Originally Posted by jcalkins

Toyota dealership told me my system is leaking and my X Reas and all shocks have to be replaced- I was suggested to ripe out the X Reas system and use all shocks. I am clueless on what to do! My 2010 4 Runner Limited has 105,000 miles, used for commuting over Vail pass, pulling pop up soon to be replaced with a 4500 lb hard shell, some off roading but not crazy stuff, and I love the comfortable ride it offers now and do not need it lifted. What does a girl do?

Originally Posted by xtremewlr

You can source the shocks from a 5th gen 4Runner off craigslist for under $500. Front 3rd/4th gen Tacoma shocks will also work. I don't suggest the Tacoma rear shocks as they are a bit soft for the 4Runner, even your 5th gen.

Originally Posted by Bluesky 07

Many people here run Tacoma shocks all around with zero issues (and no “softness” either). See the “X-REAS delete...” post linked in my sig for more on the Tacoma setup if that’s of interest.

Originally Posted by xtremewlr

My personal experience with the Taco rear shocks is they are a little soft. These are 2017 Bilstein shocks as well. Yes they work but they could be stiffer. If you like a Cadillac type ride in the rear, cool.

Originally Posted by WOLVERINE

If I were you, I would drive it until funds allowed to do all 4 corners - shocks & springs. ...KYB is stock, soft and comfortable but not the best for off road endeavors.

KYB is the stock strut supplier for most Toyota vehicles - they even do most of the struts on the hoods and rear hatches in my experience - so really, KYB is OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)....just like Denso and Aisin for other Toyota Parts....

RockAuto is out of the kits for 4wd vehicles, but parting it together I came up with this $311.55 + shipping for all 4 corners, shocks & springs - if you can get a shop to do labor at 2-3 hrs only, then you're set for under $650 (It says except X-Reas because they aren't X-reas shock replacements - don't let that confuse you - these are the right shocks/assemblies) :

Originally Posted by RunnerDad

THANKS for this to-the-point advice. I would not be doing "offroading" - more like occasional field roads and dirt roads, so this seems a reasonable replacement for what looks like a soon-to-die XREAS.

Originally Posted by Bluesky 07

It’s subjective of course but I truly don’t get that perception since my truck rides nothing like a Cadillac at either end. There’s nothing soft, cushy, or floaty about the ride or handling.