So a few things that differ from your video that make the job a LOT easier... 1) Dont remove the wheels. It's easier this way... 2) Jack up from the body, not the axle, and just use the crank bottle jack. Just jack the truck up enough to get the weight off the tires, don't need to jack it up all the way. This way, the extended length of the shock will hang to the mount properly, and you won't need to compress the shock with a second jack. You may have to raise or lower the truck slightly, to line it up just right, but leaving the wheel on and using the crank jack makes this really easy.
Thanks for those tips. I've never done the shock replacement on this truck until now so I'm glad that you explained a better way of doing it. I'll definitely keep that in mind for next time!
Thanks brother for this video. First time doer for me. Save me a ton of money. Now I feel confident replacing shocks or struts on my wife’s car when time comes.
Thanks for subscribing Bill! I try my best to make good videos that teach a newbie how to do things RIGHT. Too many fly by night TH-camrs that hack things when they really shouldn't be.
Great video. Thanks so much for providing all the links, especially for the shock. Just ordered everything and am excited to swap out the OEM components.
You make it look easy and it looks easy. Zero mechanic experience here. Just quoted today at $517.56 w/o taxes to replace both rear shock absorbers on 2014 Tundra at TOYOTA dealership. Thinking of doing it myself.
I had an easier time getting the 17mm nut off the top of the shock by using a pair of channel locks right under the lower top bushing to hold the shaft from spinning. Thanks for the post, definitely helpful!
Thanks man. I used your video before on tightening my tundra parking brake. Thanks again. Mike in Canmore. The KYB instructions that came with the shocks suck. I got awesome pricing and fast ass shipping for my parts from RockAuto out of the USA. Front complete strut replacement and level and rear shipped with tax $956.08 CAD
Hey Mike from Canmore! Glad to hear you got it all fixed up on the cheap! Next time I cruise around Canmore and see a tundra with new KYB's I'll know who's truck it is :)
When you buy a new set of shocks they come with a a white stripe a kind of belting that holds the shocks at exactly the length you need to install them. Remove the stripe/belt put top bushing press down the shock on a slab and put back stipe: insert the top of the shock first put second bushing on the top, and then align bottom and put the screw at the bottom. During that time the shock won't expand as it's held by the stripe/belt. Once done just cut the stripe with a knife pull it and discard it. No need to jack the shocks.
Question????? I have a 2013 Toyota tundra and today I noticed that the lift spring were flat. And yours too are flat, is that normal???? They’re supposed to be like an ark like a u shape
If you don’t have another jack to compress the shock, you can accomplish the same thing with one piece of cordage at around 6 feet. With the shock out of the truck, simply place the cord around both ends of the eyelets for the bolts. Don’t put the cord through the eyelets, just vertically from end to end. Then press down on the shock to compress it on the ground, and use a truckers hitch to hold the shock at the appropriate length. While you hold the tension on the tail end of the hitch, you can pretty easily place the top end in and tighten the nut, then you can easily release tension to the appropriate spot for the lower bolt. If you can’t hold the string tight enough, you can get use smaller knots to hold it. Once you’re done, just cut the string and pull the excess. Though I have never tried it, I would imagine you could accomplish the same ends with a smaller ratchet strap. Same configuration, just don’t tighten with the ratchet and you would be golden.
Great video thanks for sharing! I have a lifted 2011 tundra and it’s so bad that the shocks and bushings dont do anything. I can reach in and wiggle it around and it clunks so loud. Did the new shocks you bought come with bushings?? Thanks again for showing us how to do this glad you kept your fingers when installing😉
Glad you liked my video! I'm not sure if the new shocks come with replacement bushings but I assume they would since my shocks were "take offs" from the dealership (practically brand new) and they came with a full set of new bushings. Even if they didn't new rubber bushings are super cheap to buy so really it isn't that pricey if they don't come with them.
I drives rougher for sure but its also stiffer and handles better in the corners which is what I want. I'm used to drive sport cars so stiffer suspension is always a good thing in my books.
I sold my truck last fall but I was really liking the bilstiens and would likely upgrade my next tundra with them b/c the stock ones are a tad bit too soft for my liking.
Are the bolts that badly corroded on yours that it would require cutting? Use lots of penetrating oil DAYS in advance to let the penetrant break the rust apart.
@@piercedasian I actually was able to get the rear ones off without cutting. The front struts, I had to cut some of them. Vermont winters are brutal on vehicles.
I'm glad you were able to get the rears off without a hitch. I never did change the fronts on my tundra before I sold it so I can't say how how they would've been on mine to change out. Probably just as hard as yours as our Canadian winters can be brutal at times.
Did the replacement of the shock change the ride at all? My tundra is just an sr so it drives pretty truck like. Does the trd shock feel smoother? Or anything just curious
The ride was stiffer and more "responsive" to the road surface. The TRD shocks felt sportier and stiffer but the ride height is the same. If you don't like the truck riding like a truck then stiffer shocks may not be a good choice.
