Northern Ridge 9058629 3 in. Front and 2 in. Rear Lift Kit for 2005-2021 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual

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3 IN. FRONT AND
2 IN. REAR
SPACER LIFT KIT
FOR TOYOTA TACOMA 2005-2021
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
©2022 Star Asia-USA, LLC
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The safety instructions provided in this manual are not intended to cover all possible conditions and practices that may
occur when installing or using this product.
Always use common sense and pay particular attention to all DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE statements
of this manual.
WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
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This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
! WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
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NOTICE
CAUTION
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
This instruction manual is intended for your benefit. Please read and follow the safety and installation steps described herein to ensure your safety and satisfaction. The contents of this instruction
manual are based upon the latest product information available at the time of publication. The manufacturer reserves
the right to make product changes at any time without notice.
NOTICE
UNPACKING & INSPECTION
When unpacking, please inspect the product carefully to ensure the product is intact and undamaged. If any parts are
missing or broken, please call 1-800-386-0191 as soon as possible.
Do not use this product if damaged during shipment, handling, or after misuse.
! WARNING Do not use the product until the parts have been replaced or the fault rectified. Failure to do so
may result in serious personal injury or property damage.
Remove the parts and accessories from the packaging and inspect for damage. Make sure that all items in the contents
are included.
Package contents :
See the PARTS LIST at the end of this manual.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow the warnings and
! WARNING instructions may result in electric shock, serious injury and/or DEATH.
Save this instruction manual for future reference.
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WORK AREA SAFETY
Operate in a safe work environment. Keep your
condition.
work area clean, well-lit and free of distractions.
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Never exceed the lift rating of the lifting device or
Place lights so you are not working in a shadow.
the jack stands.
Always ensure the vehicle is on a solid, level
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Always set the vehicle onto jack stands and
work surface such as concrete or asphalt that
remove the lifting device from under the vehicle
does not have an incline.
before getting under the vehicle.
Shift the vehicle with automatic transmission to
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If working alone, always arrange to have
park or to low gear, if it has a standard transmissomeone check on you at pre-arranged, regular
sion, and apply the parking brake.
intervals.
Always use wheel chocks when lifting a vehicle.
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Do not allow children to play around or under a
Use only lifting devices and jack stands that
vehicle that has been lifted.
are properly maintained and in good operating
PERSONAL SAFETY
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Z87.1 or CSA Z94.3-07 standards based on the
approved by the American National Standards
type of work performed.
Institute (ANSI) or the Canadian Standards
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Wear protective clothing designed for the work
Association (CSA).
environment and equipment.
Always wear impact safety goggles that provide
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Control the tool, personal movement and the work
front and side protection for the eyes. Eye
environment to avoid personal injury or damage
protection equipment should comply with ANSI
to the equipment or vehicle.
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Do not operate any equipment or vehicle when tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medications.
Avoid wearing clothes or jewelry that can become
entangled with the moving parts of a tool. Keep long
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hair covered and bound.
Do not overreach when installing. Proper footing
and balance enables better control in unexpected
situations.
SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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WARNING
Regarding Installation:
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Installation of this product by a certified professional
mechanic or technician is highly recommended.
Read and understand all instructions before installing this product.
Installation of this product requires professional
knowledge of post installation inspection along with
suspension system disassmbly and reassembly
procedures.
Installation of this product requires working with
compressed coiled springs. Proper procedures
and tools are necessary for decompressing
and compressing coiled springs. Follow all
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recommended safety procedures when working with
compressed coil springs.
After installing a lift kit, it is advised that the vehicle
have a professional wheel alignment.
Lifted vehicles require headlight realignment. Check
and adjust the headlight aim after installation.
Do not add, alter, mix with other brands, or fabricate
the parts in this kit or the factory parts on the vehicle
to increase the height intended from this kit.
Improper installation may result in reduced vehicle
suspension integrity and unsafe vehicle operation
which may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
Regarding Vehicle Operation:
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Increasing the height of a vehicle’s suspension will
change the center of gravity which may result in an
increased possibility for the vehicle to overturn or
roll when driving.
Installing a roll bar or roll cage is highly
recommended.
Seatbelts and shoulder harnesses should be worn
by all occupants at all times when operating the
vehicle.
