How To Quickly Remove The X-Reas System On A 5th Gen 4Runner

[@sammyglo5354]

Couldn't ask for a better walkthrough xreas delete video. Good job and thanks for extra detailed info and not rushing the video. 🤝

[@jenronwong]

Thanks for making a great video. I haven't found a mechanic near me that will do the XREAS delete but I will definitely share this video with the one who agrees.

[@kidwehrex5895]

thanks for the video. after doing a lot of reading, I'm feeling very blessed that the xreas system on our 4runner lasted almost 150k before it started to leak.

[@BluCollarBandit]

The last bit of info that it was solely mechanical was a huge help! Thank you for the great video!!

[@hugostiglitz7997]

Love the attention to detail, I'm the same way. I'll be cutting mine out save myself the trouble since I'm tossing it in the trash anyways in this case. Thanks for the knowledge before I tackle the job.

[@StormChasingVideo]

Looking to do this on my Limited, just wondering why be so careful when it is being deleted and just cut the lines to make it simpler to delete everything?

[@tytrammell23]

Very thorough video that actually shows what you are doing. Good job, and thank you!

[@shawnsponds]

Yes but if he is going to dispose of it, just cut it in multiple pieces and toss them, trying to remove as one piece is futile

[@3s1kill]

I did mine back on 2019 by looking at forums posts and diagrams😂. Excellent video for anyone who wants to remove theirs.

[@rjfowler189]

Great video, thanks. I'm doing the same thing this weekend and installing an Icon suspension. I don't think the system is reusable. I had one leaky strut (front driver side) and Toyota told me the entire system had to be replaced ($5300).

[@michaelbezos2969]

Great job. Being hold fart think I'll just leave hardware on and replace shocks. Of course I'll plug shock lines to not spew fluid everywhere down the road. Most appreciated! Thanks

[@markstraka8184]

how'd that work, as I was thinking the same. Really don't want to spend the time taking all that out, if I don't have to, Figured I'd drain it down, and replace the shocks...be done with it?

[@michaelbezos2969]

@@markstraka8184 Worked find, $1300 had dealer do it so it shows up on Cars Fax report plus dealer guarrenteed work and equipment 24k miles 24 months. Rides the same on the road, maybe a slight bounce on NE Ohio potholes & patchwork road repairs. I dont off road with Limited. Hardware still on frame. Quote was 2400 to replace 2, 2600 for all 4 shocks. 2015 model 4-runner. Not worth the investment to me. Replacement shocks are Toyota stock shocks. 1300 included bushings & control arms. Good luck.

[@markstraka8184]

@@michaelbezos2969 thanks, and...sounds fair, especially with bushings and cntrl arms, from a dealer. Will try to go same route, see what they quote me.

[@DKits73]

I would add two more jack-stands for safety at the front on frame by the towing hooks for safety incase one failed also you could have two more on either side of the rear diff with 2x8 on ground under them

[@michaelmeredith6945]

Great video! Im about to buy a 2015 4runner limited and was afraid of the suspension. But that was easy!

[@CKYOUTDOORS]

Will be taking off my x reas system too on my 2012 og 4Runner limited with and replace it with a 2.5 ome lift kit this weekend.

[@T4Rgarage]

You’re going to love it! Are you doing wheels and tires as well?

[@CKYOUTDOORS]

@@T4Rgarage I have a set bfGoodrich k02, and I’m waiting for the bronze motegi traklite m150 to be in stock again.

[@T4Rgarage]

@@CKYOUTDOORS Nice choice!

[@EggyPocket]

Looking to do the same. How do you like it? Hows the comparison? I'm currently running a leveling kit on 33's and the ride quality is unbearable. Hoping the OME is more forgiving with speed bumps/bumpy roads

[@CKYOUTDOORS]

@ depends on which one you get, I got the ome 2.5inch lift kit medium, it’s a little stiffer but drives way better.

