Rear Coil Spring Installation for GX470/460, 4Runner, FJC
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- Опубліковано 18 кві 2022
- Learn how to replace your rear coil springs on GX470/460, 4Runner, FJC in this step by step tutorial. We will be installing Icon overlanding coil springs on a GX470 but the process will be the same for GX460, 4Runner and FJC. Metal Tech 4x4 recently got this vehicle in the shop for an install and documented the process to show our tips and tricks behind replacing coil springs.
We swapped out the old springs because the customer had built out his vehicle for overlanding which weighed down its rear end, hence needing larger coil springs to support the added weight. This install was completed on a lift but the same steps can be taken at home using a car jack
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Great info and well delivered. I'm a Mech/EE engr, use to have a Jeep Wrangler and wrench on all my cars based on previous experience and good / accurate info that can be found on the Internet, including You Tube. Now that I'm an owner of a GX platform, I'm finding that there are some not so "good" / and potentially inaccurate info from people wrenching on their Toyota/Lexus platforms. However, as I watched a few of the Metal Tech videos, I'm very appreciative of the accurate and fundamentally sound information you are providing to enable the community to work safely on their rigs to achieve a fundamentally sound mechanical / electrical outcome. Well done fellas, I really appreciate it.
That's really appreciated! Happy to hear you find it accurate and enjoyable :)
Excellent video!! Really appreciate how clearly you explain everything. Well done!
Spot On! Nice to come across a regular dude on UA-cam. $ bought the springs from M.T. btw.
Great video. I like the nut clocking trick to engage the threads.
great tips for the GX460
Perfect video I needed to change rear stage 6 spring on 4R
Love the bottle-jack method!
5:07 is my life when working on my 4Runner
Great video, but we wanted to see the results. The final Rake and Lift.
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Great video between the metal tech long travel and Icon overland how does the ride compare?
Since the MT4X4 springs come in two rates you have some choices. MT4X4 medium LT springs provide a much softer ride and for lighter builds, yet still give you the full long travel free height. The MT4X4 Heavy LT springs, as well as the ICON springs, are for a heavier build. However the MT4X4 springs are made to have a taller free height for long travel use. ICON springs are a good option for heavy loads if one is not using a long travel set up.
Actually it’s easier to disconnect the shock from the bottom mount.
Agree it is easier to "disconnect" the lower shock, yes. However it is very difficult to "install" the sock if the top is already installed. The shock mount angles downward, if the top is attached you have to swing the shock onto the mount that is facing downward. This is especially difficult with a shock with a bushing lower mount vrs. a bearing found on higher end models. This is why we always install the lower mount first, then use the shock body as leverage to twist the bushing/bearing so the top mount can be installed.
I think you need to address your panhard angle, and get longer swaybar end links... otherwise good video.