Front Bump Stop Removal

[JMG73072]

So what's the easy way to remove the front OEM bump stops to install some new Superbumps from Wheelers besides buying an extra large pipe or crescent wrench? From what I measure they are abou 3" from flat to flat to grab onto.

 

[my14runner]

So what's the easy way to remove the front OEM bump stops to install some new Superbumps from Wheelers besides buying an extra large pipe or crescent wrench? From what I measure they are abou 3" from flat to flat to grab onto.

I installed the wheelers not too long ago, what I did was jack the front end up took the front wheels off and let the suspension droop as low as possible. I used a large adjustable channel locks and they came off easy. To install this is where it can get tricky, the Allen wrench they provide is a tad too long, so what I did was took some gorilla glue and put some on the bolt head, so I could thread the wheelers on like the stock one. Worked like a charm. I do believe that you could prob do it without jacking the vehicle or removing the wheels, but I was installing new sway bar end links so I needed to have my wheels off anyway for more room to work.

 

[JMG73072]

I installed the wheelers not too long ago, what I did was jack the front end up took the front wheels off and let the suspension droop as low as possible. I used a large adjustable channel locks and they came off easy. To install this is where it can get tricky, the Allen wrench they provide is a tad too long, so what I did was took some gorilla glue and put some on the bolt head, so I could thread the wheelers on like the stock one. Worked like a charm. I do believe that you could prob do it without jacking the vehicle or removing the wheels, but I was installing new sway bar end links so I needed to have my wheels off anyway for more room to work.

Thanks, the biggest Channel's I had last night barely fit and I couldn't get any leverage on them but I had the wheel on still too. Looks like bigger badder channel locks are the answer.

 

[wfo9]

There is some white thread locker type stuff on them, so they are a bit stubborn. I used a very large channel lock.