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How to install front suspension kits on a 1st gen 2 wheel drive?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by DavidBrianBest, May 6, 2017.

  1. May 6, 2017 at 4:55 AM
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    DavidBrianBest

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    My passenger side lower ball joint popped out while backing out of the drive way.
    My wife and I got it back to the garage with a floor jack.
    I find a lot of how to ball joint videos for 4 wheel drives, but nothing on my 2 wheel drive.
    Does anyone know where I can find torque specs and R&R info?
    I'm thinking I'll need some kind of spring compressor. Or could I use the floor jack to compress the spring? Any links or advise would be great.
     
  2. May 6, 2017 at 7:01 AM
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    Dalandser

    Dalandser ¡Me Gustan Las Tacos-mas!

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    What model truck do you have? A prerunner (2wd with the same major components as 4wd) or a base model that has 5 lugs per wheel? Prerunners have basically all the same torque specs as 4x4's - 5 lugs will be different.
     
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  3. May 6, 2017 at 4:10 PM
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    DavidBrianBest

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    I've got the five lug Tacoma LX club cab v6.
     
  4. May 6, 2017 at 4:12 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Recommend you look around in the 5 lug forum.

    We have our own sandbox for things like that, since our big brothers don't give us much love. Or really have any idea what to do with us.
     
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  5. May 6, 2017 at 4:14 PM
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    DavidBrianBest

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    OK, Thanks
     

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