Tool list for 3rd gen

Can anyone explain why all the writeups use red locktite? Wouldn't blue be preferred because you need to be able to take the shocks off to rebuild them?

 

I was wondering the same thing. I have never used loctite on any of my suspension stuff. Only time I'd use any is if I was reinstalling the UCA bolts backwards.

 

Impact is handy for running bolts in and out quickly when you're working with components under a lot of tension, otherwise you'll be hand cranking and holding stuff at the same time. Remember not to run things down initially ( lug nuts and nuts) to eliminate the possibility of cross threading! Electric 1/2" drive impacts are a good alternative if you don't have consistent air source. A rubber mallet or plastic deadblow hammer is good to have around too when trying to get stuff inserted quickly and pinned.

I'm using ~21" 3 ton stands. When all 4 wheels are off the ground and the frame is level, consider the amount of droop and overall tire diameter, since you may not be able to get the tires off if they're touching the ground when you have both axles raised. Your selected ~23" should be fine.

 

I imagine it is safe now(stock wheels and tires) but I'm not sure of post lift as I'll be putting 33s on. I can just put wood slabs under the stands right?

 

Do all 4 wheels need to be off the ground for the whole install?

 

Use at your discretion and make sure the ground isn't slippery and you have a solid working platform below the jackstands. Working on one axle at a time gives your the room, but some folks like to have everything off the ground. You'll figure which will work best for your situation when you get around to it.

 

Does anyone know a good inexpensive impact wrench?

 

I like it all off the ground because the frame isn't pushing against the stand in an angle (triangle), but I also have a driveway that's slightly inclined. All 4 wheels off will place as much weight in a downward direction as possible. There have been times I've rocked the frame (while loosening the LCA's) like a see-saw because the rear end is kinda floating off the unloaded rear axle. Make sure you get some wheel chocks also.

 

So for safety purposes, yes.

 

Red loctite is complete overkill in 99.9% of applications, especially if you plan on taking the part off again at a future date. Blue loctite and a properly torqued nut is more than sufficient.

 

I don't think it's categorized as "inexpensive", but the Milwaukee Mid-Torque cordless impact wrench is one of the best tool investments I've ever made. More compact in size & easier to handle than the high-torque models from Milwaukee & other brands, but still powerful enough for anything you'll face working on a Tacoma. Zips off axel nuts etc no problem. It's turned 3 hour jobs into 1 hour jobs for me...

 

Looks like I'm actually savings 2 dollars by using Amazon. Anyone used these brands? The floor jack actually has a better max height. Not shown is the 1/2 " tekton wrench with adapter kit.

 

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I got a pair of 6 ton jack stands for $37, and a 3/8 torque wrench for $13

 

You need a 1/2" drive torque wrench that goes past 150 ft. lbs. if you use the no compressor method. They're somewhere north of 130 ft lb value IRRC. Smitty's post should have the wrenches required.

 

When you say the no compression method are you referring to assembling the spring and shock? I will be installing ADS coilovers so no spring compression for me.

The 1/2" tekton maxes at 150, do I need something beefier?

 

Oh N/M if you're swapping complete Coil over units, but you'll still have to find a way to swing out the assembly. I didn't see the 1/2" torque wrench in your attached photo, just the 3/8". 150 should be fine.

 

No worries, edited my other post to specify the 1/2.

Anyone have a JBA control arm install write up they can link? It's either that or light racing. Have not decided.

 

I highly recommend getting a better jack, like the harbor freight one. You can get coupons online and it makes only $10-$20 more and lifts a lot easier and feels a lot more stable. Here's a pic of the type of jack I'm talking about.

 

I trust you because you run st maxx.

 

Yeah, we've chatted before in that thread! I've had the other type of jack before, and this one is leaps and bounds better. It's heavy as shit, but so stable.