One note for installing taller struts using the bottle jack method: I did this on my '97 when installing a Dobinsons 2" lift and a diff drop kit. After driving around a while I detected a lot of CV grease spattered around the front end, and it seemed to be coming from both inner CV boots. I assumed that the boots had torn from the slightly different angle so back up on the hoist and re-inspected. They were fine. So what caused the problem? Well, what actually happened was a little more difficult to detect (but much easier to fix). When we hyperextend the drive components to shoe-horn the new struts in, the CV boots will "pull" upwards on the axle shafts. The shafts have a very subtle taper to them, so when the boots pull over that taper, they will stretch, along with the clamps. The easy fix is to just make sure to re-tighten your clamps once the tension is released from prying the two ends apart, and you're good to go.
@@PhoRunner I have a big question 4 u. What's the largest lift you can put or have ever been able to put on a 3rd Gen b4 without taring the cv boots apart and end up replacing the axles. And secondly my axles in the rear, one has gone bad. Do you have an up grade recondmondation. Something a little beefier. If not you one of the readers?????
@@RedRabbit4230 any 2-3" lift is going to rip cv boots that are original. Just refresh the boots and perhaps do a extended mod or get extended cv boots The rear has no upgrades. Just rebuild them with Marlin rebuild kit (i have a video).
I like your videos because they’re way faster to watch than the leading competitor, JimmyJaJoolGuy. Much less talking. I still like his vids for in depth explanations for things, but when I’m pissed off cuz somethings broken and I don’t want extra bs, you’re the guy to watch!
I'm looking forward to a PhoRunner timing belt and water pump video 🙏🙏🙏Kudos to the way you set up your videos. 👏👏👏I love the way you lay out all the materials beforehand explain everything clearly. Seriously, your videos are a gold mine for the third gen community!
I've studied your video for at least a year until I finally was able to get my suspension. Thank you for the straightforward step by step instructions. The rear was a PIA but I used your trick and it definitely was effective.
@@PhoRunner Me too. As usual for a "2-3 hour job", I was on the passenger side rear and couldn't get the top nut torque down. I realized that the nut was deep into the bushing and low and behold I found the top washer in the perch. It took me another hour just to get the nut off but eventually got it and got everything buttoned up. That passenger side rear is the worst!!!!!!
I've done strut assembly replacements on a couple other vehicles, but it's always good to get some details on that specific vehicle. I partially watched other videos but they try to hard to explain what they're doing or did the repair with too many extra unnecessary steps and they all failed at making a usable DIY video. This video explains and shows the simplest way this repair is done without taking too much of your time. I appreciate the info, it helped me get mine done quickly without any hassles throughout the whole process. Thanks bro
I try to make it the easiest method I know or seen haha. There’s an easier method (more dangerous) for disassembling a strut. I may do it in the future if I change things up
New to the channel. I found it very informative and thank you for adding the torque spec. Looking forward to binge watching all your videos. Stay safe out there and stay cool. Aloha from Kansas
Bottle jack for the win! Dude u made lifting the front look so easy. I live in the rust belt and my 4th gen was a nightmare but worth it. Jus got my first third gen super excited about it.
Right on!! If it's pre-assembled, this technique is the best. I have another technique if it isn't pre-assembled. Perhaps I'll make a video one day on it ;)
Replacing shocks/struts on my '00 4Runner SR5. I won't be doing the work myself but this video will let me work more effectively with the shop doing the job. Thanks for a great tutorial!
I just bought an 99' 4runner. Replaced the old spacer lift it had with an Bilstein 2" lift this weekend. And, your video helped out tremendously thanks!
@@PhoRunner any recomanations for putting a slight lift (maybe an inch or 1.5 higher than the front) on a sagging rear end on a 3rd gen?? I'm OK with the factory height on the front but I wanna fix that rear sag.
Great videos! You make it so easy to follow along! You should look into doing a sunroof replacement next. Can't seem to find a good "how to" video and would LOVE to have you do one. My motor works and it makes a click but I think the rails are all gunked up.
Appreciate all the videos! If it weren’t for channels like yours I don’t think I’d be able to build this 3rd gen. I have a question with the top hats linked do you put a washer below the included bushing. Or just one on top?
I want you to know I love your channel and the simple way you explain how you do things! I wish you lived close I would pay for help on some of my 3rd gen projects 😅
Awesome vid! Only rip of advice, when tightening the rear shocks (top bolts) be aware you can accidentally tear 2 wires that will cause 4 lights in the dash. Hard to get to to rewire but is possible
Thats a nice clean 3rd gen. That frame looks perfectly rust free. I had a very similar set up on my 98, except that I had the Tacoma 5100s paired with the 99 (tall) springs up front set on the middle ring, with the OME 890s in the back paired with the FJ80 OEM Tokikos. If I may make a suggestion, get the diff drop for the front. My front was probably lifted no more than 1.75" from stock, and I tore 3 CV boots in a few years. Replacing CVs gets old fast. On the forums they'll tell you the CV boots will be fine without a diff drop until you get up to around 3" lift. But in my experience that's just not true.
