Sorry for the duplicate post, but I wanted these write ups in the Maintenance forum. Hopefully useful for the next owner to try:
DIY: Front Strut Replacement
DIY: Rear shocks and Sway Bar Links
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Black 2004 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 (born again Aug 2014)
DIY: spark plugs, servos for vent and airmix, fender splash shield, seafoam, rear axle seal & parking brake, exhaust muffler tailpipe, rear brakes, hood struts, a/c recharge, front brakes, front struts, rear shocks, ATF exchange, smartphone holder.