Rear Air Suspension showing Symptoms... Thoughts??
08-17-17, 07:37 AM
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Had my Westars put yesterday. $130 for labor and all looks good so far. Checked this morning and car was not sagging anymore so will keep an eye on it.
Old air suspension bags were a little rusted from the top especially the connector and looked really worn out.
Got it taken care of under $300 and kept the cushy ride.
Old air suspension bags were a little rusted from the top especially the connector and looked really worn out.
Got it taken care of under $300 and kept the cushy ride.
09-06-17, 07:16 AM
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Just wanted to provide an update from my 8/7/17 post on this thread. You know, after SHIEKHMAX jinxed me!!!! As posted earlier, my right rear air suspension bag started leaking occasionally. I ordered the parts suggested from eBay for $158 for the pair www.ebay.com/itm/Rear-Air-Spring-Bag-PAIR-for-2003-2009-LEXUS-GX470-TOYOTA-4RUNNER/231771928392 I was interested in doing it myself, but jacked up one side to do a “preliminary check” and the tops of the bags are “way up there”, and I just didn’t see any way I was going to get to the “clip” to release them. So, I opted to have my non-dealer Lexus mechanic do it. He charged me $181 (plus tax). So, for about $350 I am back in business. Thanks everyone.
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04-20-18, 07:51 AM
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Just wanted to provide an update from my 8/7/17 post on this thread. You know, after SHIEKHMAX jinxed me!!!! As posted earlier, my right rear air suspension bag started leaking occasionally. I ordered the parts suggested from eBay for $158 for the pair www.ebay.com/itm/Rear-Air-Spring-Bag-PAIR-for-2003-2009-LEXUS-GX470-TOYOTA-4RUNNER/231771928392 I was interested in doing it myself, but jacked up one side to do a “preliminary check” and the tops of the bags are “way up there”, and I just didn’t see any way I was going to get to the “clip” to release them. So, I opted to have my non-dealer Lexus mechanic do it. He charged me $181 (plus tax). So, for about $350 I am back in business. Thanks everyone.
My air rides is working great so far...
BTW they are back on sale if any one needs it.... Same link but cheaper (which i assume is good)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rear-Air-Sp...1WXy~2&vxp=mtr
03-07-20, 07:32 PM
#21
I have an 08 as well and replaced with aftermarket "westar" from protier industries on ebay. They are about $80 each. So far, so good but I have only had them installed for about 3 months. I did not want to put a lot of money into new ones in case something else fails on the air suspension and I need to switch to coils.
03-08-20, 11:14 AM
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I replaced my leaking passenger bag with the Arnott's as well. Super easy to do. Just need long needle nose pliers and a jack. Didn't even need the special tool for the hose disconnect.
03-08-20, 12:23 PM
#23
I have completed the replacement of my airbags on my 2008 GX470 at 139,000 miles (included below). I found two links on You Tube on how to do the repairs.
the first one was the best:
I found the information, compiled a step by step instruction sheet to follow. This was a combination of the Arnott instructions with the extra information from the videos. I chickened out and passed them on to my mechanic. I also could not decide regarding the aftermarket airbags so i went with factory on line parts. They looked exactly the same as the aftermarket but were in a toyota box. $400 Should have saved the money but i wanted the same rided. I don't think it made a difference.
My mechanic found the fittings on top of the airbags all rusted out (Illinois truck) and had to repair that and the lines. He charged $200 so at $600 versus $1200.from the dealer it was still a win-win. Overall I think it is a easy job and i probably could have done it. I don't think I would pay the premium for factory parts next time.
the first one was the best:
My mechanic found the fittings on top of the airbags all rusted out (Illinois truck) and had to repair that and the lines. He charged $200 so at $600 versus $1200.from the dealer it was still a win-win. Overall I think it is a easy job and i probably could have done it. I don't think I would pay the premium for factory parts next time.
04-22-20, 09:32 AM
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How loud/noticeable should the compressor be
Hello all,
First time GX470 owner. I just bought a 2007 with 190K on it. Truck is in good shape, tons of records, and only 2 owners.
AFTER I purchased the GX I noticed I could hear the rear compressor for the suspension airbags running. Its definitely audible from inside the car and, at least to me, is louder than the engine running. Is this a sign that its about to go or that I have a leak? Or is this just normal given the age/miles? Also, I notice that it runs every time I start it if parked on an incline. I know there's a lot of info out there and I've spent a lot of time searching to see if this particular question was already asked and I couldn't find anything - sorry if I'm being redundant.
Much appreciated
First time GX470 owner. I just bought a 2007 with 190K on it. Truck is in good shape, tons of records, and only 2 owners.
AFTER I purchased the GX I noticed I could hear the rear compressor for the suspension airbags running. Its definitely audible from inside the car and, at least to me, is louder than the engine running. Is this a sign that its about to go or that I have a leak? Or is this just normal given the age/miles? Also, I notice that it runs every time I start it if parked on an incline. I know there's a lot of info out there and I've spent a lot of time searching to see if this particular question was already asked and I couldn't find anything - sorry if I'm being redundant.
Much appreciated
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