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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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I would like to know if it were possible to lower the suspension on a ul air ride suspension. I don't mean to lower with the height control button but to acutally drop the car. And if that were possible would i be able to use the height control button from a lower set point? I hope i was clear with the question. Thank you in advance
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yes, there are a few threads that mentioned it in hear and a really good diy but i recommend staying away from it. i did it and regret it. don't mess with the rods on your car unless you are a ace mechanic and don't mind spending tons of time screwing around trying to correct whatever changes you do.

just a tip (which i had to find out the hard way) incase your as hard headed as i am and try to do it your self. the drivers side front height sensor rod has a lot less threads than the passenger side does. so there fore 3 turns on each would lower the car a lot more on the drivers side than the passenger side.

just buy the controller and your done. its much much much easier and hassle free.
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yes, there are a few threads that mentioned it in hear and a really good diy but i recommend staying away from it. i did it and regret it. don't mess with the rods on your car unless you are a ace mechanic and don't mind spending tons of time screwing around trying to correct whatever changes you do.

just a tip (which i had to find out the hard way) incase your as hard headed as i am and try to do it your self. the drivers side front height sensor rod has a lot less threads than the passenger side does. so there fore 3 turns on each would lower the car a lot more on the drivers side than the passenger side.

just buy the controller and your done. its much much much easier and hassle free.
quite honestly i am a little nervous about the data control system mod. I hear they can go haywire sometimes. going up and down by its self and i am not thrilled about that. also i think it might void my warrenty.
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the coolest thing about the controller is that if you have to bring it in to lexus you can just unplug it and tuck in the wires and they will never know (once putting the height back up)...

the controller is more frustrating than out right non functional. mine is fine 98% of the time and i take it for grantid.. umm maybe 95% but its that other 5% that really gets on my nerves, but so faf i think i have figured out how to fix it when it does these things... knock on wood...
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