Gx470 Suspension Conversion - From Air Bags to Coil Springs.
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- The Lexus GX470 suspension conversion from air bags to coil springs should be the first modification every owner should do. It also happens to be relatively easy and affordable to do at home. There are many kits available for the GX470 platform. You also have the option of putting together your own. However you choose to do it, once it’s done you won’t regret it.
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Rear Air Spring to Coil Spring Conversion Kit (Converts Air Springs to Coil Springs) - Compatible with 2003-2009 GX470:
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GX470/460 Rear Airbag Delete Kit By Metal-Tech 4x4:
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Console Box Hole Cover (2 options):
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This is a good video. I'm a CZcams DIY video junkie and this is one of the best most descriptive videos I have ever seen. All done in a way that real people that don't have a million dollar garage (like me). The part I liked most was the attention you paid to the spring perches, and even the hole left inside... I am about to tackle this job and there are plenty of videos out there but you are the only one to show all of this in detail. Simply outstanding content! Thank you.
I used your video to replace my 470’s airbags for springs .
A lot easier job than I thought it would be thanks to you.👌
Awesome, glad you found the video helpful!!!
Great video! @KRTLyfe How is it holding? How much have the rear springs settled since installation?
@@Pwofese my 470 after completion of the spring install doesn’t look overly jacked up in the rear. Bearing in mind I did not install the pucks that are to help anchor the base of the spring and do raise the vehicle more.
The springs if they did settle it was negligible and haven’t noticed a difference. The ride is excellent and although I don’t drive off road I have and do push the limits of the springs over speed bumps and transitions in road surfaces with no adverse effects.
Love this vehicle if I could just get the AC blowing cold 🥵
Kudos for you for not being afraid to work in the cold. A true car guy, weather won't stop him.
Thank you Thank you! Wrenching no matter the weather!
Kudos to him.
I’m a car guy and weather will stop me...unless I have no choice
For most GX owners, the bumped from behind feeling at red lights is the Driveshaft needing to be greased. The permanent fix is to replace the driveshaft to the newer version but greasing the joint with the extension slide does the trick for a few months.
Yeah, a few people have mentioned that. Mine went away and hasn’t returned since I pulled the bags out. Idk maybe I got lucky.
@@KRTLyfe my air suspension would start filling up at every stop light. When it got to the ‘N’ height I would get a bump or 2. I also got the bump from the drive shaft.
Finished the coil conversion and greased the joints this weekend. No bumps so far.
Thanks for the video. I watched a few times to swap to coils.
@@jamesray388 awesome glad the video helped you get it sorted out!
Sequoia owners too. Thank you for posting this!
watched this video a year ago when i bought a Gx, and today im doing the job! Love your content and style of instruction. There are other tutes, but this is my fav
Awesome! Thank you! Hopefully your conversion is straight forward with no issues! Thanks for watching commenting and subscribing!
Its’s been a while since we removed the bags and installed springs on our GX470. Here is a quick update!
The springs are holding up great and all tho they have settled in, the rear of the GX is slightly higher than the front. This isn’t a deal breaker to me but if you are super detail oriented this might annoy you.
The ride is great! We would never want to put bags back on our car. We have logged a few thousand miles now and we have no regrets about removing the air bag system. On road and off road these springs should serve you well, unless you plan to do some extreme off-roading / over-landing.
If you do plan on doing a heavy duty over-landing build , only then would I suggest you look into stiffer springs.
The extra weight of a RTT and storage system in the back could make your GX bottom out on challenging roads / terrain Hope this update helps anyone looking to do this modification. You can do it!
I love the follow update, thank you so much!
Thank you for the update! I have only seen an update from a video a couple times. Awesome. This was my second time watching. About three or four months apart. I have gone 360 with my airbag replacement. Started off going to do a cheap inexpensive setup. Then started looking at al these setups that were going to be $400-600 dollars just for parts. After seeing your update, think I'm going inexpensive route. Thanks again!
