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Garage in Connecticut

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by hamsey, Apr 17, 2025.

  1. Apr 17, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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    hamsey

    hamsey [OP] New Member

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    Looking at having my 24 Limited XREAS removed and replaced with a new suspension. Anyone know of a Toyota specialty garage in Connecticut? Talked to a couple of garages but neither of them are that familiar with XREAS and 4Runner lean. Removing XREAS is straightforward but I worry about putting in a lift and not having the lean. Prefer to use someone who is familiar with the 4Runner. Looking at a 2/1 with either Bilstein 6112/5160 or Dobinsons IMS. Open to other suggestions. Daily driver but it will see gravel/dirt/fire roads (some with washboards) and the beach were the speed limit is 15 - 25.

    Thanks, Norm
     
  2. Apr 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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    EVB in Danbury would have been the best option, but they recently closed.

    I have a Master Toyota Tech that can remove the XREAS, but he will probably fight you on the lift idea. lol
     
  3. Apr 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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    Would advice to experience a 4runner with those suspension and see if you still want to do it. Just saying because I miss the XREAS comfort.
     
  4. Apr 18, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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    @Ripper238 That's the place that keeps popping up but as you said they closed. I have been trying to contact them. Think I will just go with a 1" front lift. swapped out my wheels/tires and don't much care for the rake. Do not to go level because I load up the back with 150-300 pounds pretty often.
    @kmeeg Funny, Your the first person that has said that. It is one of the reasons I worry about. Don't think the suspension can hold up to the conditions that I will undertake. I am worried about the nose dive I keep reading about. Don't experience that with XREAS unless it's a very sudden stop and no body roll. Have not committed yet. Maybe see what happens when I take it out on beach / dunes before changing it out.
     
  5. Apr 18, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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    Look up Toyota Performance Center in New Milford, Alex is awesome. Small shop, Master Tech and he will advise you well.
     

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