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
1st Gen 4Runner/2nd Gen Pickup Installation by Timmy The Toolman
2nd Gen 4Runner/3rd Gen Pickup Installation by Sean Daish
3rd Gen 4Runner Hood Strut Installation by Faye Hadley
3rd Gen 4Runner "One-Minute" Installation by Jason Harbert
3rd Gen 4Runner Early Prototype Installation by Timmy The Toolman
Tacoma Hood Struts
1st Gen Tacoma Installation by Timmy The Toolman
2nd Gen Tacoma Installation by Faye Hadley
3rd Gen Tacoma Installation by Alex
3rd Gen Tacoma Installation by Taco Twonz
3rd Gen Tacoma Installation by MikeC
Jeep XJ Hood Struts
Jeep XJ Installation by Mark-John Haug
Device Mounts
'01-'15 Tacoma Ultragauge Installation by TonyBaloni
4Runner and Tacoma Scangauge Installation by Timmy The Toolman