[@jjgionet1735]

Just bought a 2015 4Runner Limited today, super pumped. A little old a little high mileage but within my budget especially with all the mods I want to put on this very stock Limited! My question is, once the XREAS removed could you still drive it, or the new suspension needed to go on immediately? Thank you!

[@T4Rgarage]

You’ll want to do it all at the same time. The shocks and xreas are basically one big unit

[@rtap8170]

I saw a car care nut video where he talks about 4runner suspensions and touches on xreas. He explains-like you did-that it’s fully mechanical/hydraulic not electrical, he also says that Toyota designed it so that the system cannot be maintained and fluid cannot be added/exchanged. You have to disconnect at check valves otherwise you will lose fluid that cannot be added… 😂 it’s like Toyota turned German or something with engineering on this one…

[@mikesweeney5685]

Awesome video, liked and subbed. I have a 2015 Limited and love it. A bit disappointed to find out the X-REAS system fails early. But when it does I will likely remove it per your video. If I don’t want to put on a lift kit, can I just replace the X-REAS shocks with something else? What will my ride be like?

[@dave1096]

the tire under the frame is a great idea. i had a vehicle fall on me once and partially pin me. to be honest it was a Suzuki samurai 😂 but my T4R would have turned out different im sure.

[@ERADxKUYA]

Thanks for the very helpful video. What size tires do you have on those 20” wheels?

[@SY-gd6yc]

Great video! Why not leaving the system with the lines intact and only cut the line where it leads to the shock? This way you just replace the shocks.

[@marcoperez4712]

Great video, just bought the bilstein 5100 adjustable front struts and rear shocks. After you replaced the xreas system did you get any abs, trac control light come up later after a few miles. TIA

[@T4Rgarage]

No, it is fully mechanical/hydraulic. No electrical connectors at all

[@victorolguin]

Thanks so much for his video!! I got a 2018 toyota 4 runner liimited with 90k miles and the passenger side front shock has gone to shit. toyota wants over 5k to do everything. Then if i wanted to remove the xreas system and put traditional shocks, they still want over 5k. this suspension is rediculous. what did you end up putting on this 4 runner?? i leaning towards some fox shocks.

[@LiLDeMoN8I8]

Do i have to remove the whole system just to put in new shocks or can i just leave it their?

[@markbroad119]

Note to myself, cut lines, replace with normal shocks. Thanks. 🤠

[@T4Rgarage]

Just as long as you don’t park in my driveway and leak hydraulic fluid everywhere

[@dennisg1460]

That's what I did.

[@blessedveteran]

The 2023 4runner I just got has the X-reas suspension too. I also want to add a 3 inch lift. How do you like these?

[@unconquerablebeautifulafgh2295]

Wow, tons of 4runner followers, It's seems people love 5th gen forever No one waiting for 6th Gen

[@Ckrell08]

Can anyone provide a rough estimate of the time it takes to perform this job at home, thanks?

[@UTEbrianL]

Good video, but if you disconnect the XREAS at the check valves you won't lose any fluid. You were real close, just next to wear you disconnected. I have a 4th gen but the setup is almost the same. The FSM shows the exact points to disconnect.

[@T4Rgarage]

You’re right. I made a note of that in the videos description but it was too late for the video recording.

[@bakwheeltango18]

10/10 video! Thank you!

[@T4Rgarage]

Glad it helped!

[@badermalik2823]

I just leased a 2023 4runner - question - if we dont want to lift it with a different spring - can the Emu Nitrocharger work with the Stock Suspension ?

[@T4Rgarage]

You could, yes. I would honestly probably choose the Bilstein 5100 though. They will provide a smoother ride and the option is there to raise the height by adjusting the spring perches, if you ever decide that you want some lift

[@badermalik2823]

@@T4Rgarage You are awesome in response time - i just got to your video at 448 minutes - while you are talking about the the lines - i was also researching 5100 and 6100 series looking at a 4runners blog - where i found your video just a few minutes ago - found spring perch options also - the height is i think perfect - my wife thinks she has been driving a F350 - question is that are OEM Springs good - because my aim is hauling a Food Truck later in 2 years ?

