TOYOTA Tacoma 2005-2007 - Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2.25” FRONT LEVELING SYSTEM FOR THE 6-LUG SUSPENSION
TOYOTA TACOMA 2005-2007
IMPORTANT NOTES:
420-225-1001
04/07
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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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.