Exercise caution while operating the vehicle and
avoid situations where the vehicle may overturn or
roll, such as sharp cornering or turning on an incline.
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Failure to drive safely may result in serious injury or
death.
Braking performance and capability will be reduced
when larger or heavier tires are used.
Ongoing maintenance is required. Periodically
inspect and provide maintenance to your altered
suspension system.
Raised and altered vehicles may have blind spots
that were not present before modification. Adjust
your driving behavior to accommodate people,
animals and objects in your path.
YOUR LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Modifications to a vehicle, including lifting or leveling may be subject to inspection and/or
regulation. There may be limited information online regarding Lift Laws. Before installing this
product, be sure to check with your state or provincial motor vehicle safety department to ensure your vehicle is
street legal.
In Canada:
Check government ordinances before you modify your vehicle. Lifting or leveling a vehicle must abide by SAAQ
regulations and you must submit apply for a modified vehicle to obtain a certificate of inspection.
Before lifting/leveling find out if the modification is allowed. Information may be found here:
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Modify Your Car (PDF, 377.4 kb)
https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/documents/publications/modify-your-vehicle.pdf
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Les véhicules modifiés ou de fabrication artisanale (PDF, 1.7 Mo)
https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/documents/publications/vehicules-modifies-fabrication-artisanale.pdf
After you have completed modifications, you are required to make an appointment for inspection and obtain a modified vehicle record. Keep a copy of the certificate of inspection in the vehicle and present it to officials upon request.
NOTICE
In addition to ensuring your vehicle is street legal, vehicle modifications may change or
affect your insurance coverage. Contact your insurance provider to ensure your coverage
will remain valid.
NOTICE
Modifications made to your vehicle suspension may void any vehicle suspension or powertrain
warranties provided by the dealer or manufacturer. Check with your dealer or vehicle manufacturer prior to making any modifications.
NOTICE
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INSTALLATION
FRONT LIFT INSTALLATION
Installation is best performed using a two-post
vehicle lift with safety jacks. Use a jack if a vehicle
lift is not available. Retain all original hardware for
re-installation.
1. Park the vehicle on a clean FLAT surface such as
a concrete or asphalt surface.
2. Set the steering wheel so that the wheels are
straight.
3. Engage the parking brake, then chock the rear
wheels for safety.
4. Disconnect power at the ground terminal on the
battery.
5. Loosen the lug nuts on the front wheels/tires, but
do not remove them.
6. Raise the front of the vehicle using a jack and
place jack stands under the frame of the vehicle
behind the front wheels.
7. Carefully lower the vehicle onto the jack stands.
8. Use a lug wrench or impact wrench with an
impact socket to remove the front wheels/tires.
9. Place a floor jack under the lower control arm so
it supports the spindle/knuckle but does not raise
it.
10. Remove both the brake line and ABS brackets
and move them out of the way.
11. Remove the retaining pin from the castle nut on
the steering linkage ball joint connected to the
spindle/knuckle.
12. Loosen the steering linkage castle nut but do
not remove it. Use a ball peen hammer to strike
the side of the spindle/knuckle where the linkage
ball joint is seated to break the taper fit. Do not
strike the linkage ball joint itself. If using a pickle
fork, be careful not to damage the ball joint boot.
Ideally, if available, use a Pitman arm puller to
separate the ball joint from the spindle/knuckle.
13. Disconnect the sway bar end link by removing the
top nut located on the spindle/knuckle.
14. Loosen the upper strut nuts, and remove two nuts
while leaving one in place to prevent the strut
from falling.
15. Remove the retaining pin from the castle nut on
the upper control arm ball joint.
16. Loosen the upper ball joint castle nut but do not
completely remove it. Use a ball peen hammer to
strike the side of the spindle/knuckle where the
ball joint is seated to break the taper fit. Do not
strike the ball joint itself. If using a pickle fork, be
careful not to damage the ball joint boot. Ideally, if
available, use a Pitman arm puller to separate the
ball joint from the spindle/knuckle.
17. Remove the ball joint castle nut and separate the
upper ball joint from the spindle/knuckle.
18. Repeat steps 9 through 16 for the other side so
the sway bar and sway bar link can be dropped
down allowing the spindles to be moved out of the
way with access to the suspension.
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19. Remove the one remaining upper strut nut.
20. Remove the lower strut bolt from the lower control
arm.
