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Originally Posted by ARK_SWAMP_RIDER
I'd say you're at about the average. I've seen folks who had to replace it with less than 50k miles and others who have 150k miles + and still going strong. When it does go out, just unbolt it and swap in new shocks.
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I have some questions for people that have replaced or removed the xreas shocks. Upon removing the shocks, are there any concerns about leaking hydraulic fluid from the system? Are there any check valves to keep it from leaking all over the place?
How about if I decide to keep the system and replacing with new xreas system? ( I know I heard it's spendy and I understand that I have to replace all 4). Do I have to replace the two cylinders that holds the fluid with a new one? Is this just a straight forward install? Or there any special instructions or special tools to install?
Ok, if I decide to go the other route like going with Bilstein shocks or comparable. Will I loose the performance benefits? Or is it an improvement over the factory xreas? I mean SUVs are known to lean in corners due to it's higher center of gravity the xreas does a great job to keep it from leaning. Maybe I just need to ride another 4runner with a shock upgrade to tell a difference. Anyone here live locally?
Soory about the rant and hijacking the thread. I'm just another concerned 4runner owner with failing xreas. Inquiring mind want's to know ;)