2007 Toyota 4Runner Daystar Lift, Xreas:guitar2:
Pre install notes to reader:
* I chose the Daystar lift because it was cheap and it could use it without disturbing the factory Xreas system.
* I performed this lift without using spring compressors, and I did not have to disconnect the Xreas system.
* I used Daystar’s new spacer kit, which is top mount only, no preload spacer.
Tools Needed:
2 people
GOOD GLOVES
Compressor, Air ratchet, Impact gun (not needed, but makes life muuuuuch easier)
Metric socket sets, 3/8” and 1/2”, deep and shallow
Metric flat wrench set, 12, 14, 17, 19mm, ratcheting wrench set also if you have it
Jack and 2 jack stands, couple blocks of wood for chocks
Random pry bars
Screw drivers and other small stuff when needed
Extra large teddy bear for when you need a hug, or to share excitement with (optional)
1, Jack up front end, sit frame on jackstands behind front wheel wells, Front tires off, easy
2, Remove front skid plates, theres 2 skid plates, 4 bolts each, 12mm, easy
3, Remove swaybar entirely from vehicle, 4 x 14mm bolts, and bolts attaching it to spindle, see pic
4, Take off the 3 nuts on top of shock assembly, TAKE EM OFF! inner most nut is a pain
5, Loosen the lower shock nut/bolt
6, Remove 2 bolts holding lower control arm to spindle/hub, pry LCA loose
7, At this point everything is taken out that needs to be, the spindle is STILL attached to the upper control arm, no Xreas or brake line brackets were disconnected. However the Lower Control Arm still needs a little more influence to loosen up, so NOW you will loosen the bolts that attach the LCA to the frame.
*Note, these bolts are your alignment points on the front end, so you will need to mark these bolts and at the alignment sights so that when you tighten back up you can make sure they are in proper place. I scored the metal on the frame with a continuos line that went to the alignment washers
*Note: you only need to loosen these bolts a little bit, In my case my alignment washes didn't move at all. and you will need to get an alignment after this lift
8, BINGO! Now that the LCA to frame bolts are loose, drop LCA all the way down, the hub will remain suspended so no need to support it, and now you have enough wiggle room to install the Daystar stud extenders and spacer. At this point a new spring install would be very easy, you would need spring compressors for that.
9, wiggle shock/strut assembly with spacer back into its housing on the frame, and your done!
a. Put on new Daystar stud extender nuts on top of shock, tighten
b. Tighten lower shock bolt
c. Re-attach the 2 LCA to spindle bolts, you may need to jack up the LCA to align it correctly with the
spindle/hub
d. Tighten LCA to frame bolts, make sure to check your alignment markings
e. Double check everything
f. Put front tires back on
g. Jump up and down while clapping hands
WAMMO! Done!! Once I figured this out the passenger side took 45 minutes to complete.
REAR: very easy! Much easier with 2 people and the supplied Daystar instructions are suffice
1, Jack up rear end, jackstands in front of rear wheels on frame, wheels off. Place jack under center of rear axle
2, Disconnect lower shock bolts, pry off shock, don't be scared
3, Disconnect pan-hard bar (not sure why its called that), I only disconnected the bolt attached to the axle
4, Drop rear axle, take out springs and inverted cone bump stop thing, put rear spacer on spring, pry back in, tighten everything back up.
DONE!