Hi! Guys I just let you know I’m so proud of you in your vídeos. Very very smart. But can you plz sent me the parts #.or information about the after market parts. I want to do the same thing with my wife Gx470. Plz thank you.
Are you still running the air shocks ?
My high school daughter is about to inherit our 2007 that we've owned since 2009. I like the idea of my baby girl surrounded by all that steel. The dealership quoted $3k+ to replace the air suspension. I'm going the conversion route. Your video was fantastic! You've got a new subscriber in me.
Thank you so much! We sincerely appreciate it! Hopefully you find more useful content on our channel. WOW 3K to repair the suspension, that is a bit pricey.
3k wow!
Now it's back to being a Land Cruiser Prado without those airbags. One of the best off road vehicles ever.
Yes, we love this vehicle!
Did this to my gx470 this morning. Thanks to your video it was very easy. Done in 1 hour. Car now rides like new. Thanks
Wow, one hour that is awesome! I’m glad this video helped you out!
Thanks KRT!! My airbags just failed, and I used your helpful video to convert to coil springs. One step I changed is putting the coil on metal tech bottom isolator and moving the whole piece inside. This way I barely got the whole thing in without having to disconnect the sway bar. Rides so much better. Thank you and subscribed!!
Thank you, I’m glad the video helped and thank you for subscribing! Hopefully you find some of our other videos useful.
What was your mileage when it happened?
Thx Bro you’re describing all the same problems I’m having with my recently purchased 05 GX 470. So I’m going to follow suite with your repair to the T. Thx again & keep rocking.
No problem, glad you found the video useful and good luck with your repair!
Did a full air ride delete today on my 2005 thanks to you, man! Just bought it so this is only the beginning but I can’t thank you enough!
Glad I could help!
Did you change out the shocks too?
Which fuses do you need to pull? Thanks
I used this video along with another from Metal Tech. Just taking off the bottom bolt on the shock was much better than trying to remove the top bolt. I ended up replacing the shocks too, they were very tired. Anyway, thanks for the vid.
Thanks for the video I have a 2009 gx470 everything went smooth and you do have to unscrew the sway bar no matter what. I went with just the springs due to the tight snug fit. This video saved me thousands, it took me about 2hrs due to the fact that I manually unscrewed everything including rims. I purchased the springs for $132 and a pair of jack stands for $67 I had everything else to do the job. Thank you once again!!
Glad it helped! This is what I love to hear, we absolutely enjoy hearing from people that our content has helped! Glad you saved a bunch of $$$ as well, you can save that cash or do some cool mods! Thanks for watching commenting and subscribing! 💯
I replaced my shocks first then went with the spring conversion at a later date. I was able to install the springs by removing the bottom shock bolts on both sides. I then had a helper step on the side I needed clearance on to insert the spring And it was just enough clearance to pop it in. This is of course with standard mounting hardware, not the base parts that were used on this build.
AWESOME job you two! just bought an 06 today and was worried about the whole air system replacement. I don't think I have a big air leak but it won't stay in high. I am totally doing this exact coil changeover as soon as possible! Thanks, you made it look easy!
Glad it helped!
What kit did you go with and how has everything been so far?
@@608portraits9 I went with the Eibach kit which gives 2-3 inch lift. I was able to do the rear myself but the front struts weren't assembled so I don't have them in yet. I had family get sick and that was more important. I'm in Mexico now and will get everything finished when I get home. CHEERS!
Do you need to cut the bump stops? Or no need?
About to do this with a Dobinsons conversion kit for my 08. Definitely had the same problems with one of the air bags failing. Looking forward to the upgrade
Awesome!
Excellent video. I'm shopping for a GX470 now and doing my homework. Thank you!
We absolutely love this truck. Thank you for watching!
Bro you did this by yourself? 😳 stud. I ended help on mine. Kdss made it a pain in the rear.
