It was a bit of an issue with me at first. If you're in the same boat here's the simple solution I found:
Detach the bolt attaching the brake line to the spindle to remove the old caliper, but reattach it when installing the new caliper. That secures the brake line so that it's easier to bend...
Me too. :redbrick: And closely inspecting the bulb that quit working within a day it doesn't appear to be burned out -- it just wasn't seated in the socket. Thanks again!
Got my FedEx tracking number yesterday on my sliders - 6 weeks to the day after my CC was charged. :bravo: I'm happy. Now gotta line up a buddy to help with the install next weekend!
Just removed my sway bar links and reinstalled last night as part of a suspension installation that required relocating the sway bar. There was so much corrosion that the 6mm allen wrench wouldn't fit into the end of the bolt at first.
Sprayed it all down with penetrating oil and started with...
First thing I would check is the shock. Is it dirtier on that side? If so, it's broken and that's causing the squeak.
If that's it you're in luck. You have the perfect excuse to replace the front shocks with Bilstein 5100s and level your ride. Will cost about the same as other replacement...
I would contact OW directly with your questions if you are seriously considering their products. The owners are 4Runner enthusiasts with a lot of personal experience on- and off-road with a variety of lifts.
I don't have personal experience with either kit, but others who do claim both OW kits...