The CV boots are ripped on these now!! It's odd because my 3rd gen has no issues and i'm on 883 OME (3" lift). I guess not spinning all the time helps with this problem!
Patience is key! I almost built my entire truck on parts I found at the salvage yard and super slick deals! I wasn't looking and when they popped up, I grabbed them. Got the mod bug after that lol.
In the US, with left hand drive vehicles, if the springs are labeled DS and PS, we install the DS (Driver Side) springs on the PS (Passenger Side) and visa versa. The springs are labeled for the right hand drive vehicles. If you can not locate the labels, or you have used springs, make sure you mark the springs that you remove from your vehicle and match long with the long and the short with the short springs. Lately some springs are labeled A and B. A is for Australian driver side, so in the US this should go on the passenger side and B should go on the driver side.......Great Video minus the springs !
Thank you very much. This is the easiest install I have seen on TH-cam. I have been preparing to install a 2" lift and replace the old worn suspension. I like 2" lifts as it usually doesn't require additional suspension mods. Anything else I must change? I will run 265/75/r16 KO2s. Much appreciated.
Definitely change out the lower balljoints before doing any mods as I suspect the "shock" in the system with the new lift causes failure haha. Just a theory but maintenance before mods. Outside of that, this lift is stress free and good to go.
You'll also want to consider installing a new adjustable panhard bar on the rear axle. Even when lifting 2" the rear axle will shift a little to the passenger side, so your rear wheels won't be tracking perfectly with the front wheels. I learned this the hard way with my 3rd gen I just bought that already had a 3" Toytec lift on it-mine was about 1" shifted to the passenger side. I used a Sonoran Steel adjustable panhard bar to fix it. I really wish I could drop mine (cheaply) down to a 2" lift. It drives terrible with a wobble coming in at 45-50mph...now I have to install new upper control arms to get the alignment correct to fix the high speed wobble. Grrrr!
@@zuzu27 lift came out well. I do feel a vibration at 75, but assume it is tires. If it can't be balanced I may check the panhard. These 4runners seen to have more geometries at work than my Tacoma's and tundras.
Another great informative video, thanks. Do you have a video or will be doing a timing belt/water pump service video. Have you done a video on rear disc brake for the 3rd gen 4Runner , any opinions on that?
Awesome video! Great way to remove old coil overs and install new coil overs. I'm hoping this works with kdss.. We stall see..lol. Thanks again for a Great video..
Good job 🙂👍 Молодец чувак! У меня тоже в планах заменить амортизаторы. Но очень уж они дорогие, Бильштайны. Well done dude! I also have plans to replace the shock absorbers. But they are very expensive, Bilstein. Perhaps I will put another manufacturer.
@@PhoRunner oh ok cool man. I'm really trying to find a 3rd gen I've never owned one but trying to get educated best I can. What about 32s on a 2 inch lift together?
@@PhoRunner yeah I re-watched that bit a couple of times and realized I completely missed where you used the stubby ratchet _in_ the shaft at the top, doh. Got it all installed and working great! Thanks a bunch!
Great video! Your instructional videos are really the best, as they always show all the necessary steps in the most efficient manner. Thanks for all the time you spend putting them together! Question, I am replacing the suspension on my 1999 T4R and ordered some pre-assembled front coil overs (Bilstein 5100 and OME 880). They don't appear to be "properly lined up", meaning the bottom coil perch appears to be in a slightly different position on each coil over. How critical is it that they face perpendicular to the outside of the truck? Also the bottom shock eyelet isn't lined up to mesh properly with the LCA mount. Can the eyelet be turned (under tension in the pre-assembled coiler) after installing the 3 bolts at the top of the shock tower? (or do I need to compress the spring and re-orient everything? Thanks for your advice.
Good stuff, again! I think you did another one of these for your ride, but I appreciate you doing another on your friend’s ride. I always learn something different on each of your videos.My 4Runner already had a lift when I bought it; however, I just happened to be checking around the other day, and I noticed the spring isolator (cone) is missing on both sides in the rear. How much of a problem do you think that is? I’m concerned because the spring basically has no “buffer” against the metal it is pressed against.
