I have a 86 toyota 4x4 that needs a shock on the passenger side. How is it to replaces a shock and how do i do it.

 

Unbolt lower.... unbuilt upper.. remove. Put new one in, tighten lower, tighten upper. Done.

 

It's super easy. Just like toyota4x4907 said. I just did mine a month or so ago. Probably took 30 mins or less and I am no ace mechanic... Good luck with it.

 

As they said, it's an easy job. I'd suggest replacing both left and right shocks if they've got notable miles on them. I went with KYB 565058 (front), 565052 (rear) MonoMax. Been very happy with them in terms of ride quality, but one front shock leaked a couple months after installation but the local shop gave me a warranty replacement unit. On the front I ended up replacing the lower nuts&bolts as some monkey in the past had gnarfed the threads.

 

Definitely change in pairs !! In high speed quick manuevering the differential in dampning rates will cause one tired to lose traction and/or behave very differently. In any case its a safety issue. I just bought my rears and looking for good deal for the fronts and wil be replacing them soon as well.

 

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...cement-271500/

 

I did the kybs also. They seem great do far. I am pleased with them.

 

Anybody have any experience with pro comps? I was told by 4wheel parts that the es1000 are junk and to go with the es3000? Which model KYB do you have?

Thanks

 

I just got the kybs off rock auto. Not sure what model they are but were reasonably priced.