My Bilstein shocks came with new bushings and when my buddy bought bilsteins for his truck that they too came with bushings so I assume that bushings are a standard issued component with new shocks.
I don't have a need for that job yet but it is coming up soon. I was thinking of replacing the fronts with a nice set of Fox shocks but they're so expensive! I may just opt to put in set of Toyota TRD ones just like the rears but so far I haven't found anyone locally selling them on the cheap.
If I wanted to keep the stock ride height where the front sits lower than the back would these be good I'm looking for something that is still good for handling and hauling
if you're looking for stock ride height but have a stiffer feel then these shocks are the perfect upgrade. They're readily available on the cheap b/c want even better upgrades for their trucks but it doesn't change the stock ride height at all. I like the TRD shocks and think they work well for what I paid for them.
it is just how the assembly is built and to provide dampening in both directions. Lower bushing is for the upward forces and the upper bushing is for when the suspension is moving downwards.
I think it is the camera perspective. My leaf springs are definitely not completely flat but do have a gentle arc to them. The springs at the time of filming were under a year old with no major loading put on them.
Thank you sir! I am nowhere near a mechanic and just replaced my shocks after watching your step-by-step....Good stuff! 🍻👍🏼
Nice work!
So a few things that differ from your video that make the job a LOT easier...
1) Dont remove the wheels. It's easier this way...
2) Jack up from the body, not the axle, and just use the crank bottle jack. Just jack the truck up enough to get the weight off the tires, don't need to jack it up all the way.
This way, the extended length of the shock will hang to the mount properly, and you won't need to compress the shock with a second jack. You may have to raise or lower the truck slightly, to line it up just right, but leaving the wheel on and using the crank jack makes this really easy.
Thanks for those tips. I've never done the shock replacement on this truck until now so I'm glad that you explained a better way of doing it. I'll definitely keep that in mind for next time!
When you say jack from the body, do you mean on the frame?
@@lawrenceaguero9830 yeah, sorry. Jack from the frame.
@@sgmineha1 no worries, thanks for confirming!
Did you have to drop the diff some?
Thanks brother for this video. First time doer for me. Save me a ton of money. Now I feel confident replacing shocks or struts on my wife’s car when time comes.
glad my video has helped you out!
Thank you for taking the time to show me this. Professional quality video and clear explanation. You’ve got another subscriber!
Thanks for subscribing Bill! I try my best to make good videos that teach a newbie how to do things RIGHT. Too many fly by night TH-camrs that hack things when they really shouldn't be.
Great video. Thanks so much for providing all the links, especially for the shock. Just ordered everything and am excited to swap out the OEM components.
Have fun!
Using that 17mm sock it to raise the shock into place was a good idea👍🏼
You make it look easy and it looks easy. Zero mechanic experience here. Just quoted today at $517.56 w/o taxes to replace both rear shock absorbers on 2014 Tundra at TOYOTA dealership. Thinking of doing it myself.
I make it look easy b/c it really IS easy. The rear dampers on this truck are the most ridiculously easy thing to change out.
I had an easier time getting the 17mm nut off the top of the shock by using a pair of channel locks right under the lower top bushing to hold the shaft from spinning.
Thanks for the post, definitely helpful!
Np!
Thanks man. I used your video before on tightening my tundra parking brake. Thanks again. Mike in Canmore. The KYB instructions that came with the shocks suck. I got awesome pricing and fast ass shipping for my parts from RockAuto out of the USA. Front complete strut replacement and level and rear shipped with tax $956.08 CAD
Hey Mike from Canmore! Glad to hear you got it all fixed up on the cheap! Next time I cruise around Canmore and see a tundra with new KYB's I'll know who's truck it is :)
Thanks again for another great video. Just bought the KYB MonoMax shocks for my 2014.
You're very welcome. Glad I could be of assistance!
Great Video, I replaced mine today with Bilstein 5100’s. Thanks
Glad it helped
Thank you! Now I feel like I can do them myself. Awesome video!
No problem! Thanks for watching.
When you buy a new set of shocks they come with a a white stripe a kind of belting that holds the shocks at exactly the length you need to install them.
Remove the stripe/belt put top bushing press down the shock on a slab and put back stipe: insert the top of the shock first put second bushing on the top, and then align bottom and put the screw at the bottom. During that time the shock won't expand as it's held by the stripe/belt.
Once done just cut the stripe with a knife pull it and discard it.
No need to jack the shocks.
I did not know that! I will definitely remember that for next time. Thanks for sharing that pro tip!
Thank you very much, you saved me about $800
you're most welcome.
Thank You . Greetings from Poland.
You're welcome!
Great job
Very informative, thank you for posting.
you're most welcome!
Question????? I have a 2013 Toyota tundra and today I noticed that the lift spring were flat. And yours too are flat, is that normal???? They’re supposed to be like an ark like a u shape
A hello from Ontario.
