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A few tips in removing the rear shocks: Leave the lower shock mount connected as serves as an assistant in holding the shock in place. Use a type of wrench that will grab the shock body. If you intend to discard of the shocks (as in not sell them or save them) a Chain Wrench works well. Chain Wrenches might be somewhat expensive. I would recommend using a Belt Wrench, which can be had at sears for like 10 bucks. The belt wrench won't damage the shock body. Use the wrench to grab the shock body while you wrench the nut from the top. It's a bitch. Oh yeah, remove your spare for more room to work back there. Use lots of PB Blaster prior to doing this so it will make your life easier. You may also be able to tighten the wrench around the shock body, then let it turn until the wrench hits something that will hold the wrench in place while you use both hands to turn your ratchet to losen the nut up at the top.
For the front: Install the SAW coilovers uncranked, then with the vehicle OFF the ground, use the spanner wrench to dial in the height you want. I hear this can get kind of tough, so take your time. I have never used or seen the spanner wrench that comes with the kit in person, but if its at all possible, try to find something that will fit over the wrench and effectively extend it, giving you more leverage.
Those are my ideas
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1997 4Runner SR5 3.4L 4x4 | OME/TRD Lift | Kenwood KDCX789, polk db650 speakers | 265/75/16 Pro Comp MT | American Racing Baja 16x8 | Yakima Racks | S.S. diff drops | WabFab Discos | Polyeurethane bushings all over the place
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