I bought some pro-comp es3000 shocks (good for 2" lift) and since it was such a nice day I was woundering, can I do my rear shocks without jacking the ass end up? Can I just unbolt the old ones, compress the new ones, bolt them up and be done with it?

 

yup

Id get a helper if possible.

The bushings may be stuck on - use a 2' peice of 2x4 and a mallet to knock the shocks off frou outside the truck.

If the new shocks are high pressure (Bilstiens) I hope yer strong.

Toyota thought to make the stock shock mounts welded studs so its pretty easy to slip a new shock on to the existing stud hanger...

 

The shocks are used ( almost new) so I can pretty much compress them if I put my weight on them. I would amagin I only have to compress it maybe halfway. Should I spray some penetrent before I giv'er? Im just hoping they will be better thent he 16 year old ones on the truck now...

 

Toyota was smart - the shocks are held on (at least mine are) via an INTERAL threaded hole in the center of the "pin", not an external thread (as if it were a welded bolt)... the actual nut holdind the shock on is quite small as its not really stressed....

 

holy freakin hell, I got the top bolts off both but the bottoms will NOT budge! Jesus! I was usuing my legs and all I was doing is pushing myself along the driveway.

I sprayed the bolts with some Deep-creap and will go back in an hour and check it out, I sprayed on both sides of the bushing. (not in the bushing).

 

Well I tryed again and they will NOT budge a mm. I soaked them again and I will get a cheater bar or try an impact gun next..

 

get out the old propane torch, and be careful not to heat the shock too much. you'd be surprised what a little heat will do

 

I don't have a torch Im pretty much using a VERY baisic hand tool set.