Airlift install questions for 16 LE

[kuh]

First of all I did search, not being lazy

I am primarily interested in having it for when I carry passengers and 300 to 400 pounds of cargo. Also to keep the vehicle level, especially at night with HIDs.

What is the exact airlift model (60809?) will fit on the 16 LE? Airlift doesn't even list a part number.

I've installed 2 airlift 1000 on my two Odysseys.

Do I still need to drill a new hole or can I enlarge the hole on the bottom part (perch?) where the spring sits.

How much of the bump stop needs to be trimmed or can it be completely removed as it was on the 2010 odyssey.

Will the ABS sensors need to be moved out of the way?

Also will this have any affect on the XREAS system?

Thanks

 

[meltdown]

I'm not familiar with xreas, but I don't see it being an issue.

I used 60809 on my trail. Should be the same for you.

There's no need to drill or enlarge the hole. It is plenty big enough for the hose to go through.

Instructions will tell you where to cut the bumper. I cut off 3 of the 4 sections. You don't want to completely remove it.

I didn't even remove the wheels when I installed mine so I didn't worry about the abs or brake lines. If you are going to remove the springs you'll want to be careful not to stretch the lines.

 

[Jhalko]

I'm sure [MENTION=68685]Ducmonsta[/MENTION] will know. The only real question would be if Xreas interferes in any way. Otherwise should be the same as others.

 

[Hybryd40]

I'm not familiar with xreas, but I don't see it being an issue.

I used 60809 on my trail. Should be the same for you.

There's no need to drill or enlarge the hole. It is plenty big enough for the hose to go through.

Instructions will tell you where to cut the bumper. I cut off 3 of the 4 sections. You don't want to completely remove it.

I didn't even remove the wheels when I installed mine so I didn't worry about the abs or brake lines. If you are going to remove the springs you'll want to be careful not to stretch the lines.

I did my 2015 trail the exact same way. Same part number.

 

[Ducmonsta]

Xreas won't matter. The lines are attached at the shock which has nothing to do with the air bags as long as you're not removing them. Mine has lifted springs so opted to not cut the bumpstops. As far as part number is concerned, I'm sure the ones listed for 10-13 will be the same for the 14-16.

 

[mtrtrdp]

Hey so questions for the guys running these bags. I want to know how do you gauge how much air to put in or how much assistance is need for the rear?

 

[Antman]

Hey so questions for the guys running these bags. I want to know how do you gauge how much air to put in or how much assistance is need for the rear?

It's pretty scientific. If the back is low, add air. If it's high, let air out.

Pretty friggin' high tech.

 

[mtrtrdp]

It's pretty scientific. If the back is low, add air. If it's high, let air out.



Pretty friggin' high tech.

Damn is everyone on here a smart ass? How do you know that it's back at the proper level? Usually on systems like the ones on the older runners and gx's have a sensor to tell where the axle is to the frame. Do you just eye ball it? Seems like it's pretty inaccurate. But then again I don't know anything.

 

[Antman]

Damn is everyone on here a smart ass? How do you know that it's back at the proper level? Usually on systems like the ones on the older runners and gx's have a sensor to tell where the axle is to the frame. Do you just eye ball it? Seems like it's pretty inaccurate. But then again I don't know anything.

Most of us are smart asses, I am for sure at times.:bounce:

Really? It's not rocket science! If it looks level it's good.

If you want to tape a bubble level on the roof, I guess that would be accurate as hell(ah shit, I'm being a smart ass again).

 

[mtrtrdp]

Most of us are smart asses, I am for sure at times.:bounce:



Really? It's not rocket science! If it looks level it's good.



If you want to tape a bubble level on the roof, I guess that would be accurate as hell(ah shit, I'm being a smart ass again).

Great, thank you. You have finally successfully answered my question. Now wasn't that easy.

 

[meltdown]

Hey so questions for the guys running these bags. I want to know how do you gauge how much air to put in or how much assistance is need for the rear?

Honestly, it trial and error. If the back end is bouncing around like an empty log truck, you've got too much pressure. If its sagging, you don't have enough. Go up or down in 5psi increments and you'll be able to get it dialed in pretty quick.

I'm guessing that my tongue weight is around 350lbs when I tow my side by side. I run my bags at 15psi when towing it. 5psi when empty.

 

[Antman]

Great, thank you. You have finally successfully answered my question. Now wasn't that easy.

I answered it the first time, you just had your panties too tight.

 

[kuh]

I'm not familiar with xreas, but I don't see it being an issue.

I used 60809 on my trail. Should be the same for you.

There's no need to drill or enlarge the hole. It is plenty big enough for the hose to go through.

Instructions will tell you where to cut the bumper. I cut off 3 of the 4 sections. You don't want to completely remove it.

I didn't even remove the wheels when I installed mine so I didn't worry about the abs or brake lines. If you are going to remove the springs you'll want to be careful not to stretch the lines.

What did you use to cut the bump stops?

How hard was it to get the bags into the springs?

 

[kuh]

It's pretty scientific. If the back is low, add air. If it's high, let air out.

Pretty friggin' high tech.

This is how I adjusted the bags on my odyssey.

By the way your mods are ingenious and I use your build as a reference for anything that I plan to do.

 

[meltdown]

What did you use to cut the bump stops?



How hard was it to get the bags into the springs?

I used a bone saw that I found in my sons hunting stuff. It's an aggressive 6" blade with a t-handle. The bumper itself isn't hard to cut, but access is limited when it's still in the spring.

I had decided that I wasn't going the remove the springs unless l had to so my motivation to install this way was pretty high. While it wasn't a difficult thing, I did say a few curse words. The hardest part was folding the bags. The bags fit tight in the springs even with no pressure on them. Once I had them inserted, I "blew" them up with my compressor to get them straightened out. If I needed to do the job again, I would do it the same way.

 

[Hybryd40]

I used a bone saw that I found in my sons hunting stuff. It's an aggressive 6" blade with a t-handle. The bumper itself isn't hard to cut, but access is limited when it's still in the spring.

I had decided that I wasn't going the remove the springs unless l had to so my motivation to install this way was pretty high. While it wasn't a difficult thing, I did say a few curse words. The hardest part was folding the bags. The bags fit tight in the springs even with no pressure on them. Once I had them inserted, I "blew" them up with my compressor to get them straightened out. If I needed to do the job again, I would do it the same way.

What he said. Did mine same way but with hacksaw blade.