that little nut in the back

[4Runner1371]

Say....I'm looking to upgrade my suspension to donahoe or sway. When I was installing my spacer, I had a heck of a time removing and installing that small ass bolt on top of the shock (them 3 bolts on top) all up in the wheel well. What kind of tools did you guys use for that?

P.S. So...from the looks of it...Donahoe rear spring gives 2" lift while sway-a-way gives 1.5" ?

 

[<<<<]

Did you use spring compressor to retain the spring? If not - than removing that nut could be dangerous...

 

[Cybercannon]

I used the ratchet end of this:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00943468000P

I couldn't figure out how to get my torque wrench up there though.

 

[J.A.]

I am going to quote my write-up to save time typing, hope it helps.

"Remove the three 14mm upper strut tower nuts. I used an open ended wrench on a
Socket Capattached to a 14mm socket. By doing this you can make quick work of removing the rear nut which is impossible to use a
ratchet on due to limited clearance, and also tough to use a wrench on as the turning radius is limited as well.
You put the 14mm socket on the rear nut, then put the socket cap in the socket. Then using an open ended wrench
becomes easier as the wrench is elevated above the center strut bolt but still has enough room below the wheel well
to turn in a wide arc. "