Update!!
Thanks for the input everyone!!
Since I wasn't able to remove the top shock nut, I decided to order new front Coil Springs (Moog 81088 Coil Spring Set) and Shock Mount Kits (KYB SM5640) and remove the original shock assembly using the conventional method.
That being said, I still...
2005 Limited 4Runner - Original Shocks and Springs - 170k miles.
I picked up Bilstein 5100's to replace the original shocks.
After reading several posts here and watching a few Youtube videos on the 'No Spring Compressor Method", I decided to go that route to replace the shocks.
I got to the...
