On road driving impressions: Smooth, quiet, and just like the stock 4Runner. None of the harshness and rigid feeling I suffered with the two spacer lifts I tried before.
Off road - construction site - driving impressions: Controlled and compliant.
What I gave-up to have this system: The Xreas is now in a box.
What I have gained: The ability to go off road and even over curbs without fear of smashing the skid plates. Yes, in stock form I was hitting the front skid plate climbing curbs at an angle. The 4Runner looks like it should from the factory.
Cost: $2,200 installed, soup to nuts.
If you live around Dallas and don't want to do this install on your own, do yourself a favor and call Mike's Off Road (
http://www.MikesOffRoad.com) No messing around, these guys know what they are doing. They are as fussy as I am when it comes to doing everything right, the first time.