Thanks, again, for this. I ended up grabbing some spring isolators (cones) from the junk yard to install on top my coils. I removed the coils after unscrewing the sway bar links and shock bolts (just the lower ones). That driver side was a bear (as you mentioned in the video), but once again, I used the bottle jack for the win! It was tricky b/c I didn't remove my shocks (they're relatively new Bilsteins from a previous lift), so I didn't have much room to pull the coil out and then push it back in (that was the worst part). The passenger side was a breeze. Thanks for making it easier for the rest of us!
Really good vid thanks. I note you didn't use a rear sway bar correction. Kit.. How's stock working with the lift? Also. Front end drop links.. I've heard folks use 2nd gen.. Any thoughts.. Thanks again
no complaints so far. I think 2" is real close to stock that it doesn't matter. Remember that the 1999 4runner (highlander) has a 1" lift coil stock so getting these to 2" won't affect much. That's why it's my favorite lift for these 4runners. On my rig, I run 2nd gen links in the front. Seem to be fine.
I'm not sure if 98 is different or not, but the furthest back tophat nut has nearly no clearance to get a tool on it. Not really sure what to do. And I don't know what tool would fit back there to cut it
Hello. I have a 99 T4R, stock. If I utilize this 2" inch setup with the tundra coils , will I need to change out to any aftermarket control arms or other suspension components or can I run stock with no issues?? Any info would be appreciated...Thanks and keep posting !!
You’ll need some of my other mods. Check my playlist. The upper controls might hit. I suggest ko2 or km3 since they run smaller. You’ll have less issues clearinf
Just installed a set of OME and bilsteins around. Realized I forgot to add the centering washer for a bushing on the rear shock. Is it critical, or am I ok without it? Getting the top bolt off was a pita. Better description: Shock nut Washer Bushing Body mount (Missing washer) Bushing Washer
You will want that on there. It shouldn't require teardown of everything. Just take off the tires, put on jack stands and undo the top bolt and compress the shock by hand then slip it on there and retighten.
@@PhoRunner yeah, I figured. I ended up ordering a single shock in case I have trouble getting the hex bolt on the shock to stick and it's stripped more than I thought. $70 mistake (that's what I get for rushing). Thanks for replying, I've watched this vid several times and it was super helpful with the rest of the install. *edit: rereading your comment, I'm not sure how I would be able to get that washer on without completely removing the shock. Am I missing something? I'm tired af so my brain is in relax mode.
@@dlim1984 you leave the bottom bolt in and just compress the shock by hand low enough to get the shaft out of the hole. This will allow you to remove all the bushings/washers/etc.
@@PhoRunner its not the thread thats stripped, its where the hex socket goes in that's stripped. The hex doesn't have a good bite anymore. I'll check it out again but may just grind off the new shock 😭
Is it necessary to add castor correction bushing for 2inch lift? If I go without it will the lift affects my steering? I haven’t ask any mechanic yet mostly I googled that subject but nothing gives me definitive answer. Thanks great video BTW
Ome springs and bilstein is a good budget lift. It’s good also if you have original shocks/sagging springs since you’ll get new shocks/springs in the process
PhoRunner i’m here in the fifth GEN springs will give you a 2 inch lift you think that’s enough to hold weight on the ARB bumper and aftermarket rear bumper with a spare tire without dropping.
Great Channel, thanks! I just used your video to do my 2" lift install. Will my stock upper control arms be adequate and have enough droop to ensure even tire ware or should I consider upgrading those?
Hmm there’s a seal right here the oil filter that’s easy to get to. I think that’s probably what you’re talking about. Is it leaking on the driver side?
I’ve been wondering the same. There are a couple of good videos on replacing the oil cooler seals (and one guy takes the cooler off and cleans it up); however, I realized later they’re 2WD in those videos and easy to reach, and when I tried to get to mine (4WD), it’s nearly impossible to get any kind of tool near the oil cooler because of the differential, etc.
Very helpful video, Im just wondering about any long lasting negative effects? I just bought my runner and im wanting to lift it I just dont wanna cause any damage (parents would be furious)
so the rear shock mount is a separate piece right? its not just something built into the frame? i had rot on mine and it took a good chunk of the mount out with it and i need a replacement
Finally getting around to my lift have all rears ordered, but curious what to do for fronts. Either tundra coils like in this video, or with OME 883s in your other video, what did you prefer? And research on the two lifts? Thanks your videos help out a lot
One note for installing taller struts using the bottle jack method: I did this on my '97 when installing a Dobinsons 2" lift and a diff drop kit. After driving around a while I detected a lot of CV grease spattered around the front end, and it seemed to be coming from both inner CV boots. I assumed that the boots had torn from the slightly different angle so back up on the hoist and re-inspected. They were fine.
