Tuff Country 52901 User Manual

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PART NUMBER : 52901
1999 - CURR TOYOTA TUNDRA

1.5” - 2” FRONT LEVELING SYSTEM

PARTS LIST:

Part # Description Qty.

MO3271 Front Strut Spacer 2
MO3273 Front Strut Isolator 2
M10214B 10 MM x 2 1/4” Stud 6
52901INST Instruction Sheet 1

Special Note:

A strut compressor is going to be needed to perform
this installation. If you do not have a strut
compressor you may rent one from your local Auto
Parts store.

Due to the inconsistencies of the stock strut, height
after installation of the spacer may very. Any
questions please feel free to contact Tuff Country or
your local Tuff Country dealer.

Congratulations on your selection to purchase a Tuff
Country EZ-Ride Suspension System. We at Tuff
Country are proud to offer a high quality product at
the industries most competitive pricing. Thank you
for your confidence in us, and our product.

Before installation begins, it is the customers/
installers responsibility to make sure that all parts
are on hand. If any parts are missing, please feel free
to call one of our customer service representative @
[phone].

Make sure to use locktite on all new and stock
hardware associated with this installation.

Torque Settings

5/16” 15—18 ft lbs.
3/8” 28—32 ft lbs.
7/16” 30—35 ft lbs.
1/2” 65—85 ft lbs.
9/16” 85—120 ft lbs.
5/8” 95—130 ft lbs.
3/4” 100—140 ft lbs.

INSTALLATION MANUAL

1.5” - 2” FRONT LEVELING SYSTEM 1999 -
CURR

TOYOTA TUNDRA

PART # 52901

SJ100302

IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension highly
recommends that a qualified and or certified
mechanic performs this installation.

If you desire to return your vehicle to stock, it is the
customers responsibility to save all stock hardware.

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

It is the customers responsibility to make sure that a
re-torque is performed on all hardware associated
with this suspension system after the first 500 miles
of installation. It is also the customers responsibility
to do a complete re-torque after every 3000 miles or
after every off road use.

After the original installation, Tuff Country EZ-Ride
Suspension also recommends having the alignment
check every 6 months to ensure proper tracking,
proper wear on tires and front end components. Tuff
Country EZ-Ride Suspension take no responsibility
for abuse, improper installation or improper
suspension maintenance.

It is the responsibility of the customer or the
mechanic to wear safety glasses at all times when
performing this installation.

It is the customers/installers responsibility to read
and understand all steps before installation begins.
OEM manual should be used as a reference guide.

The Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension product safety
label that is included in your kit box must be
installed inside the cab in plain view of all
occupants.

It is the responsibility of the installers to make sure
that the rear view mirror hanger is hung from the
rear view mirror. The rear view mirror hanger has
instructions on proper post installation procedure.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRENTY

Notice to all Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension
customers: It is your responsibility to keep your
original sales receipt! If failure should occur on any
Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension component, your
original sales receipt must accompany the warranted
unit to receive warranty. Warranty will be void if the
customer can not provide the original sales receipt.
Do not install a body lift in conjunction with a
suspension system. If a body lift is used in
conjunction with any Tuff Country EZ-Ride
Suspension product, your Tuff Country EZ-Ride
Suspension WARRANTY WILL BE VOID.
Inc. (“Tuff Country” ) suspension products are
warranted to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for life if purchased, installed and
maintained on a non-commercial vehicle; otherwise,
for a period of twelve (12) months, from the date of
purchase and installation on a commercial vehicle, or
twelve thousand (12,000) miles (which ever occurs
first). Tuff Country does not warrant or make any
representations concerning Tuff Country Products
when not installed and used strictly in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions for such
installation and operation and accordance with good
installation and maintenance practices of the
automotive industry. This warranty does not apply to
the cosmetic finish of Tuff Country products nor to
Tuff Country products which have been altered,
improperly installed, maintained, used or repaired, or
damaged by accident, negligence, misuse or racing.
(“Racing is used in its broadest sense, and, for
example, without regards to formalities in relation to
prizes, competition, etc.) This warranty is void if the
product is removed from the original vehicle and re­installed on that or any other vehicle. This warranty
is exclusive and is in lieu of any implied warranty of
merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or
other warranty of quality, whether express or implied,
except the warranty of title. All implied warranties are
limited to the duration of this warranty. The remedies
set forth in this warranty are exclusive. This warranty
excludes all labor charges or other incidental of
consequential damages. Any part or product
returned for warranty claim must be returned through
the dealer of the distributor from whom it was
purchased. Tuff Country reserves the right to
examine all parts returned to it for warranty claim to
determine whether or not any such part has failed
because of defect in material or workmanship. The
obligation of Tuff Country under this warranty shall
be limited to repairing, replacing or crediting, at its
option, any part or product found to be so defective.
Regardless of whether any part is repaired, replaced
or credited under this warranty, shipping and/or
transportation charges on the return of such product
must be prepaid by the customer under this
warranty.

Tuff Country

For a list of all parts, please refer to the Parts
Description Page, at the end of the Installation
Manual.

Please Follow Instruction Carefully

Before installation begins, drive and check to make
sure there are no uncommon sounds and or frame
damage. Also at this time measure from the center of
the hub to the bottom of the fender well and record
measurements below.

Pre Installation Measurements:

Driver Side Front:______________________________
Passenger Side Front:__________________________

At the end of the installation take the same
measurements and compare to the pre-installation
measurements.

Post Installation Measurements:

Driver Side Front:______________________________
Passenger Side Front:__________________________

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 a pair of jack stands. Place a jack stand on both the
driver and passenger side. Next, remove the wheels and
tires from both sides.

2. Working on the driver side, remove the stock sway bar
hardware from the stock frame location and save the
stock hardware for later re-installation. Repeat procedure
on the passenger side.

sway bar up and out of the way during installation.

3. Working on the driver side, remove the (3) upper stock
nuts that connect the stock strut into the stock location.
Save the stock nuts for later re-installation. Repeat
procedure on the passenger side.

4. Working on the driver side, remove the stock lower bolt
that connects the lower stock mounting point to the stock
lower strut. Remove the stock strut assembly and stock
lower bolt and set a side for later re-installation. Repeat
procedure on the passenger side.

Special Note: A strut compressor is going to be
needed to perform this installation. If you do not have
a strut compressor you may rent one from your local
Auto Parts store.

5. Working on the driver side strut assembly that was
removed from step # 4, carefully compress the stock strut
using a strut compressor. Special Note: Scribe a

reference mark on the top of the stock strut nut. This

Special Note: Tie the stock