Tuff Country 52925 User Manual

PART NUMBER : 52925
2000 - 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA
2 1/2” SUSPENSION SYSTEM

PARTS LIST:

Part # Description Qty.

52925-01 Rear Brake Proportioning Bracket 1
52925-02 Front Strut Spacer 2
52925-03 Front Strut Pre-Load Spacer 2
52925-04 Rear lifted block 2
M121.5B M10 x 1.5” Strut Stud Bolts 6
5U-247S 9/16” x 2 1/2” x 9 1/2” Square U-bolts 4
916NW 9/16” u-bolt high nuts & washers 1
S10051 Front differential drop sleeves 2
52925NB Hardware Bag 1
52925INST 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.

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.

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

Make sure to use thread locker or locktite on all new
and stock hardware associated with the installation
of this suspension system.

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.

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.

INSTALLATION MANUAL

2 1/2” SUSPENSION 2000 - 2005

TOYOTA TUNDRA

PART # 52925

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IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT NEEDS TO BE

READ BEFORE INSTALLATION BEGINS:

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

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.

Hardware bag 52925NB includes:

Description Quantity
1/2” x 8” bolts 2
1/2” unitorque nuts 2
M8-1.25 x 35 mm bolts 2
8 mm flat washer 2
8 mm x 15 mm bolt 1
8 mm unitorque nut 1

Hardware bag 916NW includes:

Description Quantity
9/16” u-bolt high nuts 8
9/16” u-bolt harden washers 8

Special Note: 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
representatives @ [phone].

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.