Tuff Country 52907 User Manual

Part # 52907 2005 - 2012 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 and 2WD PreRunner 3” suspension system
Part
# Description
Qty.
52907-01 Front strut spacer 2 52907-02 Front pre-load spacer 2 TCI-R15 Rear add-a-leafs 2 CB38 Hardware bag 1 5U-242S 9/16” x 2 9/16” x 8 5/8” square u-bolts 4 52907NB1 Hardware bag 1 52907INST Instruction sheet (customer copy) 1 52907INST Instruction sheet (installer copy) 1
MIRRORHANGER
Rear view mirror hanger 1
WARNINGDECAL Warning decal 1
Congratulations on your selection to purchase a Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension System. We at Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension are proud to offer a high quality product at the industries most competitive pric­ing. Thank you for your confidence in us and our prod­uct.
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.
For a list of parts, please refer to the back of the instal­lation manual for photos of parts that are included in this suspension system.
Make sure to use thread locker or loctite on all new and stock hardware associated with the installation of this suspension system.
After the completion of the installation a front end alignment is required.
Installation manual
3” suspension system
2005 — 2012 Toyota Tacoma
4x4 and 2WD PreRunner
Part # 52907
sj11112011rev.05
Important customer information:
Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension highly recommends that a qualified or a certified mechanic performs this installation.
It is the responsibility of the customer/installer 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. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our technical department @ (801) 280-2777. Also, the OEM manual should be used as a reference guide.
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 100 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 checked every 6 months to ensure proper tracking, proper wear on tires and front end components. Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension takes no responsibility for abuse, improper installation or improper suspen­sion maintenance.
If you desire to return your vehicle to stock, it is the customers responsibility to save all stock hardware.
Limited lifetime warranty
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. Tuff Country 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 re-installed 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.
Important information that needs to be read before installation begins:
Due to the different variation of the stock strut spring rate, height after installation of the spacer may vary. Any questions please feel free to contact Tuff Country or your local Tuff Country dealer.
Tuff Country recommends a 32x10.50 tire package once part # 52907 has been installed. If larger than a 32x10.50 tire is installed on your vehicle in conjunc­tion with part # 52907; Tuff Country assumes no liabil­ity and the warranty will be VOID.
New longer rear shocks are not required but highly recommended once part # 52907 has been installed on your vehicle and the rear shocks need to be ordered as a separate part #. If you have not already ordered your rear shocks, please feel free to contact Tuff Country or your local Tuff Country dealer and order your rear shocks. Tuff Country recommends installing a 26” fully extended shock in the rear.
Before installation begins, Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension highly recommends that the installer performs a test drive on the vehicle. During the test drive, check to see if there are any uncommon sounds or vibrations. If uncommon sounds or vibrations occur on the test drive, uncommon sounds or vibrations will be enhanced once the suspension system has been installed. Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension highly recommends notifying the customer prior to installation to inform the customer of these issues if they exist.
Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension packages (2) sets of instruction sheets with this box kit. (1) is for the installer and (1) is for the customer. The (1) for the customer has some post installation procedure literature and it is the installers responsibility to make sure that the customer receives a copy of the installation manual along with the literature.
Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension recommends a wall mounted strut compressor be used when performing the steps that talk about installing the strut spacer into the strut. If you do not have a wall mounted strut com­pressor, please have these steps performed by your local Toyota Dealership
Hardware bag 52907NB1 includes:
Description
Quantity
S10090 (1.000” x .500” x .400” sleeve) 2 M8WA (8 mm flat washer) 2 M835B (8 mm x 35 mm bolt) 2 126B (1/2” x 6” bolt) 2 12UN (1/2” unitorque nuts) 2 BU30000 (front strut stud / hardware bag) 1 M850HEXB (8 mm x 50 mm hex bolt) 1 S10051 (1.750” x .510” x .950”) 2 S10105 (1.000” x .385” x 1.300”) 1 916HN (9/16” u-bolt washers) 1
Hardware bag CB38 includes:
Description
Quantity CB381 (3/8” centering bolt) 2 38FN (3/8” fine nut) 2
Recommended tools selection: Wall mounted strut compressor Torque wrench Standard socket set Standard wrench set Metric socket set Metric wrench set Tape measure Hydraulic floor jacks
Please follow instructions carefully:
Before installation begins, 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:___________________________ Driver side rear:________________________________ Passenger side rear:____________________________
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:__________________________ Driver side rear:_______________________________
Passenger side rear:___________________________
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 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. Remove the stock front skid plate and save the stock skid plate and hardware for later re-installation.
3. Working on the driver side, remove the stock sway bar end link from the stock knuckle. Save the hardware for later re-installation. Repeat procedure on the passenger side.
4. Working on the driver side, remove the cotter pin that connects the knuckle to the upper control arm. Save the cotter pin for later re-installation. Loosen but do not remove the castle nut that secures the knuckle to the upper control arm. Carefully break the stock taper in the upper control arm and the knuckle. Once the taper has been broke, remove the castle nut and set aside for later re-installation. Repeat procedure on the passenger side.
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