Toytec install time

jminz · 03-25-2007, 02:04 PM

I will be getting the 2.5 toytec lift shortly. I'm pretty mechanically inclinded but i've never touched the suspension. For you guys that have the same set up from toytec (front spacers and rear springs) about how long did it take you install? I hear that their instructions are pretty straight forward. I just want to make sure i can get it done in an afternoon since its my DD.

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Firefightertaco · 03-25-2007, 02:15 PM

You could probably get it done in 4 hours, make sure u go and rent the strut spring compressor from advance auto parts, be cause you will need that and a floor jack.

**Lysmachia** · 03-25-2007, 08:30 PM

About 2.5 hours with friends help - again ya need the spring compressor!

emptypockets · 03-26-2007, 05:13 AM

I did Daystar spacers about 2 years ago. The rear install was a piece of cake and only took about an hour or so. The front is a different matter. I took out my strut assembly and took it to a shop. They compressed it with a wall mounted compressor, then reassembled it with the spacers. IMO, it's much safer than using the Auto Zone compressors. For only $30 it was well worth it.

NG Crawler · 03-26-2007, 09:39 AM

Im going to get the rest of my 2.5" lift by ups tuesday and i can't wait! I've got my topout spacers, longer studs and panhard coming from SS. I already have the rest of my lift. I wonder what is the time difference between using a lift and doing it on the floor???? Hopefully I will get to use a lift this week.

Starbuck3733T · 03-26-2007, 09:52 AM

Man, I just checked out toytec's site. what a great deal this seems to be. I know the sonoma steel kit is SUPER nice but I can't see paying it for the amount of lift it provides.

Is this your DD?

jminz · 03-26-2007, 12:42 PM

yeah its my DD. I've heard nothing but great things about toytec. A quality product for a great price.

Stevo3 · 03-26-2007, 12:52 PM

If you dont know what your doing with the suspension and spring compressors, i highly recomend taking the front struts to a shop to let them deal with it. Spring compressors are extremly dangerous especially compressing the spring that much to fit in some spacers. Im sure you can find a shop out there that'll do it for under 100$. I found one out here in AZ that did it for 80$, and he even took everything apart and put it back together

Just my thoughts anyways.

Jdizzydub · 03-26-2007, 01:02 PM

Sweet lift you are about to do! My dad and I did it in 4hours, but we had the wrong compressor so we had to go back to Autozone..and I'm a make shift mechanic. Take your time, an impact wrench helped in compressing the coils and we held it won with a bench vice. The rear is cake, tires off, drop spare for room to work, support the center of 3rd member with floor jack, articulate the axle from one side(another jack or stand on brake drum) pull springs..reinstall--kudos! Don't forget diff drop and alignment shortly after! Congrats and take pics!!!

Fo-runna · 03-26-2007, 04:59 PM

Isn't there a tech write up on this somewhere? I've searched but can't find one...

Jdizzydub · 03-26-2007, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fo-runna

Isn't there a tech write up on this somewhere? I've searched but can't find one...

Search by lift name? My LC coils should be here by weds so I'm gonna take pics of my OME swap out! Maybe check under swapping springs or rear shocks??

**Lysmachia** · 03-26-2007, 07:58 PM

I know a guy in c-rado that specializes in installing toy tech lifts. If you are near here PM me and I will send you his info...

03-25-2007, 02:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Firefightertaco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 221	You could probably get it done in 4 hours, make sure u go and rent the strut spring compressor from advance auto parts, be cause you will need that and a floor jack. __________________ JP 2003 Tacoma White TRD E-Locker, 3" toytec lift, 2" RB BL 10,500 milemarker, 32/12.50 BFG MT on black wheels UWS black toolbox, and working on more. 2007 fj cruser (moms) 86 4runner 22re auto 3" leafs 32bfg mts

03-26-2007, 05:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
emptypockets Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Spencer, Iowa Posts: 842	I did Daystar spacers about 2 years ago. The rear install was a piece of cake and only took about an hour or so. The front is a different matter. I took out my strut assembly and took it to a shop. They compressed it with a wall mounted compressor, then reassembled it with the spacers. IMO, it's much safer than using the Auto Zone compressors. For only $30 it was well worth it. __________________ Model: '02 4Runner SR5 - White On Natural Oak, Tan Interior Engine/Performance: 3.4L V6, Auto, AndyMod, Jardine Catback Exhaust, S&B Intake Rear Suspension: 3.75" lift with LC coils and Rancho RS5000 shocks Front Suspension: 3" lift with OME 882 springs and OME N91sc shocks, Diff Drop Tires: 285/75 R16 Fierce Attitude M/T's, Pacer 164P Alloy Wheels Misc: Full Time Power Outlet Mod, Extra Power Outlet Mod, GE Nighthawks My Profile: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2915959

