Your video was my primary reference for replacing the front struts on my 2004 Tacoma Prerunner. Putting the assembly back on without help was definitely a challenge. For the front left, I secured the crowbar in place with some nylon string and placed the crowbar under my arm pit. I then pressed down with all my weight while reaching down and around and moving the strut and pin through the hole. This took many tries, but it eventually worked. (Sore underarm for a few days afterward). For whatever reason, this method did not work for the front right. I had to lay down and move the crowbar down with my foot. Without these two hang-ups this would have been a much easier job. I should have recruited some help like you did. Thanks for posting. Great video.
Very well done video. Clear instructions with good visual to see the details. Also good point on buying the complete coil over instead of separate pieces, takes the anxiety of about compressing springs way off.
Very good video!! Been hunting all over my town for some shop to tackle this BUT prives are through the roof everywhere so, I guess I will do the job myself!!
Wow !!! Perfect video. My friend, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Now I can actually understand how to do this job. You've made it so much easier for the rest of us. One thing that makes your video great, is that it presents the images and the related information, in a simple way and very clearly. Once again, thank you ! Yor friend from Puerto Rico , Edwin
If I can't get enough force on the pry bar to get the bolt in then I will put a rachet strap on it to pull it down. Rachet straps are very handy. I used one to pull my transmission jack with the transmission on it from the front of my Trailblazer to under it, because I had cardboard down for me to lay on and the jack would not roll over it easily when loaded down.
How they riding man? Made a huge difference I’m sure, dropping a new motor , trans, and new front end parts in my 98 in the next month Bought the truck off my dad who had it since new, course I’m 35 and have kids of my own, anyways I’m so ready to get mine done. It’s gonna be like a new truck
Mines still driving and just passed 300,000 but looking forward to seeing how much of an improvement it will be. How do you like that brand suspension?
The truck rides completely different but so much better than the old ones. I like the both of the brands (KYB Shocks and Monroe Struts). They seem to be good quality, good price, and they fit and work as they should. Good luck with all of the work on your truck! From the little bit of work I’ve done on this Tacoma, they seem to be awesome trucks.
Ordinary Car Guys Absolutely man, and thanks. My dad had this truck since I was in high school, always wanted it Even though I used to have some kick ass jeeps, I always wanted one. They are great trucks, I’m 100 percent sure doing all the work I mentioned so I’m super pumped to see the results. Thanks for the video my friend I’ll hit that subscribe button 👍
The below link should be to the installation instructions for a Rough Country 3” lift and it’s looks like that is all that they do, so I would say yes. www.4wheelparts.com/sku/Rough%20Country/standard/92745000.pdf
@@TheOrdinarySean I saw a youtube video as well where a guy was saying you needed a 4runner strut assembly for the double cab. Is this just bad info? I am getting ready to order some to replace mine on my 4 door.
@@stantoncook I did not use the 4runner strut assembly and everything seems to be fine over a year later. The 4runner strut assembly may be an overall better part when compared to the basic one I used. I'm not knowledgeable on the difference between the two parts, so I can't speak to that. However for my/my wife's use of the truck we didn't need anything special.
I bought mines this week put them on today. I watched the same video and gave it a go. I used the forunners specked one. Gave me a lift and wow i go through bunch of dips and bumps and they work wonderfull. its awesome. but ill come update in a year if it goes bad. but wont if its still good. 2004 toyota tacoma v6 prerunner. 3.4L
Below are the links for the Left and Right Strut and the Shock for the rear. www.amazon.com/Monroe-171352L-Quick-Strut-Complete-Assembly/dp/B003B1W71U/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=monroe+171352&qid=1591393278&sr=8-1 www.amazon.com/Monroe-171352R-Quick-Strut-Complete-Assembly/dp/B002NETMZU/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=monroe+171352&qid=1591393308&sr=8-2 www.amazon.com/KYB-KG5462-Gas-a-Just-Gas-Shock/dp/B000C40T6Y/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=kg5462&qid=1591393332&sr=8-1
The old springs would be fine to use again, but these struts came with new springs and it was easier and safer to not mess with spring compressors to try to reuse the old springs
Thank you for this video - extremely helpful - awesome job! Merry Christmas!
