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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: North Bay, ON, Canada
Posts: 1,632
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: North Bay, ON, Canada
Posts: 1,632
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XREAS is designed as a closed system and was intended to last the lifetime of the vehicle. Unfortunately, when the system begins leaking the options for replacement with the exact same OEM parts are limited (and often cost prohibitive).
When I ran into this problem on my 03 Limited that had XREAS, my Toyota Master Mechanic strongly advised against replacement with a new XREAS. As my suspension was already gone by that point (the leak in the lines caused a catastrophic failure of the suspension), I had no choice but to opt for a standard SR5 set-up.
If your suspension is still operating okay, you may be able to limp along and find time to shop around for a good deal on aftermarket shocks.
A good independent mechanic should be able to remove the XREAS system (lines can be left on the 4Runner and just plugged) and then install the components that you want (daily driver = ride comfort).
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 2011 Limited 4WD with NAV: "CDN Package" (running boards, mud guards, all-weather mats, cargo liner, block heater).
Summer: Michelin Defender LTX 245/60R20 on OEM Limited 20" rims / Winter: Toyo Observe GSi-5 265/70R17 on 2018 TRD Off-Road 17" rims.
Previous: 2003 4Runner Limited 4WD V8; 1997 Lexus LS400; 1997 Camry CE; 1988 Celica Turbo 4WD; 1982 Celica GT
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