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Very good video thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video
Thanks!
If you don’t have another jack to compress the shock, you can accomplish the same thing with one piece of cordage at around 6 feet.
With the shock out of the truck, simply place the cord around both ends of the eyelets for the bolts. Don’t put the cord through the eyelets, just vertically from end to end. Then press down on the shock to compress it on the ground, and use a truckers hitch to hold the shock at the appropriate length. While you hold the tension on the tail end of the hitch, you can pretty easily place the top end in and tighten the nut, then you can easily release tension to the appropriate spot for the lower bolt.
If you can’t hold the string tight enough, you can get use smaller knots to hold it.
Once you’re done, just cut the string and pull the excess.
Though I have never tried it, I would imagine you could accomplish the same ends with a smaller ratchet strap. Same configuration, just don’t tighten with the ratchet and you would be golden.
that's a good tip! I will have to remember that for next time. Thanks for sharing.
You so good! Thanks for sharing!!
You are so welcome!
Hoping you plan a rear brake upgrade soon!
It will come eventually so stay tuned !
Well done!
Thanks!
Nice job!
Thanks!
Great video thanks for sharing! I have a lifted 2011 tundra and it’s so bad that the shocks and bushings dont do anything. I can reach in and wiggle it around and it clunks so loud. Did the new shocks you bought come with bushings?? Thanks again for showing us how to do this glad you kept your fingers when installing😉
Glad you liked my video! I'm not sure if the new shocks come with replacement bushings but I assume they would since my shocks were "take offs" from the dealership (practically brand new) and they came with a full set of new bushings. Even if they didn't new rubber bushings are super cheap to buy so really it isn't that pricey if they don't come with them.
Thanks for sharing. Very helpful
Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching!
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Thank you good jobs
Welcome 😊
What tools did you use I did not find the comment
How does it drive now? Do u like it better or is it too rough thanks.
I drives rougher for sure but its also stiffer and handles better in the corners which is what I want. I'm used to drive sport cars so stiffer suspension is always a good thing in my books.
Well. It's been approx 2 yrs. How do those Bilstiens ride? I do NOT like stiff riding trucks. Thanks...
I sold my truck last fall but I was really liking the bilstiens and would likely upgrade my next tundra with them b/c the stock ones are a tad bit too soft for my liking.
Good job. I'm afraid I'm going to have to cut mine though. Lol
Are the bolts that badly corroded on yours that it would require cutting? Use lots of penetrating oil DAYS in advance to let the penetrant break the rust apart.
@@piercedasian I actually was able to get the rear ones off without cutting. The front struts, I had to cut some of them. Vermont winters are brutal on vehicles.
I'm glad you were able to get the rears off without a hitch. I never did change the fronts on my tundra before I sold it so I can't say how how they would've been on mine to change out. Probably just as hard as yours as our Canadian winters can be brutal at times.
Ty
You're welcome.
Did the replacement of the shock change the ride at all? My tundra is just an sr so it drives pretty truck like. Does the trd shock feel smoother? Or anything just curious
The ride was stiffer and more "responsive" to the road surface. The TRD shocks felt sportier and stiffer but the ride height is the same. If you don't like the truck riding like a truck then stiffer shocks may not be a good choice.
Where did you get the replacement rubber bushings?
The rubber bushings can be purchased from Toyota as a separate part or if you buy new shocks that they come with new ones.
@@piercedasian Bushings comes with the shocks for the Bilstein shocks?
My Bilstein shocks came with new bushings and when my buddy bought bilsteins for his truck that they too came with bushings so I assume that bushings are a standard issued component with new shocks.
Are you also going to replace the front shocks?
I don't have a need for that job yet but it is coming up soon. I was thinking of replacing the fronts with a nice set of Fox shocks but they're so expensive! I may just opt to put in set of Toyota TRD ones just like the rears but so far I haven't found anyone locally selling them on the cheap.
If I wanted to keep the stock ride height where the front sits lower than the back would these be good I'm looking for something that is still good for handling and hauling
if you're looking for stock ride height but have a stiffer feel then these shocks are the perfect upgrade. They're readily available on the cheap b/c want even better upgrades for their trucks but it doesn't change the stock ride height at all. I like the TRD shocks and think they work well for what I paid for them.
I understand the lower rubber bushing, but what is the benefit of the upper one? can they both placed under the frame?
it is just how the assembly is built and to provide dampening in both directions. Lower bushing is for the upward forces and the upper bushing is for when the suspension is moving downwards.
@@piercedasian
Thanks
you need a jack stand
Foot pounds? 58 x 12 = 696 in lbs
Yes thanks for that conversion.
Your leaf springs are totally flat. Should they not be nicely arced like a happy smile
I think it is the camera perspective. My leaf springs are definitely not completely flat but do have a gentle arc to them. The springs at the time of filming were under a year old with no major loading put on them.
Thank you great video
you're welcome.