Auto Spring Kits
2005-2014 Toyota Tacoma/FJ Cruiser
 
Leveling/Lift Kit Installation Instructions

	Metric Wrenches and Socket Set		1			                  www.autospringcorp.com
   	Including: 12mm, 14mm,              	1                                         tech support contact:
   	17mm, and 19mm 			1                                         1-800-345-0431
            Pry Bar				1		                          
            Floor Jack				1				   	 address:
            Jack Stand				2			     		 8007 Mossy Cup Street
        	1 or 2 lb. Hammer			1			          	 Boise,Idaho  83709	
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Installation Instructions:

 1.	Before beginning, read instructions carefully and completely.
 2.	Jack up the front of vehicle enough to lift the tires off the ground as per manufacturer recommendation and support with jack stands on the frame.   
 3.	Remove the front tires.
 4.	Using a 17MM wrench remove the nut from the sway bar end link on the spindle.
 5.	Remove the cotter key and loosen the nut holding the upper control arm ball joint with a 19MM wrench. *Note: Upper Ball joint may use a locking nut and no cotter key is used.*
 6.	Remove three upper strut assembly nuts using a 14MM wrench.
 7.	Remove the large lower strut assembly bolt using a 19MM wrench.
 8.	With a sledge hammer, strike the spindle near the ball joint.  The sharp vibration will cause the ball joint to pop loose from the spindle.  This will allow downward movement of the lower control arm.
 9.	Gently pry the lower control arm down to allow removal of the entire strut assembly.  You should now be able to access the upper strut plate (top of the strut).
10.	Install one of the steel spacers provided on top of the strut.  Re-use the factory stock nuts on the factory strut studs.  Torque nuts to 25 ft. lbs.
11.	Re-install the strut assembly back in the upper strut tower the same direction it was removed and start the nylock nuts on the three studs that extend thru the tower.  DO NOT TIGHTEN NUTS YET.
12.	Using a bottle or floor jack, raise the lower control arm enough to re-install the lower strut assembly bolt and nut. DO NOT TIGHTEN NUT YET!!
13.	Continue raising the lower control arm up until you can re-connect the upper ball joint.  Install the upper ball joint nut and tighten and torque to 85 ft. lbs.  Re-install the cotter key where applicable.
14.	Finish tightening the three upper stud nuts and torque to 25 ft. lbs. Also tighten the lower strut bolt/nut to 175 ft. lbs.
15.	Re-connect the sway bar end link and tighten and torque bolt/nut to 35 ft. lbs.
16.	Install the front tire.  Repeat the spacer installation procedure on the other side of vehicle.
17.	After both sides are complete, carefully lower the vehicle to the ground and torque lug nuts to factory OEM specs.
18.	ALIGN THE VEHICLE: Re-aligning the vehicle must be done to allow the front suspension to relax to it’s proper ride height (the front tires will be slightly toed-in which will cause excessive tire wear and will force the front of the vehicle to sit too high).  Re-aligning the vehicle is required with any lift/leveling kit.

WARNING!  Installation of this kit should be by a certified mechanic only.  Re-torque all nuts after 300 miles.  Adjust headlights after installation.