So what caused the problem? Well, what actually happened was a little more difficult to detect (but much easier to fix). When we hyperextend the drive components to shoe-horn the new struts in, the CV boots will "pull" upwards on the axle shafts. The shafts have a very subtle taper to them, so when the boots pull over that taper, they will stretch, along with the clamps. The easy fix is to just make sure to re-tighten your clamps once the tension is released from prying the two ends apart, and you're good to go.
Great tip!!
@@PhoRunner do you need new upper control arms with a lift 2.5
G hi ijjoklik
@@PhoRunner I have a big question 4 u. What's the largest lift you can put or have ever been able to put on a 3rd Gen b4 without taring the cv boots apart and end up replacing the axles. And secondly my axles in the rear, one has gone bad. Do you have an up grade recondmondation. Something a little beefier. If not you one of the readers?????
@@RedRabbit4230 any 2-3" lift is going to rip cv boots that are original. Just refresh the boots and perhaps do a extended mod or get extended cv boots
The rear has no upgrades. Just rebuild them with Marlin rebuild kit (i have a video).
Bruh you helping like legit build my truck lol from maintenance to mods best 4runner chanel forsure.
No problem!!! Thanks!!
This is so true. Almost every mod you have done I have also done from the links u post and everything😂
Thanks man. It supports the channel so appreciated
@@PhoRunner do you do side work? I'm in socal as well
I am in central cali and I do not do side work
Thanks PhoRunner, the 4Runner is riding much better and with a better stance.
We got Michael in the house!!
Did you discover anything additional that you needed to replace as a result of this lift? (Example: CV boots, panhard correction kit, UPC’s)?
His cv boots are shot but outside that, all is good
@@PhoRunner - What do you recommend to prevent that from happening? A diff drop? New end links?
You should totally keep doing videos for the 3rd gen guys. Awesome content.
Thanks! Will do when i have free time and videos worth doing!
You're a brave man for doing this with no shoes on lol
Didn’t think anything of it other than needed a little more movement lol
@@PhoRunner Asian styles
It’s how we work. I upgraded to crocs now
Dude, thank you for this! I just watched along and installed a 5100/OME lift. You rule.
You’re welcome
I like your videos because they’re way faster to watch than the leading competitor, JimmyJaJoolGuy. Much less talking. I still like his vids for in depth explanations for things, but when I’m pissed off cuz somethings broken and I don’t want extra bs, you’re the guy to watch!
lol
I'm looking forward to a PhoRunner timing belt and water pump video 🙏🙏🙏Kudos to the way you set up your videos. 👏👏👏I love the way you lay out all the materials beforehand explain everything clearly. Seriously, your videos are a gold mine for the third gen community!
I kinda winged this one!! Haha. Almost died with heat stroke!! Had to move fast to beat the heat!
I've studied your video for at least a year until I finally was able to get my suspension. Thank you for the straightforward step by step instructions. The rear was a PIA but I used your trick and it definitely was effective.
Nice!!! Glad it worked out
@@PhoRunner Me too. As usual for a "2-3 hour job", I was on the passenger side rear and couldn't get the top nut torque down. I realized that the nut was deep into the bushing and low and behold I found the top washer in the perch. It took me another hour just to get the nut off but eventually got it and got everything buttoned up. That passenger side rear is the worst!!!!!!
Thanks!
Thanks for the video. My 4runner is already lifted but I still watched the whole thing XD
Nice! Good for next time you want to change things up!
I've done strut assembly replacements on a couple other vehicles, but it's always good to get some details on that specific vehicle. I partially watched other videos but they try to hard to explain what they're doing or did the repair with too many extra unnecessary steps and they all failed at making a usable DIY video. This video explains and shows the simplest way this repair is done without taking too much of your time. I appreciate the info, it helped me get mine done quickly without any hassles throughout the whole process. Thanks bro
I try to make it the easiest method I know or seen haha. There’s an easier method (more dangerous) for disassembling a strut. I may do it in the future if I change things up
That is the absolute best video on the list that I have ever seen. Thank you
Thanks bud!!! It was my 4th time lol. Wanted to give you guys some cleannn proven methods
Defenitly a noticeable difference looks good
The owner is in love with it hahahahah
Just used your factory bottle jack tip, had my new strut in in 20 minutes, thanks for the great tip!!
Nice!!! Lol
New to the channel. I found it very informative and thank you for adding the torque spec. Looking forward to binge watching all your videos. Stay safe out there and stay cool. Aloha from Kansas
Thanks!! Welcome lol.
Bottle jack for the win! Dude u made lifting the front look so easy. I live in the rust belt and my 4th gen was a nightmare but worth it. Jus got my first third gen super excited about it.
Right on!! If it's pre-assembled, this technique is the best. I have another technique if it isn't pre-assembled. Perhaps I'll make a video one day on it ;)
Replacing shocks/struts on my '00 4Runner SR5. I won't be doing the work myself but this video will let me work more effectively with the shop doing the job. Thanks for a great tutorial!
