That is everything I just had to do to my 90 Toyota 4Runner a few months ago and it was a good day’s work. I even got the same shocks and have noticed that they ride rough for the first thousand miles in my experience.

For anyone who is thinking about doing this, do not use polyurethane bushings. I put some in and it rode horribly. Every crack in the road was like hitting a pothole. It also wouldn't hold an alignment. I ended up putting in new control arms. I think Dorman made them.

@glennaguon5165

2 жыл бұрын

Poly bushings are designed for heavy off road/track use(depends on the motor sport) and replaced more frequently than regular rubber bushings. Poly bushings provide a more rigid ride due the material. So you'll feel every bump, crack, dip and rise. You get more feed back with poly bushings vs "rubber."

@bigfootandbananaman4746

2 жыл бұрын

@@glennaguon5165 exactly. They have their place, but they are not good for someone just trying go do maintenance.

@CumminsTurbo4

Жыл бұрын

Literally just crushed my hopes and dreams!! I have an 87 and have been waiting 4+ years to put new energy poly urethane bushings in....f!

I had to cut mine off on my 4runner. I grabbed a carbide blade for my sawzall and that worked slick. Following your TDI build to do one similar in my first gen 4runner. Thanks man!

Austin, hope you know about the recall on those jack stands. Even the ones given to replace the recalled ones were recalled themselves. Stay safe

The attention to detail and the the thoroughness is amazing. As a fellow first gen tacoma guy I know off hand the lower control arm bolts are a bitch to remove. Loving the content bro. cant wait to see the finished product.

Sorry you had a difficult time with the cam adjusting bolts. Mine just slipped out easily but those dang bushings aren't budging.

Those LCA bushings gave you a workout! Really enjoyed how you show the whole process and don't sugar coat things.

There’re are two kinds of people in this world, those that give up and those who grind it out ! I learned a long time ago that by putting new shocks on a wore out suspension will bring out all the screaming demons you didn’t know were there.

Nice work on those bushings I removed strut bushings on a 1500 Ram went thru my collection of blades and to my surprise the Diablo general purpose blade cut thru them with no problem finished both 4 cuts with the same blade CHEERS

Get you some Kano Kroil…if PB Blaster won’t loosen a bolt/nut Kano Kroil WILL!! Had a can for 20 years and JUST bought another a month ago. Orange can…avail in aerosol or liquid dropper type can. The oil that CREEPS!

You need to add the small black nylon spacer under the bushing washer so that you get maximum droop out of those front shocks. I have the same KYBs on my 91 pickup. You should also consider a ball joint spacer lift. It allows you to get lift AND relax the torsion bars a bit to reduce the bounciness.

If you have a ball joint press like the OTC looks like a big c clamp use that to press the bolts out of the bushings

Love the channel mate👍 One suggestion I would make for the green truck before you bother with the wheel alignment though, is to do something about the near zero droop in the front suspension. After market upper and lower control arms and a diff drop will keep you at a nice ride height and straighten out the cv angles a bit, or.. lower the front end and and have the rear springs reset to level it out for better functionality off-road.

Hey man I just finish replicating the bumper for my T100 was a great build man

Love the content. At least I know what to prepare for when I'm gonna do my lower control arm bushings. Thanks for the heads up. Keep up the videos. There so inspiring

Nice video as always Austin! Loving the Toyota content! You will need upper ball joint spacers so the alignment could be on point (no camber).

Hi, I have a 2011 double cab Tacoma 2w drive i would like to converted to 4w drive you think would shipper to do it or better to get something that is 4w drive already. thanks

@austinniemela

3 жыл бұрын

Something that new i would honestly buy a 4wd!

Hey could I ask a question recently bought an 03 tacoma regular cab 3rz previous owner said he raked the front up kind new too Toyotas but what ways I can lower the front my cv axels are at radical angles it has a fabtec 6"lift an 2"body lift anything will help all I know is ET axles

Even with the magic of editing this looked like a massive pain in the rear. But you pulled through!! Beast mode

@austinniemela

3 жыл бұрын

Yea it’s a pain! But worth it now!

Man i have to say that you and your brother make me do stuff in my car just for the confident that you bring to us watching Keep the good work 💪🏼🔥

Great stuff🍺🍺Pray you don't have to do the front lca bushings on the 4Runner, those are funky since there's no real official way to press them out.

