5th Gen Limited - Replace XREAS with Bilstein 4600 or 5100

Normally I would say go with the Bilstein’s. I had my X-reas 10 years. I do go off-road, but not a great deal. When my X-reas started leaking, and was told it was 4-5K to replace, decision made and I went with the Bilsteins. In your case, you have a very low mileage vehicle, and you’re on the street most of the time—and it will cost you nothing to get the x-reas replaced. I’d say that you should stick with the x-reas—which really isn’t “antiquated.” It’s on the 2025 TRD Sport.

But if you really don’t like the look of the stock Limited wheels, and they will pay the lesser cost for the 5100’s—which you can then set at a lift—and then get smaller diameter wheels and bigger tires . . .

 

Thanks HP15LTD. I didn't realize the newer models have XREAS. I appreciate the response.

 

No problem. Glad there’s a forum where I can get info. Meant to ask what tires on your Limited. At 141K, I’m on my third set of Michelin LTX Defender M/S. If you are putting that much mileage on the “pavement princess,” recommend those if they aren’t already on there. Quiet, great on wet roads and some snow—and great mileage.

 

Wow - it's like your watching my thread reads this morning. I am considering the Defender M/S for her. I'd like to get a more aggressive look. Maybe the 265/60/20 with 1" spacers to fill up the wheel wells. "?"

 

Should work. Just in case you haven’t used it, went to tiresize.com, then the more tools dropdown, then offset calculator. Assumed you have the stock 245/60R20’s:Almost an inch diameter increase and width okay as well—will come out almost a half inch further. On the initial page of tiresize.com, using the comparison tab, the speedometer won’t be that far off—reading will be a little less than the actual speed. Guess your wife can blame any speeding tickets on you buying bigger wheels! Not sure I would put spacers on because it will make the car steering a little different due to a positive scrub radius (and if you don’t already know about that, have fun reading all the threads!)

 

Wow - thanks for this! Here goes another hour of laptop time! LOL

 

I'm in the exact same boat with my '19 at 82k miles.
The problem I have with so many of these replies is everyone has lifted theirs.
I want to level only, no lift (OP said no lift)... so recommending this shock or that shock but then stating you did this UCA and a 2.5" lift and it rides great is really no help IMO.
Any variation that included a LIFT is really no help unfortunately.
I had 5100s on my 1st Gen Seqouia with no issues and those are always highly recommended. Even if they last half as long as the XREAS, I can replace them almost 10 times for the price of the XREAS (shrug)

 

Bilstein 5100's have settings, from 0 to 2.0 inches. You can set the shock at 0, or whatever increment you need for leveling.

 

Oh.. I know... and my personal intention would be the .85 setting I think it is to level it.

 

Hey OP did you ever replace with the 4600? Its definitely time for me to replace mine as well. If so are you happy with them?

Im trying to figure out someplace to take it but am kind of having a hard time. I can't do it myself, so am wondering, typically would a local independent shop that isn't a toyota or off road shop be able to do the work correctly? I wouldn't mind a bit of a lift but its not super important as its my daily driver back and forth to work really. Would just be for looks really. Im trying to learn but, reading a lot of threads it quickly gets confusing with all the different opinions.

Also, any rough guesses on cost to rip out the xreas, and put in either the 4600 or 5100?

 

2011 Limited w/ 90k miles

I bought the truck in 2021 with 55k miles and XREAS shocks were leaking. Replaced with 5100s all around… maybe it is slightly stiffer, but hardly. My wife noticed no difference and has been around cars her whole life, she likes the ride feel. Stock 20” wheel & tire size, front is almost “leveled” and sitting at the 2nd perch height which is . 85” lift. It still has a slight rake which I like.