It’s always great to know what it entails to justify the cost of labor/expertise.
OUTSTANDING !
Love this channel , keep it 4 runner specific, strong work.
Thnaks!
Bottle Jack trick saved me a lot of time! Thank you for posting this very helpful
Thanks PhoRunner, lifting my 2000 limited tomorrow! Hopefully it goes smoothly
I hope so too! Check out my other lift video too! Might have a few more tips in there
@@PhoRunner will do! You’re the man, favorite 4Runner TH-camr. Used your LBJ video last month and it was easy
Thanks bud!
I just bought an 99' 4runner. Replaced the old spacer lift it had with an Bilstein 2" lift this weekend. And, your video helped out tremendously thanks!
man, next time I'm doing my own shock/coil swap. excellent video!
Yeah!! Not bad at all with some tips and tricks!.
Wow the condition that 4Runner is in tho!!! It’s like new!!
It’s immaculate inside and out lol. It’s a treat to work on
what a nice video, I enjoy how the video is clean with no fillers and useless jokes.... I went to your merch store and its empty!
So clean, zero rust ! You should see what we have to deal with here in the north east !
Lol I’m so sorry… yeah this one is clean for sure
I am so upset I did not install my suspension this way. Oh my gosh 🤦🏻♀️ Thank you for this!!
Anytime!!
Job Well Done Sir!! Most Differently Needed and Desired Instructional Video!! Thanks Soo Much For Sharing!!
No problem!
very nice video. I've been wanting to lift the back end of my 02 for years. Its been sagging for as long as I can remember.
You got the perfect tutorial now! I like things simple so I try to find the best and easiest way lol
@@PhoRunner any recomanations for putting a slight lift (maybe an inch or 1.5 higher than the front) on a sagging rear end on a 3rd gen?? I'm OK with the factory height on the front but I wanna fix that rear sag.
Try 906 in rear. It’s 2” lift but it doesn’t look too lifted.
basically will look like this vid on rear lol
thank you for sharing links to all your parts ! new subscriber by far the best 4runner channel 🙌
Thanks and welcome
Happy New Year. 2024 praying its 3x better 2u than 2023 was.
Thank you I’m an instant fan I just bought a 2001 4runner sr5 4wd and I’m going to using your videos a lot
Cool welcome!
Great videos! You make it so easy to follow along! You should look into doing a sunroof replacement next. Can't seem to find a good "how to" video and would LOVE to have you do one. My motor works and it makes a click but I think the rails are all gunked up.
Wish I knew how to repair that haha. Maybe one day I’ll figure it out if mine goes bad. Good luck!!
Appreciate all the videos! If it weren’t for channels like yours I don’t think I’d be able to build this 3rd gen. I have a question with the top hats linked do you put a washer below the included bushing. Or just one on top?
Good video! Great advise on getting the pre-assembled front coil overs!
Thanks!
I want you to know I love your channel and the simple way you explain how you do things! I wish you lived close I would pay for help on some of my 3rd gen projects 😅
Awesome vid! Only rip of advice, when tightening the rear shocks (top bolts) be aware you can accidentally tear 2 wires that will cause 4 lights in the dash. Hard to get to to rewire but is possible
Also, don’t be like me and leave your rear hatch open the entire install with a 4.5 year old battery… town for a new one
Thank you for making the video!about to do this in the next couple weeks
Nice! Hope my tips help! That rear lower shock bolt was a pain with those bushings hehe.
@@PhoRunner yes definitely helpful!Thank you much appreciated!
Fantastic man! Thanks for this, Worked like a charm.
Nice
Thats a nice clean 3rd gen. That frame looks perfectly rust free. I had a very similar set up on my 98, except that I had the Tacoma 5100s paired with the 99 (tall) springs up front set on the middle ring, with the OME 890s in the back paired with the FJ80 OEM Tokikos. If I may make a suggestion, get the diff drop for the front. My front was probably lifted no more than 1.75" from stock, and I tore 3 CV boots in a few years. Replacing CVs gets old fast. On the forums they'll tell you the CV boots will be fine without a diff drop until you get up to around 3" lift. But in my experience that's just not true.
The CV boots are ripped on these now!! It's odd because my 3rd gen has no issues and i'm on 883 OME (3" lift). I guess not spinning all the time helps with this problem!
Just wrapped up my lift. Followed this video for me 3 inch Bilstein lift. Thanks for putting this together!
No problem! Hope my tips helped!
I sure love this video and will be doing my best to get me some of those parts you used
Patience is key! I almost built my entire truck on parts I found at the salvage yard and super slick deals! I wasn't looking and when they popped up, I grabbed them. Got the mod bug after that lol.
