Coilover gets stuck between CV and Tie rod end

[TrailPJ]

Hi,
I've read tons of articles here on lifts (thank you, they've been a huge help!) and have installed lifts my previous my 90 & 98 4Runner. However my 2010 TE is giving me a hard time.
I can get the front stock coil over loose and when it comes down, it gets stuck between the CV and tie rod end. I've unbolted the lower ball joint for full flex, but the coilover seems too wide to come out toward the front. I didn't see a way to get it to go toward the front door.
I have not removed the UCA as I'm not replacing them. Do I need to loosen them anyway?
I'm sure it' something simple however it's late and I've fought with it a couple of times today and just put it all back together so I can drive it.
If someone can point in me in the right direction, I'd sure appreciate it.

Thank you,
Phil

 

[rigtec]

Hi,
I've read tons of articles here on lifts (thank you, they've been a huge help!) and have installed lifts my previous my 90 & 98 4Runner. However my 2010 TE is giving me a hard time.
I can get the front stock coil over loose and when it comes down, it gets stuck between the CV and tie rod end. I've unbolted the lower ball joint for full flex, but the coilover seems too wide to come out toward the front. I didn't see a way to get it to go toward the front door.
I have not removed the UCA as I'm not replacing them. Do I need to loosen them anyway?
I'm sure it' something simple however it's late and I've fought with it a couple of times today and just put it all back together so I can drive it.
If someone can point in me in the right direction, I'd sure appreciate it.

Thank you,
Phil

To be honest Phil, I'm not that familiar with lifts, but... don't you need to remove the CV shaft from the spindle hub assembly to get it out of the way first... If you remove the cv from the steering knuckle then that will afford you a lot more room to work with the lower control-arm. And if the tie-rod needs to be separated from the S.K. because it's interfering with the job then it seems that that's one more step that should be done to get it done. Just my 0.0000002 cents! :yo:

Rgds

 

[TOY2G]

Hi,
I've read tons of articles here on lifts (thank you, they've been a huge help!) and have installed lifts my previous my 90 & 98 4Runner. However my 2010 TE is giving me a hard time.
I can get the front stock coil over loose and when it comes down, it gets stuck between the CV and tie rod end. I've unbolted the lower ball joint for full flex, but the coilover seems too wide to come out toward the front. I didn't see a way to get it to go toward the front door.
I have not removed the UCA as I'm not replacing them. Do I need to loosen them anyway?
I'm sure it' something simple however it's late and I've fought with it a couple of times today and just put it all back together so I can drive it.
If someone can point in me in the right direction, I'd sure appreciate it.

Thank you,
Phil

Remove the sway bar links and you will have enough room, if you have KDSS, pop the top ball joint so you can lift the coil over out and up.

 

[wfo9]

I usually pop off the tie rod ends and the UCA ball joint just to make things easy.

Technically, it will come out with the TREs still connected. Not sure it is possible with the UCA BJ still on the spindle. .

Pretty sure sway bar end links need to come off (the spindle for std, the LCA for KDSS)

If you have KDSS, get ready to start cussing LOL. But seriously, only mess with that POS swaybar with the truck on the ground... Otherwise it will be an exercise in frustration.

 

[GzTEP]

Take off the swaybar. Then remove the tie rod nut,install the nut upside down a few threads and smack it with a hammer/sledge to remove tierod. If your hammer is metal and small make sure you hit it square. Then you'll have plenty of room.

 

[simple]

Twist the strut like you're unscrewing it. It will thread down (about the spring) until you can shift it free. I put it in the same way

 

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Twist the strut like you're unscrewing it. It will thread down (about the spring) until you can shift it free. I put it in the same way

THIS! I did not remove all that crap others are talking about. I just screwed it out and in.... takes some patience... but you dont need special tools or anything.

 

[TrailPJ]

Thanks for all the replies! I feel better knowing what you have used that actually work.
I'm going take another look with a clearer head and see what happens.

Regarding the KDSS, I did have a strap wrapped around it and the lower control arm which kept it from moving away. Then I removed it to allow for more droop. Then the fun began.....I finally used my foot to push it back into place.

 

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I did have to put a big pry bar/screwdriver and sit on it to get enough clearance for the coilover to come out and in...