Tuff Country 53905 - Toyota Tacoma 05-14 3 uni-ball lift kit User Manual
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5. Working on the driver side, place a reference mark on
the driver side strut. This is done so that the driver side
strut will be put back into the driver side of the vehicle.
Working on the driver side, remove the (3) upper nuts that
connect the strut into the stock location. The nuts may be
discarded. Repeat procedure on the passenger side.
6. Working on the driver side, remove the lower bolt that
connects the strut to the lower mounting location and save
the hardware for later re-installation.
Special note: During
removal of the bolt, take special care not to damage
the CV boot. Also, make a mental note on which way
the bolt is removed, it needs to be re-installed the same
way that it was removed. Remove the strut assembly
from the stock location and set aside for further instruc-
tions. Repeat procedure on the passenger side.
7. Working on the driver side, Remove plastic clips hold-
ing rubber spray gaurds to the inner fender. Only remove
enough to get to the upper control arm bolt. Repeat on
Passenger side.
8. Using a pair of large channel locks or similar type tool,
Bend the pinch welded lip of the inner fender just enough
that the upper control arm bolt will be able to be completely
removed. Remove bolt and save. Repeat on passenger
side.
9. Remove upper control arms from vehicle