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Installing King Suspension Questions

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 714reyesj, Jan 10, 2019.

  1. Jan 14, 2019 at 11:16 AM
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    714reyesj

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    I got a magnetic light from HF and well as some wrenches (non-ratcheting). Fucken light kept going out haha
     
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  2. Jan 14, 2019 at 11:18 AM
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    What sizes do you feel would be better benefited from ratcheted wrenches? I don't have any so it be a good idea for me to get some for when I do my install in a couple weeks.
     
  3. Jan 14, 2019 at 11:19 AM
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    10,12, 14, 17,19 mm
     
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    Did you do the preload or was it set there already?
     
  5. Jan 14, 2019 at 11:20 AM
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    I had my shocks rebuilt extended travel and it’s a world of difference that one inch more of droop makes. Before u install just have them remove the shaft spacer inside.
     
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  6. Jan 14, 2019 at 11:20 AM
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    Harbor freight, here I come
     
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  7. Jan 14, 2019 at 11:21 AM
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    You can pay $75 for 7 craftsman rachet wrenches or pay $25 for the same Pittsburgh wrenches with lifetime warranty.
     
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    There should be a coupon for the wrenches on the website. All of them for like 20 bucks
     
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  9. Jan 14, 2019 at 11:22 AM
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  10. Jan 14, 2019 at 11:23 AM
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    Fucking pouring cats and dogs here right now op.
     
  11. Jan 14, 2019 at 11:23 AM
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    I have a full set of sockets, but don't have ratcheting open sockets
     
  12. Jan 14, 2019 at 11:25 AM
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    preload adjustment was made. Here is what is out the box:
    IMG_0717.jpg IMG_0718.jpg
     
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    I know i'm late to the party, but answers in red below.

     
  14. Jan 14, 2019 at 11:27 AM
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    It is. I need it though after yesterday haha
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    Careful going through puddles and water to fast... dont want water going in to the air intake in the passenger wheel well. Could hydrolock the engine.
     
  16. Jan 14, 2019 at 11:31 AM
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    I hear ya. Impossible to pass up though.
     
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    The fender liner protects from like 99.9% of splashed water like that, plus there's a one-way drain in the intake box/tube if a little gets past. You really only have to worry if you submerge it in deep standing water and it can get past the fender liners.

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  18. Jan 14, 2019 at 11:33 AM
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    I also did that yesterday! ...and am getting a new alternator now because of it...

    https://youtu.be/EpntdUbvhKA
     
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    A buddy is always an underrated thing in vehicle mods. Lowes has a great LED shop light for like $20 I use all the time.

    https://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-1500-Lumen-LED-Portable-Work-Light/1000297187
     
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  20. Jan 14, 2019 at 12:14 PM
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    How much did the rear shocks end up costing you? Planning on picking some up as well
     

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