Hey man, I have a weird question. My son has a 1992 Toyota pick up 2 Wheel Dr. It has a little lift spacer upfront and the torsion keys are cranked up about halfway to give it about 1-2 inches of lift. my question is one day he was driving home and the front and just sagged and drop down out of nowhere. And we tried cranking the torsion keys up more but as soon as r hit a bump, it goes right back down. Do you think that the torsion keys or the torsion bars may be busted or stripped out? I can’t seem to figure it out at all.

Have you done tie rods? Looking for a walkthrough to do my 94 runner wondering if I have to pull the cv axles or not? I'm starting rear wheel bearings and axle seals this week thanks to your videos and another guys video on the tube. Big ups!!!

I like the red shocks and the green truck. You got a Christmas theme going on. 🎄

Good idea to spray control arms with rust inhibitors before installing…

Thank you sir, is there a reason you didn’t upgrade to Teflon bushings on the lower arm? I have a 1989 2WD Toyota pickup. I’ve bought a kit to replace the steering and ball joints. Since I’m going that far I bought a kit to replace all the rubber with Teflon. I don’t see anyone replacing to Teflon and it’s making me wonder if I’ve made a mistake? Thanks for the video, liked and subscribed 👍🏽

That should make all the difference on the front end.

@austinniemela

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah it drives solid now!

Two words "ANTI SEIZE'! Your right about that. You were breaking out the heavy artillery with the 8 pounder. I kinda figured that you would have to cut those off.

Love your attention to detail, especially on how clean your frame and suspension parts are. I need to treat mine and my frame soon.

Was that the 54mm socket on top of the bushing when you were pressing it out?

I’m looking for some opinions! I’ve been looking to get some shocks for my 1990 Toyota pickup 4x4. The two I’m debating on are this mono max shocks or some bilstein 4600s. Anyone know the major differences in ride between these shocks? Off-road and on-road if you can! Greatly appreciated!

@austinniemela

3 жыл бұрын

Both are great shocks!

When using the press, wear a face shield and keep your face away from the pressing area.

Great video I may need to do mine soon . That is the loudest half inch ratchet I’ve ever heard lol

26min video! 6 hours edited out for our pleasure ! Good video man I know this job is a “biarch” but you keep your video perfectly edited! Your videos are the best on KZread!

@austinniemela

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

I had the exact same battle with the control arms on my FJ Cruiser. It must be a Toyota thing.

About blades. Try the Lenox #614. I love the Milwaukee tool. I've worn out a dozen of them. But their blades aren't up to the task.

Great video as usual, I was wondering how I was gonna press out the bushings and then I see you use that 54mm…. Duh…. Youre great man and a huge help

I’m surprised you didn’t powder coat the A arms now that you’ve got that setup.

Do you have any how to vids of replacing lower ball joints? I've been searching and there aren't any good well detailed vids out there. I've got a 91 toy pu

Where is that front bumper from? Been looking for something like that for my 92.

Where do you find these trucks with clean frames? Nice job sir.

I love your videos man, everyone else just talks and hypes dumb stuff, here I can just learn more about working on cheap vehicles

@austinniemela

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

In hind sight you should have done the arms and the bushes when the engine was out and before the paint job. But Kudos good WIP

Guuuuuaaaauuuuu.......la camioneta soñada, talento nada mas 👏👏

"And while we're at it..." we may as well make it even awesomer!

Thanks for the great content, you inspired me to fix up on my Toyota

Man I need to do this to my 91 4x4 toyota xtracab

Have you ever had the lower control arm mounts have slop the are is moving in the mount

You beating on that bolt was like a family guy episode. Nice job, great patience. Thanks for the videos

Yo man just want to give you a huge shout out all the way from Namibia in Africa 🇳🇦 your Toyota Raptor liner truck is looking more bad ass 💪 with every episode. Love what you have done with it so far, we have that same engine in the Prado here in Africa and it's just so good 👌 looking forward to more of your content 👍🤯

@austinniemela

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you man!!

@dewaldtblaauw7285

3 жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure man 👍

@TheNiekerk

3 жыл бұрын

Another view from Namibia. In the process of fixing up same style of Toyota with the 3rz. Cheerz

@dewaldtblaauw7285

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNiekerk awe die man met die 1uzfe op die 60 series chassis hahaha het jou al in die duine raak geloop 👍🤣

@TheNiekerk

3 жыл бұрын

Dis nou ek daai. Dat ons makaar nou hier raak loop. 🤣🤣 Gaan ons paas naweek kus toe?

good job !! what paint did you used for the underside? looks great!!

8:23 don’t force it get a bigger hammer

Look into the Blazeland +3 control arm extension long travel kit.

