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2007 & UP 2WD 3” TOYOTA TUNDRA 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.
products please call one of our customer service representatives at 800-222-7023.
This suspension system was developed using a Maximum tire size of 305/65-18 (33” diameter) tire with factory wheels.
For aftermarket wheel and tire combinations consult your tire and wheel specialist.
This kit was designed to level the front of the truck with the rear. This kit includes a strut spacer and strut
spacer shim plates to “fine tune” the front with the rear. Before installation is initiated, measure the front and
rear of the vehicle to determine how much lift will be needed to level the vehicle. Each shim plate represents
approx 3/8” of lift and will be installed on top of the strut spacer as shown in the instruction sheet. (Maximum 2
per side). The spacer alone without shim plates will achieve approx 2 1/4” of lift, can be used without strut
spacer shims if desired.
In some cases, the vehicle owner may want the rear of the vehicle lifted also. Rough Country offers an optional 1 1/2”
block and u-bolt kit is also available to raise the rear if desired. Part # 6559
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 life.
PRODUCT USE INFORMATION
If questions exist about the design, function, installation, and correct use of our
KIT CONTENT:
2-Front Strut Spacers
4-Front Strut Spacer Shim Plates
1-Kit Bag that includes:
8-3/8” nut
8-3/8” lock washer
TOOLS NEEDED:
Hammer
9/16” Wrench
13/16” Wrench
10mm Wrench
12mm Wrench
14mm Wrench
19mm Wrench
22mm Wrench
24mm Wrench
TORQUE SPECS:
Size Grade 5 Grade 8
3/8” 30 ft/lbs 35 ft/lbs
9/16” 95 ft/lbs 130 ft/lbs
Metric
8mm 25ft/lbs
10mm 42 ft/lbs.
12mm 70 ft/lbs.
14mm 95 ft/lbs.
16mm 200ft./lbs
18mm 475ft./lbs
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FRONT INSTALLATION
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and chock the rear wheels.
2. Measure the front / rear to determine how much lift will be needed to level the vehicle. FR__________RR_________
3. Jack up the front of the vehicle using a floor jack. Place jack stands under the frame rails dire ctly behind the lower
control arms and lower the vehicle onto the jack stands.
4. Remove the tires and wheels.
5. Remove the sensor wire bracket as shown in Photo 1 using a 10MM wrench. Take care not to overextend or
damage this wire. Retain the hardware for reuse.
6. Remove the upper strut nuts as shown in Photo 2 using a 14MM wrench. Retain hardware.
Photo 1 Photo 2
7. Remove the sway bar link from the lower control arms using a 19MM wrench. See Photo 3. Retain hardware.
8. Loosen , but do not remove the lower control arm bolts to allow the lower control arm to swing down usin g a 24MM
wrench. See Photo 4.
Photo 3
Photo 4
9. Remove the brake line bracket from the knuckle using a 12MM wrench.
10. Remove the upper ball joint nut using a 19MM wrench as shown in Photo 5. It may be necessary to hit side of the
knuckle to brake the taper lock loose.
11. Remove the lower strut bolts as shown in Photo 6 using a 22MM socket and wrench. Remove the strut from the
vehicle.
Photo 5 Photo 6
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12.Install the new strut spacer on the top of the factory strut using the factory hardware making sure to position the strut
spacer as shown in Photo 7with the flat part of the spacer toward the frame rail. Tighten hardware.
13.Install the shim plates on the strut as shown in Photo 8. The shim plates are included to allow the height to be set as
needed. If less lift is desired, one or both of the shim plates may be left off the strut spacer and will in turn give less
lift. Each spacer shim plate will give approx 3/8” of lift. Refer to measurement taken in Step 2.
14.Install the strut in the factory mount with the supplied 3/8” nuts and lock washers on the upper mount and the factory
hardware on the bottom arm THE STRUT SPACER IS NOT SYMETRICAL, THE FLAT ON THE SPACER MUST
FACE THE FRAME ON EACH SIDE. Using a 9/16” wrench on the upper and a 22mm socket on the lower mount
tighten the hardware.
Photo 8
IMPORTANT NOTE: STRUT SPACER IS
NOT SYMETRICAL FLAT SIDE OF SPACER
MUST FACE THE FRAME
Photo 9
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POST INSTALLATION
1. Check and recheck all fasteners for proper torque. Check to ensure there is adequate clearan ce between all rotating, mobile, fixed and heated members. Check clearance between upper control arm and sid ewall of tire for proper
clearance. Check steering for interference and proper working order. Test brake system.
2. Perform steering sweep. Cycle the steering from full turn to full turn to check for clearance. Failure to perform inspections may result in component failure.
3. Re torque all fasteners after 500 miles. Visually inspect components and re torque fasteners during routine vehicle
service.
4. Adjust headlights to proper settings given increased vehicle height.
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
It is the ultimate buyers responsibility to have all bolts/nuts checked for tightness after the first 500 miles and then every
1000 miles. Wheel alignment steering system, suspension and driveline systems must be inspected by a qualified professional mechanic at least every 3000 miles.
KIT CONTENT:
FRONT UPPER STRUT EXTENSION —2
IMPORTANT NOTE:
STRUT SPACER IS NOT
SYMETRICAL FLAT SIDE
OF SPACER MUST FACE
THE FRAME
STRUT
EXTENSION
HARWARE—8
FRONT UPPER STRUT SHIM PLATES—4
Optional Rear 1 1/2” block / U-bolt kit– Part #6559
Thank you for purchasing a Rough Country Suspension System.
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