I can't wait for this upgrade! Honestly, man one of the many things I appreciate is the fact that you're a mechanic, but you still do this work in the garage/driveway. Its really helped inspire confidence for me tackling these projects!
Absolute loving your contents on your 4runner. Im having a humming noise and vibration on the floor (front diff). Dreaded needle bearing. 2024 4runner with 8.5k miles. Took an appointment to a toyota dealer
5100's are a great cost effective upgrade. The fronts make the biggest difference, you should link to the video you did on them. Changing out the fronts drastically helps with nose dive and if you want you can level the truck a bit. Awesome tip on using an oil filter wrench to hold the shock!
Awesome video! Haven't swapped a set of rear shocks in a while. Still holding off on the 4Runner for a while before I bother changing out the shocks. My Raptor is coming up on 60K miles and I know those Fox shocks are going to be needing a rebuild soon. Crazy how much these Live valve fox shocks/struts run new so I'll be getting them rebuilt instead.
I changed the rear shocks on my FJ and the procedure is just the same. I think the torque specs are the same too. I did take my wheels off though to change them. I was surprised how easy it was to do and did it in the garage. It probably took me more time to set up to do the work than it did to swap them out.
Thanks for sharing! If you are in the rust belt the Bilstein 4600's is a better option due to their painted body not zinc plated finish like the 5100's which will rust prematurely! Both are valved very similar only difference is the options in longer lengths over stock!!👈✌️
My biggest question was why you changed/upgraded, but I think you answered it. For my brand new 4R, I think I’ll use the stock ones a bit more before changing.
Gona have to do this this spring. Wife was just complaining about the ride last night on our 2016. Unfortunately when we bought it with 60k I wasn't expecting the shocks to be seeping (never trust mileage, always have have your used car checked by a professional when buying from a dealer). Now has 68k and again Unfortunately it has the XREAS system.
That does suck, if I can give you a piece of advice. Disconnect those lines, zip tie them to the chassis and put the regular shocks in it. Way cheaper!!
Happy New Year! Thanks for all your great videos! On this video, how many miles can we rely on our stock coil springs to be good for? I am also wanting to upgrade to the 5100's but my 4Runner (2014 SR5) has 130K miles. Do I need to replace the springs? I'm only wanting to do the .8" front lift and keep rear at stock height. Appreciate all your hard work for such great content! Chris
Great video brother. If it is for the Limited model with XREAS, outside of taking the nut for the reservoir anything different? Also, does an alignment is needed if I change XREAS shocks to Blisten? Thank you
@@VikingsGaragethank you so much for your time. You just saved me hundreds of dollars probably even thousands. I am in Toronto and it is a highway robbery at the dealership here. Not one dealership is as honest as you…thank you again!
My 2021 4runner trd premium with 42k miles squeaks when i turn steering wheel on the left. I had a tire center look at it briefly and they said upper ball joint is going. Would that only happen on one side? What is a fair price to fix that? Shoukd i replace the other one at same time? Is this something i can do? Is there anything else that would cause that? Will it hurt it to drive it like that? Sorry for all the questions, but this is my first 4runner and im tryin to learn more. Thank you for ur content!
@ I found the N2 @ 4Runner lifestyle a few days ago. Seemed to be the deal. I thought almost too good to be true. MN winter has kicked in and the need for a remote starter is real. Thank you for your superb videos. The 4 Runner is a great vehicle.
Okay, I guess that I’m going to be the one to ask so here it goes … Why didn’t you remove the back wheels after you had it jacked up and on jack stands ?
Are those jack stands “Indy-5” 3 ton jacks model 47-JS3C? My husband (your Connecticut doppelgänger) has the exact same pair, and we have never seen another of these jack stands.
I’ll be honest, these things have been laying around here for a while, I have no idea what brand they are. That’s probably it. 🤷🏼♂️ (I’m sure he’s a nice guy 😉)
The stock shocks on the SR5 are trash. I did my own. Replace all 4 with Eibach pro truck. .75 lift in the front gives you the trd stance with the stock springs for about $300. Drives 100% better. You will thank me later.
I can't wait for this upgrade! Honestly, man one of the many things I appreciate is the fact that you're a mechanic, but you still do this work in the garage/driveway. Its really helped inspire confidence for me tackling these projects!
As it should, I have absolutely full confidence that you can tackle this yourself.
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Without taking the tire off! Very impressive!
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Just bought a 2022 4Runner off road. I wouldn’t have known about this upgrade if it wasn’t for you. Thank you.
Absolutely Sir, you got it!!
I appreciate you watching!
Amazing channel and content - well done
I very much appreciate you!! 🙏🏻
Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family. Wishing you many blessings and a bright 2025!!!❤🎄🥃
Thank you so much!!
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!! 🎄🎁
Another excellent video!
Thank you!!
Absolute loving your contents on your 4runner. Im having a humming noise and vibration on the floor (front diff). Dreaded needle bearing. 2024 4runner with 8.5k miles. Took an appointment to a toyota dealer
They do act up sometimes!! It’s no big deal, easy fix.
Viking, can you talk more about the shock absorber performance? What were you trying to solve and how did the new shocks work for it?
Excessive rear bouncing which it corrected, it raised it a tiny bit also. They are perfect for every day driving and usage.
Love the content on this channel…… it helps me by design with my own maintenance.
You got this!! 👏🏻
How is the ride quality now on highways ? Is it the same as the stock shocks ? Great info and channel.
I love it! Feels more planted for sure… improved ride quality.
I never thought it be this easy with a tire. Merry Christmas bro. Thank you for the tips ❤
Merry Christmas!!🎁🎄
Good to know! Thanks for the tips, Paul!
