What have you done to your 5th Gen 4Runner today?

Those coils are super fun even without a spacer in there

 

A couple of years ago I helped a friend install some long travel dobinsons coils and that was a SERIOUS pain in the ass. We had all the links disconnected to get them in there and then had a bear of a time getting all the links reconnected. Good times.

 

Getting the back area ready for the dogs.

 

Awesome. I did the same when I first got my 4Runner. Turns out the pups preferred the back seats!

 

What cover is that? Nice protection.

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RL61N8T?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z7RS2SM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

I'd recommend using the factory bottle jack, and putting it in between the axle and the frame with some 2x4s for balance, stretching it out so you can easily take out / install the rear coils. It's not the safest method out there, but it worked for me pretty well. If you're concerned about it, you can also ratchet strap the jack in place so it doesn't pop out. Hope this helps

Red

 

haha that’s why I put up the barrier too!

 

That was going to be method if I couldn’t wrestle them out after a couple minutes of swear words.

 

Yeah I don't even bother trying to do it without the bottle jack. Even with a 6 foot pry bar it's still a nightmare to replace the rear coils

 

Washed, waxed and ready to head to Ocean Isle Beach, NC Sat morning!

 

disconnecting the sway bar end links helps a ton

 

man looks great, i might get that to haul any deer i get in hunting season!

 

For anyone adding rear air bags, you don’t have to remove the coils. You can do it all with the coils on the rig. Take all the tires off and the spare. Suck all the air out and cap the bags. Use lots of lube, window cleaner in this case, and wiggle them into place. I elected this route as I had already replaced my coils and knew how much of a pain they are. Anyway, worked for me and there are some videos online showing all the steps including cutting the interior rubber bumpers and such.

 

only $36!?!?!? Sold, just ordered it!!

 

3 city locations later I done found me a UCA 1-1/4" and a 32mm 1/2" socket. Buying crowsfoot next

 

Please post pic’s when you do! & glad I could help. Lol

 

POR15 Metal Prep w/ a brush
break down rust, etch the metal
who woulda thunk it's the color purple haha

 

dry, por15 paint time

 

Tie rods and axle nuts? I mean other than the UCA

 

Looks like a padded doggy insane asylum room.

 

will do and thanks again!

 

You have dick on your butt.

 

Ha! My brother has the same tires and for the spare we “have” to have the white out. He says “be proud, have your dick out”

 

I don’t doubt that at all. I’ve been contemplating changing my suspension to get a bit more lift and with a heavier coil as well. Don’t know if it’s worth the struggle again

 

I like those suction cup mounts to hold the sides up. I didn't want to stick velcro to the panels so this would work great. I'll have to see if they have a version to be used with the back seats folded down.

 

Well I do have 2 crazy 60/70lbs pitbull’s! Lol

 

I believe I’ve seen one that can be used with the seats folded down. & as far as the suction cups they’re ok as long as the windows & the suction cups are clean otherwise they keep coming off. I might upgrade the cups in the future but right now it dose the job.

 

Rock out with your cock out!