getting ready to put the OME lift (been sitting in the garage the last 3 months) on the 4runner in the next few weeks and I am looking for recommendations on a good spring compressor (so the install will hopefully go smooth)
spring compressor recomendations?
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X2, only I borrowed two sets so I could get 3 spring compressors on them. Those really bend with just two, enough to make me a little nervous. Peter's got a nice little write up for adding a spacer, should be similar enough for what you're doing.
All-Pro 1 inch Tacoma Spacer Lift
BTW, trailer project looks great, when are we going wheeling so we can meet?
All-Pro 1 inch Tacoma Spacer Lift
BTW, trailer project looks great, when are we going wheeling so we can meet?
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FlatlandTRD - The picture of the spring compressors bending in the write up was a little scary looking
I guess that is part of the reason why I have put this off for about 3 months. That and the fact the trailer build has been taking up the garage and my timewe will have to figure something out so we can meet up and hit the dirt
FlatlandTRD - The picture of the spring compressors bending in the write up was a little scary looking
Yeah, that's why I used 3, but mine didn't bend quite that bad. And with the shock in a vise pointed in a safe direction, it really isn't that bad. If you do it, just a little at a time. I've compressed way more than my share, and so far, no problems.
we will have to figure something out so we can meet up and hit the dirt
Sounds good. I need to do my gears now, so hopefully I can get it together and ready for some trips.
DO NOT use a spring compressor. Too much work, and in my opinion, too dangerous.
Do this instead: 4x4Wire Project Blackbean- Old Man Emu Suspension
About 1/2 way down, you'll see the easy way.
Do this instead: 4x4Wire Project Blackbean- Old Man Emu Suspension
About 1/2 way down, you'll see the easy way.
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swung into the local toyota shop today to inquire about picking up a pair of new top plates to help speed up the install, BUT the $144 price tag sent me out the door empty handed
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went by the local O'Reily's today and picked up one of their strut/spring compressors that they rent/let you borrow.
I have to say it was a pretty decent compressor. I used it to compress the old spring so I could get the top plate off, no issues.
Then I actually ended up using it to compress the new OME springs, again no issues. It didn't bend or flex like any of the ones I saw pictures of.
The total project took me about 8 hours. only used hand tools and took my time
the only thing that really gave me a problem were the rear shocks the top nut is a real pain in the you know what to get to!!! then the rubber bushings on the bottom were rusted to the studs. it took a little persausion from the BFH to get them off
but its done and I like the way it turned out
I have to say it was a pretty decent compressor. I used it to compress the old spring so I could get the top plate off, no issues.
Then I actually ended up using it to compress the new OME springs, again no issues. It didn't bend or flex like any of the ones I saw pictures of.
The total project took me about 8 hours. only used hand tools and took my time
the only thing that really gave me a problem were the rear shocks
the top nut is a real pain in the you know what to get to!!! then the rubber bushings on the bottom were rusted to the studs. it took a little persausion from the BFH to get them offbut its done and I like the way it turned out
I had to chuckle. So you want us to believe that you saved money by doing it yourself, no one died, and the compressors didn't break shooting the spring through your garage wall as well as five of your neighbors? I think we need some pictures... of the 4rnr of course. Was this for ~2" of lift?
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well yes
I did get about 2" of lift maybe a little more in the back
contrary to popular belief no children or small animals were harmed from me using the strut spring compressor
and here are a cople photos
You wasted a bunch of time with that spring compressor. I've done that spring swap several times, and I never used one. A set of ramps, a floor jack, and a few wrenches to disconnect the shocks and swaybar links is all you need. I think the last time i did it I had it all done in about 2 hours.
I need you guys at my house. I fiddle fxxxed around for way to long and ended up taking it to a shop to do the job. I actually gave up on the thing. That doesn't happen to often.