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Old 03-13-2019, 07:33 PM #16
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the ones linked say are for 95-02 4runner & 95-04 tacoma. the ones i have came off a 13 tacoma & the seller said they should fit a 4th gen 03-09 4runner too.

did you install yours with the xreas or did you delete it before installing them?
It was already deleted and replaced with standard shocks.
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So I was curious if it's possible to turn the top plate of the strut assembly to keep the XREAS tubing in line with where it's supposed to be?
As in compress the spring, turn the top plate the appropriate amount and release the springs.
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You'll definitely need an alignment.

Nope. Fake news. Adding spacers doesn't affect alignment one way or the other.
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the ones linked say are for 95-02 4runner & 95-04 tacoma. the ones i have came off a 13 tacoma & the seller said they should fit a 4th gen 03-09 4runner too.

did you install yours with the xreas or did you delete it before installing them?


I have XReas on my '03 ... having them doesn't affect your ability to add spacers one way or the other; the hydraulic line to the shocks is well out of your way.
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ive read most the threads & stickies on lifting/leveling 4th gen 4runners & got most the info i needed, like the lift is ~2x the spacer thickness. & what shocks/struts/springs will fit the 4th gen.

i just bought a pair of used spacers that are 1" thick & made of amuminum & was curious of a few things before i install them. this is for an 08 sport with xreas that seems ok for now, so cheap spacers are all thats needed before i change out the xreas down the road aways.

1> what is the normal lift people are doing to level the front? will 2" (1" spacer) be too much of a lift & make the nose too high? i dont plan on or need to lift the rear, just want to level or improve the stock rake.

2> is there any issues or ride comfort problems with using aluminum spacers vs poly? are there any rubber isolators that should be used for these alum spacers? or just install & go?

3> will a ~2" lift require any other suspension mods? or change the alignment enough to need it re-aligned? tires on it now are crappy so doesnt matter for the short term, but will be getting some new 265/70/17 in the near future.

any pics of just a basic 1-2" front spacer lift?

thanks!

2" seems like a lot. I used 1/2" spacers to get about an inch of lift and I would say it's pretty much level now -- I think raising the front alone by 2" would make it nose-high.
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So I was curious if it's possible to turn the top plate of the strut assembly to keep the XREAS tubing in line with where it's supposed to be?
As in compress the spring, turn the top plate the appropriate amount and release the springs.


I have XReas and added 1/2" front spacers for a 1" lift. No turning of the top plate was necessary and I don't get why you would. The only time you would have to rotate the top plate 60 degrees is if you used spacers with staggered bolt holes. For the thin spacers they just bolt right in, although of course you have to fit longer studs.

The XReas hydraulic lines come into the bottom of the shocks so they aren't in your way one way or the other.
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I have XReas on my '03 ... having them doesn't affect your ability to add spacers one way or the other; the hydraulic line to the shocks is well out of your way.
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2" seems like a lot. I used 1/2" spacers to get about an inch of lift and I would say it's pretty much level now -- I think raising the front alone by 2" would make it nose-high.
just now seeing this, the questions you are replying to are almost 3 years old...

i decided against spacers after reading & confirming that the spacers i had for standard shocks would not work with XREAS due to different stud location on teh top hat, its not about the fluid line locations, the xreas spacers are different than the standard SR5 spacers.

i went with all four KYB shocks, coil overs in the front with new springs preinstalled & replacement shocks in the rear keeping the stock springs. the KYB definitely raised the front about 1.5-2" over the 140k miles original XREAS shocks, 2" does not make it nose high, most people offset the front about 2" from the rear to reach level, mine is very close to level but still a little lower in the front than rear, sits perfect for my needs & looks great IMO for a daily driver.
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They are identical, I assure you. The top hat stud locations are 100% identical in X-REAS and non X-REAS versions. Toyota would be inviting disaster if they made them different.

You do need longer studs through.




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just now seeing this, the questions you are replying to are almost 3 years old...

i decided against spacers after reading & confirming that the spacers i had for standard shocks would not work with XREAS due to different stud location on teh top hat, its not about the fluid line locations, the xreas spacers are different than the standard SR5 spacers.

i went with all four KYB shocks, coil overs in the front with new springs preinstalled & replacement shocks in the rear keeping the stock springs. the KYB definitely raised the front about 1.5-2" over the 140k miles original XREAS shocks, 2" does not make it nose high, most people offset the front about 2" from the rear to reach level, mine is very close to level but still a little lower in the front than rear, sits perfect for my needs & looks great IMO for a daily driver.
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They are identical, I assure you. The top hat stud locations are 100% identical in X-REAS and non X-REAS versions. Toyota would be inviting disaster if they made them different.

You do need longer studs through.
i was just re-stating what others have said above & on other threads about spacers with xreas. maybe the longer studs fix this but my comments were regarding using stock studs & that the spacers for standard shocks wouldnt install right on xreas with all original parts.

i chose to avoid spacers or using longer studs to keep my old worn out xreas shocks & just replaced them with KYB coil overs that have new stiffer springs & accomplished the slight front lift i wanted & they ride far better than the old xreas shocks did.
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Nope. Fake news. Adding spacers doesn't affect alignment one way or the other.
Can you explain why you think adding a strut spacer WOULDN'T affect alignment?
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Can you explain why you think adding a strut spacer WOULDN'T affect alignment?
Toe and Caster shouldn't be affected by simply adding a spacer. Your camber at ride height could certainly be affected though.
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I have XReas and added 1/2" front spacers for a 1" lift. No turning of the top plate was necessary and I don't get why you would. The only time you would have to rotate the top plate 60 degrees is if you used spacers with staggered bolt holes. For the thin spacers they just bolt right in, although of course you have to fit longer studs.



The XReas hydraulic lines come into the bottom of the shocks so they aren't in your way one way or the other.
My question was about a strut that was required to be spun 180 degrees for install. That would keep it from being usable by an xreas system, unless the top hat was spun so the bolts lined up again. Seems logical to me.

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