Toytec BOSS kit Install - Tools required and Tips for the install.

[Land_Shark]

Greetings members,

I picked up my 2014 Trail (non kdss) last weekend and just ordered the Toytec BOSS kit after quite a long time spent learning via this forum - so thank you to the MANY individuals who take time to review, compare, answer questions, ask questions, share insight - good and bad. This forum has answered many of my questions already.

Disclaimer: Only asking b/c I've tried the "search" already. I will be installing the lift with my brother. We have many of the basic tools necessary to complete an install like this, but I was wondering if there were any specialty tools (torque wrench? tools I haven't heard of?) required for the install. We successfully put a 2 in lift on his JK, so we're not first timers, but close to it. If it's a mostly straight forward job, then I'm sure we'll be fine, but it might take us numbskulls an extra hour or two than most of y'all.

I'm also looking for tips to make the install less stressful and quicker such as disconnecting the front sway bar in order to install the front coilovers more easily.

Again, thank you all very much - I've had so much fun learning from the various members and can't wait to try some of the signature mods (i.e. Antman's cupholders)

Any info/experience is much appreciated.

 

[Jeremy556]

You'll want to disconnect both swaybars and have a spare bottle jack for pushing the axle down to make room for the rear springs.
6 ton jack stands make it much easier
Disconnect (or remove) the ABS sensor, remove the wire, and push it back into the engine bay. This wire often gets stretched/broken and is expensive to replace.

I wouldn't call a torque wrench a specialty tool, but you'll want one. Ratcheting box end wrench for the nuts on top of the shock will make life much easier. Buy a single one in the size you need if you don't have them already.

 

[grifter]

I was a complete noob at it. I had zero automotive experience before the install and it took me 15 hours taking my time and searching all the great resources in this board. Some helpful tips for you would be

If you're installing an aftermarket uca there is a small bolt that holds a bracket under your battery along the driver side which I undid with little difficulty and it made getting the uca off much easier.

Power tools would make getting bolts off much much much easier.. I'd did it all by hand.

I undid my skid plate and sway bar but never detached it from my vehicle. Was just as easy imo as removing it completely.

zip lock bags and label them with your bolts so you don't lose em and use a marker to write on the oem parts for passenger side rear, front etc.

I had troubles getting my rear springs in.. I didn't have a coil compressor and I didn't have enough weight to wiggle the spring in the vehicle myself so I used two heavy duty ratchet straps to compress the spring and then place it in place... call me crazy? but it worked really well

Go really easy on removing the abs line bolt... you may snap it which I did and I had to strap it into place haha

I also used pb buster to loosen nuts and anti sieze when putting the nuts back in.

 

[jbstrd]

I second good jack stands and a torque wrench. As far as the ratcheting box end wrenches, spend the money on a good set. You will use them on EVERYTHING around the house or garage.

I use a quality tie rod puller to undo the outer tie rod.

Two jacks are good to have to help get the rear springs in.

The top nut on the factory rear shock can be a pita. You may have to bend the body material just above the nut to make room for vise grips.

Take your time, know exactly what you are getting in to before you start, and take your ipad out to the garage for when you have questions. I hate having to take my shoes/dirty clothes off to go back inside once I start.

 

[Land_Shark]

Thank you all very much - it looks like I'm 95% of the way there, just need a torque wrench. Again, I really appreciate the tips to save me some headache. I'll be sure to share my experience after it's done, and of course, throw some pics in.

 

[alexb]

Pretty basic tools other than a torque wrench. I did rent a coil compressor from auto zone to make it easier to slip the rear springs in. A second person is the most valuable tool to have. I tried the front on my own but didn't have enough arms. Definitely disconnect the front sway bars to make it easier. Just go slow and give your self plenty of time.

 

[alexb]

Ignore this. Wrong post