4Runner Suspension Replacement and XREAS Delete

David walks through the steps of replacing shocks and struts the 5th generation Toyota 4Runner. Limiteds have failure-prone XREAS suspension - so he shows how he deleted XREAS and used Bilstein 4600 shocks and struts. The process depicted allows the option of reinstalling XREAS at a late date if desired.

Links to Tools and Parts:
(if you use the links below, it doesn't cost you more, but helps the channel with a small commission)
Spring Compressor I use: https://amzn.to/3wMXhUd
Similar, cheaper spring compressor: https://amzn.to/4aHQVDa
Gloves: https://amzn.to/4dLxoVw
Front: Bilstein 24- 329064: https://amzn.to/3wtOlD3
Rear: Bilstein 33-329093: https://amzn.to/3XILYa6