Tuff Country 12000 - GM 07-11 2 leveling kit - Manual

Part # 12000
2007 - 2013 Chevy/GMC
1500 4x4
2” front leveling kit
Part # Description Qty.
12000-01 Front strut spacers 2
12000NB Hardware bag 1
12000INST Instruction sheet (customer copy) 1
12000INST 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 are proud to offer a high quality product at the
industries most competitive pricing. Thank you for
your confidence in us, and our product.
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 @ (801)
280-2777.
It is the customers/installers responsibility to read and
understand all steps before installation begins. OEM
manual should be used as a reference guide.
Make sure to use loctite on all new and stock hardware
associated with this installation.
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
2007 - 2013 Chevy/GMC
1500 4x4
Front leveling kit
Part # 12000
sj03202013rev.05
Important customer information:
Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension highly recommends
that a qualified and/or certified mechanic performs
this installation.
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.
It is the responsibility of the customer or the
mechanic to wear safety glasses at all times when
performing this installation.
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