Installation

Installation is easy and usually takes less than 30 minutes.  Read through the installation manuals below and check out the installation videos to familiarize yourself with the installation process and tools required.

Installation Manuals

Printed installation manuals are included with all products, but the latest electronic  versions are available below.

Hood Strut Manuals

'96-'02 4Runner
'95-'04 Tacoma
'05-'15 Tacoma
'16-'23 Tacoma
'18-'25 Camry
'93-'98 T100
'86-'01 Jeep XJ
'84-'89 4Runner & Pickup
'90-'95 4Runner & Pickup

Gauge Mount Manuals

’96-’02 4Runner & ’96-’00 Tacoma
Universal Mount

Phone Mount Manuals

Phone Mount - '96-'02 4Runner

Installation Videos

Check out the videos below for an idea of what’s involved in the installation process.  Use these videos for guidance, but always follow the installation manual instructions for additional details.

4Runner/Pickup Hood Struts

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1st Gen 4Runner/2nd Gen Pickup Installation
by
Timmy The Toolman

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2nd Gen 4Runner/3rd Gen Pickup Installation
by
Sean Daish

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3rd Gen 4Runner Hood Strut Installation
by
Faye Hadley

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3rd Gen 4Runner "One-Minute" Installation
by Jason Harbert

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3rd Gen 4Runner Early Prototype Installation
by
Timmy The Toolman

Tacoma Hood Struts

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1st Gen Tacoma Installation
by
Timmy The Toolman

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2nd Gen Tacoma Installation
by
Faye Hadley

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3rd Gen Tacoma Installation
by
Alex

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3rd Gen Tacoma Installation
by
Taco Twonz

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3rd Gen Tacoma Installation
by
MikeC

Jeep XJ Hood Struts

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Jeep XJ Installation
by
Mark-John Haug

Device Mounts

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'01-'15 Tacoma Ultragauge Installation
by
TonyBaloni

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4Runner and Tacoma Scangauge Installation
by
Timmy The Toolman

Phone Mounts

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Phone Mount Installation
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