Lifting a 4Runner with XREAS Suspension

[Bergger]

My buddy has a 2006 4Runner Sport with XREAS suspension and would like to lift it. He actually took it to 4Wheel Parts to have a spacer lift installed. They called him a few hours later and told them they would not do it. When lifted it throws the computer for the XREAS off and can cause safety problems. Does anyone know if a 4Runner with the XREAS can be lifted without any issues?

[bigreen505]

Berger, do a search on YotaTech, I know it has been covered there. I'm pretty sure there are several that dumped the XREAS for an OME setup, but check there to find the details. Here is one thread (http://www.yotatech.com/f117/4th-gen-4runner-x-reas-lift-options-roundup-53661/) of many. My understanding is that you have to remove the ENTIRE X-REAS system including shocks, computer, wiring, etc.

[Life_in_4Lo]

check toyota120.com for all your options. you can lift w/ xreas but requires more care.

[Ryanmb21]

that is BS, XREAS has no computer interaction. You can do spacer lifts with it no problem and there is several examples of such on toyota120.com. Or you can do what I did, pull the whole system out (which requires very little effort).

[Bergger]

Thanks guys. He wants to keep the XREAS so I'll check out these posts and see what the options are. I could be wrong but it was my understanding that the XREAS was not really computer controlled. I thought it just pushed hydrolic fluid into the shocks based on the roll of the vehicle.

[teotwaki]

Thanks guys. He wants to keep the XREAS so I'll check out these posts and see what the options are. I could be wrong but it was my understanding that the XREAS was not really computer controlled. I thought it just pushed hydrolic fluid into the shocks based on the roll of the vehicle.
Yup. No computer. There is a hydraulic line from the left front shock to the right rear and another line from the right front to the left rear.

[net4n6]

I have 06 Sport with XREAS. 3" spacer lift with no problem. If you run 33" tires, you need to trim the front fender.

[Bergger]

I have 06 Sport with XREAS. 3" spacer lift with no problem. If you run 33" tires, you need to trim the front fender.


What type of spacer lift do you have? Is it available in a 2" lift?

[net4n6]

I used 3/2 cornfed.