21. Swing the sway bar out of the way to allow the
strut assembly to be removed from the bottom.
22. Install the Front Spacer 1 onto the top hat of the
strut assembly using the factory supplied nuts
and tighten to the manufacturer’s recommended
torque.
23. Rotate the strut assembly 180 degrees so the
threaded holes on the spacer align with the holes
on the strut mount on the vehicle.
24. Use three M10 x 25 Hex Head Bolts 3 threaded
by hand through the strut mount on the vehicle to
loosely hold the strut assembly.
25. Reinstall the lower strut bolt and nut and tighten
to the manufacturer’s recommended torque.
26. Tighten the three M10 x 25 Hex Head Bolts 3 to
the manufacturer’s recommended torque.
27. Use the floor jack to raise the lower control arm
to raise the spindle/knuckle then use a pry bar
to lower the upper control arm and reinstall the
upper ball joint. Tighten the nut to the manufacturer’s recommended torque.
28. Reinstall the retaining pin on the castle nut.
29. Reconnect the sway bar end link to the spindle/
knuckle and tighten the nut to the manufacturer’s
recommended torque.
30. Reinstall the steering linkage ball joint. Tighten
the nut to the manufacturer’s recommended
torque.
31. Reinstall the retaining pin on the castle nut.
32. Reinstall all brake line brackets and wiring.
33. Repeat steps 19 through 33 for the other side.
34. Raise the Front of the vehicle using a jack and
remove the jack stands.
35. Lower the vehicle so that it is resting on the
ground, and remove the jack.
36. Retighten the upper and lower control arms.
37. Check that all bolts are tightened to manufacturer’s recommended torque and ensure all hoses
and wiring have clearance and do not bind, bend,
or have the potential to fail.
REAR LIFT INSTALLATION
Installation is best performed using a two-post vehicle
lift with safety jacks. Use a jack if a vehicle lift is not
available.
1. Park the vehicle on a clean FLAT surface such as
a concrete or asphalt surface.
2. Set the steering wheel so that the wheels are
straight.
3. Engage the parking brake, then chock the front
wheels for safety.
4. Disconnect power at the ground terminal on the
battery.
5. Loosen the lug nuts on the rear wheels/tires, but
do not remove them.
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Raise the rear of the vehicle using a jack and
place jack stands under the frame of the vehicle
in front of the rear wheels.
7. Carefully lower the vehicle onto the jack stands.
8. Place the jack underneath so it supports but does
not raise the rear axle.
9. Use a lug wrench or impact wrench with an
impact socket to remove the rear wheels/tires.
10. Remove any brake line brackets or wiring to
provide slack in the lines.
11. Remove the lower shock mount nut and bolt.
12. Remove the U-bolt nuts, clamp, and U-bolts.
13. Carefully and slowly lower the rear axle so the
axle separates from the leaf springs, then remove
the stock rear spacer.
14. Place the Rear Spacer 2 with the holes aligned
on the axle studs and the short/narrow end of
the Rear Spacer is pointing towards the front
of the vehicle.
15. Raise the rear axle so the spacer is touching the
leaf spring, then install the 9-1/2” U-bolts 4 onto
the U-bolt bracket on the top of the leaf spring.
16. Use the 9/16” Washers 6 and Nuts 5 to secure
the axle to the leaf springs. Torque the U-bolt nuts
to the manufacturer’s recommended torque.
17. Reinstall the lower shock mount bolt and nut
and tighten to the manufacturer’s recommended
torque.
18. Repeat steps 11 through 16 for the other side.
19. Reinstall all brake line brackets and wiring.
20. Re-install the wheels/tires and tighten the lug nuts
to the manufacturer’s recommended torque.
21. Raise the rear of the vehicle using a jack and
remove the jack stands.
22. Lower the vehicle so that it is resting on the
ground, and remove the jack.
23. Check that all bolts are tightened to factory
recommended torque and ensure all hoses and
wiring have clearance and do not bind, bend, or
have the potential to fail.
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RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE
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Before operating your vehicle, check that all
fasteners are tightened to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended torque.
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Test the brake system to ensure there are no
leaks or loss of pressure.
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After installation, operate the vehicle in an area
without traffic for five miles. Pay close attention to
the suspension system, vehicle handling, check
for any abnormal vibrations and listen for any
strange noises. If the vehicle has any abnormality,
stop the vehicle immediately then troubleshoot
and fix the cause of abnormality.
