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Need To Replace Rear Shocks 2000 4 Runner
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same with trailmaster ..
I used kyb on the 4 runner..
they are alright but not the best!!
i was running on my pick the ss trailmaster... They were a great shock,took along time to rust out,
I used kyb on the 4 runner..
they are alright but not the best!!
i was running on my pick the ss trailmaster... They were a great shock,took along time to rust out,
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Since a lot of people on this thread seem to know what they're doing, can one of you post a step by step for replacing both front & rear struts? I can't find anything complete and I'm struggling right now with my 2000 4runner.
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Put this in to google you will get lots of information including brands and part numbers. Also some 20min videos to watch on YouTube.
front and rear strut replacement 2000 4runner
The main thing I found with some quick reading is that the drivers side rear is done blind. (Sucks). You will probably want to rent a spring compressor or drive down to the local shop and have them do it for you. And take your time. Don't be in a hurry.
front and rear strut replacement 2000 4runner
The main thing I found with some quick reading is that the drivers side rear is done blind. (Sucks). You will probably want to rent a spring compressor or drive down to the local shop and have them do it for you. And take your time. Don't be in a hurry.
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Put this in to google you will get lots of information including brands and part numbers. Also some 20min videos to watch on YouTube.
front and rear strut replacement 2000 4runner
The main thing I found with some quick reading is that the drivers side rear is done blind. (Sucks). You will probably want to rent a spring compressor or drive down to the local shop and have them do it for you. And take your time. Don't be in a hurry.
front and rear strut replacement 2000 4runner
The main thing I found with some quick reading is that the drivers side rear is done blind. (Sucks). You will probably want to rent a spring compressor or drive down to the local shop and have them do it for you. And take your time. Don't be in a hurry.
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Ok; so while we are on the subject of rear shocks................
Is there a really good brand that can take the heat and abuse of NY roads without having a failure rate measured in months?
I blow Rancho's out like pits in olives, just popped a pair of Procomps, and have a set of Bilstiens installed. I have little faith they will last a year or more. The heat build-up from the heavy springs and bad roads is what seems to be the big killer. I'm adding a raised shock bar, and putting in Susuki lower mounts to accomodate a more durable unit.
I'm thinking a reservoir style or tunable & fixable unit.
Is there a really good brand that can take the heat and abuse of NY roads without having a failure rate measured in months?
I blow Rancho's out like pits in olives, just popped a pair of Procomps, and have a set of Bilstiens installed. I have little faith they will last a year or more. The heat build-up from the heavy springs and bad roads is what seems to be the big killer. I'm adding a raised shock bar, and putting in Susuki lower mounts to accomodate a more durable unit.
I'm thinking a reservoir style or tunable & fixable unit.
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You can find a video on any thing on YouTube.
There are some better videos for the 2000 Tacoma.
I was looking at a couple of videos last night for my 2000 Tacoma and the takeaway was it gives you more room to take off the wheel and spare tire. The Bilsteins for Tacoma fit the 3rd gen 4Runner. I just got these. I'll probably pay someone to put the fronts on with new coils:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bilstein-RCD-5100-Series-Height-Adjustable-Shocks-for-Toyota-Tacoma-1996-2004-/301529849221?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4634945d85
There are some better videos for the 2000 Tacoma.
I was looking at a couple of videos last night for my 2000 Tacoma and the takeaway was it gives you more room to take off the wheel and spare tire. The Bilsteins for Tacoma fit the 3rd gen 4Runner. I just got these. I'll probably pay someone to put the fronts on with new coils:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bilstein-RCD-5100-Series-Height-Adjustable-Shocks-for-Toyota-Tacoma-1996-2004-/301529849221?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4634945d85
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There is a lot of info out there. But here are a few tips and tricks I learned from others while changing mine.
PB blaster on existing nuts and bolts will help a lot
Fronts are going to be the same as a tacoma.
- You will need to rent a strut compressor to compress the coil.
- when re installing the strut and coil assembly, you can use your bottle jack turned upside down to push down the upper control arm to line up the bottom bolt on the coil assembly with the lower control arm mount.
Rear shocks are DIFFERENT than a tacoma
- shocks are post/bayonet style at the top, bolt eye on bottom. Tacoma are bolt eyes on top and bottom.
- to loosen the shock nut at the top, use a box wrench above the shock hat. Place the closed end over the nut. Twist the upper portion of the shock until the box wrench is lodged against vehicle frame. Keep twisting the shock body until the nut comes off.
PB blaster on existing nuts and bolts will help a lot
Fronts are going to be the same as a tacoma.
- You will need to rent a strut compressor to compress the coil.
- when re installing the strut and coil assembly, you can use your bottle jack turned upside down to push down the upper control arm to line up the bottom bolt on the coil assembly with the lower control arm mount.
Rear shocks are DIFFERENT than a tacoma
- shocks are post/bayonet style at the top, bolt eye on bottom. Tacoma are bolt eyes on top and bottom.
- to loosen the shock nut at the top, use a box wrench above the shock hat. Place the closed end over the nut. Twist the upper portion of the shock until the box wrench is lodged against vehicle frame. Keep twisting the shock body until the nut comes off.
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