Xreas failure at 30k miles
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ryguytheman
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I think he was saying that he went with the SR5P over the limited because he didn't want XREAS. Maybe?
the_fornicator
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In the front, you can get away with using the OEM coils even if you lift, but at 60K, you'd be better off just replacing them while you're installing the 5100s. I could be wrong about the limited, but this was the case for my SR5P.
The rears, you only replace if you want the rear lifted. With the 5100 rears, no aftermarket rear coils = no lift.
kernel.panik
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I'd buy the 5100s (they go for about $400 for all 4) and use the $400 from the dealer for the install. I don't think my dealer charged me more than that to swap the struts. I kept the factory coils and put in the rear shocks on my own.
RichinRidgewood
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That is correct. It does not have XREAS and that's one of the reasons why I bought an SR5 Premium.
The system does work. When its not working the OP was surprised by the lack of cornering ability they were accustomed to. Perhaps the OPs were damaged somehow.
Other people are getting greater mileage out of their systems.
"Normal" shocks have a life as well and the fancy ones appear to not be too much cheaper the the replacement of the XREAS.
I am the OP. Not sure what your talking about...
So far the truck is working just fine even with the leaky shock.
RichinRidgewood
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I have a ‘13 limited and my XREAS failed at around 92k miles. I drove it for another 3k before finally biting the bullet. I found a good deal from another member for some Fox TRD Pro take offs, and then bought new stock UCA’s and rear coils from another member to complete the kit. The limited has different rear coils if you didn’t know that. Anyway just had them installed and oh man what a difference, very smooth ride and way better on dirt as expected. I’ve had a couple Tacoma’s in the past that I alway put Icons on, but wanted to keep this truck as factory as possible.
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DannyLlama
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[MENTION=206506]17Jetta[/MENTION] I have an xreas set that I had removed a while ago if you are interested.
Ive been looking on the for sale wanted thread, but no joy on a lightly used set of takeoffs from a TRD Pro.
Whats different about the limited rear coils? No sure I understand. Ive talked to Bilstein lifts and Toytec and neither one of them mentioned it. Are there specific coils I need to look for on the rear or are you just saying I should change them out as well?
Appreciate the offer, but I think I'm done with Xreas. Not worth the hassle.
doublezero
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If you think you are going to keep the runner for years to come then I would suggest for now to replace the broken xres shock for 1800. Otherwise you are going to spend around 6K for a real replacement /upgrade. If you rather replace / upgrade get the camburg uppers and lowers and kings all around with a LT setup. You will be looking at 6-8k in parts alone. But the value is there.
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DannyLlama
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Not trying to be a jerk, but how did you come up with that math and what will change now vs than?
Eitherway the entire setup has to be ripped out.
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RichinRidgewood
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Title pretty much says it all. My drivers front shock is leaking at 30k miles. 2016 Limited purchased as a leftover March of 2017 so barely out of 36 month bumper to bumper.
Already spoke with Toyota Corporate and they were not very helpful. Toyota is offering $400 as a goodwill gesture towards replacing drivers front shock, lines, accumulator, and passenger rear shock. Dealer estimated $2200 at first, but once Toyota came to the rescue, dealer is now at $1800 for the job. So $1400 out of my pocket for an obviously defective part from the factory.
As of now, I (we) haven’t noticed any degradation in handling. However, this is my wife’s daily driver and she does most of the parental duty hauling around our two amazing children.
I purchased the 4Runner because I thought it was the best mid size SUV available and had Toyota reliability behind it. I was wrong. Toyota has really let me down.
This has been beat to death on the forums and I should have known better. Xreas is failure prone.
Looking for recommendations on what to replace the Xreas suspension with. We get dirt on the tires 3 or 4 times a year, so just looking to replace with OEM quality. Not looking for a lift. Would prefer a compliant ride to off road capability.
Appreciate any input or commiserations.
- If you replace the XREAS with regular shocks your wife will say that it doesnt drive the same.
- Then you will get into a fight because you will tell her "everyone from the internet does it"
- She will think you are doing something unsafe or trying to kill her
- You will tell her "They said it's better"
- She will file for divorce.
- You will have to sell the 4Runner to pay the lawyers
- You wont be able to go to work because you can't drive there and you'll be fired.
- You'll miss child support payments and you will go to jail
- When you get out you will be destitute and living in a box on the street.
- You'll die from some random act of violence in the homeless community you are living in.
badattitude
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Limiteds have purple/orange paint codes. I suspect they're shorter.
ScoMey
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My XREAS failed at 90k... replaced them with Bilstein 4600's (Bilstein quality, just not height adjustable). Shop reused the stock springs... no change to ride height or stance after the switchover - I measured to be sure.
Pretty sure the springs themselves are the same across all models.
Scrapper2018
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How was the ride quality comparing to the xreas? More body roll or nose dive? Less? Thanks!
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