...and boom goes the Dynamite (Toytech discount code needed, opinions welcome too)

[steezemcqueen]

ok update: I feel like an idiot. The front shocks are put into the box with the rear shocks and the dif drop kit is also in that box.

Just make sure you inspect the boxes! Toytec was very helpful in helping me find the missing parts

we're sneaky like that

its saves money on the shipping

SteezeMcqueen already got him a toytec discount code...
:cheers:

you dont know our boy sold out and went commercial on us??

LOL

more like found a job so i don't get evicted

 

[brian2sun]

more like found a job so i don't get evicted

Hell ya man, congrats BTW! Most of us only wish we could yap about lifts and Toyotas all day and you get paid to do it!

 

[RunningRick]

i got the ome 891 and i was a little unhappy that i did not get a full 3 inches of lift i did also got the toytec coilsovers with 650 fronts due to the fact that i will be getting a custom bumper and winch and with the 891 because i will be puttin a roof rac and a custome rear bumper that will hold fuel cans and water for when i make my first trip to Moab well thats the goal

 

[Patsawasy]

While I have this thread, and am playing the waiting game, I know I need some penetrating oil to get the old slinkys and shocks out, some lock tight to keep the new bolts in place; anything else?

I do have a human breaker bar of a brother to help out with the labor and access to a real garage, not just a toolbox and a floor jack. Keep in mind that the fronts are coming pre compressed and assembled.

Im not fishing for directions, I have three to six instal guides plus the one ToyTech is sending. I just want to make sure I have all the supplies in one shot so I am not running to Autozone all effing day.

 

[steezemcqueen]

Hell ya man, congrats BTW! Most of us only wish we could yap about lifts and Toyotas all day and you get paid to do it!

thanks man!

 

[steezemcqueen]

While I have this thread, and am playing the waiting game, I know I need some penetrating oil to get the old slinkys and shocks out, some lock tight to keep the new bolts in place; anything else?

I do have a human breaker bar of a brother to help out with the labor and access to a real garage, not just a toolbox and a floor jack. Keep in mind that the fronts are coming pre compressed and assembled.

Im not fishing for directions, I have three to six instal guides plus the one ToyTech is sending. I just want to make sure I have all the supplies in one shot so I am not running to Autozone all effing day.

jackstands, floor jack, hand tools, pry bar, and the stock lug wrench which helps with getting the bottom bolt hole lined up. i think thats about it

 

[RunningRick]

you wont need to go to autozone for anything i did it with just a jack and some stands aswell as your basic hand tool and ratcheting wrenches make it go much easier and faster i did my fronts in an hour and the rear in and hour and a half big arms in tight places make it a little harder then it needed to be

 

[4runsport]

I am in process of installing my lift as we speak. Just finished the driver side front and what a pain in the ass that was cause I was learning while doing. Btw I found it much easier to get the shock/coil assembly in the front by disconnecting the sway bar link! Hope that helps

 

[brian2sun]

I am in process of installing my lift as we speak. Just finished the driver side front and what a pain in the ass that was cause I was learning while doing. Btw I found it much easier to get the shock/coil assembly in the front by disconnecting the sway bar link! Hope that helps

Along with the SB link, if you remove the 4 bolts that hold the lower balls joints in, it makes it a lot easier to get at the lower shock bolt without the CV axle in the way.

 

[4runsport]

Thanks for the tip! I might do that instead tomorrow. I was using a pry bar and an extra set of hands to get the lower bolt in. As I was taking everything apart I started realizing that I should really be replacing all the joints and links. The sway bar bushings are looking a little shotty. I should have order everything and done it all at once. :happens:

 

[Patsawasy]

Swaybar and Lower ball joints, Got it! I like the idea of using the stock tire tool to get the shock bolts in! Thats exactly what I was seeking! Thanks all!

 

[4runsport]

Definitely front and rear sway bar links and bushings. I was working on my lift and I snapped the P/S front sway bar link right off. At that point I decided I might as well replace both fronts which was a good idea. The ones I purchased came with greaseable fittings :tongue:
I need to do the rear links and bushings but I was beat by the end of today. Lift is done! Thats all I care! :surfer:
FYI spring compressor helped out a ton for the new rear springs!

 

[Duhockey]

Definitely front and rear sway bar links and bushings. I was working on my lift and I snapped the P/S front sway bar link right off. At that point I decided I might as well replace both fronts which was a good idea. The ones I purchased came with greaseable fittings :tongue:
I need to do the rear links and bushings but I was beat by the end of today. Lift is done! Thats all I care! :surfer:
FYI spring compressor helped out a ton for the new rear springs!

:worthless

Where are the pics??? it says you got the lift done! :biggrin2:

 

[4runsport]

:worthless

Where are the pics??? it says you got the lift done! :biggrin2:

Im uploading them to photobucket and will post them in a few minutes :banana:

 

[Patsawasy]

Muahahaha! Next weekend looks like fun!

Dear ToyoTech, :thanks:

 

[steezemcqueen]

nice!

good luck on the install! :thumb3:

 

[Patsawasy]

Hey, Im looking at my 890's and the "A" spring is about 1/2" longer than the "B" spring. who goes on what side? None of the install write-ups i have say anything about it mattering. My guess is "A" is the drivers side?

 

[steezemcqueen]

Hey, Im looking at my 890's and the "A" spring is about 1/2" longer than the "B" spring. who goes on what side? None of the install write-ups i have say anything about it mattering. My guess is "A" is the drivers side?

yep. A on the drivers side. its because there is more weight on the drivers side.

 

[Patsawasy]

yep. A on the drivers side. its because there is more weight on the drivers side.

That was my theory on the matter. Thanks again for all the help. I would take you out to a fine steak diner, but 89 pounds of metal has depleted the alloted "buying a steak diner" funds.

 

[steezemcqueen]

That was my theory on the matter. Thanks again for all the help. I would take you out to a fine steak diner, but 89 pounds of metal has depleted the alloted "buying a steak diner" funds.

haha not a problem. its what i am here for :guitar2: