DirtyGX

The air compressor for the rear shocks, is there a way to break into this and add a T so you can still have air suspension, but also fill tires?

GXallday

of course. I assume everyone here has already done this

fantic

I'd be curious what the max pressure of the system is. I wouldn't think the bags would take much. I would also think it would take a long time to air a tire. Maybe good to top off though.

DirtyGX

But, if you could plumb the system to a 3 gallon air tank, you would have a constant capacity. 3 gal would be enough for a tire or two, depending on how low you aired down to.

DirtyGX

Don't let my low number of posts on this forum fool you. I have been active in LandCruiser communities for nearly 12 years, I've done more DIY maintenance than most on these types of trucks. I joined here for specific information relating to the GX, which is in short supply over on MUD.

If your comment isn't sarcastic, please link the information, because I would ACTUALLY use a air tank system for something other than blowing the dust off my prada shoes.

chiph9

What, you don't have someone to do that for you?


Chip H.

470SNC

i havent seen a write up for this, so I assumed no one has done this yet, I would also be interested!

DirtyGX

Well, I was hoping to not be the guinea pig, but I might have to be.

I'll contact my parts guys and see what I can find out.

470SNC

Since the truck auto fills up the airbags in correllation to the ride sensors, how would you wire it so you can turn the compressor on and off for just the tires, and also when filling up the tires, how would you not let air into the airbags at the same time? I think to use the compressor, you would have to disable the air ride suspension

DirtyGX

I'm not sure how to answer part one of your question, which is why I was hoping someone else had already figured this out.

As for part 2: If you were using an air tank (3-5 gallon) as a holding tank, that would solve the issue I would think.

It wouldn't be cheaper, but might be easier to just use the ARB air compressor or other similar 12v compressor and small tank system.

470SNC

I plan on ditching the rear air soon, already have icon coils, just havent put em on yet, ill let you know what i find out

DirtyGX

Thanks, I'll keep an eye out for it!

470reasons

The GX compressor is an expensive part. Personally, I wouldn't experiment with it unless maybe you are going to convert to coil springs in the rear. In that case have some fun!
I bought a Smitty Built compressor and have been very happy with it. Airs big tires just fine.

GXallday

Its a joke. Last I checked that wasn't illegal

DirtyGX

The more I think about it, this is probably the easiest solution. The compressor isn't terribly easy to access, and with my luck- I would completely screw it up.