I was not aware of the stock front springs being of different height. Yes the Toytecs are identical. I had not thought about the stock springs being different in the front,... I did have a .250" difference in height (drivers side being lower) in the front after the install of the front springs...
Sorry, for not posting up how i solved this problem. I got a 1/2 in. round piece of steel 24 in. long and was able to turn the lower shock eye enough so that it lined up with the lower shock mount. It then slid right in just as the drivers side had.
Installed the Toytec Ultimate lift on my 03 SE 4Runner. Have the fronts adjusted evenly but there is a half inch difference from the driver side (lower) to the passenger side at the back? The stock springs measured the same height after removal. The toytec springs also measured evenly before...
I purchased the ultimate 3" lift for my 03 SE 4Runner and started the install. Everything went pretty smooth until i went to install the shock/coil on the passenger side.
I cannot get it to align with the lower shock mount so as to get the bolt through. The drivers side lined right up.
Whats up...
[I had a bad front passenger shock on my '05-4Runner sport (w/X-REAS). I too thought that you had to replace in pairs. However, the dealer explained to me that the check - valves at each shock absorber keeps the fluid in and replacing in pairs is not needed. I was told through the dealer that...
ARK_SWAMP_RIDER,
Thanks for the reply. you are right I would have to repalce the shocks in sets of 2.
I wouldn't mind a lift on the Vehicle.
Do you know if the FJ Shocks are a straight bolt on, or would I have to modify anything?
Thanks
First post on this forum, Love this site!! lots of great info.
I am certain this has been talked about a lot. I have found so much information through searches and on other forums that it is pretty overwhelming.
My problem is my XREAS is leaking,...wow imagine that!
I have a connecton at a...