1st lift for 97 tips

[Hepar]

They only have about 20000 miles on them. If I don't like the way they ride I will replace them down the road.

Are they longer than stock shocks? If not, you'll want to replace them with longer shocks.

 

[absalom]

Are they longer than stock shocks? If not, you'll want to replace them with longer shocks.

I was about to say the same thing. You really should get the proper shocks (stock LC rears). The good news is that they are cheap, about $29 each at Autozone.

 

[sheepherda]

I was about to say the same thing. You really should get the proper shocks (stock LC rears). The good news is that they are cheap, about $29 each at Autozone.

Do you know what the best length is?

The KYB I have are 20.24 12.99 7.24

It looks like the LC at autozone are 23.77 14.24 9.5

Big difference! I thought mine were longer than that but I found my receipt and was able to look up my PN.

 

[shadow247]

I am going to give myself 6 hours to do it. I feel like I am pretty handy but would like to give myself some room if needed. Also gives me an excuse to stick the wife with the 2 kids for a day. hahaha

I would still get a set of spring compressors for installing the rear springs. It was WAAY easier to just compress the rear springs a few inches and then pop them in there vs removing the brake line and parking brake cable.

 

[absalom]

Don't bother with using a spring compressor or having a shop swap your fronts out. Instead just do this!

 

[Steve240]

That is a good idea but he will need to dissassembly the tundra shock without having access to a tundra.

 

[sheepherda]

So if the top plate is still attached when I receive them, the spring will already be compressed right? Can I just used a Spring compressor to hold them in place while I swap out the top plate?

 

[absalom]

Use spring compressors to remove the top hat on the assemblies you order. Use the above method to quickly separate your stock assembly from the vehicle. Spring compressors are easy as pie as long as you aim away from you, and tighten evenly, and wear safety glasses.

 

[Millerad1651]

Yes, that it what you need to do. You need to compress the stock coils, take the tophat off, release those springs (to get your compressors), then compress the Tundras. Once compressed, remove the tophat and replace with the stock one.

 

[sheepherda]

Today I was just reading some other posts on here and saw where someone removed their wood grain. My was/is in bad shape and has been since I had it. Next thing I know is I'm driving down the road peeling it off.It was much easier than I expected. My wife saw me doing it and started to join in. Kinda nice putting the wife to work on the truck without her even knowing it. It is leaving a little residue but nothing some mineral spirits can't clean up. It looks 100 times better even with residue.

 

[sheepherda]

I am thinking this is the rear shock for the Land Cruiser I would need. Someone please confirm. Rear LC shock @ OReilly

 

[hungryeddy]

not sure about those shocks... i went with these before my bilstein rears Buy Monroe Gas-Matic LT Shock Absorber 59532 at Advance Auto Parts

 

[sheepherda]

Got the LC coils today. Here are some pics. This my truck as is. It has 265 75 R16 Treadwright Guard Dogs on it. I haven't taken it out yet, but hasn't rubbed with regular street driving. The coils look like Purple Purple, Blue, white or yellow.

 

[sheepherda]

Got the back end lifted today. Got some mad rake since I haven't done the front. Had to get a spring compressor to get the LC coils in. Scary as hell using it.

 

[waketek516]

Be careful with those compressors man! They scare the **** outta me too!

 

[sheepherda]

So yesterday I lifted the front end and did my brakes. Busy day! I thought it would be a good idea to get an alignment done and went to do it on my lunch break. Figured it would take about 45 minutes to do and would get back in time. Well long story short they broke my tie rod. First replacement was wrong part and ended up waiting for another hour to get the second. I got it installed for free as well as a free oil change. Needless to say, I didn't make it back to work today. Also not real sure if it aligned correctly. Will drive it some more to see how it feels.

I also have a noise coming from the rear of the truck when I am turning right while driving. Sounds like something rubbing. I will have to investigate more.

 

[Millerad1651]

You may have gotten it aligned too soon. I read that you should drive it for a couple days to let things settle. I waited a week after installing mine, and so far so good.
As for the rubbing, are the springs seated correctly? It's pretty open back there, and j can't think of anything that would touch in the back after a lift.