About to start the Tundra lift and there's a problem
10-05-2006, 06:23 PM
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About to start the Tundra lift and there's a problem
Yes another pre-lift thread, but I just need some quick advice.
Where can I get 2 new stock top plates? Also, are just the top plates all that you reuse from the original strut/coil assembly? I have new struts, studs w/nuts, and coils.
Long story short: I bought my 4runner used w/ the SAW's already on it. I was going to swap in my new tundra setup this weekend, but when I looked in the box I was given of the original suspension, I couldn't find a top plate. I don't think it was even the total original suspension, it looked like two strut setups but not from a 4runner. So now I need to get 2 top plates to complete my lift. Any help would be much appreciated.
Where can I get 2 new stock top plates? Also, are just the top plates all that you reuse from the original strut/coil assembly? I have new struts, studs w/nuts, and coils.
Long story short: I bought my 4runner used w/ the SAW's already on it. I was going to swap in my new tundra setup this weekend, but when I looked in the box I was given of the original suspension, I couldn't find a top plate. I don't think it was even the total original suspension, it looked like two strut setups but not from a 4runner. So now I need to get 2 top plates to complete my lift. Any help would be much appreciated.
10-05-2006, 08:14 PM
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Found the part number, but does anyone have some used top plates that they're not using, maybe you switched to coilovers and don't need them? Thanks!
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10-05-2006, 09:54 PM
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Definitely gets some shots up after you got the struts installed, I'm slowly trying to piece mine together as well and Im almost a t apoint where I can begin installing. Good luck with yours!
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Go to Advance Auto Parts. They are about $40 a piece.
KYB Strut/Shock Mount
Part Number: SM5184
But a little heads up. The Tundra coils are slightly larger diameter and will not sit quite right in the 4Runner mounts. The Tundra mounts have a slightly larger bolt pattern. So, I just opened up the holes a little bit with a drill till the Tundra mounts fit and used a washer and lock nut on top of the studs. If you still want a cheap way out, I have an old set of 4Runner mounts that I'll let go for cheap.
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KYB Strut/Shock Mount
Part Number: SM5184
But a little heads up. The Tundra coils are slightly larger diameter and will not sit quite right in the 4Runner mounts. The Tundra mounts have a slightly larger bolt pattern. So, I just opened up the holes a little bit with a drill till the Tundra mounts fit and used a washer and lock nut on top of the studs. If you still want a cheap way out, I have an old set of 4Runner mounts that I'll let go for cheap.
Ted
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Go to Advance Auto Parts. They are about $40 a piece.
KYB Strut/Shock Mount
Part Number: SM5184
But a little heads up. The Tundra coils are slightly larger diameter and will not sit quite right in the 4Runner mounts. The Tundra mounts have a slightly larger bolt pattern. So, I just opened up the holes a little bit with a drill till the Tundra mounts fit and used a washer and lock nut on top of the studs. If you still want a cheap way out, I have an old set of 4Runner mounts that I'll let go for cheap.
Ted
KYB Strut/Shock Mount
Part Number: SM5184
But a little heads up. The Tundra coils are slightly larger diameter and will not sit quite right in the 4Runner mounts. The Tundra mounts have a slightly larger bolt pattern. So, I just opened up the holes a little bit with a drill till the Tundra mounts fit and used a washer and lock nut on top of the studs. If you still want a cheap way out, I have an old set of 4Runner mounts that I'll let go for cheap.
Ted
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