Anytime 👍🏻
ANother great and helpful video! thanks for what you do to help us all out!
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5100's are a great cost effective upgrade. The fronts make the biggest difference, you should link to the video you did on them. Changing out the fronts drastically helps with nose dive and if you want you can level the truck a bit. Awesome tip on using an oil filter wrench to hold the shock!
👍🏻 You got it!!
Awesome video! Haven't swapped a set of rear shocks in a while. Still holding off on the 4Runner for a while before I bother changing out the shocks. My Raptor is coming up on 60K miles and I know those Fox shocks are going to be needing a rebuild soon. Crazy how much these Live valve fox shocks/struts run new so I'll be getting them rebuilt instead.
I don’t blame you, cheaper that way. 👏🏻
I changed the rear shocks on my FJ and the procedure is just the same. I think the torque specs are the same too. I did take my wheels off though to change them. I was surprised how easy it was to do and did it in the garage. It probably took me more time to set up to do the work than it did to swap them out.
This is very true, that’s why this time around I wanted to show you guys that it can be done with the wheels still on.
Thanks for sharing! If you are in the rust belt the Bilstein 4600's is a better option due to their painted body not zinc plated finish like the 5100's which will rust prematurely! Both are valved very similar only difference is the options in longer lengths over stock!!👈✌️
I did know about that, let’s face it, I’m sure at some point there will be yet another upgrade.
I do appreciate you sharing it!! 👍🏻
Jack it up on the frame will droop the axle more.
My biggest question was why you changed/upgraded, but I think you answered it. For my brand new 4R, I think I’ll use the stock ones a bit more before changing.
It gives it a stiffer ride and a slight bit more height (tiny amount).
I’ve always liked the Bilstein product. 😉
Did you use loctite on the upper bolt/nut?
Yes, I did.
Gona have to do this this spring. Wife was just complaining about the ride last night on our 2016. Unfortunately when we bought it with 60k I wasn't expecting the shocks to be seeping (never trust mileage, always have have your used car checked by a professional when buying from a dealer). Now has 68k and again Unfortunately it has the XREAS system.
That does suck, if I can give you a piece of advice. Disconnect those lines, zip tie them to the chassis and put the regular shocks in it. Way cheaper!!
@VikingsGarage definitely going that route with the Bilstiens, thanks for the info!
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Happy New Year! Thanks for all your great videos! On this video, how many miles can we rely on our stock coil springs to be good for? I am also wanting to upgrade to the 5100's but my 4Runner (2014 SR5) has 130K miles. Do I need to replace the springs? I'm only wanting to do the .8" front lift and keep rear at stock height. Appreciate all your hard work for such great content! Chris
Happy New year too you also!!
The OEM springs are pretty good, I’ve seen them with over 200k miles perfectly fine. 🤷🏼♂️
@@VikingsGarage Great! Thanks for the info
You’re very welcome!! 👍🏻
Great video brother.
If it is for the Limited model with XREAS, outside of taking the nut for the reservoir anything different? Also, does an alignment is needed if I change XREAS shocks to Blisten? Thank you
You can totally retrofit it to work with the Bilstein’s , no alignment needed unless you’re doing the fronts.
@@VikingsGaragethank you so much for your time. You just saved me hundreds of dollars probably even thousands. I am in Toronto and it is a highway robbery at the dealership here. Not one dealership is as honest as you…thank you again!
You’re very welcome!!
I appreciate your support!! 🙏🏻
My 2021 4runner trd premium with 42k miles squeaks when i turn steering wheel on the left. I had a tire center look at it briefly and they said upper ball joint is going.
Would that only happen on one side? What is a fair price to fix that? Shoukd i replace the other one at same time?
Is this something i can do?
Is there anything else that would cause that? Will it hurt it to drive it like that?
Sorry for all the questions, but this is my first 4runner and im tryin to learn more.
Thank you for ur content!
It’s a bit hard to answer all of this without more info, but yes suspension components always replace in pairs. 👍🏻
Awesome video. Have you seen invitation of cordless impact wrench via email today?
I’m not entirely sure I got any invite.
What remote starter are you going to install? I am ready to go. Thanks!
N2 Designs, it’s an excellent kit.
@ I found the N2 @ 4Runner lifestyle a few days ago. Seemed to be the deal. I thought almost too good to be true. MN winter has kicked in and the need for a remote starter is real. Thank you for your superb videos. The 4 Runner is a great vehicle.
Absolutely!! Stay tuned I’ll show you how to install it. 👍🏻
I love your videos, and am looking at doing some of this work on my FJ. How confident are you in ordering Toyota parts off of Amazon?
Usually, I haven’t had a problem. 🤷🏼♂️
Okay, I guess that I’m going to be the one to ask so here it goes … Why didn’t you remove the back wheels after you had it jacked up and on jack stands ?
Because you don’t have to. You really don’t. 🤷🏼♂️
That was the first thing that popped into my head when he started.
Are you still changing OEM oil filter every 10,000 miles on the Runner?
Are those jack stands “Indy-5” 3 ton jacks model 47-JS3C? My husband (your Connecticut doppelgänger) has the exact same pair, and we have never seen another of these jack stands.
I’ll be honest, these things have been laying around here for a while, I have no idea what brand they are. That’s probably it. 🤷🏼♂️
(I’m sure he’s a nice guy 😉)
Any drone issues in Nj?
Apparently so, not that I’ve been paying attention honestly
The stock shocks on the SR5 are trash. I did my own. Replace all 4 with Eibach pro truck. .75 lift in the front gives you the trd stance with the stock springs for about $300. Drives 100% better. You will thank me later.
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