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2007- 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser
1"- 3” Performance Strut
Installation Instructions
www.skyjacker.com
REQUIRED TOOL LIST:
• Safety Glasses
• Metric / Standard Wrenches & Sockets
• Floor Jack
• Jack Stands
• Measuring Tape
• Torque Wrench
• Strut Spring Compressor
Before beginning the installation, thoroughly & completely read these instructions & the enclosed
driver’s WARNING NOTICE. Affix the WARNING decal in the passenger compartment in clear view
of all occupants. Please refer to the Parts List to insure that all parts & hardware are received prior
to the disassembly of the vehicle. If any parts are found to be missing, contact SKYJACKER
Customer Service at 318-388-0816 to obtain the needed items. If you have any questions or
reservations about installing this lift kit, call SKYJACKER® Technical Assistance at 318-388-0816.
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Make sure you park the vehicle on a level concrete or asphalt surface. Many times a vehicle is not
level (side-to-side) from the factory & is usually not noticed until a lift kit has been installed, which
makes the difference more visible. Using a measuring tape, measure the front & rear (both sides)
from the ground up to the center of the fender opening above the axle. Record this information
below for future reference.
Driver Side Front: Passenger Side Front:
Driver Side Rear: Passenger Side Rear:
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• This lift is determined from the amount of lift to the front of the vehicle, while only lifting the rear
to a position level with the front.
• If larger tires (10% more than the stock diameter) are installed, speedometer recalibration will be
necessary. Contact your local Toyota dealer or an authorized dealer for details.
• After installation a qualified alignment facility is required to align the vehicle to factory
specifications.
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Kit Box Breakdown:
Part #: FJ730ST
ITEM# DESCRIPTION QTY
513STS TOY 1-3" ADJ PERF STRUT 2
FJ25R 2-2.5" FJ CRSR REAR CLS,PR 1
SBE702 END LINKS REAR 3" FJ CRUISR 1
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Front Installation:
1. With the vehicle on flat level ground, set the emergency brake &
block the rear tires.
2. Place a floor jack under the lower control arm’s front cross member
& raise the vehicle. Place jack stands under the frame rails, behind
the front wheel wells & lower the frame of the vehicle onto the jack
stands.
3. Remove the front tires / wheels.
Photo #1
4. Remove the ABS line from the upper A-arms using a 10mm socket &
disconnect the ABS / brake line from the steering knuckle. (See
Photo #1)
5. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using a tie rod
remover or other suitable tool. (See Photo #2)
6. Disconnect the lower strut mount from the lower A-arm & disconnect
the sway bar end link. (See Photo #3)
7. Disconnect the upper A-arm ball joint from the top of the steering
knuckle using a ball joint remover or other suitable tool. (See
Photo #4)
Photo #2
Photo #3
Photo #4
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8. Remove the upper strut mounting bolts from the upper frame mount
& remove the strut. (See Photo #5)
9. Using a spring compressor, unload the tension on the upper mount
of the coil assembly. Remove the upper strut retaining nut & remove
the strut from the bottom. (See Photo #6)
Note: There are six snap ring grooves located on the new Skyjacker
strut body for 1" to 3" lift heights. The ring is installed in the second
groove from the top when shipped. This will yield 2.5" - 3" of lift. The
upper groove is only to be used when 2.5" - 3" of lift is desired, after
aftermarket accessories have been added that weigh the front of the
vehicle down (ie. winch, after market bumper, & etc). The lower
grooves can be used if you would like to keep the factory rake of the
vehicle (front of vehicle lower than the rear). Once the coil spring
seat retaining ring has been installed, check all suspension
components for any contact or interference. If suspension
component contact or interference is present, lower the coil
spring seat by lowering the coil spring seat retaining ring until
no contact or interference is present.
10. Re-assemble using the Skyjacker Strut. (See Photo #7) Note: The
factory upper stem bushings will be re-used.
11. Attach the strut assembly to the lower A-arm using the factory
hardware. Note: Install the bolt from the rear, towards the front.
(See Photo #8)
Photo #5
Photo #6
12. Attach the upper strut mount to the frame using the factory
hardware. Re-attach the upper A-arm to the steering knuckle.
Note: It may be necessary to use a pry bar to pull the A-arm down
far enough to re-attach.
13. Re-attach the ABS line / brake line & sway bar end links. (See
Photo #9)
14. Install the front tires / wheels &
lower the vehicle to the ground.
Photo #7
Photo #8
Photo #9
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Rear Installation:
15. Block the front tires & raise the rear of the vehicle. Properly
support the frame rails using jack stands & remove the rear tires
/ wheels. (See Photo # 10)
16. Disconnect the brakeline brackets & remove the rear shocks &
sway bar end link from the axle to allow for the installation of the
new Skyjacker rear coils. Disconnect the track bar from the
frame. (See Photo #11).
17. Remove the factory coil spring & replace with the new Skyjacker
rear coil springs. Note: Be sure to retain the upper bump stop as
shown. (See Photo #12)
18. Re-attach the track bar & brakeline brackets. Install the new
Skyjacker sway bar end links. Install using the supplied
hardware. (See Photo #13)
Photo #10
19. Install the new Skyjacker rear shocks. (See Photo #14)
20. Install the rear tires / wheels & lower the vehicle to the ground.
Photo #12 Photo #13
Photo #11
Photo #14
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FINAL NOTES:
• After the installation is complete, double check that all nuts & bolts are tight. Refer to the
following chart below for the proper torque specifications. (Do not retighten the nuts & bolts where
thread lock compound was used.)
• With the vehicle placed on the ground, cycle the steering lock to lock & inspect the steering,
suspension, brake lines, front & rear drivelines, fuel lines, & wiring harnesses for proper operation,
tightness, & adequate clearance.
• Have the headlights readjusted to the proper settings.
• Have a qualified alignment center realign the front end to the factory specifications.
• Retorque all the bolts after the first 100 miles.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
INCH SYSTEM
Bolt Size Grade 5 Grade 8
5/16 15 FT LB 20 FT LB
3/8 30 FT LB 35 FT LB
7/16 45 FT LB 60 FT LB
1/2 65 FT LB 90 FT LB
9/16 95 FT LB 130 FTLB
5/8 135 FT LB 175 FT LB
3/4 185 FT LB 280 FT LB
• The above specifications are not to be used when the bolt is being installed with a bushing.
Bolt Size Class 8.8 Class 10.9
6MM 5 FT LB 9 FT LB
8MM 18 FT LB 23 FT LB
10MM 32 FT LB 45 FT LB
12 MM 55 FT LB 75 FT LB
14MM 85 FT LB 120 FT LB
16MM 130 FT LB 165 FT LB
18MM 170 FT LB 240 FT LB
METRIC SYSTEM
Seat Belts Save Lives, Please Wear Your Seat Belt.
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