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Yes replacing just one side at 50k miles is a concern. However I'd really like to try out the XREAS, I think it was leaking from the get go, the truck never handled correctly from the time I bought it.

Update on my XREAS. The dealer took a look at it today and informed me that, the driver's side XREAS is shot and that they are going to replace it and the crosslinked shock in the rear, parts are on their way from Kansas City AND they are gong to cover it under the Certified Warranty! $50.00...

Bossman, did you replace shocks only or did you include other components? And how would you rate the ride on the standard SR5 components?

Hi I purchased a 2008 Limited under a 12 month Certified warranty last June, it had 48,000 miles on it and I had the dealer install new Michelin LTX MS2’s on it prior to taking delivery. I took the vehicle back to the dealership twice due to poor handling issues last summer. They checked...

Thanks guys...keep it coming. I'm thinking of taking it over to Arvada West Auto repair and have them take a look at it, especially the tie rods and ball joints. I have talked with the owner and he suggested I take it back to the dealer for another alignment and get the printout which I have...

Hi Guys I hope it's ok to resurrect this old thread, I've run out of search options and the OP describes my issues with my new, used 4 Runner to a T. I just purchased my 7th 4Runner, it's a used 2008 Limited V6 with 4WD and XREAS installed. The truck has about 43k miles on it. It had an...

I'm glad this has been a valuable thread to some. In the spirit of finding small independents, I'm now looking for a shop on the North End of Metro Denver. We move up north to Arvada a few months ago. My 2002 Sports Edition with 130k on is going to need some brake work and I'm thinking of...

Thanks Burt They sound reputable and I wish I was closer, I live in SW Littleton. I'll probably give the Toyota Doctor on S. Broadway another try, they have a special on timing belts which is my biggest concern right now. I had some issues with them a couple of years ago regarding a brake job...

Hi all New member here, I've looked around and hope this is the right place for this post. I have a 2002 Sports Edition with 107,000 miles, due to severe financial setbacks, I've neglected the maintenance for the past 25,000 and need to get back with the program, probably starting with a...

Hi all I'm on my 6th or 7th Four Runner, it's all I've driven since about 1987, currently driving a 2002 Sports Edition with 107,000 miles. I've never had one this long before, used to trade every 2-3 years.