware against the parts list on this page and the
product layout on the last page. Be sure you have all needed parts and know where they go. Also please review tools
needed list and make sure you have needed tools.

As a general rule, the taller a vehicle is, the easier it will roll. Seat belts and shoulder harnesses should be worn at all
times. Avoid situations where a side rollover may occur.

Generally, braking performance and capability are decreased when larger/heavier tires and wheels are used. Take this
into consideration while driving. Do not add, alter, or fabricate any factory or after-market parts to increase vehicle height
over the intended height of the Rough Country product purchased. Mixing component brands is not recommended.

Rough Country makes no claims regarding lifting devices and excludes any and all implied claims. We will not be re­sponsible for any product that is altered.

If questions exist we will be happy to answer any questions concerning the design, function, and correct use of our prod­ucts.

This suspension system was developed using a Maximum tire size of 265/75R-17with factory wheels. For aftermarket
wheel and tire combinations consult your tire and wheel specialist.

NOTICE TO DEALER AND VEHICLE OWNER

Any vehicle equipped with any Rough Country product should have a “Warning to Driver” decal installed on the inside of
the windshield or on the vehicle’s dash. The decal should act as a constant reminder for whoever is operating the vehi­cle of its unique handling characteristics.

INSTALLING DEALER - it is your responsibility to install the warning decal and forward these installation instructions on
to the vehicle owner for review. These instructions should be kept in the vehicle for its service

PRODUCT USE INFORMATION

Kit Contents:

2-Front Strut Extensions
2-2” Rear Blocks
2-Rear Shock Absorbers
4-Rear U-bolts

1-Kit Bag including:
6-3/8” studs
6-3/8” nuts
6-3/8” lock washers
1-Kit Bag including:
2-Shock sleeves
4-Shock stem bushings
4-Cup washers
2-3/8” nuts
1—Kit Bag Including
8—U-Bolts Nuts
8—U-Bolt Washers

Tools Needed:

12 mm Wrench
14 mm Socket
17 mm Socket
17 mm Wrench
19 mm Socket
19 mm Wrench
Hammer
16mm Wrench
21mm Socket

Torque Specs:
Size Grade 5 Grade 8

5/16” 15 ft/lbs 20 ft/lbs
3/8” 30 ft/lbs 35 ft/lbs
7/16” 45 ft/lbs 60 ft/lbs
1/2” 65 ft/lbs 90 ft/lbs
9/16” 95 ft/lbs 130 ft/lbs
5/8” 135 ft/lbs 175 ft/lbs
3/4” 185 ft/lbs 280 ft/lbs

Class 8.8 Class 10.9
6MM 5 ft/lbs 9 ft/lbs
8MM 18ft/lbs 23 ft/lbs
10MM 32ft/lbs 45ft/lbs
12MM 55ft/lbs 75ft/lbs
14MM 85ft/lbs 120ft/lbs
16MM 130ft/lbs 165ft/lbs
18MM 170ft/lbs 240ft/lbs

FRONT INSTALLATION

1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support the vehicle with jack stands, so that the front wheels are off the ground

2. Remove the front tires/wheels. Using a 21mm deep well socket.

3. Remove cotter pin from the outer tie rod end on the steering linkage. Using 19mm socket remove the nut. Using a
hammer hit on the side of the cast knuckle to allow the tie rod end to separate from the knuckle. Remove the link­age from the knuckle. Push linkage forward to make room for installation. Retain factory nut & cotter pin. See

PHOTO 1.

4. Using a 17mm wrench, remove the sway bar bolts, allowing the sway bar to drop. Retain factory hardware. See
PHOTO 2.

PHOTO 1

5. Using a 14mm socket, remove the strut nuts on the upper strut tower that holds the assembly in place. See PHOTO

3. One nut can be left on an upper stud to hold the strut in place

6. Place jack stand under the knuckle for support. Using 19 mm socket remove nut from the ball joint on the upper con­trol arm. Using a hammer hit the knuckle to allow the ball joint to separate from the upper control arm See PHOTO 4.

PHOTO 3

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PHOTO 5

PHOTO 2

PHOTO 4

Do not allow the knuckle to pull out far enough that it pulls the CV shaft out of the differential.

7. Using a 19mm socket and wrench, remove the strut bolt from the lower control arm and remove the strut assembly
from the vehicle. Retain the factory lower hardware for reassembly. Note the direction of the bolt for reassembly.

See PHOTO 5.

8. Locate the supplied 3/8” stud extensions. Using a 9/16” socket snug self clinching stud in the new spacer as shown
in Photo 6. The stud should clinch with about 35-45 ft/lbs of torque. Do not over torque the nut.

PHOTO 5

PHOTO 6