5100 install without spring compressor.

[4OYOTER]

Just pulled the trigger on 5100 fronts. My plan is setting at 1.75, with FJ steelies and 285/70r17 KO2. No rear lift or UCAs for now. Main reason being budget.

Just curious how many 5th gens have done the install without spring compressor. Any helpful tips other than what's mentioned in these two posts?

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...%92s-ideas-since-mid-2010-a-6.html#post754964

OME Install - no spring compressor - Toyota 120 Platforms Forum

 

[team_gforce]

Rent one from Auto Zone or OReilly's. You are going to have quite a tough time without one.

Usually you leave a deposit and get your money back in full when you bring back to the loaner tool.

 

[Antman]

Tough time? I don't think so!

I've done it this way 4 times now. It's pretty easy, and I would say safer than using a spring compressor (IMO), as long as you follow the directions precisely.

 

[4Surfin]

I'd use ratchet straps before using widowmakers

 

[Lexusbstrdchild]

Don't use a spring compressor. If you go that route just have a shop use their machine to do it. Not worth risking injury over some damn springs. Follow the write ups on how to do it without a spring compressor. Follow the directions to the letter. After the first one, you will be like "oh that's it?" Super easy.

 

[Buckles]

X3 for no compressor. Did it twice on my 4th gen without any issues. Just be safe and use jack stands and you shouldn't have any problems.

 

[Keith_PDX]

I did mine that way following those same two threads. It was super easy. Much easier than I thought.

 

[BLACK-FL4RUNNER]

I think 1.75 is too much for the front with no rear lift. It will probably show a reverse rake with some weight in the cargo area, depending on how you use your 4Runner.

Opinions vary, of course. lol

 

[STX4Runner]

Super easy with no spring compressor. Use this thread for guidance.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/154230-how-lift-installation-kdss-equipped-vehicles.html

You didn't mention if you have KDSS or not, but a lot of this thread is still helpful.

 

[4OYOTER]

Thanks everyone for the replies. I'm pretty sure I don't have KDSS. That only came on TE right? I have an SR5.

 

[Dirty Brigade]

I picked up spring compressors at autozone for under 30$. Why not use them?

 

[Buckles]

I picked up spring compressors at autozone for under 30$. Why not use them?

Because they are dangerous and unnecessary.

 

[Lexusbstrdchild]

I picked up spring compressors at autozone for under 30$. Why not use them?

Because...total facial McFlure. Lol, look up spring compressor fails on YouTube. There's one that the spring shoots off, misses the guy holding it, and flys across the street. They're sketchy at best.

 

[Jetboy]

I picked up spring compressors at autozone for under 30$. Why not use them?

If it looks like this,your safety is not worth saving a few bucks:

Mine looked like this after about 5 minutes... this is my actual picture BTW:

 

[Lexusbstrdchild]

Here's a decent one...wait for it...wait for it...
https://youtu.be/CYFOI_UsVxI

 

[gm350reratliff]

Another vote for NOT using spring compressors.

 

[DabberAZ]

If it looks like this,your safety is not worth saving a few bucks:

Mine looked like this after about 5 minutes... this is my actual picture BTW:

Holy Snikies! Dang, that's scary.