[@T4Rgarage]

@@badermalik2823 I personally went with a heavier spring because the stock spring rate sagged quite a bit as I added weight. If you want to keep the stock coil I would add an air bag kit to the rear

[@badermalik2823]

@@T4Rgarage Got it - Airbag Kit in Rear for Longevity - once i start with Food Truck Hauling after 3 years - you have a 2010 - your Front Spring Sagged after a good 12 yrs of use - that is not bad - i just got the vehicle at 300miles

[@rishatruzybayev4637]

Cool and useful video 👍👍👍. Tell me, if you turn off the car, it will become softer or remain the same stiff, after the accident they removed the suspension, and it seems to me that it has become hard ?! Or will I have to change to regular shock absorbers.

[@angelsoto6881]

Were did you get the suspension kit?

[@dolfa179]

Do you know how to add oil to the x-reas system if you want to use it again?

[@sabahaljabery1979]

Yes, I also want to know whether the lost oil can be added to the Xreas system or not

[@samdollar6294]

You can't

[@LiLDeMoN8I8]

How do i plug the x-reas system without removing it?

[@fabiopinzon7743]

dude, your videos are great!!

[@markstraka8184]

,,,forgot to ask, if I'm not looking to change the ride height of would I just re-outfit with standard (Sr5) style struts/shocks?

[@T4Rgarage]

That would work, yes. You could always do an aftermarket shock with stock coils/springs. The coil springs are what gives the lift

[@markstraka8184]

@@T4Rgarage Thought I read somewhere that you might need to change the springs too, something to do with them being different with the Xreas/lmtd, but...didn't really seam to make sense....so thought I'd confirm

[@T4Rgarage]

@@markstraka8184 The springs should work no problem. People will use those springs with the Bilstein 5100 shocks

[@markstraka8184]

@@T4Rgarage Great, one less thing to change...although doable, didn't look fun in the video!

[@scottshow11]

Just bought my wife a limited and it has this system here soon I will be removing it my question is. Can I buy any shock? Or does it still have to be fore the xreas. I haven’t had the time to look under her car to see if something’s different with the mounting or not.

[@T4Rgarage]

Once the X-reas is out it is just like any other 5th generation 4runner. No differences with the mounts. Hope that helps

[@davidmaan9696]

Thank you for the great video. Did you experience change in the ride quality after deleting the XREAS ? XREAS system is known to reduce the sway and nose dive in the limited 4runner. Did you 4runner start swaying and leaning when you turn ?

[@T4Rgarage]

It handles pretty good around corners, no noticeable/major swaying or leaning. The new suspension is a bit stiffer in the front (old man emu). I definitely feel the road a bit more but it handles larger bumps and dips better.

[@guillermofigueroa336]

Es para 4wd only? O 2wd too?

[@brayanvarela3011]

So I took the xreax system off and the abs and the traction control come on the cluster what you think might have cause that?

[@T4Rgarage]

You likely pulled your ABS speed sensor cable somehow causing a disconnect, short or damage. The xrease is in no way connected to the electrical system

[@hinklej2]

What are the new part numbers that you ordered?

[@T4Rgarage]

Check out the description of part 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZmndayFgK-Kiac

[@hinklej2]

@@T4Rgarage Thank you! Bilstein website doesn't have anything for Limited model. Do I put in SR5 to get part number? Also, does 4wd make a difference?

[@T4Rgarage]

@@hinklej2 Yes SR5 works. Once the Xreas is out you have basically made it like any other model SR5 included

[@markstraka8184]

Looking at purchasing a 2013 limited, question...do they all (limited's...well, especially 2013) have the X-reas?