In the US, with left hand drive vehicles, if the springs are labeled DS and PS, we install the DS (Driver Side) springs on the PS (Passenger Side) and visa versa. The springs are labeled for the right hand drive vehicles. If you can not locate the labels, or you have used springs, make sure you mark the springs that you remove from your vehicle and match long with the long and the short with the short springs.
Lately some springs are labeled A and B. A is for Australian driver side, so in the US this should go on the passenger side and B should go on the driver side.......Great Video minus the springs !
Thanks for the info
Thanks for making yourself sweat/you do make it look easy/appreciate you and your videos
Thanks and anytime! Lol I try to do my vids in the cooler months haha
Thank you very much. This is the easiest install I have seen on TH-cam. I have been preparing to install a 2" lift and replace the old worn suspension. I like 2" lifts as it usually doesn't require additional suspension mods. Anything else I must change? I will run 265/75/r16 KO2s. Much appreciated.
Definitely change out the lower balljoints before doing any mods as I suspect the "shock" in the system with the new lift causes failure haha. Just a theory but maintenance before mods. Outside of that, this lift is stress free and good to go.
@@PhoRunner Replaced about 25k ago. I'll check on them. Thanks again.
Good to go!!
You'll also want to consider installing a new adjustable panhard bar on the rear axle. Even when lifting 2" the rear axle will shift a little to the passenger side, so your rear wheels won't be tracking perfectly with the front wheels. I learned this the hard way with my 3rd gen I just bought that already had a 3" Toytec lift on it-mine was about 1" shifted to the passenger side. I used a Sonoran Steel adjustable panhard bar to fix it. I really wish I could drop mine (cheaply) down to a 2" lift. It drives terrible with a wobble coming in at 45-50mph...now I have to install new upper control arms to get the alignment correct to fix the high speed wobble. Grrrr!
@@zuzu27 lift came out well. I do feel a vibration at 75, but assume it is tires. If it can't be balanced I may check the panhard. These 4runners seen to have more geometries at work than my Tacoma's and tundras.
Well made video. Made
Me want to do this project.
Thanks! It’s not too bad with the right tricks and tips
Another great informative video, thanks.
Do you have a video or will be doing a timing belt/water pump service video.
Have you done a video on rear disc brake for the 3rd gen 4Runner , any opinions on that?
One day! No rear disc beak video but maybe a rear drum brake job
Awesome video! Great way to remove old coil overs and install new coil overs. I'm hoping this works with kdss.. We stall see..lol. Thanks again for a Great video..
Good luck!!
Good job 🙂👍
Молодец чувак! У меня тоже в планах заменить амортизаторы. Но очень уж они дорогие, Бильштайны.
Well done dude! I also have plans to replace the shock absorbers. But they are very expensive, Bilstein. Perhaps I will put another manufacturer.
Hmm try oem!
Love your vids, great work!
Thanks!
You could probably use a floor jack on the opposite side/passenger side of rear axle and jack it up to help lower driver’s side.
Possibly but I’m not sure it would have been enough
Excellence bro…. Excellence!!
Same shocks with Bilstien rear springs on my 4th gen.
Thanks as always.
BTW, maybe an upgrade to a 4th gen or 5th ?
That would be cool! Think I’ll wait for a 6th gen?
Good Sunday sir
Thanks!!
Excellent tutorial. I feel like I can do this job now. Thanks for the info!
It’s not too bad with the right technique and tools!
Once again nice job 👍🏽
Thanks!
So after watching your vids dealing with suspension and tires. Seems that a 3" lift on stock size tire size is the best bet
2” lift on stock or 32” tires is best
@@PhoRunner oh ok cool man. I'm really trying to find a 3rd gen I've never owned one but trying to get educated best I can. What about 32s on a 2 inch lift together?
Yeah. Good power ratio and capable!!!
@@PhoRunner awesome thanks man
Perfect video. Thank you.
Thanks
Appreciate this video a lot!
Np
Thank you very much.... I'll keep that in mind.
No problem!
This might be that lift I go with. I’m torn between Land Cruiser rear Springs and struts. Or this one
Decide by deciding what tire size you will go with
Great video, super clear. Although I wonder how you tightened the top bolt on the rear shocks, it's the one thing I'm stuck on for several hours now.
Hold the shaft if it’s spinning, otherwise tighten the nut like normal
@@PhoRunner yeah I re-watched that bit a couple of times and realized I completely missed where you used the stubby ratchet _in_ the shaft at the top, doh. Got it all installed and working great! Thanks a bunch!
Excellent. Yes a stubby is nice but a smaller flex 3/8” ratchet works too
literally building my 4runner for me
Excellent!!
