Rear Lower Shock Guard for King 2.5?
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nb rob
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replacing the rod end is a major *****, and there's a good chance you can destroy the shaft if the proper soft jaws aren't used.
The spherical bearing needs to be removed first, and then heat is used to burn off the red loctite. I needed a 4' breaker bar to twist it off, after a few heating cycles. The soft jaws have to hold the shaft unbelievably tight so that I could use a breaker bar this length.
If whoever services your shocks is confident that they can do the work, and they have done the rod ends before, go for it. I would say the rod end is the hardest part to replace on those shocks.
The next time I order shafts, I'm ordering them with rod ends attached from King.
delgadtn
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Ok. Thank you for that beta. When it comes time to replace them I will seriously consider who I choose to do it.
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I disagree on this opinion. I replaced my shock rods with the soft jaw tool from King. It was super EASY to do and I didn't even need a 4 foot breaker bar to do it. A 2 foot breaker bar at the most! It was also my first time doing it too! I used map gas to get the rod ends hot enough to twist the rod ends off. Took me 20 mins MAX for each end to do it. BTW I used a typical table vise to hold the soft jaw tool which held the shaft in place firmly in place. Any one can do this as long as you have the correct soft jaw tool, vise, red loctite, and snap ring pliers.
rayofsi
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i have these installed recently
https://www.bpfabricating.com/collections/4runner/products/bpf-4runner-10-17-fj-10-14-shock-guards
https://www.bpfabricating.com/collections/4runner/products/bpf-4runner-10-17-fj-10-14-shock-guards
Daikon
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I have the same question!
FYI that these from RAGO also fit around the King shocks. They look much like the BPF but a bit beefier.
I saw an email recently with the guards 15% off for a pre black friday deal.
2010-2019 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner - Lower Shock Guard - Pair – Rago Fabrication
I saw an email recently with the guards 15% off for a pre black friday deal.
2010-2019 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner - Lower Shock Guard - Pair – Rago Fabrication
Daikon
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Here's how my King Shaft Guards looked after 1 run. The other side didnt break but was quite loose. Keep in mind, i made sure they were secure and free from contact with anything around it.
I would replace it if it wasn't so expensive. Looking to get the BPF's but wished they had slightly more coverage.
I would replace it if it wasn't so expensive. Looking to get the BPF's but wished they had slightly more coverage.
FoCo-4Runner
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Have you reached out to them to see if they can extend the guard higher up? I'd definitely be down for a set if they could.
Daikon
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Yes they have no plans in a new version any time soon. I thought about modifying it by making a plastic shield and taping it to the BPF shield using something like this for material.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/JAM-Plastic-3-Hole-Punch-Folders-6-Pack-Assorted-Primary-Colors/45711060
FoCo-4Runner
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Well that’s less than optimal. I’ll reach out to Rago to see if they would be willing to modify their existing design.
Shaft or Knuckle
Not the title to a terrible 70's porn.
You're going to need both, as there's not a product that cover both the knuckle and the shaft. My solution was a set of BPF protectors coupled with the following:
Boots!
couple seconds with a pair of scissors to cut out a quarter inch section down the middle so the back is just slightly open (let's mud n water out), couple snips here 'n there to cover the knuckle, couple of zip ties (tight around the shock, loose mid and low) and you're covered, both flexible and solid... which can be said about a lot of things in life... but seriously.. shock boots!
Not the title to a terrible 70's porn.
You're going to need both, as there's not a product that cover both the knuckle and the shaft. My solution was a set of BPF protectors coupled with the following:
Boots!
couple seconds with a pair of scissors to cut out a quarter inch section down the middle so the back is just slightly open (let's mud n water out), couple snips here 'n there to cover the knuckle, couple of zip ties (tight around the shock, loose mid and low) and you're covered, both flexible and solid... which can be said about a lot of things in life... but seriously.. shock boots!
FoCo-4Runner
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Well Rago is a no-go. They won’t modify their current design. When I get some time I reach out to some more fabricating places to see if a design can be worked out.
I wonder if I could convince RCI to fab something since they are local and already have offerings for the 4Runner.
I wonder if I could convince RCI to fab something since they are local and already have offerings for the 4Runner.
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