Do you have to tighten the shocks bottom on the vehicle’s weight? Or you can while it’s up in the air?

Oh man, I remember this act on my 88 Fox body stang. What a nightmare.

What's your plan with this truck again? Fix and upgrade all the necessary components then swap it?

I would like to know if those shock will fit on my hilux ln166 98 4x4??

When I did mine, it made a huge difference in the handling

I remember that. On snow and salt saws and torch are the best friends

I did all that on my 4 runner before I cut it all out. I got an extra solid front axel just pay shipping.

Back when they were just pickups and reliable

It would be cool if you could do a coil spring conversion on your front axle

very nice toyota very interesing video keep it up! my friend also got a toyota hilux, there will be a video soon on my channal too;)

Did this project come about cause you were trying to adjust the alignment? Do you have a bj spacer lift on this truck? I have the 2inch bj lift on my 94 and then just did the add a leaf for the rear. I run the 32x11.50x15 STT pro tires. I think it is the perfect hight and tire size. It is also my daily truck. My next project is both my front axles. Love the video's man!

@austinniemela

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 1.5” body lift and just cranked torsion bars! No bj spacer!

Hey Austin, how long does a bag of wood pellets last for you? Thinking of getting a oven for my cabin. Thanks man!

@austinniemela

3 жыл бұрын

If its real cold out and the stove it cranked all day i will go through a full bag in one day!

how about trying to use induction heater for that tight bolt. take care. i like what you are doing.

I see a lot of people using the om617 is there a reason why compared to using the om606?

Hi love the vids you do they are really helpful but curios on what injectors nozzle you use on the jetta

@austinniemela

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have .230 in the jetta

Take off that sway bar. It’s useless

Use PB Blaster spray on that stuff. Let it set 24 hours then it will break loose for you.

I change truck tires and that free all is good stuff it breaks just about anything loose.

Two words for you “impact hammer”!

very good video, the way you explained is the best

Should try to losen them up with the impact gun. The front arm bushings!! The press part made me laugh its the way it is done with the gun pop and all. Thats how ot goes in my shop hehe. Love it

Haven't seen the seizure in Nissan . Just better mechanically , obviously. Shame the Toyota looks don't go with the superior function of the better truck eh ?

No no no u should have got polyurethane bushings lol

Nice job man! Damn that looked brutal! LOL

Last ones I did I heated both sides of the bolt till red sprayed water on them to rapidly quench it breaking the rust an used a air hammer to drive them out. Just FYI

Hey I wanna replace my entire front end bushings. . Send me a kit u recommend .. cuz all my ends at the front Is trash thanks again

As much work that you do, you should get yourself a portable MaxJax hydraulic lift. Check it out.

What made you go with the KYB’s?

@austinniemela

3 жыл бұрын

They are a good shock! And a decent price!

yes👍

Tu fala muito

Awesome vid. Use a work light bro

Hey Austin love your videos doing great. I was wondering if you could help me out with my rig it at all, I have a 92 toyota pickup extended cab 4x4 and my brakes aren't working I already replaced my master cylinder my vrake booster and my cylinders in my rear brake drums and my brake pedal goes all the way to the floor until I have any breakage. Let me know if you have any tips I completely flushed all the air out of the lines.

@austinniemela

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you still have air in the lines!

@ThisOldYota

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you need to do a complete system flush. It’s a pain but that should work for you

What wheels are those? Very nice 👍

Metal to Metal; Don't get between it and anti-seize it.

Excelente para poner manos ala obra

Good work bro..

Your not swearing enough... it’s unnatural

@scottkailey1

3 жыл бұрын

LOL!!

@austinniemela

3 жыл бұрын

Haha I cut that part out😂

Hey Austin how are you. I have a 97 montero that wont start. Any idea?? Thank u

I got one word for you SAS never have to touch control arms again lol for real though that sucks to do

Good work!

You have great patience Grasshopper.

@austinniemela

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Get it aligned now not later!

Right on time

Top job,,,,,,,,,,

@austinniemela

3 жыл бұрын

🤙

I wluld have tjought you would have painted them

good video, be better without the common work being displayed.

Why didn't u just replace the lower arm when I work on stuff that's rusted together I just buy the arm save time in messing with pressing bushing in and out

@austinniemela

3 жыл бұрын

Because it took 20 minutes to replace the bushings once the arms are off!

@michaelparker9886

3 жыл бұрын

@@austinniemela that's true but every time I've tried that route the old holes were always too sloppy to put bushings back in and I had to buy arms anyway