4Runner Rear Suspension Upgrade (Shocks and Springs)

Getting rid of the "Mom Butt" (Sagging Rear Suspension) on a Toyota 4Runner (2nd Generation).
Replacing a 2nd Generation Toyota 4Runner Rear Suspension with:
Moog CC255 Coil Spring Set ($60 per pair)
KYB 565059 MonoMax Gas Shock ($56 each)
Step 1: Secure front wheels (with wheel stoppers)
Step 2: Lift Rear Frame
Step 3: Loosen both rear wheel lug nuts (22mm socket)
Step 4: Lift Rear Differential Gear Box (Pumpkin)
Step 5: Remove Rear Wheels
Step 6: Remove Stabilizers (14mm socket)
Step 7: Lower Rear Differential Gearbox (Pumpkin)
Step 8: Remove Shocks (12mm, 14mm, 17mm wrenches)
Step 9: Remove Suspension Spring (brute force)
Step 10: Install new Suspension Springs (Moog CC255 Coil Spring)
Step 11: Install Shocks (KYB 565059 MonoMax Gas Shock)
Step 12: Re-Install Stabilizers
Step 13: Re-Install Wheels
Step 14: Lower Rear Body
Step 15: Test Drive "Ol' Betsie"
Good Luck and let me know how you guys did....Don't forget to make sure the brake line brackets are loose enough to allow brake line movement during the rear axle flex.
-Marko
Film Credit goes to: Denton Lim

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  • @joeldelacruz2004
    @joeldelacruz20044 жыл бұрын

    You live 5 mins from me awesome Ima do my springs and shocks this week 🤟🏼

  • @diyschool4695

    @diyschool4695

    4 жыл бұрын

    The 4Runner is with me in New York now. Took it cross country this past June. Aspen Colorado with a trailer almost kicked my butt. DM me if you have any trouble with your mom butt fix Joel, happy to help with advice.

  • @HizRed1
    @HizRed12 жыл бұрын

    Old thread, but I had a 87 (that I wish I could find and get back) that I installed a 4.3 in from mostly scratch down to a set of headers/exhaust. It also had the notorious 'Butt-Sag' but after I implemented my Cheap DIY fix, no more problems !

  • @daddymoon666
    @daddymoon6662 жыл бұрын

    I have the same set up but I added 3 inch coil spring spacers and that fixed the lag even more...

  • @yamatomusashi1412
    @yamatomusashi14124 жыл бұрын

    I like it a lot how you improvise with the bottle jack and block of wood! I do the same thing. Just have to be extra careful about stability, especially working with coiled springs and heavy things. Thanks DIY school!

  • @diyschool4695

    @diyschool4695

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the subscribe Yamato. The block of wood and screw jack was pretty cool, but a little tricky (especially when installing the stiffer replacement springs).

  • @yamatomusashi1412

    @yamatomusashi1412

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey hey, thanks DIY School! Happy to subscribe! It was the jack and block of wood that got me. I have a 92 4runner and look forward to all of your future posts. Thanks again.

  • @diyschool4695

    @diyschool4695

    4 жыл бұрын

    You bet.

  • @ltobar3
    @ltobar34 жыл бұрын

    Come on guys say it, it’ll help him. Hey body to be honest, still have that “ mom but “ , at least from my point of view, not sure how it feels but it looks the same. I have a 94 with 124xxx on it, but it needs this job, that’s the reason I watched your video. You did a great job, you have teach us all “ how to do it” now we need to know what to use , but the results doesn’t depend on you because you did what your were supposed to do. From the left side of my heart “ THANK YOU AMIGO”

  • @suntzu957

    @suntzu957

    Жыл бұрын

    I thought it looked the same as before .

  • @tanner882

    @tanner882

    Жыл бұрын

    Gotta go land cruiser springs

  • @ericseven711
    @ericseven7113 жыл бұрын

    thx for the nice vid ! Any advice/references for a little more height shocks/springs ?

  • @KevinPDunn
    @KevinPDunn5 жыл бұрын

    Coil spacers would help with the sag. The lighting was a little dark but good video none the less. Thanks

  • @diyschool4695

    @diyschool4695

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kevin, my brother didn’t tell me that this camera’s ISO was too low. Newbie mistake. Daystar 1.25 in spacers were installed eventually. It sure has a lot of compression on the rear springs.

