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Old 07-20-16, 10:02 PM
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Default Work Wheels - VSXX Fitment / Air Suspension

I currently drive a White 2014 GS350 FSport and I'm planning to install an air suspension kit - either D2 or Air Lift.

I'm a little green when it comes to air suspension. Can someone here educate me on the pros and cons of either brand?

In addition, I'm planning on having my GS sit on either 19 in or 20 in Gold VSXX. What sort of fitment should i be running?

Just note that this car is my daily and I don't plan on going for that "Stance" look. I prefer function over form. Nevertheless, I'm not about to push ridiculous camber just to go through tires every few months.

Any suggestions guys? I'm a little new to wide body cars so I'm not as well versed in these topics.

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I have a customer on full Airlift Performance for his Lexus GS350.

If you're local to me In Los Angeles or Orange County. I can show you his setup.

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20x9 +30 / 20x10.5 +45 should be a good fitment.. you might be able to get away with a 10.5 +40 in the rear but after you roll that small little lip in the rear fender... just make sure you get the right disk face for the brake clearance.
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Originally Posted by dailygrind
I currently drive a White 2014 GS350 FSport and I'm planning to install an air suspension kit - either D2 or Air Lift.

I'm a little green when it comes to air suspension. Can someone here educate me on the pros and cons of either brand?

In addition, I'm planning on having my GS sit on either 19 in or 20 in Gold VSXX. What sort of fitment should i be running?

Just note that this car is my daily and I don't plan on going for that "Stance" look. I prefer function over form. Nevertheless, I'm not about to push ridiculous camber just to go through tires every few months.

Any suggestions guys? I'm a little new to wide body cars so I'm not as well versed in these topics.

Thanks!
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Id go with airlift. I have d2 but i regret not getting the airlift because for the 2IS, the d2 rear bags are sleeve while the airlift rear are bellow
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Originally Posted by metaleckz
Id go with airlift. I have d2 but i regret not getting the airlift because for the 2IS, the d2 rear bags are sleeve while the airlift rear are bellow
How old is your kit?
The new design on these is bellow for the rear.
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what's the difference?

Originally Posted by metaleckz
Id go with airlift. I have d2 but i regret not getting the airlift because for the 2IS, the d2 rear bags are sleeve while the airlift rear are bellow
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Bags are pretty complicated lol.

Airlift is really good in terms of management and struts..

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Bellows are larger style bags that can lift more but also require more to lift. Bellows are standard in the rears for cars with MCpherson suspensions. The sleeve style are used up front due to limited space. They have an internal spring that expanded to the desired right height.
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Originally Posted by jjashaa
20x9 +30 / 20x10.5 +45 should be a good fitment.. you might be able to get away with a 10.5 +40 in the rear but after you roll that small little lip in the rear fender... just make sure you get the right disk face for the brake clearance.
Im planning on going with 20x9.5 +6/ 20x10.5 +29. Is that too aggressive of a setup?

I want to avoid having to get a rear camber kit.
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Originally Posted by dailygrind
Im planning on going with 20x9.5 +6/ 20x10.5 +29. Is that too aggressive of a setup?

I want to avoid having to get a rear camber kit.
that's very aggressive the lower the +number (offset) the further your wheel is going to poke out... if you are lowering the vehicle is when you will have to worry about camber. A rear camber kit is a good long term investment if you planning on lowering
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Originally Posted by Staggered3
that's very aggressive the lower the +number (offset) the further your wheel is going to poke out... if you are lowering the vehicle is when you will have to worry about camber. A rear camber kit is a good long term investment if you planning on lowering
Yeah i take back my last statement about a camber kit. I'm actually shopping around for one right now. any suggestions on Brands? SPC?

In terms of fitment, maybe i'll explore what you mentioned before: 20x9 +30 / 20x10.5 +45
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Originally Posted by dailygrind
Yeah i take back my last statement about a camber kit. I'm actually shopping around for one right now. any suggestions on Brands? SPC?

In terms of fitment, maybe i'll explore what you mentioned before: 20x9 +30 / 20x10.5 +45
I went with figs and have no complaints at all.
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Originally Posted by dailygrind
Yeah i take back my last statement about a camber kit. I'm actually shopping around for one right now. any suggestions on Brands? SPC?

In terms of fitment, maybe i'll explore what you mentioned before: 20x9 +30 / 20x10.5 +45
If you are wondering. I have air lift with air force struts.installed last july and within.4 months I needed new tires.


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