04 4Runner X-REAS 4 Wheel Suspension Conversion Kit - Page 2 - Toyota 4Runner Forum

sport2004 · 04-11-2019, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dergibog

Got a new, basically stock height, suspension installed on the 4Runner today. I could not be more pleased with the result. After 200,000 miles the old cross-linked hydraulic suspension (XREAS) had near complete failure. The result is a much healthier looking stance, slight lift, much better ride and handling. Work was done by TORC Motorsports in Omaha, Ne. I got the Bilstein adjustable front coil-overs and asked them to crank up the front a bit for a more level, healthier look. Gained ~3/4" in back and ~2" in front. Very impressed with the TORC staff.

I like a stock look more than most but just a little something subtle makes it stand out from the crowd.

Sincere thanks to everyone for all their input.

sweet

firebirdguy · 04-12-2019, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dergibog

Got a new, basically stock height, suspension installed on the 4Runner today. I could not be more pleased with the result. After 200,000 miles the old cross-linked hydraulic suspension (XREAS) had near complete failure. The result is a much healthier looking stance, slight lift, much better ride and handling. Work was done by TORC Motorsports in Omaha, Ne. I got the Bilstein adjustable front coil-overs and asked them to crank up the front a bit for a more level, healthier look. Gained ~3/4" in back and ~2" in front. Very impressed with the TORC staff.

I like a stock look more than most but just a little something subtle makes it stand out from the crowd.

Sincere thanks to everyone for all their input.

looks good! sounds like you got the 5100 fronts that are adjustable. do you recall what part# the rear shocks were? & did you change the springs too or just re-use your original springs? what setting did they use for the fronts?

Dergibog · 04-12-2019, 01:35 PM

Yes. 5100 adjustable. I don't have the part number for the rear shock it's a stock height Bilstein shock. I replaced front and rear springs as well with stock height springs and replaced both front upper strut mounts. The 5100 is set to the second position up from the bottom. The bottom being stock height. The second position levels the rig nicely. The reason I think I got more than 1" of lift in front is simply due to the old suspension being completely worn out.
Had a full alignment done after suspension install and it tracks better than ever.

firebirdguy · 04-12-2019, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dergibog

Yes. 5100 adjustable. I don't have the part number for the rear shock it's a stock height Bilstein shock. I replaced front and rear springs as well with stock height springs and replaced both front upper strut mounts. The 5100 is set to the second position up from the bottom. The bottom being stock height. The second position levels the rig nicely. The reason I think I got more than 1" of lift in front is simply due to the old suspension being completely worn out.
Had a full alignment done after suspension install and it tracks better than ever.

thanks for the fast reply. were the springs just stock 4runner replacements like moog etc? or special OME or other upgraded brands?

how does it ride compared to stock? (early in it life not after the stock shocks were shot) some with the 5100 say its a stiff rough ride on city streets, some like them. i realize its personal opinion, just curious what your opinion is on city streets & highways.

Dergibog · 04-12-2019, 02:26 PM

It's a little stiffer. More like my 2015 Tacoma TRD Off-Road but still better than the truck. I actually like the ride and handling better. It's my college student son's car and we have only had it since 159,000 miles. I don't know what it was like new and haven't driven another 4th gen 4Runner that wasn't already modified. The springs are just stock replacements. Nothing special.

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