HELP! Need assistance w/ Cornfed XREAS Lift!!!

[MATT-X]

My 4runner has XREAS and I bout the Corfed 3/2 spacer lift. The website stated that it works with or without XREAS. I bought from Burtman industries and the kit came with absolutely NO instructions!!! Now my Runner is at the shop and they can't figure out how to install it, neither Burtman industries nor Cornfed direct will return any calls... I have been without it for a week now waiting on a callback. Toyota dealerships basically blow us off aswell!

CAN ANYONE HELP ME?

I hear that you don't HAVE to disconnect it to install the Cornfed system but my shop doesn't see how that is possible.

 

[Maz]

MATT-X I can't give you any specifics, however lots of people have used various lifts while keeping their XRES suspension. I'll bet you'll get plenty of help on this, but in the meantime do a search and you're going to find lots of threads.

 

[MATT-X]

Honestly I have searched for days. Lots of people say that they have done it with and without disconnecting but no one really gives any details. I would def perfer NOT disconnecting, so if anyone has a writeup or pics I would appreciate it!

 

[aaronfro17]

Search Arkswamprider. He put together a group of websites and a write-up of an XREAS installation that I used. JA has a write up on his website as well! The basic idea is you have to use a set of rod-type spring compressors the compress the front springs in order to disassemble the strut and add the spacer.

 

[darkie3495]

Try this site: JA 4Runner

2007 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition Lift

 

[HB 4X4]

Yes it can be done, and yes you have to disconnect the XREAS to do it. You must have all 4 tires off the ground, then you can just disconnect each fitting to do the install. Many shops will not even touch a Toyota with XREAS for this reason.

Once you have all 4 tires off the ground and have disconnected the lines, the install is the same as any other spacer lift. Just make sure they connect them again before they put any weight on the suspension.

You can always send back the spacers and get some coilovers. Then they can just rip out the XREAS and it doesn't matter what they do to it

There are tons of write-ups if you search.

 

[Jed]

Yes it can be done, and yes you have to disconnect the XREAS to do it. You must have all 4 tires off the ground, then you can just disconnect each fitting to do the install. Many shops will not even touch a Toyota with XREAS for this reason.

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No, you don't have to disconnect XREAS. I installed my own spacer lift without disconnect it. You simply unbolt the shock and leave it attached to the hydraulic line. I put mine on top of an old milk crate, which kept it out of my way and didn't put any pressure on the hydraulic line.

It's similar to unbolting a brake caliper without disconnecting the brake line....it can be done quite easily.

 

[MATT-X]

No, you don't have to disconnect XREAS. I installed my own spacer lift without disconnect it. You simply unbolt the shock and leave it attached to the hydraulic line. I put mine on top of an old milk crate, which kept it out of my way and didn't put any pressure on the hydraulic line.

It's similar to unbolting a brake caliper without disconnecting the brake line....it can be done quite easily.

Did you use Cornfed? Evidently the Cornfed spacers go in a different spot than the Toyotec/Daystar? Topout vs. Preload? I wouldn't know- I didn't recieve any instructions or help from Burtman....

 

[Jed]

Did you use Cornfed? Evidently the Cornfed spacers go in a different spot than the Toyotec/Daystar? Topout vs. Preload? I wouldn't know- I didn't recieve any instructions or help from Burtman....

Yes, Cornfed. There are threads in this forum with instructions on installing them. I might even have a copy on one of my thumbdrives. I'll take a look and see if I can find anything for you.

 

[Jed]

Here's a basic set of instructions for installing the FRONT spacers. It is not specific for XREAS, but you can follow all of the same instructions anyway. Instead of removing the front shock completely, you can just support it (don't let it hang by its hydraulic line) and put it to the side. Unfortunately, I'm at work right now, so I don't have access to the good instructions on my computer at home.

