Toyota Tacoma Rear Shock Replacement 2002 Standard Cab 4x2 (2001-2004 Similar)

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[@garystrittmater8258]

Love this guy, where the heck was he when I was taking automotives?

[@rh6648]

I primarily used this video as a reference for changing the rear shocks on my 2004 Tacoma Prerunner including ordering the shocks from KYB. Pretty simple job. Thanks for posting.

[@BigDog50001]

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[@acihawaii]

Wow, that was fantastic with the camera facing towards the shock to view your work. Quality seem high and professional. RR

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks for the comment 👍!

[@JoyisattheheartofGod]

Thanks for the video! I have an 02 as well with 319,610 miles on it and about to change my struts and shocks but it still runs like new

[@BigDog50001]

Awesome, thanks for the comment!

[@claymcbride3929]

Is yours 2WD or 4WD?

[@mrkevyn002]

Thanks for the step by step explanation, attention to detail and great camera work showing exactly how it's done, e.g. proper bushing and washer placement.

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks for the comment!

[@MT-vg2yj]

I remember when I changed the shocks on my old ranger. I cut the strap and missed the stud on the lower mount lol. I couldn’t believe it 😂

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[@themechanic6117]

Don't you just love easy jobs. The car is super clean underneath. That's pretty neat how you waited to cut the nylon strap. I'll be sure to try that the next time 👍

[@BigDog50001]

Easy ones are great! Thanks for the comment Jonathan.

[@richardyates2353]

Great Video

[@nose6755]

Thank you, your video will save me a headache and time now.

[@BigDog50001]

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[@dustman96]

Great video. To the point, well thought out, easy to understand.

[@BigDog50001]

Much appreciated!

[@petes7522]

Thanks for the video. The cutting the strap move was clutch, super easy.

[@BigDog50001]

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[@timothyriley4209]

Thanks for posting. Doing this job today on my 02.

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks for the comment!

[@ColinFowler]

very clean underbody

[@bekind4642]

Hey man that was an awesome video! Straight to the point and informative

[@beav420]

Fantastic videos, this one and the front shock replacement. I have this EXACT truck except it's an 04, same color and even the same tires, lol. It drives like total crap right now and I need to replace the shocks. You made it an easy decision to do this myself so thank you!

[@BigDog50001]

Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!

[@IveysFamilyFactotum]

Yup it was informative...i get to replace mine this weekend on my '03. Thanks.

[@BigDog50001]

Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!

[@mrkevyn002]

Short, sweet, to the point. Perfect and thanks. It made my install quick and painless.

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks for the comment!

[@tv43405]

Thanks for the video I'm going to choose the same shocks as well.

[@BigDog50001]

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[@edwinoliveras8221]

An amazing video , with all the informatiom so well presented and clear !! Thank you for taking your time to do a very good job, both the filmimg of the video and the actual repair . Your friend from P.R. , Edwin Oliveras

[@BigDog50001]

I appreciate the comment, thanks!

[@tylerkrug7719]

Nice torque wrench

[@orlandosanchez1628]

Good job my friend💪💪💪tacoma power my tacoma is a 1997 tacoma for life

[@BigDog50001]

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[@Nebraska2927]

I have a 00’ Tacoma. What would you recommend for front struts? Taco for life! 💪🏻 💪🏻 💪🏻

[@miramontesja]

Looks kind of straight forward, lets see this weekend if it turns out that way; thanks for sharing.

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks for the comment!

[@jimv1484]

two thumbs up...very well done sir

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks 👍!

[@elvinarevalo8362]

Do you have to change the springs on the front or just the shock

[@tinovaldez704]

Thank you very much brother God bless you you make easy

[@BigDog50001]

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[@vahhone]

Nice video thank you

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks for the comment 👍!

[@Z33.gi0]

Do u have a video on replacing the drum brakes ? I need to do mine but can’t find any 2wd Tacomas videos

[@caucasianafrican1435]

Great video Big Dog!

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks!

[@rubenjimenez3873]

You're good man. Thanks

[@BigDog50001]

Thank you!

[@RMMR-po5xb]

Thanks very good vid👍🏻

[@hughkoontz2166]

Sweet Snap On torque 🔧!

