front shock replacement

Monroe also makes a 'Quick Strut' that has spring/shock ready to install. I put them on about 4 months ago and love them. Was a little more money but worth it not to have to deal with compressing the spring, plus have new springs as well.
 
I recently did this and installed Bilsteins. There were a few tricks like unhooking the front sway bar to allow the control arm to come down further to hook up the lower shock mount easier. I'll be happy to answer any of your questions. It's a pretty easy removal. I then used a spring compressor (tool lending program at Advance Auto parts - give them credit card and charge is removed when you return the part). They do that with most of their specialty tools.

Once the new spring is on, I installed the assembly with the spring compressor still attached, then removed the compressor. I think I have some pictures from the install actually. I was thinking of doing a DIY. Let me know what you need.

I know it's been a while since this thread started, but a DIY with pics would be awesome. I can't find a complete DIY guide anywhere and have been looking for hours.
 
Check out Speedy's Garage You Tube of the spring upgrade on his Toyota 4 Runner. He shows step by step on how to remove the complete assembly and then break it down to replace a shock.
 

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