 

[Jed]

Reference picture:

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

Unless there's something I'm missing, you can install the lift without disconnecting the XREAS line. If you follow the line back from the shock, you'll find a bracket. Take a bolt out and remove the bracket (which is attached to the XREAS line) and you'll have enough slack to do the work in the fenderwell (front). I did this when I installed my springs and spacer. I had to completely disassemble the strut just as you would with your install so I could get the spings in, so there's no reason you'd have to do so. I'd bet money that the shop has a bench mounted spring compressor, which is why they say it can't be done. If you get the small portable compressor (availiable to "rent" for free at most auto parts stores) you can do it all with the lines attached.

For more details, click the link in my sig where it lists my lift/tires and it'll take you to my write-up with probably all the info you need. Look at the write-ups I linked to, and together it should help you (them) get the job done.

Also, I've had nothing but top notch customer service from Jason Burtman. I called him several times regarding lift options and he was always there and took as much time as needed to answer my questions (even the simple/dumb ones).

 

[MATT-X]

Thanks guys!! I have forwarded this to my shop and I hope it is what they are needing. I am grateful that there are still helpful people in this world willing to share knowledge and help out without expecting anything in return.

:cheers:

 

[chaz]

heres a link for installing the daystar on xreas, maybe it can help a bit. Daystar (Spacer) installation on 4Runner with XREAS - Toyota 120 Platforms Forum

 

[aaronfro17]

No, you don't have to disconnect XREAS. I installed my own spacer lift without disconnect it. You simply unbolt the shock and leave it attached to the hydraulic line. I put mine on top of an old milk crate, which kept it out of my way and didn't put any pressure on the hydraulic line.

It's similar to unbolting a brake caliper without disconnecting the brake line....it can be done quite easily.

Jed is correct, you DO NOT have to disconnect XREAS.

 

[HB 4X4]

No, you don't have to disconnect XREAS. I installed my own spacer lift without disconnect it. You simply unbolt the shock and leave it attached to the hydraulic line. I put mine on top of an old milk crate, which kept it out of my way and didn't put any pressure on the hydraulic line.

It's similar to unbolting a brake caliper without disconnecting the brake line....it can be done quite easily.

That's how I did mine as well; However, he is having a shop install it. Most shops have wall-mounted spring compressors, which will require that the lines are disconnected so they can remove the entire coilover from the vehicle.

 

[Jed]

That's how I did mine as well; However, he is having a shop install it. Most shops have wall-mounted spring compressors, which will require that the lines are disconnected so they can remove the entire coilover from the vehicle.

Yeah, I realize that. But any shop has the ability to get portable spring compressors if they don't want to disconnect the XREAS. All I'm saying is that it is possible (and easy) to install spacers without disconnect XREAS.

 

[HB 4X4]

Yeah, I realize that. But any shop has the ability to get portable spring compressors if they don't want to disconnect the XREAS. All I'm saying is that it is possible (and easy) to install spacers without disconnect XREAS.

They have the ability to, but most will not unless the customer pays for it. In most cases, these shops have never seen XREAS before, and may never see them afterwards. They aren't paying out of pocket for a one-time use tool. You have to realize that this is a shop that has had his truck for a week already, and have done nothing but scratch their heads.

Amateur shops are such a hassle I still don't understand why people don't just set up a wrenching meet with members in their area. A few hours in your driveway while supplying some beer and pizza is a lot easier and cheaper than paying a shop to do something they don't fully understand.

 

[Jed]

They have the ability to, but most will not unless the customer pays for it. In most cases, these shops have never seen XREAS before, and may never see them afterwards. They aren't paying out of pocket for a one-time use tool. You have to realize that this is a shop that has had his truck for a week already, and have done nothing but scratch their heads.

Amateur shops are such a hassle I still don't understand why people don't just set up a wrenching meet with members in their area. A few hours in your driveway while supplying some beer and pizza is a lot easier and cheaper than paying a shop to do something they don't fully understand.

Any self-respecting shop will already have a set of portable spring compressors. There are times when they would want/need to compress a coil spring that's still on a vehicle. Seriously, I'd be shocked if they didn't have at least ONE portable set.

And if they don't, it's a good investment. You can buy a good portable spring compressor set for $50. I don't own any personally, but I "rented" a set for free from my local Autozone to do my own spacer lift.