[@T4Rgarage]

It should have xreas unless it was swapped out already. Just check to see if you have shocks with hydraulic lines attached

[@markstraka8184]

@@T4Rgarage Thanks. Asked seller to look (he's about 2 hrs away from me, and not very mechanically inclined) ...all he came back with is that they are red

[@markstraka8184]

...after he told me one is leaking

[@T4Rgarage]

@@markstraka8184 My xreas we’re red as well

[@markstraka8184]

@@T4Rgarage appreciate it, think I've got my direction

[@ShasteeMcNasty]

If you remove all of this will a lift kit for a non x-reas model work?

[@T4Rgarage]

Yes, they are the same vehicle. Xreas is just an add on

[@monzsterman7479]

Just bought a used 2016 with 60k only to find out this weekend that all the shocks/struts are leaking. Guess I will be doing this sooner than later. Sucks that a company makes a system like this that cant be maintained.

[@yuboli5302]

Do I have to remove entire X-REAS or I can simply just disconnect from strut and replace with new non-X-REAS strut?

[@T4Rgarage]

You could do that but I’d recommend removing the whole system

[@vulam3782]

SIR THAN💯KS YOU SO MUCH YOU'RE WONDERFULLY

[@jebbish]

THANK YOU! I will be doing this to my 2016.

[@SeazerRodriguez]

Can you remove the X-Reas system and keep the shocks in place, or… are the shocks somehow also reliant on the X-reas system being connected to them…?

[@T4Rgarage]

They are connected with hydraulic hoses as they work with the xreas reservoirs/system

[@T4Rgarage]

You must replace the shocks

[@SeazerRodriguez]

Thank you very much for this detail!

[@connerswanson9395]

Awesome video!

[@lanix17]

Is this KDSS 1.0?

[@GreatSax1]

Are you using SR5 struts?

[@T4Rgarage]

@@GreatSax1 I put in aftermarket shocks. OME Nitrochargers with 3” lift springs

[@GreatSax1]

@@T4Rgarage I meant shocks designed to fit SR5. I believe the limited only came with XREAS and you "can't" get OEM struts for that one.

[@T4Rgarage]

@ same vehicle/mounts, you can put xrease , sr5 shocks, trd pro or any aftermarket that fits the 5th gen platform

[@GreatSax1]

@@T4Rgarage Do you recall having to grind a flange to install the rear struts?

[@T4Rgarage]

@ no, it all bolted in

[@kennethkeyser7533]

Great video . Just got a 2016 Limited, and my wife hates the ride. Want to move away from xreas. Is it possible to disconnect the xreas system, then drive to a shop to have them replace the shocks? I think I have the tools and ability to do the disconnect, but not the replacement. Thanks much!

[@T4Rgarage]

It is possible but you would have to disconnect the system at the check valves. If it is not disconnected correctly you will get hydraulic fluid all over the road. It wouldn’t be a lot of shop time for them to take it out, especially if they are already taking the shocks out anyways

[@kennethkeyser7533]

@@T4Rgarage Thanks sir! Appreciate the quick reply and great video!

[@mikesweeney5685]

Please let me know if you did this Kenneth as I am considering the same thing on my 2015 Limited. Another option would be to ask the shop to just disconnect and plug the XREAS lines at the shocks. Then have them replace the shocks with non XREAS shocks. Then I could save a bit of money and remove the rest of the XREAS system myself.

[@SGFAdventures]

What size tires and brand were you running in this video.

[@T4Rgarage]

275/55/20 Toyo Open County AT3s

[@SGFAdventures]

@@T4Rgarage any rubbing on stock set up. Thinking about 275 55 20 falcon wildpeaks on stock wheels and xreas

[@T4Rgarage]

@@SGFAdventures only a little on the front fender liner in reverse with steering wheel turned all the way to the side. I fixed this by heating up the fender liner and pushing it forward with a mallet

[@SGFAdventures]

@@T4Rgarage thank you!