I just competed this with the metal tech 4x4 spring kit. I did not cut the bump stops I have no issues. The kit was $400 with $100 shipping (HI). Highly recommend this conversion. Super easy to do.
Is this less then the strut master?
@@user-be1qh7zk4e I’m not sure I went too metal tech 4x4. I didn’t want to trust a cheap Amazon part and got mines straight from the company website.
You made it easy to do, especially in placing the hydraulic jack and the stands you're an inspiration doing DIY, keep those videos coming peace from California.
Thank you very much! Your support is definitely appreciated.
I hate it...hate with hateful hate when people edit the fiddly bits of teardown. In your case, the tab removal... We need to see everything in this stuff. Sighed: mechanically tone deaf. I'm lucky to not break things when fixing others because of 'gotchas' everyone takes for granted. That said, you are a very good instructor.
Sorry we couldn’t get a camera in there.
Disabling the dash light worked perfectly for my 04 GX470, thank you!!!
Great to hear!!!!!
Def do the install with a metal tech type of base (Or another brand like Ironman 4x4), you did good with it. I have installed hundreds of the airbag deletes.
Hey hey from the A! I knew I recognized that Humane Society mural. About to do the same thing on mine. Thanks for putting this together!
Colby Allen yes sir we in the A! Thanks for watching hopefully your conversion goes super smooth!!!!
@@KRTLyfe Hey man, if you haven't, join the GXOR-GA group on Facebook. Ton of good information and great resource for parts when people are selling.
@@allencolby thanks I will definitely join!
This and the TPMS light just got rid of 1/3 of my dash lights, it was already coil swapped but the fuse still in when I bought it! Thanks!
That is awesome glad these videos helped you out! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Thanks for a great video. In Europe, we did not have the GX470, but we did have the Land Cruiser 120 GX. Our GX has the same air suspension ...
Yep, best is to remove it before it gives you trouble.
thank yyou for this you described my gx to the tee. looks like my airbags aree going APPRECIATE YALL
Very helpful, replacing airbags for springs on my 2005 Toyota Prado.
Thank you
Glad it helped
Very informative and no goofy music. Nice!
Glad you found the video helpful! Thanks for watching commenting and subscribing!
I have the exact same year/color GX and just bought the IronMan 4x4 lift kit and air delete. I'm excited for it to come and get rid of those pesky bags. Great video, thanks.
Good choice! Thanks for watching!
Thankyou so much for this video, in Australia your model car it a Landcruiser Prado Grande 120, we are doing the same conversion, but raising it 2" and new shock absorbers as well...
Wow that should turn out nice!
Great video, man! I've been watching your videos for a while, and can't wait to fix up my GX! Just ordered an Eibach lift for it, and will pull the trigger on TRD Pro wheels and some good tires soon!
kellyhouse03 awesome you will love it!
My bad, i did not see the jack stand earlier. Thanks for the video. You’re the man.lol
LMAO!!!!!!! Please elaborate. Thanks for watching commenting and subscribing!
Nice video thanks for posting! The feeling of getting hit from behind is from the yoke of the rear driveshaft. I got the new driveshaft (Lexus said they’ve redesigned it like 10 times for this vehicle) and the car drives like a new Lexus fresh off the lot.
Thank you for your comment and watching our video. So I've read countless threads on I8mud, the Lexus and Toyota forums, reddit etc about this knock. I was going to go in that direction and get the drive shaft and bearings etc changed. My GX was doing it really bad at every single stop light some times multiple times. Since I've changed my suspension it hasn't done it a single time. It's been several months now of daily driving and multiple road trips to the mountains in our GX. We haven't had one bump since. Maybe there are multiple causes. If it resurfaces I will make sure everyone knows and I will make a vlog about it. Thank you again for your contribution!
@@KRTLyfe Whoa!!! I have read all over and you are the first to state your problem that is exactly like mine. Not the typical driveline clunk where it bumps when stopping and moving again, I don't have that. I have what you had. Multiple bumps when stopped. Heck, it even does it when the car is off and has been sitting for a few minutes. Have you learned anything else about it?
