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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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Hey guys. I have installed an air ride controller into my ls400.
Will shorting the rods on the height sensors make it go lower or would I be wasting my time doing it?
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 09:56 PM
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Come on guys. I know my terminology isnt exactly correct but someone must know what I'm asking.
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 02:52 AM
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I thought you could dump it all the way down with a controller. You can look into the youzealand kit if you want to go a little lower as well.
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 05:29 AM
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I don't know the answer but I do know its been covered many times.
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 02:22 PM
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You can lower it on the stock bags with a controller, but from what I've read your going to blow the bags out pretty quickly.
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by j three
I thought you could dump it all the way down with a controller. You can look into the youzealand kit if you want to go a little lower as well.
On the lowest setting there is still travel in the shocks. That gives me the impression that it should be able to go a bit lower. Would love a youzealand kit but theres other purchases on the list at the moment so looking for a temporary solution.

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I'm sure it has. And I have also used the search function. What I'm wanting to know I couldnt find. Feel free to lend a hand.

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You can lower it on the stock bags with a controller, but from what I've read your going to blow the bags out pretty quickly.
I've read this too. I've also read the oposite and personaly know someone who lasted 3 years with stock bags and no problems.
I'm currently on stock wheels sitting on the lowest setting and am only wanting to go lower for a park setting.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 12:34 AM
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you can drop the stock air all the way down, bbut you just can't drive on it if you want them to survive longer than a couple days. would have to raise up to near stock height for longevity whenever you drive.

make sure you've accessed the super low mode of the controller, dont ask me how since i don't speak japanese.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 01:03 AM
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Yep super low mode is enabled. Its as low as the controller will enable.
As I said, there still seems to be a fair amount of travel in the shocks so I had assumed they could go lower. If not, I guess I will have to invest in the Youzealand kit later on.
And FYI I roll on the lowest setting and have already ticked over 10,000kms with no problems. They still work perfectly and do not leak if left parked up for extended periods.
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