Compiled: FJ Springs Lift Info for 4th gen
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Ya once the end links are disconnected that whole bar will pivot easily. I usually jack my whole front end up at once, remove both tires, then work on it. Makes it easier for me.
Pry bar and an extra set of hands are a great help.
Did you disconnect the 2 bolts holding the lower balljoint on? I do that, sit on a bucket, push down on lca like you are doing while my son slides the coilover up into place. Then I fine tune placement after it can't just fall out. First time is a *****, next time you'll slap it out like it's nothing!
Yup, those are them!
I'm so close, had to undo a couple more brackets holding the tubes to the brake which brackets are in the way to cleanly slide in. My coils already look 5 years old from scratching. I still can't seem to get this in. I didn't loosen the A-arm bushings as I'm afraid I'll throw everything out of whack as I don't really know what the hell in doing. I can see how it works, but just think I'm over my head. I'm pretty screwed now, so I think I'm calling it a day. Maybe call a mechanic to come finish. Or at least do the front win the me. Thanks guys for your help. I'm glad I at least tried this, and see it could be doable for a never mechanic guy at all, but I'm just checking to undo more bolts and get it done without somebody who knows it worth 200 bucks for me
Don't feel bad. My first time installing the lift on the front took me 12 hours! In the freezing ass cold and everything, it sucked! Look at it tomorrow with a clear mind.
Also, the first time my lower control arm bolts were seized up and I couldn't hardly move them down enough. After replacing I can push them down far enough by hand now.
ARK_SWAMP_RIDER
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Unless You run into rusted/stuck bolts, the front should be pretty easy. I'm not sure which method you're using, but this is the easiest I've found. You will need to remove the swaybar, it at least swing it out of the way.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/77183-leveled-her-weekend.html
So you already have the new shocks/coils assembled? If so, can you post a pic?
So here's where I'm at. I already had coils compressed in from my neighbor, so all I gotta do is learn how to get into full droop. I've done what most have suggested, but here I go. It's definitely a learning curve involved here, especially since I've never attempted anything like this or even close to this for that matter. Here we go folks....
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At that point I use a pry bar and push it under the shock working it up into the bucket. An extra set of hands here would really help as they can push while you pry up. Once it's in the bucket they will need to guide the bolt in as you pry as well.
Fwiw, I'd say your lca bushings are froze up and that makes it drastically harder. I can now push mine down by hand after replacing everything.
You can do it!!
As you can see, I'm close, but no cigar. This is using the bottle jack pushing down to free up a littl room, and yes, it's scurry
morphious
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As you can see, I'm close, but no cigar. This is using the bottle jack pushing down to free up a littl room, and yes, it's scurry
Can you post a further away view, not so close up? Would like to see the whole area.
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