Timbren Industries Bump Stop Install **PIC HEAVY**

Did this install a month ago or so and wanted to share the write up i did on Timbren Industries front and rear bump stop kit! enjoy and if you have any questions, comments or additions please feel free to make suggestions good or bad

2016+ TOYOTA TACOMA

TIMBREN INDUSTRIES BUMP STOP KIT

(FRONT KIT)


Disclaimer: Timbren Industries is not held liable for any damage to yourself, property, tools or vehicle. This is simply a guide reference on how to install your Timbren Industries front bump stop kit for your 2016+ Toyota Tacoma. If you do not feel comfortable completing the steps below, please seek the help of a professional to complete the install.



Parts:

A00140-65T00 Qty 2

A16060-003 Qty 2

F13536-853 Qty 2

F31051-450 Qty 2


Step one:

Ensure your vehicle is parked on a level surface with the emergency brake engaged. Chock the front wheels for added safety to prevent the vehicle from rolling forward.

Step two:

At this time, you can lift the vehicle for easier access (please ensure to use jack stands and other safety items while lifting any vehicle) This install was completed with the vehicle on the ground.

Step three:

Locate the OEM front bump stop and remove by turning counter clockwise with a pipe wrench or similar tool. (Note: the nut is welded to the lower control arm and will not be removed. )



(This picture is taken from the center looking outward towards the tire)



Step four:

Once the OEM bump stop has been removed you can see there is a sizeable difference between the two. These will make a big difference and the quality is far superior to the oem counterpart.





Step five:

To install your new Timbren Industries front bump stop you will use an 8mm allen wrench to tighten the new bumpstop to the pre existing location. (Note: the supplied lock nut will not be used for this install due to the OEM nut being welded. This nut will take place of the lock nut supplied) Once snug make one ½ turn to ensure its properly tightened (Loctite or similar thread lock will prevent the bolt from getting loose over time and is highly recommended)




Step six:

Place the vehicle back on the ground if lifted and make sure all tools and remaining hardware (2 lock nuts) is cleared prior to moving the vehicle. Sit back and enjoy your new Timbren Industries front bump stop kit!


(REAR KIT)

Parts:

F31003-250 Qty 2

A00515-55P30 Qty 2

A1602B-003 Qty 2

F11059-180 Qty 4

F41034-050 Qty 4

K41034-003 Qty 2

F12063-653 Qty 2

F36005-150 Qty 8

F40051-080 Qty 8

K51388-003 Qty 2

F17U27-150 Qty 4


Step one:

Ensure your vehicle is parked on a level surface with the emergency brake engaged. Chock the front wheels for added safety to prevent the vehicle from rolling forward.

Step two:

At this time, you can lift the vehicle for easier access (please ensure to use jack stands and other safety items while lifting any vehicle) This install was completed with the vehicle on the ground for the removal of the OEM rear bump stop and then raised with tire removed for easier access)

Step three:

Locate the rear oem U bolt set up which looks like this:



Step four:

Remove the 4 nuts with an extended 22mm socket and remove the lower plate mount



The picture below will be everything you remove from the oem bump stop set up



Step five:

Start prepping your new Timbren Industries rear U bolt flip bump stop kit by adding loctite or any thread lock to ensure the new hardware stays secure.



Step six:

Place the new base plate on top of the leaf springs and insert the new U bolt through the mounting holes. Place the supplied washers and nuts on each post (4 total)





Step seven:

Tighten the top 4 nuts with a 19mm deep socket in a cross pattern to evenly tighten down all 4 nuts. (Note: this is where you can jack the truck up for easier access to tightening the nuts, it will also allow more room for the torque wrench) Once all 4 are snug tighten with a torque wrench to 75 ft lb again in a cross pattern for even/level tightening)





Step eight:

Prepare the top portion of the bumpstop, use a 5.5mm allen wrench and a 15mm socket with extension to tighten the lock nut inside the bump stop.







This is how the completed top assembly should look prior to the final install step



Step nine:

Grab the completed top assembly, bolts and two lock washers (recommend Loctite or thread lock) and tighten down on top of the base plate with a 15mm wrench





Final Step:

Place tire back on the truck, lower truck off jack and torque your wheels to specs. Clear any debris or tools prior to moving vehicle. Sit back and enjoy your new Timbren Industries rear bumpstop kit!





End results:

I have yet to test the set up offroad but from the build quality and the size difference compared to the oem units... i feel its going to work out perfect for my intended use. I didn't want to spend $1k+ on a hydraulic bump stop kit since I had one on my Raptor and it honestly didn't get used as much as I thought. This kit being very reasonably priced (about 1/4 of the price compared to a hydraulic set up) its not only a bump stop but it also includes the U bolt flip kit which was a huge added bonus. I'll be sure to give feedback once i've tested them out but so far i am one happy camper!

 

Very nice post

 

i appreciate the kind words... i'm surprised more people haven't had more discussions in here...

 

On their website I was looking at kit "toftun4" and "

$268 tortun4 suspension enhancement system

tortun4." Are these the kits you installed?

Nevermind I figured it out

 

Should be ABSTOF for the front and ABSTRFK for the rear plus U bolt set up...

 

Nice write up! added to the list

 

Thanks for the compliment! I try to help out where I can

 

Ordered them today. This will be a welcome relief when towing!

 

You will definitely enjoy them! Hope the write up comes in handy!

 

Great write up. Bookmarked.

 

thank you sir! i'll be doing a very similar write up on the CBI front and rear T3 bumpers next week!

 

Really good write up. Will be doing rears soon and this will help. Do the fronts need to be done? I didn't plan on upgrading the fronts. Thanks for posting this how to.

 

Thanks! The fronts aren't needed but they sent me the full kit to review and do install information for them so I went through the whole process

 

Great instructional Dan! Timbren should use this online pictorial guide as their official install manual.

 

thanks! I actually did this write up for Timbren and they should be incorporating this write up for their new instructional guide verses their old one which stated "remove old and replace with new" lol

 

As much as I would have liked a beer or two or three I had to pick my daughter up from school afterwards and the military frowns upon DUI's lol something about career ending decisions and whatnot lol

 

never thought of uber lol but I enjoy driving my Taco every chance I get so drinks can be around the campfire for me... I can't wait to get back on the east coast up north to start enjoying some of the Adirondacks trails...

 

Thanks for this post! Definitely on my list of parts to buy.

 

So I installed this kit. Forgot the loctite, am I doomed? Thought about double nutting with a jam nut. Should I loosen then loctite, jam nut or just check torque periodically?

 

its not necessary but i like to recommend it for any bolt that goes in aftermarket as the factory uses loctite/thread locker on almost all bolts... its juist for peace of mind but if you monitor your truck and check the bolts often you should be fine... and if you check next time and they're loose i would highly recommend using some thread locker as well as torquing them down a little tighter