Air Suspension Question (another one...)
11-09-14, 04:26 PM
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You are correct, toyota makes a tool for their techs.
11-12-14, 09:42 AM
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I just did the Spring/Strut conversions yesterday bud. It's easy. Took 2 hours, and that was with a trip to Harbor Freight to get the spring compressors. There's a shield that is bolted under the left side of the frame so I kept a jack on the left side and a stand on the right. Once you know where the clips are holding the bags in place it's an easy swap. I went with the suncore springs and gas shocks. 357 plus shipping(free for me cause I'm military which was a nice bonus. UPS had them to me in Utah in 5 shipping days. Definitely worth not having to worry about the air ride system anymore. My right air bag had a silver dollar sized hole in it and the compressor burned out trying to keep the truck up. 550 for the compressor and 200 for each bag?? Plus there were signs of dryrot on my left bag so that was going soon too. No thanks, springs and struts it is. Now no more worries! Good luck
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11-13-14, 06:57 PM
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How do these air springs ride compared to oem? I replaced my two rears about a year ago and incase they go out again looking for an alternative hehe.
Also right about that special tool. Would save a few mins next time.
Also right about that special tool. Would save a few mins next time.
11-15-14, 07:13 AM
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I have a stupid question... I know nothing about car parts and fixing them, but people are saying "bump stops"... what are those and how do you tell if your GX is resting or hitting them?
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