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Old 04-03-15, 08:24 AM
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Default New air springs are in and the great ride is back!

Picked up the GX today after having the front/rear diff and transfer fluids changed, new plugs put in and more importantly having the rear air springs replaced with new OEM springs.

WOW what a difference! No more bottom out and the ride is once again very compliant.

I believe one of my springs had a hole or at least leaked. The ride was very loose feeling in the rear and it use to bottom out a lot. I was always having to do a reset to get enough air in the bags to provide half-way decent ride.

With still relatively new shocks and new air springs she drives like new again.
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Good to hear. Who did the work for you?
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Originally Posted by NTH
Good to hear. Who did the work for you?
Not me, I am too swamped getting the boat ready for trophy rockfish season.

Air spring purchased off Amazno $175 ea and had a fantastic local indy shop in my back yard do all of the work - Cape Auto. They also did my timing belt. Plan to have them put my new brakes on too.

Where in MD are you?

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Originally Posted by cssnms
Not me, I am too swamped getting the boat ready for trophy rockfish season.

Air spring purchased off Amazno $175 ea and had a fantastic local indy shop in my back yard do all of the work - Cape Auto. They also did my timing belt. Plan to have them put my new brakes on too.

Where in MD are you?
Do you have a link or part #s to your Amazon purchase? I need to do the same maintenance. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by coloboardi
Do you have a link or part #s to your Amazon purchase? I need to do the same maintenance. Thanks.
Right and left have different part #'s

Amazon.com: Lexus 48080-35011, Coil Spring: Automotive Amazon.com: Lexus 48080-35011, Coil Spring: Automotive
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Im in Howard County. You?
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Thats a great deal at $175 each. How many hours of labor to install the bags? Think I like this option more than converting to coil springs many have talked about.
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Originally Posted by NTH
Thats a great deal at $175 each. How many hours of labor to install the bags? Think I like this option more than converting to coil springs many have talked about.
I think I paid $200
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[QUOTE=cssnms;8986727]I think I paid $200[/QUOTE

cssnms, I see you are from Annapolis. spend a lot of time down their, one of my children works for the AACoPD. watch out for an unmarked dark blue Crown Vic.
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[QUOTE=ALAN553;8987025]
Originally Posted by cssnms
I think I paid $200[/QUOTE

cssnms, I see you are from Annapolis. spend a lot of time down their, one of my children works for the AACoPD. watch out for an unmarked dark blue Crown Vic.
I let'm know I am pals with Alan.
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[QUOTE=cssnms;8987167]
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I let'm know I am pals with Alan.
It usually works...
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Originally Posted by cssnms
I think I paid $200
That's a great deal from your indy. Thanks
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