Suspension option

I have a 2011 4Runner Limited and the suspension needs to be replaced. The dealer wants $6k to replace it. $3k to unplug the reservoir system and just replace with regular shocks. I cannot afford either option, and I’m not a mechanic. Any advice?

 

Eibach PRO TRUCK Sport leveling shocks

 

Thanks a lot Jet4,
I’ll definitely look into it. I’m only an hour away from their shop.

 

What components are they saying needs replacement? 6k is a lot of money for shocks and springs.

 

Yeah I know!
They want to replace the shocks, and the reservoir system for them. I don’t know where they get that price from? The shocks are leaking.

 

Does your vehicle has kdss?

 

You should be able to get some coilovers from rock auto for $125 each. And rear shocks for $50 each. Find an independent suspension shop and have them installed for $500-700, depending on where you are located.

Sounds like you have kdss. They can eliminate that from the equation. You should be able to get the whole thing done for $1000-1200.

 

Sounds more like XREAS.

KDSS should never need maintenance, and is separate from the shock absorbers.

 

Limited model. XREAS. Expensive system to replace back to factory spec. As previously mentioned, lots of options to eliminate XREAS system and put conventional suspension.

 

Thanks ThatBassGuy and 4x4Runner,
You’re right, I have XREAS. Because of your help, I was able to find these two YouTubes that will solve my problem....
Thanks again gentlemen!


https://youtu.be/3Y3ygTUe4fk

https://youtu.be/rAskv_pSmS0

 

Thanks Antman,
Your question of whether I had KDSS led to the XREAS responses.
I hope I can help someone out in the future......you know “pay it forward”
Thanks again Antman

 

Hey fellas,
I went to Pepboys and had them disconnect the flexible lines from the XREAS shocks. Then I had them install normal off-road shocks. My Runner suspension works fine; and there’s no warnings on my dashboard display as there are no electrical connections or vacuum connections. I saved thousands from what the dealer quoted me, and I was able to get better quality off-road shocks from the money I saved. I never have to worry about XREAS again.
Thanks again fellas for all your advice

 

I eliminated my xreas at 70k miles not for a failure, but because I was not impressed with it at all, and wanted to do a lift and tires. I have a feeling the system is not only expensive, it's probably a PIA to set up properly even for a competent service dept. The high costs dealers are charging are most likely because they don't want to mess with a flawed system that's a difficult install on top of that. Especially when most of us go with decent low cost aftermarket shocks and are happier anyway. 3k to disconnect and install conventional shocks is ludicrous though.
Glad you got it sorted out OP and Welcome!!