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Why keep going to a shop you've had problems with? Right! No, they generally do good work. AND, I usually get my way if there's an issue. Some things I won't have them do. Sometimes I go to the dealer. My friend owns a dealership, says good mechanics are hard to find for his service dept the...

All Good They replaced the inner tie rod right and did an alignment. Only had 5,500 miles on the initial repair so they covered it without hesitation. No charge. Took about 45 mins. All is good.

Just had my shocks changed out. They couldn't align it because the right inner outer tie rods are shot. PROBLEM is, I had them replaced 3 months ago, low miles on them, DIDN'T hit any BIG POTHOLES, etc. The shop told me whoever put them in ... they're either faulty parts or they installed them...

X REAS Update I had my X Reas removed today and KYB Struts, front, shocks rear installed. If I had the tools, lift, etc I'd do it myself, but I don't. I've watched so many videos and so many times I could do it in my sleep now (HA !!) Just got done taking a 45 min ride on highway and city...

Just to clarify, labor is $500. I bought the parts myself. I rejected the $1375.00 . They allowed me to get the parts on my own. Labor warranty only. $880 is parts and labor total

I ended up getting KYB coil overs front, shocks back, install kits, $380. Will get the install labor, remove X-Reas, install struts, shocks, and alignment for $500.00. Total = $880 ish Shop quoted me $1375.00 :whipping2 TOYOTA Dealer service .. didn't even know what X-reas was when I called...

Do I need any special hardware or installation kits for coil over shocks and just plain shocks for the back ?

So remove the X Reas, and replace with coil overs front/back ... get the Bilsteins, get springs from a 3rd gen tacoma to use with bilsteins front, Use new springs from 2007 FJ Cruiser for rear with Bilsteins. Not suspension savy. Buying this for a shop to put in.

I'm sorry and apologize in advance. My 2008 Limited has a dying X-Reas SYS and needs to be replaced with shocks. I've been aware that this may happen from threads on here for yrs. I want the Bilsteins BUT they're on backorder everywhere and no promise they'll be available for weeks or months...

I'm Happy 2008 Limited Under 38,000 Miles - Haven't looked recently 265 /60/ 18 Michelin AT 2's - 36 PSI All maintenance performed Regular Gas - Use different gas brands - not just 1 Mobil 1 Oil 5/30 Roof Rack Running Boards Regular multiple weekly washes - Always waxed I'm very happy with...

Michelin AT2's After driving my AT 2's for over 5,000 miles summer through present / Upstate NY / Adirondack winters I highly recommend them. I give them a 9+ for highway and a 8-9 for snow. Excellent highway handling tire. Quiet. Great mileage. Highway up to 25 MPG at 60-65 MPH. I'm running...

2008 Limited Bought AUG 2011 ... 31,312 Jan 9, 2012 .... 36,773

My T4R loves the snow ... Limited 2008 36,775 5000 On New Tires Bought new Michelin AT 2's in Aug 2011. Was a little concerned that I might have to get snows for the winter 2011-2012. Well, these tires are performing beautifully in deep snow, hard packed snow, ice, sloppy slush combo. Got...

Here's my SuperBumper My Super Bumper ...................

Thanks .......... Been Looking ..... Just ordered mine today for my 2008 Limited (the 4" black) since someone backed into mine a few days ago as I posted in T4R.org . It was minimal damage BUT still the same this probably would have stopped it from happening. Would like to see it 36" ...