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My 2005 4Runner Limited needs new shocks/struts all around.

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by rotter01, Oct 20, 2020.

  1. Oct 20, 2020 at 5:44 PM
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    rotter01

    rotter01 [OP] New Member

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    My 2005 4Runner Limited needs new shocks/struts all around. Mileage is 142,000. A local Toyota dealer gave me an estimate of $2500.00 for all four installed. He also warned me that if the Xreas system is worn, it may need to be replaced at a very expensive cost. Can the Xreas system be removed and regular new shocks/struts installed, and then is the car safe to drive..........
     
  2. Oct 30, 2020 at 10:25 PM
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    Mr. Banks

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    Borla Catback Dual Exhaust, Daystar/Spidertracks spacers, 06’ LED tail swap, Limited map light/homelink swap, AVH-4200NEX Nav/stereo upgrade, blacked out headlights, full LED exterior lights upgrade, riding on Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac's. AWAITING: LED interior swap, C4 Lo-Pro Winch Bumper, Warn Winch, Sherpa Roof Rack, Bilstein 6112/5160!
    Yes you can remove xreas. A full xreas replacement isn’t worth it. I’m removing my xreas and upgrading my suspension as soon as my Bilstein kit comes in.
     
  3. Jan 7, 2021 at 10:22 PM
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    Mick4Yota

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    You should go to a reliable mechanic instead or if you have family member who knows one. Yota dealer will charge top dollar. Not bad mileage for 04 though. Mines an 06 with 211K:eek:
     

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