2003 Air Suspension Intermittent Problem
03-16-15, 02:59 AM
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Lexus replaced reservoir and air bags, I did the sensors myself afterwords, just to make sure. I have no plans to get rid of the truck so I went for it. In hindsight maybe I should have gone with the coil springs..,maybe at 300 K, ha just had lunch with a friend that has a 2003 land cruiser, 350K. Only thing that has been replaced other than scheduled stuff has been a fuel pump. Going in tomorrow for full trans flush....I am committed.
But yes, I plan to get 300k out of it if possible.
03-16-15, 03:24 AM
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I like getting raped by my dealer, at least the mechanic has a face and a name and I have access to him as well as the head tech guy. I get fed, given a loaner, they will use stuff I bought from Sewell. All in all a positive raping. Good luck.
03-22-15, 09:02 AM
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Ok, so it does look like it's a leaky airbag (no shock). It's a very small hole, which doesn't always leak, which is why I'm having the problem intermittently. Going to replace both bags since I'm sure the other will leak at some point soon as well.
Thanks!
Thanks!
03-22-15, 10:22 AM
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your welcome....old saying...when you hear hoof beats behind you, it usually horses, not zebras.
03-22-15, 05:26 PM
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You going OEM or aftermarket replacement (Arnott, Suncore, etc) ?
03-23-15, 03:08 AM
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Aftermarket. OEM is too expensive.
Amnyone ever use Discount Body Parts? Prices are too good to be true. I called them and they discounted the price even further. A little skeptical.
Can find Arnott from Rock Auto for like $150 a bag.
Amnyone ever use Discount Body Parts? Prices are too good to be true. I called them and they discounted the price even further. A little skeptical.
Can find Arnott from Rock Auto for like $150 a bag.
03-23-15, 06:44 AM
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Discount Body Parts = 4.6 stars on Google shopping, with 2800 ratings.
CarParts.com is a buck cheaper, with 4.2 stars.
Might pay more for Arnott if the bags are a pain to replace.
CarParts.com is a buck cheaper, with 4.2 stars.
Might pay more for Arnott if the bags are a pain to replace.
03-23-15, 06:55 AM
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Also considering doing the coil conversion. I don't ever plan to tow anything and I don't regularly carry heavy loads so the leveling is not something I need. Saw a kit for $350ish but wonder about how the ride is.
03-23-15, 07:22 AM
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Aftermarket. OEM is too expensive.
Amnyone ever use Discount Body Parts? Prices are too good to be true. I called them and they discounted the price even further. A little skeptical.
Can find Arnott from Rock Auto for like $150 a bag.
Amnyone ever use Discount Body Parts? Prices are too good to be true. I called them and they discounted the price even further. A little skeptical.
Can find Arnott from Rock Auto for like $150 a bag.
03-23-15, 07:27 AM
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It appears they have 1 left in stock. Left and right have different part numbers. Since they are sold in pairs, I assume they have 1 left of the other part number.
Amazon.com: Lexus 48080-35011, Coil Spring: Automotive
Amazon.com: Lexus 48080-35011, Coil Spring: Automotive
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