Informative thank you bro amazing tips
Thanks for tuning in
Awesome video. How come no one seems to run a tundra spring in the rear to match the front ones?
Because they are leafs lol
Great video! Your instructional videos are really the best, as they always show all the necessary steps in the most efficient manner. Thanks for all the time you spend putting them together! Question, I am replacing the suspension on my 1999 T4R and ordered some pre-assembled front coil overs (Bilstein 5100 and OME 880). They don't appear to be "properly lined up", meaning the bottom coil perch appears to be in a slightly different position on each coil over. How critical is it that they face perpendicular to the outside of the truck? Also the bottom shock eyelet isn't lined up to mesh properly with the LCA mount. Can the eyelet be turned (under tension in the pre-assembled coiler) after installing the 3 bolts at the top of the shock tower? (or do I need to compress the spring and re-orient everything? Thanks for your advice.
Man that's really nice 👍 , wish have all the tools to do this , where u located bro? Can someone pay u for doing the installation ?
I don’t do installs on the side. Definitely not setup for that. Just making vids to help folks! Lots of stuff can be rented :)
Good stuff, again! I think you did another one of these for your ride, but I appreciate you doing another on your friend’s ride. I always learn something different on each of your videos.My 4Runner already had a lift when I bought it; however, I just happened to be checking around the other day, and I noticed the spring isolator (cone) is missing on both sides in the rear. How much of a problem do you think that is? I’m concerned because the spring basically has no “buffer” against the metal it is pressed against.
Lol I have no clue but id definitely head to the yard and get some! Lol
Thanks, again, for this. I ended up grabbing some spring isolators (cones) from the junk yard to install on top my coils. I removed the coils after unscrewing the sway bar links and shock bolts (just the lower ones). That driver side was a bear (as you mentioned in the video), but once again, I used the bottle jack for the win! It was tricky b/c I didn't remove my shocks (they're relatively new Bilsteins from a previous lift), so I didn't have much room to pull the coil out and then push it back in (that was the worst part). The passenger side was a breeze. Thanks for making it easier for the rest of us!
Really good vid thanks. I note you didn't use a rear sway bar correction. Kit.. How's stock working with the lift? Also. Front end drop links.. I've heard folks use 2nd gen.. Any thoughts.. Thanks again
no complaints so far. I think 2" is real close to stock that it doesn't matter. Remember that the 1999 4runner (highlander) has a 1" lift coil stock so getting these to 2" won't affect much. That's why it's my favorite lift for these 4runners. On my rig, I run 2nd gen links in the front. Seem to be fine.
Thanks for the tips.
No problem
Where did you get the pre-assemble straight assembly
check my links. there are a few lift kits that come pre-assembled.
I have really enjoyed your video, I would like to get the same front struts (assembled) and rear shocks and springs, can you help out
you won't find the front shocks assembled like that but you can try links in my description for OME/Bilstein setups.
So I like how you used the prebuilt front assembly what parts would you recommend for 3" lift?
Ome 883 or toytec superflex
great video bro!
Thanks!!
Did you need to modify the cv axel on this lift? I'm getting ready to do this plus the whole front end and your vids have a great help. Good work!
Probably not but your boot likely will be destroyed if it’s old and krusty. A reboot may be needed.
Thanks bro. Great info
I would not be able to work on my car without shoes.
Lol
Great Video.....What size are your tires? It looks good!
Mine are 285/75/17. The owner of that 4runner in the video had 265/70/16 on
I'm not sure if 98 is different or not, but the furthest back tophat nut has nearly no clearance to get a tool on it. Not really sure what to do. And I don't know what tool would fit back there to cut it
A dremel or sawzall blade (short one)
Great job awesome brother thanks for sharing with us.
No problem!
Hello. I have a 99 T4R, stock. If I utilize this 2" inch setup with the tundra coils
, will I need to change out to any aftermarket control arms or other suspension components or can I run stock with no issues?? Any info would be appreciated...Thanks and keep posting !!
Only thing you may run into is cv axle boot ripping. No need for anything else with this
Do you think I can fit the 17” TRD pro wheels with 285/70/17 wheels on this 2” lift ?
You’ll need some of my other mods. Check my playlist. The upper controls might hit.
I suggest ko2 or km3 since they run smaller. You’ll have less issues clearinf
Great video and info.
Thanks !!
think it would be wise to just buy new bolts for the bottom of the shocks back to the rig?
Depends how rusty it is and how bad threads are. They don’t break so not a big concern
@@PhoRunner That's something I won't notice until I take it off. But that's good to know
Outstanding video! Plan on doing this lift on my '99 Limited. Just curious what is the largest size tire I could go with?
Depends on the lift. 3” is prob 33”. 2” can fit 32”
@@PhoRunner Thank you for the response.