03-26-2007, 09:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
NG Crawler Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Athens,Ga Posts: 400	In the same boat Im going to get the rest of my 2.5" lift by ups tuesday and i can't wait! I've got my topout spacers, longer studs and panhard coming from SS. I already have the rest of my lift. I wonder what is the time difference between using a lift and doing it on the floor???? Hopefully I will get to use a lift this week. __________________ miles WTB: 3rd gen 4 runner 2002-1997 Athens,Ga

03-26-2007, 09:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Starbuck3733T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: State College, PA Posts: 165	Man, I just checked out toytec's site. what a great deal this seems to be. I know the sonoma steel kit is SUPER nice but I can't see paying it for the amount of lift it provides. Is this your DD? __________________ Trust me, I'm an engineer. 2002 4Runner 5VZ-FE 61K Limited 4WD Now: Kenwood CD Head + Custom iPod interface, Pheonix Gold M50 amp + JL 12W0 sub, Mobile 1 synthetic, napa gold oversized filter (FIL1516), ISR mod, running boards = !buhleted! Sooner: Deckplate, bigger mudders: 32? 33? Later: 1.5" body lift, 2.5" suspension lift of some variety. (undecided) SigSauer P229 .40 S&W Equipped! RIP 1994 4Runner SR5 5spd MT, 31x10.50 Dunlop Mudders, 186K 3VZE blown engine.

03-26-2007, 12:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
jminz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 144	yeah its my DD. I've heard nothing but great things about toytec. A quality product for a great price. __________________ 2000 Black 4Runner, K&N Filter, Smitty Nerfs, 99" 5 spoke wheels powder coated metalic silver, Kenwood KDC-MP 2035 MP3 Player, 265/70/16 Peerless Widetrack Baja AT, 99" OEM Springs, KYB Monomax shocks Buckner, Ky

03-26-2007, 12:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Stevo3 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 450	If you dont know what your doing with the suspension and spring compressors, i highly recomend taking the front struts to a shop to let them deal with it. Spring compressors are extremly dangerous especially compressing the spring that much to fit in some spacers. Im sure you can find a shop out there that'll do it for under 100$. I found one out here in AZ that did it for 80$, and he even took everything apart and put it back together Just my thoughts anyways. __________________ 96 4Runner SR5 S/C - 03' Tacoma coils 3'' Toytec Spacer lift with 1'' Diff Drop. 3 1/2'' Downey Rear lift Coil Springs. 285/75R/16 Goodyear MT/R.

03-26-2007, 01:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jdizzydub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mill Creek, Washington Posts: 558	Sweet lift you are about to do! My dad and I did it in 4hours, but we had the wrong compressor so we had to go back to Autozone..and I'm a make shift mechanic. Take your time, an impact wrench helped in compressing the coils and we held it won with a bench vice. The rear is cake, tires off, drop spare for room to work, support the center of 3rd member with floor jack, articulate the axle from one side(another jack or stand on brake drum) pull springs..reinstall--kudos! Don't forget diff drop and alignment shortly after! Congrats and take pics!!! __________________ 97' 4RUNNER SR5 4x4 Lift:OME 881's OME Fronts w/ TOYTEC top out spacer, OME LC Rears 2in. 4crawler BL, SS Diff drop, Custom welded drop bar Performance:Yellow Top,Custom Dual Vortex Exhaust, Magnaflow Hi-flo CAT, K&N FIPK, Diff Breather Mod Wheels & Tires:315 16x9's on MOTO METALS Lights:Silver Reverse Glow Gauges, Hella 500's Armor:Trailgear Sliders, Taco ARB "Sounds stupid. . .sign me up!"

03-26-2007, 04:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
Fo-runna Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 172	Isn't there a tech write up on this somewhere? I've searched but can't find one... __________________ '98 4-runner, 5-speed, 3.4, e-locker & leather. Deckplate, Toytec 3" OME 881/891, Locker mod & 285/75/R16 Mud Kings.

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