What are you using spring compressors on? I've never had to use any on these trucks

And some people like them, but I have SPCs and that all I recommend to folks. To many wheel fitment issues with JBA and I love having the adjustability of SPCs

Front struts.

I tried changing the front springs on my '99 with the method I read on the forums that supposedly you could do without a compressor. Couldn't do it and it's not worth the headache. Just unbolt the assembly and turn the handle on the compressor, done. Safe, easy, fast.

I just assembled lift struts this weekend on a 06 and it wasn't too bad honestly. Definitely easier with an extra set of hands to operate the jack though while you watch the shock go into the top hat

Yep, did my '03 this way couple years ago, removed xreas and installed yellow Billy's and FJ springs and it worked well.
Going to do similar in a few weeks when I install a 1" spacer in front, going to replace top hats too but will use same method, no spring compressor, jack under LCA.

I found that bolting in the top hat first to the upper housing area aids a lot in the install one less thing to hold. Just fyi

Guys, I was able to get a set of struts and springs from a 2018 TRD Pro Tacoma for my ‘06 4runner. Added a few inches of lift and was able to get rid of my X-REAS BS. They guy I got it from also included his factory UCAs and some other small parts. My UCAs are in good shape, so I am not using the Taco ones. If anyone is interested in the ‘18 Taco UCAs with about 1200 miles on them, let me know. I can give for free if you are in Colo and want to pick up, or I can ship to you at shipping cost.

So these UCA's will fit on the 4th gen 4runners? If so, I am interested. I will pay for shipping.

Jpilot, sent you a few PM's, not sure if you received them? If not, please email me at ocmtber at hotmail dot com

Thanks for this write up. My JBA arms are in the mail and will be here in a few days. I’ve been running my stock uca’s with a 3” Toytec lift for almost 5 years. Driver side ball joint is getting noisy.

Received my uca’s yesterday and installed them today. Minor difference on my installation. My rubber mud guards already rotted and came off due to the extreme climate in southern Nevada lol. I have a 1/2” body lift and didn’t need to bend any sheet metal to remove the bolts. I did have to unclip the wire on the driver side below the battery at two spots. Very easy with the guidance of this post along with JBA’s instructions and the attached videos. I went ahead and pulled my Bilsteins out and adjusted the ride height up from the lowest setting up to the third. Thanks again OP.

About to swap in UCAs & coilovers from a 2020 Tacoma TRD OR. Is an alignment needed after this kind of work?

Yes.

I'm about to invest in suspension updates for my 2012 Base 4Runner. I was curious if there were any updates with what shocks, struts, and upper control arms to use? Nothing crazy here outside of updating the 4Runner for its next 125k+ mile journey.

Also, what I am also deciding is whether to DIY or have a shop install the suspension. I'm pretty picking with my maintenance and am capable, it is more of a time and trust issue that I have with the mechanics near me. (many have the "it is your problem now" attitude)

Thanks in advance for the feedback. I look forward to the dialog.

Mr. Bill

Thanks for the writeup!
Ordered a set of JBA for my 4th gen, will install them myself.

Installed OME UCAs today on a 2006 sport using these instructions. Went great thanks.

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