GX470 Lift Install Question, Rear Spring Install?

[Chuy]

Did anyone need a spring compressor to get in the rear springs when doing their lift kit? I tried using the jack between the axle and the frame but one brake lines feel really tight. I need about 2-3 more inches of space to go. Any advice would be great, thank you in advance. Specs are below

2007 GX470 No KDSS, replacing stock air bags

Toyotec Boss 2.0 lift kit 2.5-3" of lift, standard Toyotec superflex rear coils

 

[GXO]

You can use a spring compressor (I had to with long travel rear springs). Can also do one side at a time to get more travel or disconnect the ds upper link or pan hard. Any combination also works!

 

[Bluetribal]

I believe you are going to wish you went with the 2.5 front struts. Too much V8 weight for the 2.0's

 

[Chuy]

I ended up renting a compressor, it made the rear spring install so much easier. Im loving the ride and look right now still drives like a Lexus!

 

[Veggie80]

I just did the metaltech long travel rears with icon 2.0 shocks yesterday and it was not easy or fun. We had to droop the rear axle about as far as it would go. Even with the drivers side panhard disconnected and swaybar removed and lower control arms loosened, it was still a tight fit. Make sure you do the brake lines first, beacause they will not stretch far enough to get the springs in. I did not use a spring compressor because the spring are way too heavy duty. Still need to do the front so I have a crazy rake. Lol. Hope that helps. Good luck!