How to Install OME Rear Springs and Shocks on 2003-2016 4Runner 

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Glad it worked out. Congrats from Low Range.

Wish you had a hoist. However, it can be done. Be safe and use the heck out of those stands. Good luck with your install. Thanks for watching and commenting.

lowrangeoffroad I sure wish I did too but I will work with the tools I got.... I plan on using a Sawzall to remove the back struts. that should help limit how much wrenching I have to do while it's balancing on stands. I hear the top nut is fun to remove.

We find it easier to have both wheels in the air at the same time. You could try one at a time, but you would definitely need to disconnect both sides of the stabilizer bar for this installation.

Jose, good question. The instructions were made from an install done by our local Toyota dealership and the video was done here at Low Range with one of our Technicians. Either way will work just fine. If you are working on a lift and have an impact wrench, disconnecting at the axle might be the easiest. If you are working on jack stands you may want to disconnect at the link. However, the link is often rusty making it a little harder. Good luck with your install. Thanks for watching and commenting.

I should work out just fine. Thanks for viewing and commenting.

Common practice is to just remove the entire XREAS system when it starts to leak or fail because its so expensive/difficult to replace. You'll find that removing it and replacing it with some Bilstein 5100's will give you just as good of a ride, and it will cost a fraction to put on (I just got a set of 4 for $330, plus new springs all around for another $120)

My thoughts exactly it cost enough 🤦‍♂️

It's a jounce bumper, kind of an overload "spring" if you will.

i was looking if someone was going to mention anything about the rust... heck maybe change the rusted metal part of the brake lines????

I am not sure I can answer your question accurately. My advice would be to call 801-805-6644 or email us at sales@lowrangeoffroad.com. These guys are good and are happy to answer your questions. Thanks for watching and commenting.

anonymousamerikaner YES!! Blue loctite.

Zach Harper agreed- my lower shock bolt backed out and the lower shock came off of the pedestal- all while I was driving down the street! I loctite those from now on. For the life of me I cannot imagine why Toyota wouldn’t make that bolt about 2” longer, have it come completely through the bracket with a nut on the backside? Craziness!

​@@hunterjohnson4954 Yes i totally agree! Toyota has the tech to probably send someone to the moon but you always fall short somewhere. Good thing you were driving down your street. I was in Great Sand Dune National park 4 hours from home haha. Thanks for the reply

I think because the Limited edition comes airbag suspension in the rear, not coil suspension. At least all of the articles I've read about needing the coil conversion kit are talking specifically about the Limited trim level. Not 100% sure though.

@@beardjuice9959 Exactly, the Limited has airbag suspension making the conversion kit necessary.

My 03 4Runner limited had xreas system after getting ridiculous quote from the dealer I decided to dump the xreas and went with regular shocks, just disconnect the xreas, drain all fluid and replace xreas shocks with regular one. I been running regular shocks for over 3 years now and loving it

Jerry Palacios yes!

@@user-rr6eb2wi2l LOL No, you can't align a solid rear axle.

SkilletsUSMC So when a garage wants to sell me a 4 wheel alignment, it’s a waste of money on a solid rear axle?

@@user-rr6eb2wi2l It can only get out of alignment if something like a lower link is damaged. Have you been beating on it?

SkilletsUSMC thank you. I have never replaced struts and shocks. Doing that and a lift this weekend. I’ve been watching RU-vid vids and have a mechanic friend helping.