LR4inAZ
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Well I spent 6 hours yesterday replacing front air struts...
a couple things to point out and save you guys time. Probably 2 plus hours...
15mm swivel ratcheting wrench are a must have... others 22mm and 24mm deep sockets for removing strut support bolt and nut. PB Blaster penetrating oil to enable easier loosening of nuts on top of struts.
I have big hands and not the longest fingers so I had to remove the plastic inner fenders to be able to reach the back nut... just do this it provides extra access and easier access to back nut on struts.
If you had a 15mm socket that was 1.5 inches long then 15degree bend and then had 10-12” handle you might be able to use for back kit with removing the inner fender.
Last major time saver is to do the Atlantic British method of inserting airline in from above the strut with tightened nut.
ps heat shields on our LR4’s are a pain in the ass...
a couple things to point out and save you guys time. Probably 2 plus hours...
15mm swivel ratcheting wrench are a must have... others 22mm and 24mm deep sockets for removing strut support bolt and nut. PB Blaster penetrating oil to enable easier loosening of nuts on top of struts.
I have big hands and not the longest fingers so I had to remove the plastic inner fenders to be able to reach the back nut... just do this it provides extra access and easier access to back nut on struts.
If you had a 15mm socket that was 1.5 inches long then 15degree bend and then had 10-12” handle you might be able to use for back kit with removing the inner fender.
Last major time saver is to do the Atlantic British method of inserting airline in from above the strut with tightened nut.
ps heat shields on our LR4’s are a pain in the ass...