The Time Has Come: My GX build
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TexGX
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The Lift is on!!!!
Much thanks to Wil and Kyle over at Seirra Expeditions. The install went great. I even had the chance to do the rears by myself (with Kyle checking in). The only issue was reconnecting the sway bar because of the KDSS. After some thinking, Kyle and I figured out how it worked. The spacers for the air bags never came in, so instead we just adjusted the high sensors with some spacers. We were dead on with our first try. The ride home was great. I headed straight to Firestone for an alignment. I love the way it looks and drives. I will have to get some dirt time soon to see the difference off-road.
TexGX
Much thanks to Wil and Kyle over at Seirra Expeditions. The install went great. I even had the chance to do the rears by myself (with Kyle checking in). The only issue was reconnecting the sway bar because of the KDSS. After some thinking, Kyle and I figured out how it worked. The spacers for the air bags never came in, so instead we just adjusted the high sensors with some spacers. We were dead on with our first try. The ride home was great. I headed straight to Firestone for an alignment. I love the way it looks and drives. I will have to get some dirt time soon to see the difference off-road.
TexGX
TexGX
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The spacers that I had planned to use did not come in. The company had keep us hanging for over a month. It seems like it would be a good product, but customer service was poor at best. Instead of the spacer for the airbag, I just adjusted the rear hight sensors with some everyday bolts. I will try and get a picture of mine, but this link does a good job of talking about the different options for the rear of the Prado(GX):
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?20786-Grande-Airbag-Retaining-after-a-Lift/page3
There is one good picture of the spacer on the hieght sensors. It looks just like mine.
The ride has been great. It feels like the sport mode on the original shocks when new. The best part is the wife likes it.
TexGX
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?20786-Grande-Airbag-Retaining-after-a-Lift/page3
There is one good picture of the spacer on the hieght sensors. It looks just like mine.
The ride has been great. It feels like the sport mode on the original shocks when new. The best part is the wife likes it.
TexGX
I was thinking about ditching the springs until I read that you spaced out your bags...
I like the way you did it because you didn't lose the ride height adjustment - which I like.
I have my sensors tricked right now and they make the ride a little stiff back there because of the extra air..
Anything you can provide me to show me EXACTLY what you did to space yours out would me most appreciative. I will do it ASAP!
I like the way you did it because you didn't lose the ride height adjustment - which I like.
I have my sensors tricked right now and they make the ride a little stiff back there because of the extra air..
Anything you can provide me to show me EXACTLY what you did to space yours out would me most appreciative. I will do it ASAP!
Oh - and if you are interested in seeing other GX builds, I have compiled a list of all the GX470 's that are being built (that I know of) on the very first post of my build thread...
http://www.toyota120.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14731
http://www.toyota120.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14731
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TexGX
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BonnerBB,
I know your thread at T120 well. I used a ton of information from it to decide on my set up. Along the frame rail right behind the tire is where the ride hight sensor are. Where you adjusted the actual sensor bar, I just added washers(actual bolts) in between the bracket and the frame rail just as the picture in the thread I posted. I will try and get some pics soon. This does add air into the bags just like your adjustment does. I am still thinking of using the airbag spacers for the reasons you mentioned. You can give Wil a call at Seirra Expeditions. He has all the details. We have no idea when mine will get in. I am happy with the ride right now because I will be pulling a small trailer, so the extra air will not be noticed as much.
TexGX
I know your thread at T120 well. I used a ton of information from it to decide on my set up. Along the frame rail right behind the tire is where the ride hight sensor are. Where you adjusted the actual sensor bar, I just added washers(actual bolts) in between the bracket and the frame rail just as the picture in the thread I posted. I will try and get some pics soon. This does add air into the bags just like your adjustment does. I am still thinking of using the airbag spacers for the reasons you mentioned. You can give Wil a call at Seirra Expeditions. He has all the details. We have no idea when mine will get in. I am happy with the ride right now because I will be pulling a small trailer, so the extra air will not be noticed as much.
TexGX
I read that thread you posted on the different ways to lift the rear without pulling the springs out.
I now understand that what you did was the same as me by adjusting the sensor w/spacers and NOT spacers on the bags themselves.
If and when the bag spacers you ever ordered - I am subscribed and looking forward to your turnout.
I now understand that what you did was the same as me by adjusting the sensor w/spacers and NOT spacers on the bags themselves.
If and when the bag spacers you ever ordered - I am subscribed and looking forward to your turnout.