hunter16

Attempting to install an OME suspension in my 98 4Runner but having tremendous trouble compressing the front coil spring with coil spring compression tools and still having room to fit the spring/shock while compressed. Any help regarding compressing the spring/installing spring/shock in front?

fourunnabilly

Keep compressing...you may want to disconnect the ball joint that links the top of the spindle to the upper control arm and jack that part of the setup down to get more clearance. other than that(sorry, 4th gen cat here), just get tough with the sucker and send it into place. hope that helps.

anthony

waskillywabbit

iTrader: (-1)

I got a front OME write-up on my website but my website is acting up at the moment, so check it tomorrow.

calg3

Yes, this has been covered before. Some people have had success using the OEM bottle jack to help get the assembled spring/shock assembly in place.

waskillywabbit

iTrader: (-1)

Perhaps this might give you some insight...
http://www.drawhorn.org/front_ome_install_writeup.htm

So turn the damn lower cup the other way...

sschaefer3

That's a great write up on how to incorrectly install the lower cup.

sschaefer3

and when you install the cup the wrong way you don't get the 1.5" of lift the coil provides.

waskillywabbit

iTrader: (-1)

I can always count on you for encouragement Steve!

This pic might prove helpful...

sschaefer3

Let your freak flag fly baby!

uboatcmndr

I can always count on you for those late night spooning sessions, when's our engagement Steve! Can't you two see that you're in love! have a good day, mike

MTL_4runner

BajaRunner

Do you have the coil-shock assembled? Is it all ready to be installed in to the truck?

If so, the best method is used above. Take your bottle jack and put it upsidown on the upper a-arm and the inside wheel well. Screw it till it is pushing down the A-arm at a pretty good angle. Make sure that its secure though, because I had it pop out on me!

Best thing to do is put it far down so you can install the newly assembled strut...hand tighten the top three bolts, and then ajust the jack up/down until you can look through the bottom eyelet mount and stick that big bolt back through.

You know that you have to take the coil spring compressors off before installing, right?

terryjmatthew

I think SC4Runner just hit the nail on the head! LOL...

BajaRunner

Thats a first... my thumb is usually the thing I hit...

DuraAce

Is the strut mount usually repaced or can the old ones with (133K) be reused.
Thanks

Dura Ace

MTL_4runner

You can reuse them just fine about 99% of the time.

Fo-runna

I saw the rear install but not the front. Am I blind?