front suspension repairs

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baby5043
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front suspension repairs

Post by baby5043 »

hi
I've got a 2004 hilux 3.0 de 4x4 , i need to do the front suspension.
Can any one assist me with bacic tips and more aless abugget i got to work with. Or if i can get hold of a work shop manual that would also help thanks.

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Re: front suspension repairs

Post by OOOOMS »

Hi Gerhard, welcome :thumbup:

You just going to do the coils and shocks?
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Re: front suspension repairs

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Thanks Mark for your reply
Actualy i think all the ball joints and rubbers and bushes i think the shocks and springs are ok.
It just look complicated and expencive.
thanks
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Re: front suspension repairs

Post by Mud Dog »

That's the problem with IFS .... very expensive to replace all those wearing parts. If you are a little mechanically minded you can save yourself quite a bit by doing it yourself, but the parts are still going to 'knock' you. :(
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Re: front suspension repairs

Post by legend35 »

The best is to buy yourself a manual at Autozone and do the job yourself.It is not that complicated. :thumbup:
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Re: front suspension repairs

Post by baby5043 »

Thanks for the advice
I'll look for a manual its just the cost that i'm worried about.
But if it need to be done i must do it , it will just take time.
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