This is one big disadvantage of buying a high mileage used vehicle....wit
h time parts wear out and will need to be replaced...
So after watching several YouTube "how to" videos, it took me a whole day to replace several suspension parts on my Taco i.e., front struts, rear shocks, inner and outer tie rods, sway bar links, control arms, etc., with my non-pro skills, tools in my garage and loaner tools from Autozone...
Step 1: Gather all the replacement parts needed:
Step 2: Get the specialty loaner tools at the auto parts store ready:
Step 3: Get the Taco prep and set up safely for some work:
Step 4: Start working:
Front struts took me the longest...
Rear shocks...
Removing old parts by all means and that includes cutting it off with a saw
:
I mostly opt for the zerk version when ever possible:
An example of old vs. new: