Lifting an XREAS rig

[BerettaMarksman]

I have a 2003 4Runner that I want to lift, however it has the XREAS system. what is the best way to lift it? I have ran searches on these forums but continue be at a loss. Has anyone lifted thier XREAS rig? if so how did you do it?

 

[bulldog-yota]

I used a Daystar lift with my XREAS. I actually did a write up of it, sO I'm sure if you search my screenname and lift you will get it.

I have recently removed the XREAS and installed OME.

The options are:

Daystar
Revtek
Cornfed

Cornfed seems to be getting the best review lately. Daystar is probably the most economical. And I think the most people have Revtek at the moment.

Daystar is around $250
Revtek is around $500 (they do not recommend for XREAS, but some have done it)
Cornfed is around $300 (I think). They only recently started for the 4th Gen, but have a great reputation for their products.

For top 2 try wheeler's offroad http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/4runner.htm

For cornfed go to http://www.cornfedsuspension.com/ , just contact them for 4th Gen as I dont think it is on their website yet.

 

[bulldog-yota]

Oh and dont even think about Nitrous Enterprises I and many othes have had endless troubles with them. They have yet to procude sound products and soem are considered downright dangerous.

see
http://www.buyerbeware.ws/

 

[BerettaMarksman]

how difficult is the installation of of a Rev tek or cornfed installation? anyone done it? if so can you link me to how you did it?
or did you have someone else do it. Less shwab says they wont touch my runner because of XREAS...

 

[bulldog-yota]

how difficult is the installation of of a Rev tek or cornfed installation? anyone done it? if so can you link me to how you did it?
or did you have someone else do it. Less shwab says they wont touch my runner because of XREAS...

Revtek, cornfed and Daystar are all the same to install with XREAS. Teh big trick is to not disconnect the XREAS lines on the shocks. This means compressing the front struts on the 4Runner.

 

[Good Times]

do it yourself. if you've done some basic auto work, it'll be relatively easy to do. you can even use all hand tools to do the job (i've done one for a fellow member in las vegas last month using hand tools only) so it can be done.

i'm sure there are members in your local area that will be willing to assist ya for some fine grubbin/drinkin

good luck

 

[BerettaMarksman]

I live in Vacaville Californa, anyone out there want to help me out? hehe ill buy you dinner at real nice restaurant

 

[bulldog-yota]

where is vacaville?? north south east west or in the middle of nowhere?

 

[bulldog-yota]

Ok got it. You are like 110 miles or so from me. SO I might be able to swing by, pending on when you do it.

 

[Good Times]

yeah that's a whee bit too far for me.

 

[4route]

You did a search and found nothing?? Check out yotatech.com and search there too. There are a lot of us who have lifted our xreas'd runners without issue.