{"id":35922,"date":"2016-08-24T13:31:50","date_gmt":"2016-08-24T18:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/?p=35922"},"modified":"2024-02-11T12:21:59","modified_gmt":"2024-02-11T20:21:59","slug":"xreas-shock-2003-toyota-4-runner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/2016\/08\/xreas-shock-2003-toyota-4-runner","title":{"rendered":"Xreas Shock 2003 Toyota 4 Runner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-36108\" src=\"\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2003-toyota-4-runner-limited.jpg\" alt=\"2003 Toyota 4 Runner Limited\" width=\"600\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2003-toyota-4-runner-limited.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2003-toyota-4-runner-limited-300x151.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>Replacing xreas shock system on my 2003 Toyota 4 Runner Limited.<br \/>\nI am removing the xreas system and replacing with conventional shocks.<br \/>\nI have read a list of threads online and what I have found online is that people replace with Bilstein HD shocks 4600 Heavy duty or 5100 series.<br \/>\nAlso, replacing front and rear springs with FJC brand. And replacing existing sway-bar bushings that are attached to shocking system mounts!<\/p>\n<p>Are these the Products you recommend?<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>RESPONSE<\/p>\n<p>Blistein HD shocks seem to be the way to go when replacing the xreas shock system. However I like to replace the complete assembly when available. This makes the install quicker and complete. I recommend <strong>BILSTEIN 6112 Struts &amp; Coils 46-227287<\/strong> because they come Assembled &amp; Ready for Installation. These are good for vehicles with 0 &#8211; 2.5&#8243; lift.<\/p>\n<p><code><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/BILSTEIN-6112-Struts-Coils-46-227287\/dp\/B019PWD4ZQ\/ref=as_li_ss_il?s=automotive&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1472062514&amp;vehicle=2003-76-1005-13--9-6--4691--1-1--199-64-0&amp;sr=1-2&amp;ymm=2003:toyota:4runner&amp;keywords=Bilstein+HD+shocks&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=freea08-20&amp;linkId=16c7d63b0f0f68b38f971eb942c2dc23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B019PWD4ZQ&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=freea08-20\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=freea08-20&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B019PWD4ZQ\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/code><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Replacing xreas shock system on my 2003 Toyota 4 Runner Limited. I am removing the xreas system and replacing with conventional shocks. I have read a list of threads online and what I have found online is that people replace with Bilstein HD shocks 4600 Heavy duty or 5100 series. 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