Was shown the rear shocks are leaking?

2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
80,750 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JERSEYLYNCH
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Brought this into a Big O tires today. Wanted an oil change. Was shown the rear shocks are leaking.
Nov 7, 2008 at 7:27 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is the information you requested. This is a tutorial showing how to change shock absorbers:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-shock-absorber

I've attached picture steps below on how to change the rear shock absorbers on your vehicle. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
May 19, 2021 at 6:31 PM
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ANGELA ORNELAS
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Where is the upper bolt located in order to remove the rear shocks? Is it located from the inside of the vehicle under the carpet, or do you just have to manuever a wrech from underneath in order to loosen it?
Jun 16, 2021 at 1:12 PM (Merged)
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there, The rear shocker top mount is accessed from under the car, see pic. mark (mhpautos)


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/61395_Graphic_119.jpg

Jun 16, 2021 at 1:12 PM (Merged)
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