That "bump" sensation you're describing is common on 4th gen 4Runner and 1st Gen GX470 120 platform. It's the drive shaft slip yoke. It needs to be greased. When you stop the axle and suspension load up against the yoke. When you release the brake or the yoke gets enough tension and then releases, you get the clunk or bump sensation. It's coming through the driveline. There are zerks to lube the driveshafts and there are many different arguments on what type of grease should be used for specific zerks. Go by the manufacturers recommended grease types of read up on what people are using to help stop their clunks.
Tickle Fingers yeah I read all that on the forums etc before I changed my bags out. A lot of people seemed to say the bump came back after greasing. Immediately after changing to springs ours hasn’t done it not once. Which leads me to believe the bump was coming from the vehicle trying to correct its ride height, since my driver side was leaking so bad mine was doing it at every stop. Literally hasn’t done it a single time since swapping to springs. I wonder if any of those others experiencing the clunk were on bags or springs? If mine comes back I will definitely let you know but so far it’s been clunk free! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💯
Picked up the kit today to install next week on our 06. Thank you so much for the info!
You are welcome!
Thanks for the video. I was searching for the conversion on a 1st gen toyota sequoia. This is probably the closest I can get. It's probably the same.
Hopefully it will be pretty similar and this video will help you out. Thank you for watching!
How did it come out? I’m looking to do the same thing asap
@@nastynel2 it was easier than I thought it would be. Pretty much plug and play.
Very intuitive my dude, looking to pick me up a GX soon and was gonna be doing the same thing
Thank you, definitely should be your first modification those airbags are unnecessary.
Added this to the strut master video, which I used in addition to yours. Thanks for the help on pulling fuses.
A couple of points: the existing strut nuts should be soaked as early in advance with PB. Having a strap wrench was mandatory to remove the existing struts. Extra information about getting the compressed springs into place with spring compressors on them, and in an orientation where you can remove them after they’re in place would have been very helpful. I started around 9am and finished this job at 7pm - if you’re not solid with doing car work, find a mechanic in advance that will install parts they didn’t supply. I could only find one Toy-Lexus mechanic in Denver Colorado who would install and he was booked out for 3 weeks. Decided to do it myself with a buddy. Love the ride, it feels like a massive improvement, but the instructions seemed to gloss over some of the hardest items.
Awesome glad the video helped you get the job done! Our GX has been in GA it’s whole life so we didn’t have to fight any rusted or stuck bolts. Getting the springs on wasn’t difficult for us either even with the metal tech kit. My wife just pressed down on the axel until I got them into position. With out the metal tech kit they would’ve just fit right in on our GX. Thanks for watching and commenting we appreciate it!
@@KRTLyfe Hi - I'm putting in OME springs with 2" lift and don't want to have to use a spring compression. Which part of the sway bar did you take off in order to be able to drop the axle far enough down to be able to get your spring in. Thanks for the great video!
@@safarila1 I’m trying to recall with out rewatching my video. From what I remember you have to disconnect the shocks. Then I had my wife stand on the axel while I put the spring in place. The springs you are installing might take a little more effort. It might be worth your while to utilize a spring compressor.
Those trd wheels look dope on that
Thank you!
Awesome job!! Just did this on my wife's gx. Your video was very helpful, especially with what fuses to pull. Ordering the button delete now. Thank you for taking the time to create.
Awesome! Thank you!
@@KRTLyfe button delete installed and we can kiss the bounce goodbye 🤣
Thankful my 04 GX470, that I bought 4 months ago, already had the coil spring conversion. Nice night skyline passing by. Looks like mid-town Atlanta.
That is midtown Atlanta lol. Congrats on your GX! And thank you for watching.
