iceman100

I just bought a pair of Tokico Trekmaster shocks for the rear of my 1997 4Runner. I have seen torque specs for tightening the top nut but it is impossible to get a torque wrench up there. How tight should I tighten the nut to compress the bushing? Also the Trekmasters came with a rubber bellows for the shock shaft and a cable tie. Where should I attach the cable tie, top or bottom of the bellows? Thanks.

myyota

Just tighten the top nut down until its tight, and thats all thats needed. As for the cable tie on the bellows, i can`t help you there, just put it were you think it would work best.

Jay351

Yep, no need to torque it down. Just make sure its nice and snug, and remember, it doesnt hold the truck together

Put the cable tie at the top, shock boots can hold mud/water and cause premature failure and rust. I don't even run them.

dewiseman

If it's a rubber bushing, I tighten till it just starts to compress the bushing. If it's poly bushing just snug it down' don't over do it.

iceman100

Thanks for the replies. As people have posted, the installation was easy; the hardest part was the removal of the top rusted mount, but the grinder made quick work of that. I love the ground clearance of these vehicles, didn't have to jack it up or remove any wheels to do the job. Thanks again.

Jay351

Its great eh. I did my clutch without jacking up my truck (Stock height).

I can literally sit up straight under the bed