  • @KevinPDunn

    @KevinPDunn

    5 жыл бұрын

    DIY School , is the high compression very noticeable in the drivability? I will be installing spacers and am curious as what to expect.

  • @diyschool4695

    @diyschool4695

    5 жыл бұрын

    In my personal opinion Kev, just a little bit with no drastic change to the driving experience. However, turns have less carriage dip, which is a plus. I would recommend these Daystar 1.25 inch spacers, but only do that after replacing the rear springs first. The 1.25in spacers alone will not solve the "Mom Butt" rear sag. I hope that helped in your decision making Kev. Good Luck on the install and let me know how it went.

  • @elijahpatterson2258
    @elijahpatterson22584 жыл бұрын

    Music is so annoying! Great video tho. And nice tires 👍

  • @vaxismaximusmaximus-wg8pz
    @vaxismaximusmaximus-wg8pz3 ай бұрын

    11:43 you’re supposed to prime those shocks 3-5 times

  • @dangda-ww7de
    @dangda-ww7de4 жыл бұрын

    light is your best friend.

  • @diyschool4695

    @diyschool4695

    4 жыл бұрын

    Camera ISO was misadjusted. Future videos will be much better.

  • @robertlawson1184
    @robertlawson11844 жыл бұрын

    GJ, rear end loooks lower. Hopefully itll settle in!!!!

  • @diyschool4695

    @diyschool4695

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you noticed the sag afterwards. I couldn't wait for the spacers (which isn't in the video). Installed them a week later, and leveled the vehicle.

  • @Chris-0113
    @Chris-01134 жыл бұрын

    Lol mom butt. I'll be doing this to my Runner tomorrow. Thanks for posting.

  • @marklbmedia8124

    @marklbmedia8124

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good luck on your suspension fix Chris. Using that built in screw jack to push down that rear axle will help you install the new stiffer springs easier. Let me know if you get hung up. All the best.

  • @Chris-0113

    @Chris-0113

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@marklbmedia8124 That's a great idea. I actually did shocks and struts last weekend, but I still have the mom butt going on lol. So I'll do rear springs tomorrow. Should have just did them last weekend, but live and learn. Thanks man. I appreciate it.

  • @marklbmedia8124

    @marklbmedia8124

    4 жыл бұрын

    I added 1.25in spring spacers after the video was made and that really leveled it out. Drives better too.

  • @Chris-0113

    @Chris-0113

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@marklbmedia8124 Job done. Didn't run into any issues. Took about 1 1/2 hours. Ended up getting 1 3/4" lift in the rear. Looks great!

  • @marklbmedia8124

    @marklbmedia8124

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m glad it worked out well Chris. I hoped my instructional video helped you in the process. Thanks again for watching.

  • @brizzx32
    @brizzx323 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if it drove different? It kinda looked the same as the before. It looked like the same height. I didn't see any difference but maybe it drove alot better.

  • @vaxismaximusmaximus-wg8pz
    @vaxismaximusmaximus-wg8pz3 ай бұрын

    May I recommend lights for your video. Great informing video but a bit too dark

  • @supercharged2414
    @supercharged2414 Жыл бұрын

    Looks like about an inch higher comparing beginning and end of video. I just got my Moog factory height springs and now might have to order a spacer to raise it an inch. Still sagging in my opinion.

  • @ArnoldSaysRelax
    @ArnoldSaysRelax3 жыл бұрын

    What size tire is on there? Looks good.

  • @stoicgradstudent3976
    @stoicgradstudent39763 жыл бұрын

    Where’d you get that grill guard

  • @jamesaviles5810
    @jamesaviles58103 жыл бұрын

    Put 80 series land cruiser coils in the back that give it a great lift

  • @jimmyb269

    @jimmyb269

    3 жыл бұрын

    What about the shocks?

  • @ericseven711

    @ericseven711

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes, what about the shocks

  • @twistedcustoms
    @twistedcustoms Жыл бұрын

    It looks the same as before😂😂😂

  • @notsure9079
    @notsure90792 жыл бұрын

    Toyota bottle jack used them for everything ! save a JEEP that popped out a d30 ball joint blocking the trail, LOL he was very grateful :) I was driving a ford at the time, but carry Toyota jack no matter what I drive :) swapping in a e-locker in my 92 4runner & pulling whole rear end so I don't have to be crammed under there cutting welding tapping etc, LOL good video

  • @xxIRISHMAN2001xx
    @xxIRISHMAN2001xx3 жыл бұрын

    Hey what kind of exhaust do you have?

