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Rear is now complete as well. The ride is noticeably better, and all the stuff that was on there was probably junk brand new; a rubber strap wrench actually crushed one of the shocks while taking it out. The single most time consuming part was getting the top nuts off the rear shocks. The one...

Brief update: -I have been monitoring the power steering fluid level, and 4 months later, it is still just above minimum mark. I still plan to replace the rack and tie rods, but not overly concerned. -Ordered front and rear shocks, and full sway bar refresh kit (OEM all around) and was...

So it looks like the rear is sitting 21" on the passenger's side, 20" on the driver's side. OEM coil prices being what they are, is it worth saving a few bucks to go with something like Dobinsons C59-169 or C59-223V? Seems like it would be a very modest lift. Best to pre-mix and refill, or...

Hello from the Denver area. I've been reading here for a little while prior to picking up a 1 owner 2005 Land Cruiser with just under 220k on the clock; lots of great info here. I picked this truck up for a few purposes - something that can handle some of the areas I hunt or shoot in, a better...