I think you're going to like that kit.
HAMOM December 12th, Durham, NC
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Stainless!! Reminds me I need to pull off my skid plates mounting bracket and paint it
I need to paint my skids too - but will have to clean the pre-oiled surface, first with brake cleaner or something.Look forward to helping out here!
Azn - We will need a spring compressor for those front coils if you haven't already had them built. You can get those as typically free rentals at auto parts stores if Johnny doesn't have one of those tools.
Typically costs about $50 or so per side to have someone do the coil overs at a shop, but that takes a little time.
Typically costs about $50 or so per side to have someone do the coil overs at a shop, but that takes a little time.
Good call! What you don't want to do it with ratchet straps? Where is your sense of adventure? Joking of course.
Not that anyone in this group has ever done such a thing while installing a lift on a green 2001 4Runner.
Not that anyone in this group has ever done such a thing while installing a lift on a green 2001 4Runner.
Did it down like this?
Spring compressor? You don't need that. Hey yall watch this.....
I'm playing around a bit.
I bought my fronts assembled, but I did need about 1/2-3/4" of compression to get the shock bolt in. I used a ratchet strap for that. The spring was fully captured.
I don't like to mess around with compressed springs or old dynamite.
I use either two or three thread type compressors, get them snug, then wrap the spring with a layer of cardboard and then wrap a couple ratchet straps around it snug, not tight. This way, if any of the compressors let go there is something to slow the flying parts down. The cardboard is to prevent the straps from cahffing on the threads of the compressors.
I wanted to help out with this, but we're going to see family this weekend. I'm sorry guys, I'll make it up to ya'll.
Access to the top is awkward, but a bit of patience and the younger held between the teeth just so and you're good.
I have OME, but I have the SS lower control arms and adjustable pan hard bar.
If you think of anything I have in my garage that might be of use, let me know...
I hope things went well today. I had issues with Regina's car today, SRS error = no start. Not loving the Benz right now...
Had fun today. Got a lot done!