Suspension Install

[Stuck CAPS]

Well, I am (hopefully (had to add, as it's been said before)) finally getting around to suspension install tomorrow, and I have a few last minute questions.

1. I'm just doing the fronts, because spring compressors are scary stuff. I'll have someone else do the rear. That being said, should I be fine just jacking up the front (onto jackstands, of course)?

2. Will I need a TQ wrench to bolt down the CO's? Or will I be fine just bolting them in tight & snug?

 

[jimmied]

Get help now!

I think you have some things backwards. Rears don't need compressor. Fronts do if taking apart. If replacing with a new Fully assembled coil over you will be ok.

 

[Stuck CAPS]

Get help now!

I think you have some things backwards. Rears don't need compressor. Fronts do if taking apart. If replacing with a new Fully assembled coil over you will be ok.

Rears need a compressor for the springs, do they not? Fronts are full coilovers. I'm not as... clueless as this post makes me sound I'm just wondering, really, on whether or not I need a TQ wrench. The first question was more of a "I've already typed all this, so why erase it?" situation.

 

[Ryan04]

yes; no spring compressor necessary for the rear coil springs.
i used the bottle jack technique

check out this link
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/149572-daystar-rear-1-5-lift-instructions-pictures.html

as for the torque wrench, i would recommend one just to be safe. do not want any bolts to come loose while doing 70 down the highway!

 

[Stuck CAPS]

yes; no spring compressor necessary for the rear coil springs.
i used the bottle jack technique

check out this link
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/149572-daystar-rear-1-5-lift-instructions-pictures.html

as for the torque wrench, i would recommend one just to be safe. do not want any bolts to come loose while doing 70 down the highway!

Since I'm broke, do ya think AutoZone will just lend one out?

 

[Ryan04]

Since I'm broke, do ya think AutoZone will just lend one out?

Ya call up your local autozone to see if they have one. You will have to give like a $15 deposit or something like that. depending on the tool

 

[Stuck CAPS]

Ya call up your local autozone to see if they have one. You will have to give like a $15 deposit or something like that. depending on the tool

Thank you!

 

[jimmied]

Rears need a compressor for the springs, do they not? Fronts are full coilovers. I'm not as... clueless as this post makes me sound I'm just wondering, really, on whether or not I need a TQ wrench. The first question was more of a "I've already typed all this, so why erase it?" situation.

I have had my rears in and out and in and out again...never used a compressor...just some wiggling and jiggling.

 

[Stuck CAPS]

I have had my rears in and out and in and out again...never used a compressor...just some wiggling and jiggling.

Alright. Will report back on how it goes.

 

[Stuck CAPS]

Well, it failed. All bolts were seized on the top mount. I guess I'm just going to have to get it installed.. So they can deal with this BS.