Very in detail and could see everything perfect thanks for the help
Great job sr cuestión?
Don’t have to do an alignment right ?
Thanks!!
Great video man I like the regular ordinary guy with hand tools because that's what I have too,, Thanks buddy, God Bless ya...
Your video was my primary reference for replacing the front struts on my 2004 Tacoma Prerunner. Putting the assembly back on without help was definitely a challenge. For the front left, I secured the crowbar in place with some nylon string and placed the crowbar under my arm pit. I then pressed down with all my weight while reaching down and around and moving the strut and pin through the hole. This took many tries, but it eventually worked. (Sore underarm for a few days afterward). For whatever reason, this method did not work for the front right. I had to lay down and move the crowbar down with my foot. Without these two hang-ups this would have been a much easier job. I should have recruited some help like you did. Thanks for posting. Great video.
Next time use a rachet strap to pull the crowbar down.
Do you have a link for the replacement shocks?
Question, I have a 04 Tacoma crew cab and I’m looking to replace the front spring/strut complete setup. What setup/parts did you use? 4Runner set?
Very well done video. Clear instructions with good visual to see the details. Also good point on buying the complete coil over instead of separate pieces, takes the anxiety of about compressing springs way off.
sunfire red pearl
Excellent video!
Very good video!! Been hunting all over my town for some shop to tackle this BUT prives are through the roof everywhere so, I guess I will do the job myself!!
Thanks
Thank you sir!
Wow !!! Perfect video. My friend, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Now I can actually understand how to do this job. You've made it so much easier for the rest of us. One thing that makes your video great, is that it presents the images and the related information, in a simple way and very clearly. Once again, thank you ! Yor friend from Puerto Rico , Edwin
Great Video! Thanks!
I saw your great video 8 times, man…thanks again.
Good job Bro. You are awesome
Thanks for the video, just finished changing my 2003 Tacoma shocks, thanks again
i have to do all the steering components plus new coils, shocks, leafsprings..breaks and rotors.
If I can't get enough force on the pry bar to get the bolt in then I will put a rachet strap on it to pull it down. Rachet straps are very handy. I used one to pull my transmission jack with the transmission on it from the front of my Trailblazer to under it, because I had cardboard down for me to lay on and the jack would not roll over it easily when loaded down.
Thanks brother , video helped
Very helpful video! Thanks
What coilovers did you use?
Nice! I'm in the process of researching and doing this myself on my 2002 model.
Thanks for the video!
Do you happen to have parts numbers for the new shocks and struts?
Great video! Thanks for calling out all the nuts and bolts sizes. Awesome! Subscribed!!!
Great video man!
I appreciate your help man
Awesome video, man. Thank you.
Great video! I hope to do this on my '01 Tacoma soon, so thank you.
Great video
Where did you buy your complete assembly
Advance Auto
Where did you get the complete struts front ones. Google gives me the same sites and they have shit..
Never tried the pry bar over the control arm into the spring to loosen that bottom bolt. I'll be doing that next time
Informative, wish you had mentioned how much torque was needed on the struts. What brand of struts/shocks did you get?
Thank you for the very helpful video . From P.Rico , Edwin Oliveras
How they riding man? Made a huge difference I’m sure, dropping a new motor , trans, and new front end parts in my 98 in the next month
Bought the truck off my dad who had it since new, course I’m 35 and have kids of my own, anyways I’m so ready to get mine done. It’s gonna be like a new truck
Mines still driving and just passed 300,000 but looking forward to seeing how much of an improvement it will be. How do you like that brand suspension?