[@ralphdieringer1050]

Thanks for putting this together. I called a shop and they wouldn't touch my truck because they were concerned about this X-Reas system connected to electronics. My truck is 2016 Limited. Thoughts?

[@T4Rgarage]

No electronics. Just a mechanical/hydraulic sysyem. Once removed it is just like any other 5th gen 4runner.

[@ralphdieringer1050]

@@T4Rgarage Thanks man - very much appreciated this information

[@admantiom1848]

@@T4Rgarage great video. We are about to do this on my Friend 2014 4Runner next week and he is concern about the check engine light coming on, but on your video I didn’t see any wires or sensors hooked up to the system. Am I correct? I don’t think by removing the system it would trigger the check engine light. Thanks in advance.

[@T4Rgarage]

@@admantiom1848 It is not connected to the computer in any way. You will not get a check engine light 👍

[@admantiom1848]

@@T4Rgarage you the man. Thank you sir

[@israelrodriguez6986]

Do any lights come on on the dash whenever removing this system???

[@T4Rgarage]

Not electrical all mechanical/hydraulic

[@israelrodriguez6986]

@@T4Rgarage thank you!

[@Woolrage10910]

Will this throw a code?

[@T4Rgarage]

No, it’s fully mechanical/hydraulic. No electronics

[@SilverFrogStudios]

Is there any real need to fully remove the lines?

[@freakadore]

Just leave them. That's what I did.

[@CJ-nk1ls]

​@@freakadoreyou left the whole system? Did you plug the ends?

[@shawnsponds]

Man just cut it as you move along and pull it off in 20 pieces …sooooo much easier

[@samsonmarkos1603]

Why not u just disconnect the reservoir and the front and rear connectors instead all the line..

[@AJ_Wilke]

Awesome video. Did you drive at all while the xreas system was removed?

[@T4Rgarage]

Thank you! I didn’t drive with it disconnected, but that probably would have been neat

[@willytrouble88]

Why remove XREAS? It doesn’t adversely affect articulation.

[@T4Rgarage]

I have nothing against xreas, when it isn’t leaking it works great. I wanted to add a proper suspension lift to my 4runner so I had to do away with the xreas

[@sabahaljabery1979]

Why can't xreas be repaired?

[@НиколайРужин-ж6о]

👍

[@jellyfishedx]

Best thing I ever did was removing XREAS and putting in full suspension.

[@Don-md6wn]

What differences have you found after the change? Did you replace the XREAS with the Old Man Emu suspension, or something else? I just purchased a 2018 4Runner Limited with 60K miles. It has the XREAS and there are no signs of leaks, not surprisingly since it has never been off road. I am going to take a 2 month trip west and will be driving off road quite a bit. I am in the process of having skid plates and rock sliders (Metal Tech, the only ones I've found that fit on the Limited without modifications) installed and am thinking about whether I should stay with the XREAS until it starts leaking or just go ahead and replace it.

[@4bvenom733]

Dont think you ever rinse under your car after taking to the snow

[@T4Rgarage]

Lots of days up at the ski hill. Might apply fluid film for next season

[@robertwatson3953]

Could you just cut the system out?

[@Baebon6259]

I was thinking about that. Cut the line/drain/leave it on there. Install new shocks

[@hrcia6123]

It’s no fluid refill you just need to replace the shocks and the lines and that’s all

[@samdollar6294]

The dealership by me quoted over $7000 to replace the lines and shocks

[@hrcia6123]

@@samdollar6294 longo Toyota told me only the shocks only for $2,000

[@No_life_haha]

I would of just cut it out the way and left a bunch of the lines on the car haha

[@T4Rgarage]

🤣

[@Saladon89]

Why did u buy a limited LOL

[@Don-md6wn]

Why not LOL? Nicer interior, probably the best 4Runner in snow and ice with the full time 4WD and locking center differential LOL. Can be modified to do most anything any of the other 4Runners can do LOL.

[@garymcdonnell]

That was my reasoning as well. Loving mine!@@Don-md6wn