Toyota 4Runner spring and shocks replacement.

[jhune]

Any advice on how to replace a 4Runners front struts and rear shocks and springs? Will it be the same procedure as what they do on other cars/trucks with similar struts & shocks set up? Thanks.

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[yarddog1950]

A friend of mine told me the Toyota dealer wanted $900.00 to replace his shock’s and struts on his 4Runner. I told him, “You have shocks front and rear.” He asked me how I knew. From a distance of 20 some odd feet, I could see the suspension above the front tire. I think some 4Runners have struts up front if they’re non 4 wheel drive, but this might not apply to all year models.
If you do have struts up front, you may be able to remove them and take them to a shop where they MAY change the struts out of the springs for a reasonable price. (They may be reasonable or maybe not.) If you have a compressor, an air wrench, a big vice, rent some spring compressors and do it yourself, but it’s dangerous.

[yarddog1950]

For more specific advice, post the year of your 4Runner and let us know if it is 4 wheel drive or not.

[jhune]

Its not a 4 wheel drive. It has struts on the front and the back has shocks and springs separated.

[EricTheCarGuy]

Replacing the springs and struts up front is pretty straightforward and replacing the rear shocks is probably not going to be that bad but replacing the rear springs may prove to be more difficult as you need to lower the rear axle far enough for them to come out and this may be a bit difficult. You can sometimes use a spring compressor to help get them out but that can also be a pain. If you don’t have a problem with ride height I would not recommend replacing the springs anyway, save your money.

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