Rear Shock Replacement - Tacoma
Introduction
Hello, today I’m going to walk you through replacing rear shocks on a 1996 Toyota Tacoma. These Tacomas can get very rusty so make sure you have some penetrating oil (I used moovit). In this procedure, we jacked up under the rear diff enough for us to manage.
- This How-To is applicable on all 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Toyota Tacomas.
- Torque specs are located at the bottom of this How-To
Here's the old shock:
Estimated Time: 1 hour or so
Tools Required
- Penetrating oil (moovit)
- 11/16 socket (deep and shallow)
- 1/2 ratchet
- 11/16 box end wrench
- breaker bar (optional)
Parts Required
- Napa Response 94189 + 94190
Instructions:
Step 1: Removing old shocks
Spray the bushings & nut with lots of penetrating oil
!! Both Bottom and top mount
After you’ve lubed the nut and bushing: Remove the shock from the mounts by using a 11/16” box end wrench and hitting it with a hammer to loosen the nut (Or use a breaker bar)
Removing the top nut can be difficult but with time you’ll get it 😎 👍
Step 2: Installing the new shocks
-Attach the new bushings inside the top shock mount like so:
-Be sure to mount the top first: don’t forget the washer on the end.
-Compress the shock and slide it onto the bottom mount
like so:
-Slide the bottom onto the shock mount and don’t forget the washer;
Job done! finished product:
Torque Specs:
(Please comment if incorrect so I can correct)
- Top and bottom Nut: 50 ft-lb