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Old 09-05-2010, 03:43 PM #1
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Suspension Conundrum

'08 Sport V8 4WD at 25K miles. The Xreas is still in good shape but being used to my 3rd Gen it feels soft.

This is what I would like.
1. Level out the stance.
2. Slight lift.
3. Firm but not harsh ride.

I have a set of FJ Springs so there are a couple of options:
1. Change out springs and add spacers.
2. Change out springs remove Xreas and go with Billstein 5100's.


Here's my dilemma: No matter how careful I am, the Xreas will probably not be usable once completely removed. Since I can go with the 5100 ( my Niece works for them) and get a good deal what are the pros & cons of these options?

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'08 Sport V8 4WD at 25K miles. The Xreas is still in good shape but being used to my 3rd Gen it feels soft.

This is what I would like.
1. Level out the stance.
2. Slight lift.
3. Firm but not harsh ride.

I have a set of FJ Springs so there are a couple of options:
1. Change out springs and add spacers.
2. Change out springs remove Xreas and go with Billstein 5100's.


Here's my dilemma: No matter how careful I am, the Xreas will probably not be usable once completely removed. Since I can go with the 5100 ( my Niece works for them) and get a good deal what are the pros Nobody who has has replaced XREAS with FJ springs and good shocks regrets it. Believe me, I have no life and read them all... It seems all prefer the ride, love the reduced dive while braking and in general think it's a better setup albeit a touch firmer. The word "harsh" is never used. & cons The XREAS will continue to soften and it will leak at some point. You'll have to duplicate the labor and put on the 5100's or KYB's or... at some point. Assuming no manufactuer defect the 5100's will last you the duration. of these options?

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