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Check and adjust the headlight aim after
installation.
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Have your vehicle aligned to factory specifications by a certified alignment center professional
before driving.
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Check the clearance on all newly assembled
parts and on the vehicle.
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Ensure any oversized tires will not rub while in
operation or when the steering wheel is turned to
its maximum positions, both left and right.
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Check that all fasteners are tightened to the
vehicle manufacturer’s recommended torque after
every 500 miles (800 km).
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Have your vehicle suspension inspected by a
professional mechanic after every 3000 miles
(4800 km).
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PARTS LIST
Item
Description
Item
Description
Qty
1
Front Spacer
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4
U-Bolt, 9/16”-18 x 2-5/8” x
9-1/2”
4
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Rear Spacer
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5
Nut, 9/16”-18
8
3
Hex Head Bolt, M10 x 25
6
6
Washer, 9/16”
8
1
2
4
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Qty
3
5
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90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
Star Asia-USA, LLC (hereinafter “seller”) warrants to the original purchaser only, that this product will be free from
defects in material or workmanship for a period of 90 days from date of purchase for home domestic use.
Warranty Performance
Warranty coverage is conditioned upon purchaser furnishing seller or its authorized service center with adequate written
proof of the original purchase date. Products returned, freight prepaid and insured, to our factory or to an Authorized
Service Center will be inspected and repaired or replaced, at seller’s option, free of charge if found to be defective and
subject to warranty. Defective parts not subject to normal wear and tear will be repaired or replaced, at our option during
the above stated warranty periods. In any event, reimbursement is limited to the purchase price paid. Other than the
postage and insurance requirement, no charge will be made for repairs or replacements covered by this warranty. Under
no circumstances shall the manufacturer bear any responsibility for loss of the unit, loss of time or rental, inconvenience, commercial loss or consequential damages, There are no warranties which extend beyond the description of the
face hereof.
Exclusions
This warranty does not cover parts damaged due to normal wear, abnormal conditions, misapplication, misuse, abuse,
accidents, operation at other than recommended pressures or temperatures, improper storage of freight damage. Parts
damaged or worn by operation in dusty environments are not warranted. Failure to follow recommended operating and
maintenance procedures also voids warranty. Additional items not covered under warranty: product failure caused by
rain, excessive humidity, corrosive environments or other contaminants; cosmetic defects that do not interfere with product’s functionality. This warranty shall not apply when: the product has been used for commercial or rental purposes;
defects in materials or workmanship or damages result from repairs or alterations which have been made or attempted
by others or the unauthorized use of nonconforming parts; this damage is due to abuse, improper maintenance, neglect
or accident; or the damage is due to use of the product after partial failure or use with improper accessories. Warranty
does not apply to accessory items. Seller will not be liable for: labor charges, loss or damage resulting from improper
operation, maintenance or repairs made by persons other than a Star Asia-USA, LLC Authorized Service Center. The
use of other than genuine Star Asia-USA, LLC repair parts will void warranty.
Warranty Disclaimers
NO WARRANTY, ORAL OR WRITTEN, OTHER THAN THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS MADE WITH REGARD TO
THIS PRODUCT, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF SELLER REGARDING THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE EXCLUDED. BUYER’S OR USER’S REMEDIES ARE SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY AS STATED ABOVE. STAR
ASIA-USA, LLC SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, OR SPECIAL
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NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, SHALL SELLER’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT WHICH HAS
GIVEN RISE TO THE CLAIM OR LIABILITY. ANY LIABILITY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT SHALL
TERMINATE UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIODS SPECIFIED ABOVE.
Limitations on Warranty Disclaimers
Any implied warranties shall be limited in duration to 90 days from the date of purchase. In some states of the U.S.A.
and in some provinces of Canada there is no limitation for how long an implied warranty is valid, so the aforementioned
limitation may not apply to you. In no event shall a seller be liable for any incidental or consequential damages (including but not limited to liability for loss of profits) arising from the sale or use of this product. In some states of the U.S.A.
and in some provinces of Canada the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages is not allowed, so
that aforementioned limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This Limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state
in the U.S.A., Canada and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. For warranty coverage within other countries, contact
your local star Asia-USA, LLC dealer or importer.
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