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Old 08-04-07, 07:57 PM
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Default Air Suspension Removal/install

ok, heres the deal my 92 ls400 i bought came from the factory with air ride but was converted to OEM shock/spring. well im putting oem air ride back in it and i need to know where the compressors are and where the air lines hook up to on the air struts so i can see if they just pulled the struts and disconnected sensors or removed everything in the system. i just got done pulling the back seat and there was a connector on top of the rear strut...... anyways any pics or links would be greatly appreciated i searched and frustratingly enough could not find anything. thanks in advance.
Old 08-05-07, 07:43 AM
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i have one small question:
i wanna convert my lexus ls 400 1995 year coil spring to air suspension. is it difficult to do. if some vary can help me, please.
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depends on how mechanically inclined you are.
now back on subject, no help on links or how-to's on compressor replacement?
Old 08-07-07, 09:53 AM
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hmm i would think it would be easy to instal but hard to find the parts, ask jim chow, hes in the lx forum, but he may be able to help u
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dutch, get yourself a factory service manual. they are a 2 part set. best $170 you'll spend.
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Or go to https://techinfo.toyota.com

pay $10 a day and print/save all you want.
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nice guys, thanks. i was just surprised how theres not alot of tech info out there for this subject seeing how its a common problem. but i guess most people take their car to their car to the dealership while im a DIY'er
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Originally Posted by Dutch
nice guys, thanks. i was just surprised how theres not alot of tech info out there for this subject seeing how its a common problem. but i guess most people take their car to their car to the dealership while im a DIY'er
no, most of us use repair mauals
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
no, most of us use repair mauals
lol +1 Shop manuals and 25year master tech.
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Originally Posted by illcelsior
lol +1 Shop manuals and 25year master tech.
you use a 25 year master tech?
i havent seen any shop manuals on ebay, but ill probably sign up for that site and get what i need all at once
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Originally Posted by Dutch
you use a 25 year master tech?

Yes. One of my best friends is a 25+ year Toyota Master Tech. He is a tremendous help keeping all of the toys in tip top shape.

We just put on the JIC FLT-A2 on the UCF11 this past Saturday. Printed out the pages I needed from TIS for reference. It was very straight forward installation however.

I rarely take any vehicles I own to the dealer. Only for differential work or something I need a big lift for. (FZJ80) I do most work in house or at my friend's shop.

Peace.
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yeah, i HATE to take mine to a dealer, i also rely on friends on things i cant do myself but still havent had any luck so if anyone has a manual and can transcribe the location id be forever grateful
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Just pay the $10/day and print out whatever you need. Mine didn't have air suspension so I cannot assist you.
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well im doing that right now
so if anyone needs anything from the site as far as tech info let me know as i will have access today.
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well its not letting me on.......


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