Lift Installation - Toyota 4Runner Forum

trokedawg · 06-10-2009, 11:39 AM

Can somebody give me an indication as to how hard it is to install lift kit. I have a 2001 SR5 4X4 with 145,xxx and the stock suspension is shot. I'm looking to make my rig more capable and I've heard nothing but good things about Sonoran Steel and the Bilstein 5100's.

Is there a comprehensive thread, with pics of how hard the install is. I would order the coil-overs pre assembled from steve and am somewhat mechancially inclined. I guess being a northeastern MA/NH truck I would probably be dealing with a significant amount of rust under there. What tools outside of a good socket set, jack stands, and a jack do I need to complete this job in say 1 weekend?

Thanks

00Spork · 06-10-2009, 05:51 PM

A buddy and I put a system 1.2 on in about 4 hours, there is very good instructions.

Pikeman · 06-11-2009, 04:21 PM

The kit is pretty straight forward to install. Based on your location you and a buddy should be able to get it done in a weekend no problem. Strongly suggest as others from your area have that a week prior to install start spraying the shock bolts mainly top rear shock bolts with WD 40, liquid wrench or some other penetrant loosening agent daily to help ease the pain when install day arrives.

trokedawg · 06-12-2009, 02:56 PM

Thanks Guys, unless somebody can sway me otherwise looks like I'm going to go with the system 7.2. Certainly not the cheapest option but I'd like to do it right as I plan on having my runner for another 140,000 hopefully.

trokedawg · 06-12-2009, 02:56 PM

Doh, meant 1.2

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