Toyota Tacoma 1996-2004 Suspension System PDF Installation Manual

Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension highly recommends that a qualified or a certified mechanic performs this installation. If you desire to return your vehicle to stock, it is the customers responsibility to save all stock hardware. It is the responsibility of the customer or the mechanic to wear safety glasses at all times when performing this installation. It is the customers/installers responsibility to read and understand all steps before installation begins. OEM manual should be used as a reference guide.

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.

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. Make sure to use thread locker or locktite on all new and stock hardware associated with the installation of this suspension system. Special Note: This suspension system will ONLY work on vehicle that have front ABS. If the vehicle that you are working on does not have front ABS, this suspension system, will not work.

Before installation begins, Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension highly recommends that the installer performs a test drive on the vehicle. During the test drive, check to see if there are any uncommon sounds or vibrations. If uncommon sounds or vibrations occur on the test drive, uncommon
sounds or vibrations will be enhanced once the suspension system has been installed. Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension highly recommends notifying the customer prior to installation to inform the customer of these issues if they exist.

The stock front strut is re-used in the front end of the new suspension system. New longer rear shocks are needed after this suspension system has been installed and the rear shocks need to be ordered as a separate part #. If you have not already ordered your rear shocks, please feel free to contact Tuff Country or your local Tuff Country dealer and order your front and rear shocks.

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