Excellent DIY vid, My wife's favourite all time vehicle. It's a 2004 still rides like new. The suspension air pump is about to go we were told as the rust has gotten to it. I can use it if you still have it. But realistically doing this mod is the way to go. Now if we could only get rid of the VSC & Engine light on...
Thank you, sounds like you got a few things to tackle. Get your self a nice scanner tool and attack it one thing at a time. Best of luck to you.
RTFM Love it. Had a guy tell me RTFP when I was training him on some 3D design software. Kept telling him to read the prompts. Ha
LMAO yep when I was in the military if you didn’t RTFM and F&%$ up the chain of command would come down on you hard lol!
I am planning to buy 2008 sequoia. Let’s see i can do that. Very helpful video.
Hope it works for you!
Thanks for sharing. This is one of the fears of mine about getting a Lexus or Landcruiser with the Air Suspension System. Great work ! Really appreciate the video.
You'll helped me out a lot.
People like you'll make CZcams a Goldmine.
Semper Fi
If you get a GX definitely swap to springs when your bags start to go out. It is way cheaper and once its done you won't have to worry about it anymore. Oh and thank you for your service sir! 🇺🇸
I just had the whole rear done, air compressor, shocks and air bags because everything was original on my 2008 and here whe are 2019, Lexus wanted about 6000.00 for everything I had my buddy do it for under 700 dollars of course I bought the parts from A1auto but I made out big.
Bro, I can’t thank you enough for this video.
No problem we are glad you found it helpful!
Thanks for such a detailed explanation of the fix
Happy to help!
This is the first time in my 45 years, that i watched someone work on a vehicle WITHOUT JACK STANDS. Other than that, great job!!
Thank you for the compliment however, I’m not certain you watched the video. There are many shots where you can clearly see the jack stands. Thank you for watching commenting and subscribing!
you are the man. your GX videos are so helpful. love your channel. thank you!
Thank you!
thanks for video:) i just ordered mine ! after fighting with air susp i said no ! :) too late.. I already changed air compressor ( its behind rear bumper behind driver rear wheel splash) height sensors and struts... at least i will reuse struts :)
thanks for help !
About to buy used gx470, my last car (this incarnation), and, the scariest thing is "THE Clunk". If this solves it, I will be so relieved!!!!! If not, less so...
For me it worked, for others they either greased or replaced driveshaft parts.
Thanks for a very in-depth hands-on video.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. This looks like the parking garage at Block Lofts in Atl.
Thanks man! Now I have the confidence to fix this when the problem arises for me.
Glad I could help!
Thank you, super clear and easy to watch.
You are welcome, glad you found the DIY useful.
I like this video. I think the kit you ordered is tightier, than the regular adapters. I seems alot safer! Thank you!
I think so too! Thanks for watching!
@@KRTLyfe so what about a 2014 GX460 luxury trim, do i need to change too to have that smooth feeling you're talking about? Or this is for older GX470 only?
@@seekfactsnotfiction9056 I think this is only applicable to the GX470. I’m not sure what people are doing to the 460.... I think bags are optional on the 460. Check my math.
@@KRTLyfe I heard some mechanics say the GX470 is more original than the GX460, is that true? Or at least is there some truth there or it's just one of those things ppl speculate without concrete evidence
Excellent video and presentation. Thank you sir!
Thanks you!
Awesome video dude
Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks! (Commenting for the algorithm gain)
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for the video. Great tips.
Glad it was helpful!
Oh I see your in GA! Greetings from Lawrenceville GA.
Hello there!
This video was so helpful to me in understanding what’s going with my 2005 Lexus GX470. I’m feeling and hearing a slight jerking noise and slight bump when I start my car an expect it to raise up quietly. Seems like I feel every bump in the road while driving.
Sounds like that is definitely a suspension problem. This conversion made a huge difference in how the car driving now. Very nice and smooth - better that on air bags. Thank you for watching!
Fantastic Video. Appreciate it man
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching commenting and subscribing!
A lot of people ask where I got the center console suspension control delete cup. It was on eBay.
