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Need Help with suspension Swap, near/in San Jose

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by tacomtn, Nov 16, 2015.

  1. Nov 25, 2015 at 7:51 PM
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    tacomtn

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    Oh, cool. Yes, I'd like to take those off your hands, if that's cool.

    Eddo, looks like I'm too late for yours but I can't thank you enough. Have a great trip.

    Bud. If you can bring the hardware Saturday, that'd be cool. See you Sat.
     
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  2. Nov 25, 2015 at 8:18 PM
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    Roger wilco :thumbsup:
     
  3. Nov 26, 2015 at 12:15 AM
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    Guys. For your reference, here's how to remove the spring wo using a compressor. I've not tried it yet, but it looks easy enough and saves much time using a compressor or going to a shop. Very cool.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E6u7dC7EHg

    I'm going by this DIY for reference as well. But youse personal experience is good too.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-toytec-lift-install-by-smtrdsport.40467/

    For UCA removal/install

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbsTJgb6S_c

    Leaf spring removal/install

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReSCYEULK90

    These DIYs maybe too elementary for youse, but its a start.
     
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  4. Nov 26, 2015 at 8:34 PM
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    A lot of crap and too much money spent
    I've never done UCAs but will need to learn since I believe I will need to be getting some after market ones.
     
  5. Nov 26, 2015 at 8:38 PM
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    UCAs are pretty easy... I've done em three times now :eek:

    Once for my lift with Camburg BJs
    Once for Camburg Uni-Ball upgrade
    Once with EDDO

    The install with @EDDO was smooth sailing :D
     
  6. Nov 27, 2015 at 9:16 AM
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    Just make sure your axe is nearby.
     
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  7. Nov 27, 2015 at 3:35 PM
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    Axe? Uh Oh. About the only tricky part I remember is clearing the fender when removing the long bolt. And that's just bending it back, IIRC. Is there something else to watch out for?
     
  8. Nov 27, 2015 at 3:52 PM
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    Haha we had a bit of trouble separating the bj from the spindle. Hammer side of the axe did the trick :D
     
  9. Nov 27, 2015 at 5:04 PM
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    Yep. A good ol hammer always does the trick

    I'll see you boys tomorrow. Let the wrenching begin
     
  10. Nov 29, 2015 at 12:32 AM
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    Well, with the help of CalTacoma and Budman, we got the lift swapped. I cannot thank you fellas enough. No way I could've done this myself...well, maybe but it would've taken me 4x as long.

    It was great to meet you two fellas and wrench. You're two stand up dudes.

    Tacomaworld to the rescue
     
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  11. Nov 30, 2015 at 6:09 PM
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    Man I may just go buy some jack stands and swap my coil springs this weekend. That makes a lot of sense
     

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