[IceBerg]

just wanted to make sure before i start pulling stuff apart, where should i jack my fj to change the lower 4link bars so that theres no load on them and i can replace them. ?
If someone please could give me a good quick instruction i really would appreciate it.

 

[FJVP]

If you are talking about the lower trailing arms, you just un bolt them with the fj on the ground and then bolt the new ones in. You may need to rock the FJ back and forth to get the bolts back in to the new trailing arms. Do only one side at a time and use lock tite and torque them to 96 ft lbs.

 

[FunJunkie]

If you do jack it up do it at the frame, you will need a heavy ratcheting cargo strap to wrap around the akle and depending on wich side you can hook it to the tow loop on the rear or forward on your slider to crank the axle so the holes line up. I never did it on the ground before, that sounds easier.

 

[IceBerg]

cool, sounds easy enough thanx guys

 

[FJVP]

I never did it on the ground before, that sounds easier.

The pressure of the FJ on the ground keeps the rear end from twisting out of square. Rocking it will help align the bolt hole. Doing one side at a time also helps with alignment.

MAKE SURE TO USE LOCKTITE AND TORQUE TO 96 FT LBS. I tell you this because I did not use locktite and the nuts worked loose, after locktite and re torque...All is well.