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How to Install a DIY Lift Kit on a 2012 Toyota Rav 4

Model: Toyota Rav 4 MK 3, Xa30 - Years 2006-2013
Part: Suspension system

To install a DIY lift kit on a 2012 Toyota Rav 4, first remove the front suspension. Then proceed to remove the four wheels and extract the bolts from the stabiliser bar. Loosen the central axle pin with a spanner. Next, open the bonnet and lift the shock absorber higher; for this, a 14mm spanner will be necessary. Install the shock absorber. Now insert the previously extracted bolts and tighten the axle bolt. To complete the job, simply reattach the wheels.

Updated on 28 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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