Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser Springs, Shocks and Steering Stabilizer Replacement

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In this video, we show you how to replace the front and rear springs, front and rear shocks and the steering stabilizer on a FJ80 Toyota Land Cruiser.
*PARTS*
*ARB 2861 Old Man EMU Front Coil Springs
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ARB 60018
*ARB 60018 Old Man Emu Front Nitrocharger Sport Shock
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ARB OMESD24
*Old Man Emu Steering Stabilizer
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ARB 2862
*ARB 2862 Old Man Emu Rear Coil Springs
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ARB 60020
*ARB 60020 Old Man Emu Rear Nitrocharger Sport Shock
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*HELPFUL TOOLS*
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*6 Ton Jack Stands - (to support frame while performing the job)
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*Heavy Duty Rubber Wheel Chock (This is just one. I recommend buying two) amzn.to/3lNC3MG
*Dewalt 1/2" Drive Impact Gun - (Nice gun to remove lug nuts and other larger fasteners)
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*Dewalt 3/8" Impact Gun - (Nice gun to get into tighter areas to remove smaller fasteners)
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*Dewalt Batteries
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*Dewalt Battery Charger
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*Wheel Lug Nut Impact Socket Set - (nice complete set to remove different size lug nuts)
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*Flex Head Box End Wrench Set - (Very handy as you saw removing and tightening the shock nuts)
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*Vice Grip Set - ( Used a vice grip to hold shock spindle firm)
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*X-Large Channel Lock - ( Used to hold upper shock body)
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*3 Piece Channel Lock Set - (A smaller channel locks was used to hold OME stabilizer spindle)
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*1/2" Drive Regular Impact Extension Set
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*1/2" Drive Deep Metric Impact Socket Set
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*1/2" Drive Shallow Impact Socket Set
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*Long Set of Ratcheting Box End Wrenches - (used to remove front bump stop nuts and sway bar bolts/nuts) amzn.to/2oOhndL
*3/8" Drive Wobble Impact Extension Set - (Wobble extensions give you an easier time getting onto a bolt or nut when you can't get a straight shot at it) amzn.to/2BwuOl4
*3/8" Drive Regular Impact Extension Set
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*3/8” Drive Shallow Impact Socket Set
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*3/8" Drive 6 Point Metric Standard Socket Set
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*3/8" Drive 6 Point Metric Deep Socket Set
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*Impact Swivel Set (1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2”) - (used a 3/8" swivel to assist getting the sway bar free)
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*1/4" and 3/8" Flex Head Ratchet Set - (these ratchets are super functional and well-built. Use the 3/8" ratchet for this job) amzn.to/2ql8nNA
*1/2" Drive Flex Head Gear Wrench Ratchet - (used to remove rear lateral control arm nut. Like the above ratchets, these flex head ratchets are awesome and will make your wrenching life easier)
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*CDI 1/2" Drive 30-250 Foot Pound Torque Wrench
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*CDI 3/8" Drive 10-100 Foot Pound Torque Wrench
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*CDI 3/8" Drive 30-250 Inch Pound Torque Wrench
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*Strap Wrench Set - (used to hold shock body steady getting the bottom nuts to the torque spec)
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*Adjustable Wrench Set - (used to hold shock spindle)
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*Crowfoot Wrench Set - (used to get front upper shock nuts to the torque spec)
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*OTC 6295 Front End Service Kit - (used two pullers from this kit for the stabilizer shock replacement) amzn.to/2LuisQc
*Mayhew 5 Piece Prybar Set - (used a pry bar to assist removing rear shocks from lower mount)
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*Yost Bench Vice - (this is the bench vice I used in the video)
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*Yost 6” Aluminum Vice Jaw Caps - (aluminum jaw caps are nice because they prevent you from damaging the item you have clamped) amzn.to/2PopCrd
*Mission Automotive Silicone Paste - (used to lubricate rear shock bushings for easier insertion)
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*Allen Wrenches (Metric and SAE) - (used 6mm from metric set for the rear sway bar removal and re-tightening) amzn.to/34blIqP
*1/2" Drive Breaker Bar - 24” Long - (used to break free passenger side rear lateral control arm nut)
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*Plastic Mallet
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[@guitar14]

We need more FJ80/FZJ80 videos! A lot of us are do-it-yourselfers. Keep up the great work!

