Recent content by cmaj91

Nortex Raceflow-x exhaust Very interested in pursuing this same header/CAT/custom exhaust modification at Nortex Autoworks. Question, since the install, have you had any issues ? Aside from cost, would you still recommend this set-up? Any issue with exhaust not taken to very end of vehicle...

New Case # for '03 Sport Edition Case # 1309280670 opened on 9/28/13. 03 with 57k miles. Sits in garage 7 days / week. Rarely ever in sun. Cracks appeared just yesterday. Dealer is taking parallel path with case number provided by Toyota. Did not take long to find this thread and show it...

Did this for several reasons: 1. Admittingly, I really could not be 100% sure what to expect if I replaced the XREAS shocks with another solution, despite all the positive info received from various message boards, Shock Warehouse, and even directly from Bilstein. Therefore, I at least wanted...

' I replaced the XRREAS shocks with Bilstein HDs on my '03 Sport on Friday. I only have 56k miles on this vehicle and the Bilsteins completely restored the ride. My front two had signs of hydraulic fluid leak and my rear passenger shock had a blown seal. I am not an off road enthusiast and...

Installed the HDs Completed the HDs on all 4 - love the ride. No noticeable drawbacks compared to my XREAS set-up. Not so sure what advantage XREAS offered over a premium shock. I may have forgetten how well it performed when I drove it off the lot as a new vehicle, however, these shocks...

I'm in the same situation Agree - just want to replace my failing XREAS with a high quality setup without any lift or new springs. I am leaning towards the Bilstein HD's. Have you replaced your shocks yet? If so,what product did you go with and how does the handling and ride compare to...

Thanks - the info on the valving rates would lead me to believe that the 5100 by themselves with same OEM springs would provide for a firmer ride than the HDs. What I am most interested in is achieving something as close to the original XREAS feel (around the same firmness but with minimal loss...

Still looking for anyone who did the Bilstein HDs with stock springs to replace XREAS. Thanks again for the feedback

Thanks - did you need to have a re-alignment performed after the lift and new springs?

My 4th generation T4R XREAS system is failing and I am leaning toward a simple replacement with Bilstein HDs only (as recommended by Shock Wharehouse and my local Toyota dealer). I've searched all over this forum, however the only feedback from owners I could find involves the 5100's with FJ...

XREAS Diagnosis My '03 4Runner Sport Edition with XREAS and only 54k miles started with this same clunking/tapping sound coming from the passenger side rear end suspension. Here is how I was able to diagnose the issue: 1. In garage, vehicle of course in park, I slid under the rear axel on my...