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DayStar KT04516BK Installation Instructions

1” body lift 03-09 toyota 4runner, 03-09 gx470 and 07 + toyota fj cruiser

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Daystar is your number one source for Made In The USA quality, Comfort Ride™ leveling kits. Now backed with our exclusive Go Everywhere © Lifetime
Limited Warranty (see terms at Daystarweb.com). To assure your safety and proper installation of this product, take a moment to read all instructions and
Product Safety Information before trying to install your Daystar® product. Current OEM suspension design is complex: meaning safe and proper installation
requires understanding OEM service techniques for disassembly and assembly of the components indicated together with the instructions and warnings
set out below and in the OEM service manual and your owner' s manual. Daystar® strongly recommends seeking advice from or having this product installed
by a professional mechanic who can inspect your suspension, confirm compatibility with your tire and wheel choice and, if needed, reset alignment to
optimize your steering and the features of your Daystar® Comfort Ride kit. We are here to help if you have remaining technical questions after reading these
PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION
Throughout these instructions important safety
information is generally preceded by one of three signal words indicating the relative
risk of injury. The signal words mean:
A hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. You
can be Killed or Seriously Hurt if you do not follow instructions.
A hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
You can be moderately HURT and may suffer property damage if you don't follow
1. Park the Vehicle on a level concrete surface with the steering wheel centered.
2. Block/chuck rear wheels to prevent the vehicle movement.
3. Remove the stock bumper to gain access to the front 2 body mount bolts. There are 2 of the front bumper bolts on the side that
will not be reattached when re-installing the front bumper. Next loosen the fan shroud. The fan shroud is held by 2 bolts at the top
and it slides into 2 clips at the bottom, pull it up to remove. Remove the 4 radiator bolts to the body - (2 upper and 2 lower). Let the
radiator loose and rest on the frame.
4. Loosen the two nuts on the steering slip joint in the engine bay
5. Drop the spare tire to allow access to a centering bracket on the body.
Bend the centering bracket up to allow for reinstallation of the spare once the
lift is complete. (4Runner only)
6. Loosen the steering shaft at the rag joint. NOTE: DO NOT MOVE STEERING
WHEEL AFTER LOOSENING THE BOLTS.
7. Locate all body mounts on vehicle.
instructions. Contact us toll free at 800-595-7659.
! WARNING
! CAUTION
instructions.
03-09 TOYOTA 4RUNNER,
03-09 GX470 AND
07 + TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
PART # KT04516BK
1" BODY LIFT INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS
Careful attention is required to this instruction or operation but does generally not
relate to personal injury. Damage to your product or other property may result if you
don't follow instructions.
!WARNING
Familiarize yourself with all vehicle manufacturer and Daystar warnings, instructions
and limited warranties before driving your modified suspension vehicle. Also be
aware many states / countries have laws governing on-road vehicle heights and
modifications. You are responsible for assuring the safety and legality of your vehicle.
A summary of current state vehicle laws is available at www.sema.org.
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  • Page 1 Daystar® Comfort Ride kit. We are here to help if you have remaining technical questions after reading these instructions.
  • Page 2 8. Remove the back panel in the rear cargo area. There are four screws that need to be removed. Remove the rear tie down points, first remove the plastic and you will see a bolt to remove them. 9. Pull the side panels away and expose the holes that lead you to the rear body mounts.
  • Page 3 16. Put all the body lift spacers in, along with the longer bolts with the stock washers in the same order they came off. The smaller spacers go on the front two body mounts that are located behind the front bumper. Hand tighten the nuts provided and slowly lower the body down.