Help getting trac bar re-installed after 2" lift

anniesball · 05-23-2008, 10:13 AM

I just installed the fabtech 2" rear coil lift on my '02 4Runner. Everything went fine except I can't get the bolt back into the frame mount for the trac bar. Is there a trick to is? I've tried lowering it, raising it etc....

Any assistance would be appreciated.

Thanks

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Mojo_Risin · 05-23-2008, 10:17 AM

have someone sit on the rear bumper while you try to put the bolt back in. You might have to have them jump/push up and down on the bumper to get it to line up again.

John

eric-the-red · 05-23-2008, 10:37 AM

You can't get it back on because the bar is now too short. It's a trigonometry thing, when you lengthen one side of a triangle you have to lengthen one of the other sides. If you use the original bar your axle will be off centre.
You need one of these

http://www.sonoransteel.com/store_adjustable_bar.html

spdjnky · 05-23-2008, 11:24 AM

I do agree with eric-the-redon getting the adjustable but if you really want to get the stock one back on try a big flathead screwdrive and start prying. It worked on my friends 90 4runner b/c he didn't want to get a new trac bar. So far everything has held up!

kmcaprice14 · 05-23-2008, 01:21 PM

Why did you remove it? I didn't need to remove my panhard bar.

But, like spdjnky said, I'd recommend the strong screwdriver trick to line up the holes, then hammer in the bolt.

SC4Runner · 05-23-2008, 02:21 PM

If you can get someone or two to stand on the bumper it should work.

Flaco · 05-23-2008, 03:07 PM

I have about the same amount of lift and I reinstalled mine before I put the tires back on by jacking up that side of the axle until it lined up.

BIC performance · 05-24-2008, 12:49 PM

You can try using one of those motorcycle tie down ratchet straps to pull the axle over, then slide the bolt in...worked for me.

trd_4runnin11 · 05-24-2008, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIC performance

You can try using one of those motorcycle tie down ratchet straps to pull the axle over, then slide the bolt in...worked for me.

x2
We tried a ratchet strap and broke it, but then used a come along to pull the axle toward the passenger side and that did the trick. I later realized that If I would have used my brain and disconnected the sway bar then I wouldn't have had to disconnect the trac bar anyways. Oh well, If I didn't mess up myself then I wouldn't be able to help you!

904_runner · 06-26-2008, 08:06 PM

Little old, but when i put my cruiser coils in my 2nd gen(should be simmiliar), long story short we ended up disconnecting the panhard bar, with no help getting the springs in but i was trying to make a point to my cousin.

Getting it back on was fun

, maybe not the safest way but it worked good!

Ended up taking out my tow strap, connecting it to my tow hitch, and had my cousin pull it to the side slightly with his truck. THis made it go on easy!

Anywho, now i need to buy a bracket to extend it cause the drivshaft hits the gas tank during axle travel.

Maybe that will help someone out in the future, just thought i would throw it out there.

crolison · 06-26-2008, 08:56 PM

I just put my axle on jack stands and lowered the lift until it went in.

05-23-2008, 10:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mojo_Risin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Thornton, CO. Posts: 901	have someone sit on the rear bumper while you try to put the bolt back in. You might have to have them jump/push up and down on the bumper to get it to line up again. John __________________ '97 4Runner SR5 Front: Tundra Coils/Tokico Trekmasters \| Rear: LC Shocks & Coils + SS rear "fixes" \| Custom Sliders 285/75 Maxxis Bighorn Radials \| Retrofit E-Locker \| TJM T15 \| Custom Rear Bumper \| Warn m8000 Last edited by Mojo_Risin; 05-23-2008 at 10:18 AM.

05-23-2008, 11:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
spdjnky Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 216	I do agree with eric-the-redon getting the adjustable but if you really want to get the stock one back on try a big flathead screwdrive and start prying. It worked on my friends 90 4runner b/c he didn't want to get a new trac bar. So far everything has held up! __________________ 1986 4Runner Automatic rebulit 22re OME leaf springs BJ spacers Edelbrock IAS shocks 31x10.50 Pro comp Mud Terrains

05-23-2008, 01:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
kmcaprice14 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 220	Why did you remove it? I didn't need to remove my panhard bar. But, like spdjnky said, I'd recommend the strong screwdriver trick to line up the holes, then hammer in the bolt. Last edited by kmcaprice14; 05-23-2008 at 01:37 PM.

05-23-2008, 02:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,869	If you can get someone or two to stand on the bumper it should work. __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

05-23-2008, 03:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Flaco Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 39	I have about the same amount of lift and I reinstalled mine before I put the tires back on by jacking up that side of the axle until it lined up. __________________ John '96 4runner SR5, Tundra TRD / Trekmasters and Downey / OME, 265/75/16 Revos

05-23-2008, 10:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
eric-the-red Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Posts: 2,488	You can't get it back on because the bar is now too short. It's a trigonometry thing, when you lengthen one side of a triangle you have to lengthen one of the other sides. If you use the original bar your axle will be off centre. You need one of these http://www.sonoransteel.com/store_adjustable_bar.html

05-24-2008, 12:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
BIC performance Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 84	You can try using one of those motorcycle tie down ratchet straps to pull the axle over, then slide the bolt in...worked for me. __________________ Why??? Because I Can !!! My wife knows the difference between a body lift and suspension lift!!!, does yours? 96 4Runner, E-locked, TRD Tundra/ FJ80 coils, Bilstien 5125's, 285/75/16 MTR's. Lots more custom parts coming. 87 Supra 1jz 420 hp Check out my website: www.bicperformance.com

06-26-2008, 08:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
904_runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chico, California Posts: 3,764	Little old, but when i put my cruiser coils in my 2nd gen(should be simmiliar), long story short we ended up disconnecting the panhard bar, with no help getting the springs in but i was trying to make a point to my cousin. Getting it back on was fun , maybe not the safest way but it worked good! Ended up taking out my tow strap, connecting it to my tow hitch, and had my cousin pull it to the side slightly with his truck. THis made it go on easy! Anywho, now i need to buy a bracket to extend it cause the drivshaft hits the gas tank during axle travel. Maybe that will help someone out in the future, just thought i would throw it out there. __________________ Mike 1990 4runner: 3.4 swapped, 5-speed, sas'd, Rear leaf swap, Locked, 5.29's, 39.5" iroks on Beadlocks, Armor'd Longfields, Duals coming soon: My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/904_run...thread-158746/ http://www.treadlightly.org/ http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ery/index.html

06-26-2008, 08:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
crolison Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: knoxville, tn Posts: 2,257	I just put my axle on jack stands and lowered the lift until it went in. __________________ 97 4runner, 2.7 5speed 4wd, 5.29, 33 horns armor locked lifted heavy SOB broken front and rear swaybars My Profile..

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