LIFT dilemma...rip out XREAS or not

[YotaConvert]

happy new year everyone

been awhile, almost got rid of the runner but thankfully I came back to my senses...anyway, I have a dilemma and need some imput. I want to lift my yota 2- 3inches and was going to go with spacers. BIG PROBLEM THOUGH, my runner has the X-reas and for the life of me I can't find anyone who'll touch it and I don't have the tools or experience to do it myself. What are the pros/cons to completely replacing the suspension? $$ are a big one I know but I'm more concerned with the end result. Any idea's, suggestions and opinions would be greatly appreciated...thanks everyone!

 

[ric]

mine in the city dump, lol I was just going to cap it, but I know that Ill keep this rig forever, or kids kids will be wheeling it, so the XREAS went in the trash.

 

[YotaConvert]

what did you replace it with and how do you find the ride in comparison?

 

[GX4SEVEND]

I replaced mine with a full Icon set up and i'm very satisfied. I can feel it ride a little more harsh but it corners a lot better and is much more stable than the stock xreas that i had previously.

Any aftermarket lift i.e.....OME, Icon, or SAW, will be an upgrade over stock and I doubt you'll think twice once you get rid of the xreas

 

[ric]

heres what I replaced mine with http://www.toyota120.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4616

 

[chaz]

which

ill second the toytec. its what i have too. i just cant express how much better than stock it is. much cheaper price than icons. got mine at FATBOBS. hey ric, its cool to see another that went with the TT.

 

[ric]

Chaz,
I had them on my 99, and absolutly LOVED the set up. my only comlpiant is I wished I got them sooner, lol

 

[Falls]

I know what you mean about alot of places not wanting to touch stuff with Xreas .

Should you dump it or not ?? Only u can answer that.

I like my Xreas , I think it's pretty durable , but I would not hesitate to pull it and do shock/springs.

The problem I have is that I only want a max of 2"F (if not a little less and max 1" rear ) Hard to get with doing shocks and springs.

 

[zimm]

I dumped my XREAS for ICON suspension too. I love it and highly recommend it.

Spacer lifts work with XREAS though, you just have to find a more competent shop. But I wanted more suspension travel, better ride, etc that the coilovers get you. The spacer is just for looks and higher ride- you loose travel and the gain nothing as far as soaking up bumps.

 

[YotaConvert]

many thanks to all that replied! by your replies it seems losing the xreas isn't much of an issue, a more costly enterprise yes but all in all well worth it. I want more height but not at the cost of losing travel so a more intensive overhaul is needed me thinks...I'm going to start shopping around and exploring the brands mentioned. hopefully in a month or so I can get this done!!! thanks again everyone...it's nice to get pumped up again about my Yota!!!