Genuine OEM Lexus GX470 / Toyota Land Cruiser Console box pocket 58839-60040
Metal tech kit
www.metaltech4x4.com/metal-tech-gx470-rear-coil-conversion-kit-stage-1/
Shoot you want to let go of those air lines? Mine got a hole in it and I can’t find no replacement. The dealership (Lexus of South Atlanta) even don’t got it in stock...
Paul Farquharson I wish I still had them, I would give them to you!
Love these cars. The air ride is cool in theory, but a pain in the arse in practice. Not worth the extra complexity. Get quality coil springs and you are set. 🔩
Agreed 💯!!!!
Wow you did this in a parking garage? props to you, man.
I used to do all my wrenching in a parking garage lol. Thanks for watching.
YOU'RE THE MAN! SUBSCRIBED AND LIKED.
Thank you! We appreciate it!
Great video! I’m planning to perform the same conversion myself.
There are SO many coil conversion products to choose from! How did you arrive at the one from UNITY? It’s significantly less expensive (~e.g. 50% less compared to MONROE) than most of the competitors out there, but not as well known.
Just curious to know if I should shell out the extra couple of hundred for a well known company.
Thanks again!
I read countless forums on the different springs and it seemed to me there wasn’t much difference. So I went with the best price plus best reviews. I really like the springs I have. The ride is great we tested them on some light off-road and they performed well. It has been a few months now and they don’t sag or bottom out so we are very happy with them. Thanks for watching and good luck on the conversion!
This is what I was looking for. It’s a good question and an answer
the bumping sound or feeling is the drive shaft which is in two parts stretching past its limits. once i changed it ,the sound went away. good luck.
Nice!
Thank you for posting this. I was going to take mine to a shop but think I'll DIY now.
No problem! Good luck and let us know how it goes!
Excellent video! I'm looking at doing this on my gx470!
Go for it!
Hey there. After buying my GX470 and repairing the air suspension system twice and having it fail a third time, I have decided to change over to coils. It really does seem to be the best option. Anyway, I have a question regarding the Metaltech "Secondary Spring Isolators" sold in the Stage 2 and Stage 3 kits. With the Unity coils, are the secondary isolators required (these are the cone shaped rubber parts that are in the stage 2 and 3 metaltech conversion kits)? It doesn't appear that you used them in your video, but so many other people on forums keep stating that the top-of-coil cone shaped isolators are necessary... I'm about to do this conversion and ordered all of the parts, but could save myself some money by returning those secondary isolators if they're not needed or can't be used in conjunction with the Unity coils. Thanks for your time! Great video!
Jerrid Higgins I’ve seen people do this job on CZcams with out using any additional isolators. I would say if you plan on lifting the vehicle a lot or plan on doing any heavy off-roading go for it. If you plan to stay on asphalt most of the time I would think they aren’t necessary.
why would you buy one in the first place..same probs as land rover..too much luxury to break..id buy a 70,s 4x4,& a decent bmw with the change,& a hollidy too,for the price of that rubbish you drive..
@@phantomwalker8251 its basically toyota/lexus if you look up in 4runner and gx470 forums you will see for yourself. A bmw will be a nice money pit down the road. Talk to any guy including myself who has either a 4runner/Lexus/FJ , the overwhelming majority will say that they wouldn't trade it for anything else in terms of reliability and Overlanding capability.
Dope! This was a great video.
Thank you glad you enjoyed it and found it useful!
Dude your awesome for posting this video thx a bunch and new subscriber
Welcome!
@@KRTLyfe if I would have known this in December I would have purchased that gx470 lol I’m in anchorage Alaska
I envy you on the dark interior. I have the beige interior.
Thank you it took us several months to find a clean one with the dark interior! Definitely worth the wait tho!
Agreed. I'm currently looking to buy a GX470 and its been damn near impossible to find the black exterior with the dark interior
This was very helpful! Thanks 👍
You are welcome.