The truck rides completely different but so much better than the old ones. I like the both of the brands (KYB Shocks and Monroe Struts). They seem to be good quality, good price, and they fit and work as they should. Good luck with all of the work on your truck! From the little bit of work I’ve done on this Tacoma, they seem to be awesome trucks.
Ordinary Car Guys
Absolutely man, and thanks. My dad had this truck since I was in high school, always wanted it
Even though I used to have some kick ass jeeps, I always wanted one. They are great trucks, I’m 100 percent sure doing all the work I mentioned so I’m super pumped to see the results. Thanks for the video my friend I’ll hit that subscribe button 👍
Any idea for the torque to tighten the bolts?
67 ft ps, 75 rear
@@Leeloo.says.Multipass I watched another video of a guy replacing struts/shocks with Monroe brand. Top of strut 47 ft lb, bottom 101 ft lbs.
where do you jack from to lift up the front of your tacoma? I got a 2wd first-gen too.
I put the jack under each front lower control arm to lift
Great job bud, instructional videos are the most underrated on TH-cam, thanks for showing us
Can I add a 3’ spacer on top of the new strut and lift it?
The below link should be to the installation instructions for a Rough Country 3” lift and it’s looks like that is all that they do, so I would say yes. www.4wheelparts.com/sku/Rough%20Country/standard/92745000.pdf
For a 4X2, Why?
@@bernhoog9114 aesthetics 💅
whats the brand shocks ?
Cheater bars my go to when loosing bolts, I’ve used a impact wrench sometimes it doesn’t work, and pb blasters works good too
Did you end up having to go with the forerunner front struts because of the weight of the double cab
No, we were able to use the standard strut that fits the Tacoma. There seems to be no issue with the weight on it.
@@TheOrdinarySean I saw a youtube video as well where a guy was saying you needed a 4runner strut assembly for the double cab. Is this just bad info? I am getting ready to order some to replace mine on my 4 door.
@@stantoncook I did not use the 4runner strut assembly and everything seems to be fine over a year later. The 4runner strut assembly may be an overall better part when compared to the basic one I used. I'm not knowledgeable on the difference between the two parts, so I can't speak to that. However for my/my wife's use of the truck we didn't need anything special.
I bought mines this week put them on today. I watched the same video and gave it a go. I used the forunners specked one. Gave me a lift and wow i go through bunch of dips and bumps and they work wonderfull. its awesome. but ill come update in a year if it goes bad. but wont if its still good. 2004 toyota tacoma v6 prerunner. 3.4L
Great video!!!did you bought them online? Link please...
Below are the links for the Left and Right Strut and the Shock for the rear.
www.amazon.com/Monroe-171352L-Quick-Strut-Complete-Assembly/dp/B003B1W71U/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=monroe+171352&qid=1591393278&sr=8-1
www.amazon.com/Monroe-171352R-Quick-Strut-Complete-Assembly/dp/B002NETMZU/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=monroe+171352&qid=1591393308&sr=8-2
www.amazon.com/KYB-KG5462-Gas-a-Just-Gas-Shock/dp/B000C40T6Y/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=kg5462&qid=1591393332&sr=8-1
Thank you.
Great video. I drive a 2002 prerunner as well. What type of shocks and struts did you go with?
I just save a 150 bucks...
Instead of try to follow the rear shock down after cutting the band can’t you just use a jack to jack the lower position up to meet the shock?
Is no one going to talk about how you torque the center bolt to 22 ft/lbs
6:02 never ever sit like that unless you don’t like your legs.
The truck is on jack stands. It’s safe to be under the truck
You cañ use a jack if your buddy/woman isn't around
Why not use the old springs ??? High miles...???
RR ...............
The old springs would be fine to use again, but these struts came with new springs and it was easier and safer to not mess with spring compressors to try to reuse the old springs
Too much positivity on here, time to go demon time, who the FUCK buys a 4x2 pickup truck???
Great video.
What coilovers did you use?