For a 1999 4Runner, I'm talking about the top nut on the stem. Thanks

 

Assuming it's not a solid rust knot.....B'laster, a hex L-wrench and a box end wrench. I can't picture how you'd get a socket in there and keep the thing from just spinning.

 

14. A deep socket worked well for me, you might find good results with a short extension and a standard socket.

If you have a good amount of rust, then you might find it is easier to just cut the shock off instead of trying to unscrew the nut.

 

You want a 14mm mid socket, in between the length of a deep well and normal socket.

:wabbit2:

 

Ok, that's it, I'm going to have to go out in the cold to see what you guys are talking about. I must not be remembering it correctly.

Edit: No, it was as I remembered it. How are y'all keeping the rod from spinning while you loosen the nut? Open end ratchet? Or am I the only one special enough for that sort of problem?

 

Vice grips? Lmao

 

I used a pipe wrench on the shock lol didn't end up looking pretty but who cares, I was putting a new ones on anyway

 

Are you replacing the shock? If so a sawzall will "fit" perfect

 

Ah, gotcha. Pleased to give you a chuckle.
Think I'll stick to my little hex wrench then, or just cut it off if it's too rusty.

 

Everybody beat me to it cut it off to much work tryn to hold them LOL