INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2.25” FRONT LEVELING SYSTEM FOR THE 6-LUG SUSPENSION
TOYOTA TACOMA 2005-2007 IMPORTANT NOTES: Front End Installation:
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.
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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4. Detach all brake 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.
420-225-1001
04/07
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