Tuff Country 56900 - Toyota Tacoma 05-14 6 lift kit User Manual

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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.

Post-installation measurements:

Driver side front:_________________________________
Passenger side front:_____________________________
Driver side rear:_________________________________
Passenger side rear:______________________________

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 a pair of
jack stands. Place a jack stand on both the driver and the
passenger side. Next, remove the front wheels and tires
from both sides.

2.Working on the front of the vehicle, remove the upper skid
plate and save all hardware for later re-installation

3. Working on the driver side, remove the stock outer tie rod
cotter pin from the castle nut. Save the cotter pin. Loosen but
do not remove the stock castle nut completely. Repeat pro-
cedure on the passenger side.

4. Working on the driver side and using a hammer, carefully
break the stock outer tie rod from the stock knuckle. Special
note: Take special care not to damage the stock outer tie
rod or tie rod boot.
Once the taper has been broken,
remove the stock nut and save. Repeat procedure on the
passenger side.

5. Working on the driver side, remove the sway bar end link
from the neck of the steering knuckle, save stock hardware
and repeat on passenger side.

6. Working on the driver side, remove ABS and brake line
brackets from the upper control arm and the steering knuck-
le. Save stock hardware and repeat on passenger side.

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