5th gen strut and shock installation

I ordered a set of 6112 and 5110 for my 5th gen 4runner with KDSS. Can anyone work with me (guide me) to do the install? I am in Charlotte, NC. Never did anything like this but am not mechanically challenged either.

 

hello,good luck, looking to do the same where did you order? are those prebuilt?

 

I ordered it from 2 different websites
for the 6112 kit I used this - https://jeepandtruckparts.com/produ...460-10-22-toyota-4runner-front-suspension-kit
for the rear shocks 5100 - https://www.stage3motorsports.com/3...er-bilstein-b8-5100-0-2-lift-rear-shocks.html
for the 650 pound springs - https://www.stage3motorsports.com/5...r-bilstein-b12-additional-weight-springs.html

I am planning to sell the spring that came in the 6112 kit as I ordered a 650 pound spring(link above) to account for the lo pro bumper-winch

 

If they're not pre-assembled you will need to have a shop do that for you. Assembling struts is not for a novice without supervision or the proper tools.

 

Agreed. There is a reason they call strut compressors "widow makers". I did the install myself for my 5100's. Used the help of youtube. Its not terribly difficult to do but would be easier with a buddy. Front took roughly 3 hours from setup to cleanup. I was able to do it without loosening the lower control arms, just pushed them down and out of the way with a pry bar when putting the strut in. Make sure you tighten down the sway bar end links and check them again a few days later. I used a paint marker on all bolts I touched and tightened so I could easily see if they had loosened. https://youtu.be/AKzevCRKo-k?si=PyXIfWTOWDrciY4z