Toyota Tacoma 2005-2007 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

2.25” FRONT LEVELING SYSTEM FOR THE 6-LUG SUSPENSION
TOYOTA TACOMA 2005-2007

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Please read before beginning installation. OEM Manual should be
used as a reference.
It is highly recommended that a certified mechanic perform this
installation.
Read and understand all the instructions before beginning
installation.
Use Locktite® on all bolts associated with this installation.

Torque Specifications (ft-lbs):
Strut Mount/Assembly Upper Nuts (3 nuts) …….….………….. 47
Shock Absorber-to-Lower Control Arm Nut/Bolt …………… 101
Lower Ball Joint Mounting bolt ………………………………...43
Sway Bar-to-Upper Link Nut..…………… ……..…..…… ……. 22
Sway Bar-to-Lower Link Nut..………………..……..…………. 51
Sway Bar Bushing Bracket Bolt ………………………..……….19
Tie Rod End-to-Steering Knuckle ballstud nut …………….….. 53
Strut Bar-to-Frame nut/bolt …………………………………….221
Strut Bar-to Lower Control Arm ……………………………… 111
Wheel Lug Nuts …………………………………………………83

*If you desire to return the vehicle to stock, make sure to save
all the stock components.

WARNING: IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
THAT A CERTIFIED MECHANIC PERFORM
THIS INSTALLATION.

IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION:

This vehicle’s reaction and handling characteristics may differ from
that of standard cars and/or trucks. Modifications to improve off road
performance may raise the vehicle’s intended center of gravity.
Extreme caution must be utilized when encountering driving
conditions that may cause vehicle imbalance or loss of control.
DRIVE SAFELY! Avoid abrupt maneuvers, such as sharp turns,
which could cause a roll over, resulting in serious injury or death.

It is the customer’s responsibility to make sure a re-torque is
performed on all hardware associated with this suspension system
after the first 100 miles. It is also the customer’s responsibility to do
a complete re-torque after every 1000 miles or after every off road use.

After the original installation, it is recommended to have the alignment
checked by a certified alignment technician that is experienced with
lifted vehicles. Also the alignment should be checked every 6 months
to ensure proper tracking, proper wear on tires and front-end
components. The responsibility for abuse, improper installation, or
improper suspension maintenance is solely that of the customer.

NOTICE:

It is the responsibility of the customer or the mechanic to wear safety
glasses at all times when working with air tools.

Please follow all the instructions carefully.

Before installation begins, drive the vehicle and inspect it to make sure
that there are not any uncommon sounds or frame damage.

Front End Installation:

1. To begin installation, block

the rear tires of the vehicle so
that the vehicle is stable and
can’t roll backwards. Safely
lift the front of the vehicle and
support the frame with jack
stands. Place jack stands on
both the driver and the
passenger sides of the vehicle.
Next remove the wheels from
both sides.

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2. Using a 17mm ratchet,

remove the nut from the
bolt connecting the front
sway bar link and the
steering knuckle on both
sides of the vehicle.
HINT: If the ball joint
turns together with the
nut, use a 6 mm hex
wrench to hold the stud

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3. Using a 14 mm

ratchet, remove the
bolts from the brackets
that are holding the
sway bar to the frame
on both sides of the
vehicle.

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Detach all brake

4.
hose brackets from the
steering knuckle and
upper control arm. On
vehicles with ABS,
remove the front wheel
speed sensor-retaining
bolt and detach the
sensor from the
steering knuckle.

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5. Let the sway bar
swing down out of the
way. Failure to do this
will prevent the
removal of the
strut assembly.

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6. Using a 19 mm ratchet, remove the lower two ball joint bolts.

7. Remove the three upper strut

mounting bolts with a 14 mm ratchet.

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Next remove the

8.

strut’s lower
mounting bolt with
a 19 mm ratchet a
wrench.

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9.

Remove the strut

nd

assembly from the
vehicle and mount it
in a bench vise.
Install the Hell Bent
Steel strut extension
on the top of the
strut, hold the part
up to start the f

actory
nuts onto the factory
studs.

** Caution: Use the factory nuts with the factory studs**

10. Run down nuts snug with end wrench. Torque to OEM specs.

Note: Because of the shape of the Hell Bent Steel spacer the strut

will be rotated 180° when reinstalled.

11. Place strut back into upper strut mount. Tighten provided nuts
snug with wrench or ratchet (after install, you will torque to OEM
specs).

12. Use a pry
bar to position
the lower
control arm and
the strut mount,
and then
reinstall the
mounting bolt.
Torque to OEM
specs.

13. Place a jack under the lower control arm. Raise the lower
control arm to reattach the lower ball joint bolts. Torque the ball
joint nuts to OEM specs.

14. Repeat on opposite side.

15. Reattach the front sway bar and sway bar link assembly on both
sides of the vehicle. Torque to OEM specs.

16. Reattach the ABS line brackets and sensors. Torque to OEM

specs.

17. Reattach the wheel. Torque to OEM specs.

18. Lower vehicle to ground and torque strut mounts to OEM
specs.

19. Align the vehicle. A certified alignment technician that is

experienced with lifted vehicles is recommended to perform the
alignment.

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