Airlift 1000 install
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Titanpat57
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On the to-do list...although it doesn't say for the 2010 model yet.
I say a must have if your going to tow.
Seems to be a very inexpensive mod but would be worth it's weight in gold.
Pat
I say a must have if your going to tow.
Seems to be a very inexpensive mod but would be worth it's weight in gold.
Pat
SeattleMike
New member
Would you mind educating me? Why is it a needed mod?
EdinAthens
New member
I have installed Airlift bags on my wife's 2003 Sienna van, a 2005 Tacoma and my 2008 Ford F-250. They make a great product that is easy to install and very reliable.
Titanpat57
Senior Member
I just towed a military trailer after the purchase and had about 150-200 lbs. of tongue weight. Needless to say I was a little disappointed about the sag with that little bit of weight on there.
Now pile gear and probably a bit more tongue weight and I think you really have some sag going on. I always like to tow level so outside of new, stiffer springs, this sems like an inexpensive, viable alternative.
Titanpat57
Senior Member
Pulled the trigger on these this morning...
Details to follow, looks like an easy install.....
"Famous Last Words":bash:
Details to follow, looks like an easy install.....
"Famous Last Words":bash:
jca21
New member
sweet. please make sure to document the work and post a write up!
do these airbags serve any purpose other than towing? i.e. off road advantages?
Titanpat57
Senior Member
sweet. please make sure to document the work and post a write up!
do these airbags serve any purpose other than towing? i.e. off road advantages?
That I don't know...but it would make sense it might firm it up a bit...depending on the pressure in the bag.
They claim that that cure everything but the common cold though:lmao:
Toyota 4Runner Air Bag Helper Spring Kit 2003-2009 - "Air Lift 1000" Suspension by Air Lift
Titanpat57
Senior Member
Sorry..was off this week, but spending time trying to get the new trailer together. Definetly in the next few weeks
Titanpat57
Senior Member
Thanks Chris..great write-up (couldn't get the pix to load) and is inspiring me to get this down sooner than later.
Pat
Pat
Texas Toast
New member
Any updates on this? Towed my boat for the first time today, and was not real happy with the amount of sag in the rear suspension.
Would the kit for the '09 work in the '10? I don't know how similar the suspension is between 4th and 5th gen.
Thanks
Would the kit for the '09 work in the '10? I don't know how similar the suspension is between 4th and 5th gen.
Thanks
harper7
Senior Member
Rear springs are interchangeable between 4th and 5th Gens.Here is another thread on it. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/64683-advice-sagging-rear-when-towing.html
CJ3Flyr
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Pat,
There's some goofy IE8 thing that pics don't load. I just looked at all the pics on my Firefox browser just fine. When I tried it on my IE8 I got the results as you, no pics. Why? I don't know, I'm not enough of a computer guy. It's been that way for a while on this forum. With IE8 the weird thing is some pics on some posts load; on others, nothing!
:cheers:
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philsey
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Judging from the fore-aft brake & acceleration diving on my SR5, and the nice way it rides, it's safe to say it's softly sprung.
My 2 previous rides were Pathfinders, which were like a 4R; great SUV's, but softly sprung. Even with 2 adults in the back the PF sagged and rode 'bouncy'. When I towed my boat, it was awful until I installed Timbrens.
I imagine the TE and LTD suspensions deal with this issue better than the SR.
I no longer tow my boat, but if I towed anything with an SR5, I'd have the Airlifts or Timbrens on it in a heartbeat, the Airlifts being the probable better choice. They're both basic, low cost solutions.
My 2 previous rides were Pathfinders, which were like a 4R; great SUV's, but softly sprung. Even with 2 adults in the back the PF sagged and rode 'bouncy'. When I towed my boat, it was awful until I installed Timbrens.
I imagine the TE and LTD suspensions deal with this issue better than the SR.
I no longer tow my boat, but if I towed anything with an SR5, I'd have the Airlifts or Timbrens on it in a heartbeat, the Airlifts being the probable better choice. They're both basic, low cost solutions.
RedKnuckles
New member
Anyone done it to a Limited yet?
harper7
Senior Member
I don't know if anybody has done it on a Limited or not but the spring design and spring perches are the same on all 3 models so it will work.
Just different spring rates,Limiteds springs are a different part number .. The big fat KDSS sway bars of the TE is what makes it such a sweet firm ride in stock form over the SR5.
Spring, Coil
Limited Model rear
R #1.0 48131-35720
L #1.0 48131-35730
SR5, Trail Model rear
R #1.0 48131-35650
L #1.0 48131-35650