Real classy, doing a suspension swap in a clearly marked handicap parking space, and all your parts sprawled all in the next spot used for wheelchair loading... 👍
Thankfully that was in our apartment complex and we do not have anyone who is using these handicap parking spaces. Thanks for watching.
Good job Tracy mcgrady
Great video! I liked the format!
Thank you, we appreciate it.
Great video! Straight forward!
Thank you, I’m glad you found it useful!
About get one ( GX ) Thank for the Video.👍🏾
We absolutely love ours! Thank you for watching!
Great vid. About to tackle this issue today
Glad it helped
Just wanted to say thanks for this great vid! Really helped me out installing the kit!
Glad it helped! Thank you for watching.
SWEET! great video Thank YOU!
You bet!
Couldn't quite understand if the spring were just better because you were comparing them to your broken air shocks, or were you saying that it actually feels better than properly working air shocks?
Thanks for the video, about to take this mission on and so much help.
Good luck! Thank you for watching.
First I’d like say I’m sorry for the loss of your GX. It was a super nice ride. May it Rest In Peace
But question about the front. Did you end up raising the front at all after putting the springs on, or did you leave it alone? I was trying to look at your other videos and couldn’t really tell a difference, the front and rear looked pretty level to me.
I’ve done a bit of reading on this and Toyota does this on purpose. The forward rake is supposed to improve handling characteristics during normal driving and when the vehicle is fully loaded.
Some comments I have read say leveling the vehicle out will cause handling issues when fully loaded. I never changed mine because ours was always loaded with a RTT, plus humans, plus gear lol. Initially it looked funny unloaded but, I got accustomed to it really quick.
We would do 9 hour drives on a regular with our GX, so the last thing I wanted was poor handling.
Cool video. I have a GX470 and my bags are starting to fail. I am going to replace them with some new bags and keep the air suspension. I found some reasonably priced bags but was wondering if would need any additional parts for the job? My compressor seems to work fine and will still raise the car, just have that one side that starts sagging. I am not doing to work myself, found a mechanic who will install my parts. Thanks!
Thank you brother.
Thank you, hope you found the information useful.
Nice job! You make it look too easy ;)
I also get the gx bump at a stop. I always thought it was the drive shaft slacking out with the transmission?
Yeah, most people say its the drive train but mine went away with the bags. Maybe I got lucky.
Let me get this straight, after 18 years an air bag fails and it's a common problem. The rear auto leveling susp system has been around for decades and has proven to be extremely reliable, even for off-road use. If you knew what you are talking about you would replace the bags for cheap and maintain one of best susp systems on the market.
A lot of assumptions there buddy, but hey do what you like!
Damn good video. Great job you two!
Thanks! We appreciate it :)
Great job 👍
Thank You
Thank you!
great video!
David LaHaie Thank you! We sincerely appreciate it!
$80 for the delete kit for a few cheap hardware bits, i might try to use hockey pucks with a bolt thru the center lol
It could work, improvise and overcome!!!
One other thing. Since you're removing the control for the shocks (i.e., comfort to sport dial), should we make sure that it's in the setting that we permanently want the truck to be in before disabling the dash lights? Or does the truck go to a specified shock setting once the controls are removed so it doesn't matter?
Jerrid Higgins I am not 100 percent sure. Honestly I couldn’t feel the difference in the settings. I would say set it to your preference to be on the safe side.
How much does it cost to lift a car by 1-2inches ? I have a 2006 highlander and I found some front and rear strut lift kit from eBay. I am just wondering can any mechanic just do the job because I have watched some videos on the process ..... you have to remove all 4 shocks ( the front ones by popping the hood ). So I am wondering how much they would charge me ?? The strut form eBay are 160$ front and about the same from the back
Thanks for sharing. How come you didn’t just use the spring compressor instead of disconnecting the sway bar?
Personally, I only use the spring compressor when I have to. In my personal opinion it is easier and safer to simply disconnect the sway bar.