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Do you have to compress the spring to put shocks in the front of a 2004 Toyota Tacoma with four wheel drive?
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∙ 14y ago
You need a spring compressor. You can take it to a shop, or some part stores rent them. Take your time and be careful there are under allot of pressure.
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