Tools to install lift kit

[team_gforce]

I just got my order in for a Toytec Boss 2.5 lift. I have a pretty good selection of hand tools and have installed a Toytec on a 3rd gen. This time I will also be contending with the KDSS. I usually try to do champagne type projects on a beer budget (usually involves a lot of foul language), but this time I have a little left in the budget that the Mrs. said to get some new tools if I needed to.

I'm looking for suggestions on tools that you wish you had or did have that made the process easier. I'm thinking a second floor jack couldnt hurt, but I have a some time to shop, the red springs were back-ordered until end of the month.

 

[Jetboy]

Doing a front coilover swap on a 5th gen. only consists of skid plate removal and 11 fasteners per side. It's really easy.

I would say a GOOD set of jack stands and good floor jack that can lift high enough would be a good start.

After that - I hold my KDSS up with a strap to the frame around the piston. Easy. Out of the way. $5. I've done it a few times.

Then an 18v impact driver - I use it for all the small bolts on the skid plate etc. It's a huge time saver for me. More so than the air impact on most jobs. An impact gun is pretty nice to have too.

 

[4gin007]

Metric ratchet wrenches and a set of metric 1/2 impact sockets. A pry bar. 4lb hammer. A long strong cheater bar to pry the lower control arm down.

 

[Lexusbstrdchild]

Don't forget beer...in your beer budget.

 

[Mick1]

See my sig for pics

Here pics of all tools used

https://rhino4runnersuspension.shutterfly.com/pictures/1491

 

[Lenny33]

Pry bars and a bottle jack always come in handy. And my newest favorite tool..... A headlamp.
Have fun!

 

[DesertCanyons]

how to install a lift with KDSS

Check out this sticky thread with complete instructions on how to install a lift with KDSS.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/154230-how-lift-installation-kdss-equipped-vehicles.html

 

[Jeremy556]

A set of pin punches makes aligning the KDSS bracket and LCA a breeze. Air and electric impacts make it a 30 minute job. Unbolt and remove the entire ABS sensor wire between removing the wheel and doing anything else.

 

[cjacob316]

A second floor jack did indeed come in handy for mine, but I had to assemble coilovers, you don't. I think I used two on the rear though, one for the axle and one for the kdss.