[@jonathangaznabbi7603]

Tim can you tell us how much was the truck lifted after the installation and did you check the caster on an alignment machine to see if the caster is still within spec? Thanks.

[@NigelNaughton]

Very nicely done and very comprehensive. Most of the time you don't need to take off that rear panhard. One thing I would suggest is to use anti-seize on those nuts and bolts. You'll save yourself or whomever is working on it later a lot of headache. Same with using it or some type of rubber safe grease on the bushings.

[@virginiacruiser.7989]

If i ever win the lottery, I’m going to fly you and your buddy with your tools to Northern Virginia and work on my ‘97. Beers on me. Don’t tell my wife.

[@edwinthomas618]

great vid. A recommendation soak those bolts and shocks about 48 hours prior to job. No after pics

[@esau5434]

Hey Tim I'm your newest subscriber got a question. I have a '96 fzj80 and will be installing 2" lift springs front and rear. I currently have new stock shocks installed last year. Can I use these 2" lift springs with my new stock shocks? The extended length on the front stock shock is 23.07" vs. 24.22" with lift shocks. In the rear the stock shock is 22.87" vs. 24.33" . So in the front I would be short by 1.15" and in the rear I would be short by 1.46". Is this significant, what will be the effect of running the lifted springs with the stock shocks? Thanks.

[@zenjon7892]

Maybe have a new Landcruiser line of videos? This is the only Toyota repair channel that matters

[@esaugaznabbi1451]

Hey Timmy, How's it going? I haven't seen any new fzj80 videos from you lately. I hope you have something in the works. Got a question, been watching a lot of guys installing a CDL switch on their fzj80. Could you explain the benefits of having this switch? Can you shift on the fly in 4H with this switch? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[@drwisdom1]

Come in Timmy. I have a T100 and I replaced the shot Monroe shocks that came on the truck with Bilstein B6 4600 shocks, but I kept the stock springs . It used to be very harsh but it now drives great. I doubt it could be any better. I am thinking of doing the same thing with our 94 FJZ80 - getting Bilsteins and keeping the stock springs. The price for a set of 4 shocks is very reasonable. We use the LC for deep snow and touring around Colorado, but not for serious off-roading like in youtube videos at Moab. Do you like or dislike the idea of upgrading to Bilstein shocks with the stock springs?

[@mumu132]

This was really really helpful. For someone who is very new to my FJ80 and equally new to DIY repairs and upgrades...I understood it completely. All of this due to your detail and comedic timing :)

[@williamwhitehead8362]

Now that you're done with this one now you can have a beer or two and relax, job well done!

[@Leino26]

Glad you worked on that beautiful beast!!. I love TLC specially 1997.

[@estebanleon7637]

Thank you for explaining the process so clearly. Your patience is amazing. You are a great teacher. A big thank you.

[@davidsilvy8098]

Great video Timmy love watching your videos. You cover every little thing that has to be done. Try and do more fj80 videos. Thanks

[@kenk3102]

...another great Toyota repair video Tim...thanks for posting....audio and video quality outstanding....keep 'em coming...

[@danmac247]

Awesome. I just picked up a new to me 80 series and was hoping you guys would get into them! Great work!

[@juanvillafranca5957]

Nice Job Tim....I learn a lot with your videos.

[@arinmirzayan3949]

Good job guy's. Happy to see landcruiser in this video too👍

[@mthabitX]

Thanks this video was a huge help doing my suspension. Much appreciated

[@stevewilley7108]

Great detailed expainations of all procedures and tools to use .i just got a 1995 LC needs typical repairs after 254k suspension front axle seals steering etc. .look forward to watching others on fzj80 .