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I just lifted my 2012 limited 2 weeks ago and here is my experience so far. Hope it helps. Lifted it with the toytec front adjustable coilovers (had toytec set at 2"), 1.5" sway a way rear springs (weird that box was from icon) and bilstein 5100's all the way around. Also running 18x9...

Think I got the basics, plus stands and floor jack. No pry bar but not sure if its needed? Think I would rather have it to be safe. Socket set I have is pretty basic but gets the job done. No torque wrench. I will rent the spring compressor end of week. Do I understand this correctly...

Sounds good mellow. Just got the shocks in today (after a nice delay at ups because of the weather). Went through the shock boxes individually only to find that one of the rear is missing the install kit. Great! Already contacted the seller and the install kit should be on the way. I see...

Yes do your diff fluid change if you havent done it at regular intervals. Just search rear diff fluid change on here and it is an easy job. Or take it somewhere and pay about $75-100. FOr your water pump. Have you done your timing belt yet. If not I would suggest you do it soon as you may...

Mellow if you are willing/interested to help, I will def take you up on the offer. I only have basic tools so not sure what you have? I dont have but can aquire floor jack, jack stands, torque wrench. Thoughts? Ill PM you my number and we can chat about it whenever you are available?

Just called toytec and they dont sell the top plate. Only spacers. Said that is a toyota part.

Its a small shop in lewisville. Jerry's something or other. Really nice guy and they have done several alignments for me (and to be honest best alignment ive had). They seem very capable and trustworthy.

No worries on the xreas part. I am removing it so all that has to be done is an easy disconnect at the check valves. ARK has some great notes on how to do the install. Click on his link "FJC Springs and 1" toytec". He has 4 links that reference install details. THe hardest part for me is...

HA! Who doesnt like $$ and beer :beer: Most places wont touch the xreas but if you're removing it and going back in with something different, I dont see the issue? I found a local owned shop that quoted me $300.00 for labor and alignment. Not too bad considering I get the alignment done for...

I know this is a long shot but was curious if anyone out there in the dallas area was willing to help me remove my xreas (just going to disconnect at links - not entire system) and install FJ coils and bilstein 5100's. I have some basic knowledge, basic tools and some $$ and beer if you're...

So how does it ride now that you've had em on for a little while? Im waiting on my Bil 5100's to arrive (already got the springs)!! Woohoo!

Thanks to ARK and several others Im staring mine soon as well. Just got my springs and shocks are on the way. You may want to note that you need to be aware of the xreas suspension on the sports and some limiteds (I think). I have this and if you are having to replace 1 shock, you really are...

I know this is a long shot but was curious if anyone out there in the dallas area was willing to help me remove my xreas (just going to disconnect at links - not entire system) and install FJ coils and bilstein 5100's. Ive got some $$ and beer if you're interested. Any Takers? :peace:

+1 peter78. Much better explanation than mine. That is exactly what happened. Also, with the brake completely depressed the vehicle kept pulling itself forward. It kept trying to put power to the wheels. no bUENO!l I drove in several other vehicles over this exact same time frame and non of...

Please let me know if anyone has an feedback on this. I drive a 2005 V8 2wd. Im in dallas and as Im sure you've seen we have had some bad weather lately. I was driving today and my ABS seriously almost got me in an accident. I was pulling out of my neighborhood and as I approached the stop...