Just installed a set of OME and bilsteins around. Realized I forgot to add the centering washer for a bushing on the rear shock. Is it critical, or am I ok without it? Getting the top bolt off was a pita.
Better description:
Shock nut
Washer
Bushing
Body mount
(Missing washer)
Bushing
Washer
You will want that on there. It shouldn't require teardown of everything. Just take off the tires, put on jack stands and undo the top bolt and compress the shock by hand then slip it on there and retighten.
@@PhoRunner yeah, I figured. I ended up ordering a single shock in case I have trouble getting the hex bolt on the shock to stick and it's stripped more than I thought. $70 mistake (that's what I get for rushing).
Thanks for replying, I've watched this vid several times and it was super helpful with the rest of the install.
*edit: rereading your comment, I'm not sure how I would be able to get that washer on without completely removing the shock. Am I missing something? I'm tired af so my brain is in relax mode.
@@dlim1984 you leave the bottom bolt in and just compress the shock by hand low enough to get the shaft out of the hole. This will allow you to remove all the bushings/washers/etc.
@@dlim1984 i would try repairing threads with a tap and die from harbor freight
@@PhoRunner its not the thread thats stripped, its where the hex socket goes in that's stripped. The hex doesn't have a good bite anymore.
I'll check it out again but may just grind off the new shock 😭
Is it necessary to add castor correction bushing for 2inch lift? If I go without it will the lift affects my steering? I haven’t ask any mechanic yet mostly I googled that subject but nothing gives me definitive answer. Thanks great video BTW
I ran on stock stock for a few years with my 2” lift. It never got aligned to spec but the toe and camber were in spec. It ran just fine
Question, If I wanted to do the same thing but not go with as expensive of a product, what would be a good value + good quality?
Ome springs and bilstein is a good budget lift. It’s good also if you have original shocks/sagging springs since you’ll get new shocks/springs in the process
did you have to do any type of panhard correction kit or brake line extension?
No pan hard bar but I do have extended brake lines now
What size tires and tire size possibilities with Tundra caliper / 231mm?
17” rim can fit any tire for the most part
Great video!!
Thanks !!!
How do you change your dip stick tube O ring
Take the dip stick out and there is an o ring on the dip stick. Change it out if it needs changing
PhoRunner i’m here in the fifth GEN springs will give you a 2 inch lift you think that’s enough to hold weight on the ARB bumper and aftermarket rear bumper with a spare tire without dropping.
I don’t think it’s enough
@@PhoRunner I appreciate it
Great Channel, thanks! I just used your video to do my 2" lift install. Will my stock upper control arms be adequate and have enough droop to ensure even tire ware or should I consider upgrading those?
Should be ok. I ran it for years and my old tires were fine
Phorunner I have a question for you.
How do you change and clean the “engine oil cooler and the seals/O rings?
Hmm there’s a seal right here the oil filter that’s easy to get to. I think that’s probably what you’re talking about. Is it leaking on the driver side?
@@PhoRunner Yes it leaking exactly at the base of the dip stick tubing.
So pop the hood and look at the base of dipstick tube.
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@@PhoRunner My Forerunner is a 1997 right hand drive
I’ve been wondering the same. There are a couple of good videos on replacing the oil cooler seals (and one guy takes the cooler off and cleans it up); however, I realized later they’re 2WD in those videos and easy to reach, and when I tried to get to mine (4WD), it’s nearly impossible to get any kind of tool near the oil cooler because of the differential, etc.
The 2" lift looks awesome.. Is it seating a bit higher in the back? Your car is so shiny man, my '00 rig needs a paintjob.
A tiny bit of rake in back
I have 2000 4×4 sr5 runner would this set up get me 3"lift? And what level of clip you set it on max or bottom.
2” lift and all the way bottom on this one
Very helpful video, Im just wondering about any long lasting negative effects? I just bought my runner and im wanting to lift it I just dont wanna cause any damage (parents would be furious)
Only thing is the cv axle probably. Since the boot is old and might leak after the lift
so the rear shock mount is a separate piece right? its not just something built into the frame? i had rot on mine and it took a good chunk of the mount out with it and i need a replacement
The rear mount hole is part of the frame and if it’s rotted out, you’ll be in trouble.
Maybe I missed it but did you say total price for all parts you used?
We got the parts used for ~$400
Hi mate awesome vid can I ask what tyre size and offset are you running there? Any rubbing?
These are 265/75/16 on stock wheels. I think the offset is 15mm
Finally getting around to my lift have all rears ordered, but curious what to do for fronts. Either tundra coils like in this video, or with OME 883s in your other video, what did you prefer? And research on the two lifts? Thanks your videos help out a lot
Whatever you prefer abs depends on lift wanted