TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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  1. Mar 23, 2016 at 11:08 AM
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    Haha I just noticed that. It was her dads towing rig, so wonder if it that's why the tires are small.
     
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    This way?

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    Or this way?

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    This one.
     
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    Just look at the build thread
    x2
     
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    Also, I'm trying to switch them around. I see no snap ring to remove inside either side of the uniball. How can I do that?

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    Are you trying to swap them so that the offset is on the opposite side? If so, all you have to do is remove the misalignment spacers and swap them.
     
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    You also should be able to spin the entire lower part of the shock with a screw driver. Stick a big shaft in the lower bolt hole and try to twist it around.
     
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    upper arm always sits on top of the spindle.
     
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    use channel locks and pull out the misalignment spacer. by hand its almost impossible
     
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    His look rusty too, that's why I suggested the pipe in the lower shock mount and spinning the entire shock 180 degrees.
     
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    Yeah I'm trying to get a hold of that bitch but it won't budge
     
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    yeah the rust might make it tight. Screwdriver in the post is probably easier.
     
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    You can bolt the shock in place on the upper mount (the 3 bolts). And then turn it while on the truck.
     
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