  • @rsultan25gaminggxc
    @rsultan25gaminggxc3 жыл бұрын

    Are u in Moreno Valley,CA?

  • @koolkatkustomdiecast801
    @koolkatkustomdiecast801 Жыл бұрын

    You should have a comedy show lol

  • @Zazaketskhoveli
    @Zazaketskhoveli9 ай бұрын

    Good Video Thanks, But Still Rear is Down,

  • @JacobCulverhouse
    @JacobCulverhouse Жыл бұрын

    What exhaust

  • @lionelanderson2368
    @lionelanderson23682 жыл бұрын

    Those are the tinniest jacks I have ever seen, don;t you guys have standards? Otherwise awesome bro!

  • @koolkatkustomdiecast801
    @koolkatkustomdiecast801 Жыл бұрын

    I have same rig same issue lol

  • @nicolassanmartin1777
    @nicolassanmartin17772 жыл бұрын

    Hola amigo tengo una Toyota 4 runner 1993 soy de chile y busco urgente un cuerpo de aceleración me podrías ayudar dónde conseguir 1

  • @TheMark8765
    @TheMark87653 жыл бұрын

    To dark to see but thanx..I'm past due for this...97 4 runner

  • @danielruiz7741
    @danielruiz77414 жыл бұрын

    Hasta quedo más baja que antes.

  • @graphene1487
    @graphene14874 жыл бұрын

    great video, but damn does that driveway incline freak me the fuck out :o

  • @diyschool4695

    @diyschool4695

    4 жыл бұрын

    I did hear the jack move a little.

  • @melvinlara-falcone2362
    @melvinlara-falcone23623 жыл бұрын

    Video to dark couldn’t see crap and the guy recorded kept moving around not happy with this one and I like your videos

  • @shepherdoffire9263
    @shepherdoffire92633 жыл бұрын

    What type of engine do you have on it? And is it an automatic?

  • @ericseven711

    @ericseven711

    3 жыл бұрын

    it says V6

  • @shepherdoffire9263

    @shepherdoffire9263

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ericseven711 i know, but the 3.0 is poop and usually anyone with a 2nd gen 4 runner swaps put the engine

  • @ericseven711

    @ericseven711

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@shepherdoffire9263 Oh really ? I've got a 3L diesel (like most of the runners in Europe) but I wish I had a V6 ^^

  • @shepherdoffire9263

    @shepherdoffire9263

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ericseven711 yeah i have a 92 4runner with a 3.0 and wow is it so slow on the highway its quite embarrassing

  • @ericseven711

    @ericseven711

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@shepherdoffire9263 ahahah, I never go beyond 60mph on the highway ^^ relax, and take your time is the philosophy.

  • @SavageDarkness
    @SavageDarkness9 ай бұрын

    Find yourself a woman that has as much faith in you as this man has in his front brakes.

  • @shawnedward

    @shawnedward

    7 ай бұрын

    Nailed it.

  • @roygonsalves1078
    @roygonsalves10783 жыл бұрын

    It looks the same only thing different the riding is better you should put a 2 inch spacer bringing Up level back to low look ugly

  • @siknsyde
    @siknsyde3 жыл бұрын

    all that work and it still looks the same.... nice rig though...

  • @RobertMOdell
    @RobertMOdell4 жыл бұрын

    too dark

  • @diyschool4695

    @diyschool4695

    4 жыл бұрын

    The future videos will be much better, I apologize.

  • @RobertMOdell

    @RobertMOdell

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@diyschool4695 No apology needed. Your content is right on. The more light the better! Also, close ups with explanation of what the mechanism does and why you are doing what you are doing makes it so much more useful. Thanks for providing this kind of content !

  • @diyschool4695

    @diyschool4695

    4 жыл бұрын

    Will do Rob. Thanks for the feedback. I really like the closeup description idea.

  • @NuttyNu
    @NuttyNu4 жыл бұрын

    Video was longer than needed. Less playing and to the point please. Thankss

  • @davidzoyoquila941

    @davidzoyoquila941

    4 жыл бұрын

    Loosen up boy