Looking for suspension help in SoCal. Doing the Tundra coil/bilstein combo

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Wondering if anyone in SoCal (San Fernando valley) has done the tundra trd coils up front, ome 906 rears and bilstein shocks and can maybe help. I've done most things but suspension work so would be great to have someone with knowledge. Willing to $$ or or both!

Thanks

Steve
 
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FWIW, this is the same lift that I did, and I managed it solo except for having a shop assemble the front struts with the new coils. To hell with rented string compressors, seriously.

Speedy did a video on the install.

The only thing I would add to the video is that disconnecting your LBJs makes it much easier to get the front struts on, straightforward one-man job. None of the bottle jack shenanigans that way, and perfect if you're due to replace the LBJs anyway. (And if you don't know if you're due, well, just do it. Cheap insurance.)

That said, maybe there's someone local to lend a hand! Good luck!
 
I am here in Pasadena and I have done it. On a scale 1-10, I would say it's about a 6. If you have some tools and a drive way, I am willing to help out. Actually just a drive way will do. Feel free to PM me.
 
i could lend a hand. I'm here in reseda and have swapped my suspension more times than id like to admit.
pm me to set something up if you want.
 
Thanks guys I'll definitely be hitting you up soon. I got all the parts just need to get the space and time. Doesn't seem to hard to pull the backs just worried about doing fronts. I think it's a good idea to have a shop compress and assemble struts.
 
my only comment is that I had to do several tries to get the spring right position to avoid the upper joint from hitting the spring at full droop.

If you DIY w/ the spring compressor, you can find the right setting. If done at a shop, you may not be able to do that.
 
s20004runner said:
my only comment is that I had to do several tries to get the spring right position to avoid the upper joint from hitting the spring at full droop.

If you DIY w/ the spring compressor, you can find the right setting. If done at a shop, you may not be able to do that.
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That was my worry also.
 
Don't bother with a spring compressor; either a shop's or the deathtraps that AutoZone rents. You don't need one for the front or rear of these trucks.
 
yota_addict said:
Elaborate?
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With great pleasure.

  1. Jack up front end
  2. Safely support wth jack stands
  3. Raise LCA 1" with floor jack
  4. Remove 4 LBJ bolts
  5. Remove center strut nut from top of strut
  6. Remove all but 1 strut mounting nuts
  7. Detach lower sway bar from LCA
  8. Mark, with whiteout, the LCA cam's positions
  9. Loosen LCA cams
  10. Lower floor jack that is supporting LCA
  11. LCA falls to floor revealing a non-compressed spring
  12. Remove final strut bolt from body
  13. Remove lower strut mount bolt and remove assembly

Disclaimer: It goes without saying that I know nothing about cars and the systems contained with. By following the above advice, you hold me harmless in the event of injury or accident.
 
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I just picked up a 99 and looking to do a similar set up. I have not done suspension but if you want to tag team I am more than happy. BTW, how much did your set up cost?
 
absalom said:
With great pleasure.

  1. Jack up front end
  2. Safely support wth jack stands
  3. Raise LCA 1" with floor jack
  4. Remove 4 LBJ bolts
  5. Remove center strut nut from top of strut
  6. Remove all but 1 strut mounting nuts
  7. Detach lower sway bar from LCA
  8. Mark, with whiteout, the LCA cam's positions
  9. Loosen LCA cams
  10. Lower floor jack that is supporting LCA
  11. LCA falls to floor revealing a non-compressed spring
  12. Remove final strut bolt from body
  13. Remove lower strut mount bolt and remove assembly
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What about the reverse?
I deleted the disclaimer so I can hold you liable! Lol
 
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