[@BigDog50001]

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[@juliancarpenter9731]

Totally awesome! Make a video for the front struts!! 👍👍

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks! I also did a video on this truck replacing the front shocks (but they are not struts). kzbin.info/www/bejne/aauwqIKsj65jisU

[@tylerkrug7719]

My tacomas definitely needs some rear shocks,lol

[@wmojica724]

Awesome video. Thank you for the informative step by step instructions.

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks!

[@ns671fr]

Correct, kybs bushing already on. Others take note the longer side of the bushing facing in. Saw another video where the guy put the short side in and nobody noticed.

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks for the input.

[@jongallant6054]

Thanks Tacoma Rear Shock Master. Great video.

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks for the comment!

[@djjc76]

Thanks for sharing your informative video. I will be doing the same thing on my '01 Tacoma S-Runner. I am the original owner! Question for you: what's the make and model # of your torque wrench? Thanks again!

[@rsonweb2060]

Good video - I just bought some Gabriel Ultra for the rear on my 02 2WD Tacoma. They did not come with hardware. I am replacing some Ranchos that were not made for this truck so the hardware is different. Your video showed me what I need to come up with. Good info on nut size and torque - thanks. (I will not be buying Gabriel in the future)

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks for the comment!

[@javieraleman225]

Maybe I get a new glove 🧤 too 😂 thanks for that video now I’m about to try to do it my self on a Tacoma 2002 4x4 it has to be the same process as the 4x2 👌

[@BigDog50001]

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[@lalo2641]

Thanks,how about torque specs in front?

[@mercedrodriguez2221]

Didn't have a digital but a manual click torque wrench. Set it on 20 but felt that was to tight, being that the bushings seemed really squished. Is that normal?

[@beetlejerk]

I just did mine kyb good shock from rock auto

[@BigDog50001]

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[@tylerkrug7719]

Sweet

[@Sergio.493]

Was the bolt size I can't find any of that size

[@thatpointinlife]

Interesting that the box for the rear KYB shocks said "Made in Japan", but the KYB fronts were made in Mexico.

[@javiertostado6679]

Can you give me more info on the bolts it needs I can’t seam to find them eny were please help !!

[@mountainbiker44]

Best video! Thanks 🙏

[@BigDog50001]

I appreciate the comment, thanks!

[@profeAntonioISC]

Excelent video , what are the name of tool you use with impact gun?

[@BigDog50001]

It is a Milwaukee impact wrench, there is a pinned comment with links to parts and tools I used (as well as the description). Thanks for the comment!

[@kennymartin379]

Looks easy

[@BigDog50001]

It's not too difficult of a job but sometimes things always look easier on video ;)

[@jogmas12]

The KYB’s I bought for my 86 Nissan hardbody even with the band still left on the shock, the shock was still to long as it goes slightly past the bottom bolt. So cutting the band after installing the shock on the top bolt does not help. So basically I am left having to really “muscle” to compress that shock to get it on the bottom bolt. And yes, I double checked, they are the right shocks for that truck.

[@BigDog50001]

Many times the shocks have to be muscled in to place, it doesn't matter the make or model.

[@philipcabezas4522]

Hello Sir, did you jack the truck up? Thank you

[@BigDog50001]

No, not for the rear. If I did, I would have shown it.

[@jaywilliams510]

Is the procedure the same if you jack it up to have more room? Would jacking it increase the potential of danger?

[@sjslonewolf6684]

Where can I get the 2 piece bushings for a 96 tacoma 4wd rear shocks need all 8.

[@rubenenergypoprider2048]

Amazon or rock auto

[@billy9142]

Must be nice been pounding on mine for 2 days trying to get off 😩

[@mercedrodriguez2221]

What are the torque specs on the rear?

[@koreymayo8884]

19 foot pounds for regular cab, but for prerunner and 4wd which have the larger cab its 53 foot pounds.

[@Nebraska2927]

@@koreymayo8884 Thanks for specifying the PreRunner because that was my main question. I assumed the PreRunner would fall under the 4X4 specs because as you know it’s identical in every other way. Just wanted to make sure because 19 to 53 is a huge difference! I should’ve scrolled down here before I posted my question about that. Thanks!

[@imadrifter]

You forgot to lube the muffler bearing. Rookie mistake

[@BigDog50001]

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[@garystrittmater8258]

A local mechanic wanted to charge me $400 to do just one set of shocks, what a ripoff! I'm good with this kind of stuff but I sure appreciate the lesson❤❤❤😂😂😂!

[@BADD400]

Great video

[@BigDog50001]

Thank you!