PGH4Runner

I'm in the same boat as the SoCal guy. I have no tools for the daystar lift install and before I purchase it, I was wondering if there's anybody around the Pittsburgh area willing to help a bro out. I can provide plenty of food and . It'll also be a nice learning experience for me as I consider myself a beginner at best when it comes to mechanics (installing my Ipod interface is as complicated as it's got for me).

Thanks

89macrunner

im sure the yota guys around here (including me) would be willing to help out if you provided us with food..maybe booxe for the older guys im only 16...hahaha


where do you live at in pitts?

Pro Trucks in murraysville on 22 will install a lift im sure but thats about the only truck shop around here...they dont do much yota stuff though ive been in there

PGH4Runner

I live in the city. I'll go anywhere to avoid the $100 per tire fee that alot of places charge.

fierohink

I'm out by the airport and pretty much have a full garage, except for a lift. Plus I used to work at a garage. So if you're interested give me a 'holla.

PGH4Runner

Thanks bro. Have you ever installed a lift? I'm in Crafton Height so I'm just a shot up Rt 60 away.

fierohink

you doin body or suspension? I've done a susp on my bro's f-350 and a body on my bro's neighbors CJ.

Cebby

I'll lend a hand if I'm available. I've done a body lift and suspension lifts. Nothing with coilovers though (4th Gen are coilover front, right?). I have a set of coil spring compressors that you can use with or without me... Gotta get them back from someone else who is using them first though...

PGH4Runner

It'll be the Daystar Spacers. When I managed to make the purchase, I'll PM you guys to see when yunz are available.

I really appreciate the help fellas

Thanks again

fierohink

Ya I got a set of macpherson compressors and old skool spring compressor. Are you doin fronts, rears, or both? And how much are you going up by?

2WICE

just do it yourself.. its beyond easy.. jsut scary.. i sjut installed my bj spacers, springs, and shocks all the way around.. peice of mental cake.. physicly it took some working at to get the old parts ready.. but jsut grinding.. and removing...
50 bux for an electric grinder.. and you only need a few tools.. you can buy a breaker bar, expensive ratchet, and cheap sockets for under 60 bux...

PGH4Runner

I would do it myself, however my garage is more of a junk storage bin, my driveway slopes downward and my front street is not the kind of street where you want to work on your rig. There's only enough room for 1 car either way. In addition, I don't have the tools either. Again, thanks for the help everyone.

It'll be the 2.5" Daystar spacers.

2WICE

not to be persistant.. but use a friends garage and have them help.. and you dont need air tools..you can do it in a day if you have help...

PGH4Runner

I thought that's what I was doing here. Asking my fellow 4runner owners for some help.

2WICE

just tyr it urself..
to do the spacers in back, put one side on jack stands under the frame, take the tire off, undo the sway bar, 1 bolt, undo the top of the shock, 1 bolt, get a friend to help push the axel down, put the spacer in, reconect the bolts.. KABLAAMo! do the same on the other side..

PAhydrohead

Well, here is some more help. My office is just up the road from you (Steuben Street and Obey Street). We have a flat parking lot big enough for a short semi to turn around in. I'm part owner of the building so you could use the parking lot some weekend to do the mods when you can round up enough help. I'd offer to help but I'm moving soon and I know I'm going to be pretty busy over the few weeks just getting packed up and trying to get the body lift done on my truck.

Bill

PGH4Runner

Not the Obey House is it? I live just off Ringgold. You've probably seen me around.

PAhydrohead

Nope but close,

Our address is 1550 Obey Street which is beside the big yellow brick building (old school building) just down the street from the Obey House. My office is at the top of the concrete driveway on the right but you can't see it from Obey Street.

PGH4Runner

Yeah, I know where you're talking about. My wife and I walk by there when we.........walk.