Looking for local Bay Area help for Bilstein install

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Lewis&Clark

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Hey y'all.

I'm planning to replace my factory MacPhersons with Bilstein 5100 adjustables in the coming few weeks. I'm planning to disconnect my XREAS, but leave the reservoir and the lines in place -- just let them hang out there but not be connected anymore.

I'd like to do it myself, but I really have no idea what I'm doing. I'd also like to avoid paying Bay Area mechanic prices--and not learn anything about how to do it myself in the process.

I'm willing to spring free beer and pizza if anyone wants to have a fun day in the sun helping out with this.

Also...I'm in the military. Subject to availability, I can get us access to one of the hobby shops at either Coast Guard Island in Alameda or Travis AFB in Fairfield. There are several bays available at each, as well as full size lifts and some tools. You're welcome, of course, to bring your truck with you...I just need to escort you in and out.

Anyone interested? Please PM if you might be.
 
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Having access to the base hobby shop is perfect because those guys can walk you through the install. I did it myself with the help of forum, youtybe and manual print out.
 
If I wasn't moving in a week I'd offer to help you out.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/84725-zombie-truck-2-0-mpav-build-4.html#post908040

I mention the disconnect points for the XREAS so you're not cracking open a pressurized system as the disconnect points have valves. It's pretty straight after you disconnect the XREAS and fumble with the lines. You might find it easier to just unbolt the reservoir on the side of the frame to take it all off anyways, I know a lot of people like to do it at the union bolts, but it can spray out and make a big mess; the correct way is at the disconnect points (but do what you feel comfortable with. :) )

Best of luck and if you need any help you can always post on the forum and we'll help you out.
 
BlackWorksInc said:
If I wasn't moving in a week I'd offer to help you out.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/84725-zombie-truck-2-0-mpav-build-4.html#post908040

I mention the disconnect points for the XREAS so you're not cracking open a pressurized system as the disconnect points have valves. It's pretty straight after you disconnect the XREAS and fumble with the lines. You might find it easier to just unbolt the reservoir on the side of the frame to take it all off anyways, I know a lot of people like to do it at the union bolts, but it can spray out and make a big mess; the correct way is at the disconnect points (but do what you feel comfortable with. :) )

Best of luck and if you need any help you can always post on the forum and we'll help you out.
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Where are you moving to? I'm on the road for the next week and a half anyway, so I don't mind pushing this out a bit...
 
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