How To: Convert RAS to Coils
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link to metal tech instructions that is downloadable and includes how to kill the lights
http://www.metaltech4x4.com/Images/Instructions/GX470-4Runner Rear Coil Conversion Kit.pdf
also want to say thanks to ark swamp rider for the great write up and helping me excellent thread :clap2::trophy:
http://www.metaltech4x4.com/Images/Instructions/GX470-4Runner Rear Coil Conversion Kit.pdf
also want to say thanks to ark swamp rider for the great write up and helping me excellent thread :clap2::trophy:
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ARK_SWAMP_RIDER
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Glad you got it, and thanks for the pics/info! It's been a couple years since I did mine, couldn't remember exactly which harness it was.
Timberland
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I tried disconnecting the plug pictured here and it's the wrong one. "Off" light was still flashing and the ABS lights came on.
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Found the right plug. There's a silver square module bolted directly to the body behind the plugs pictured here. There's a single white connector on the bottom right side, that's the one you disconnect to get rid of the "off" light. So to recap, I pulled the 50A and 10A "Air Sus" fuses from the box in the engine bay, and unplugged the white connector on the silver box behind the driver's kick panel.
*Edit
Found the right plug. There's a silver square module bolted directly to the body behind the plugs pictured here. There's a single white connector on the bottom right side, that's the one you disconnect to get rid of the "off" light. So to recap, I pulled the 50A and 10A "Air Sus" fuses from the box in the engine bay, and unplugged the white connector on the silver box behind the driver's kick panel.
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Voltron942
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Do I need anything for the bottom or top of the actual coil spring?
How will i go about mounting the actual part?
How will i go about mounting the actual part?
You'll need something to retain the spring centered on the perch at the bottom, on the axle side. Ideally at the top, you have the rubber spring cap thing with the integrated bump stop for the top.
I bought the metal tech kit to do the conversion.
Voltron942
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I tried giving them a call so I could order that bottom bracket but it turns out it was sold out.. so im left to pretty much rigging up my own home made
I think someone asked something similar to this but could you put aftermarket air bags on that will give more lift while still retaining the factory leveling and height settings? This is something I had in mind sometime in the future when I acually get some money. In my mind it seems like it could work. Would probably just have to adjust the height sensor. I really does not seem like it would be a very cheap mod though...
Rodtheviking
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You can adjust the height sensor to get a inch or so but its better to just replace the system for lift. The X-REAS system doesn't like to be lifted that much from what I hear.
http://www.ezdries.net/Vidpics/4Run...n Control/Suspension Control System/03500.pdf
AdvancedSR5
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Does anyone know how to fix this image issue? I have a sequoia with the same setup and I need to get it fixed asap but this is the only reference I can find and the pics won't load. Screenshot added for reference.
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S p a r k y
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Does anyone know how to fix this image issue? I have a sequoia with the same setup and I need to get it fixed asap but this is the only reference I can find and the pics won't load. Screenshot added for reference.
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ARK_SWAMP_RIDER
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Does anyone know how to fix this image issue? I have a sequoia with the same setup and I need to get it fixed asap but this is the only reference I can find and the pics won't load. Screenshot added for reference.
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Unfortunately photobucket has screwed us over - due to a change in policy none of the embedded pictures work. I'll eventually find another hosting site and update my post to restore the pics, but won't have time for that anytime soon.
As a workaround, you can use Google Chrome and add the extension referenced in this post. This should work at least as a temp fix.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/general-discussions/240582-photobucket-update-5.html#post2741815
johnbowzer
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Timberland, That particular plug to pull to kill the blinking Air Suspension off light might work on your 2007, but not on a 2003. I believe most of the post, at least as it relates to the electrical, is based on a 2003.
cflipper's steps were bang on correct for me. And he says that was in the MetalTech instructions.... though MetalTech took those off... can't find them on their site now.
cflipper's steps were bang on correct for me. And he says that was in the MetalTech instructions.... though MetalTech took those off... can't find them on their site now.
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Utah_4runner
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I seem to be having an issue with getting my lights disabled. I removed the connector that the OP mentioned, but that disabled my ABS and didn't turn off the RAS lights. I also pulled out the one that Timberland mentioned, but it didn't turn off the RAS lights. I pulled out several others.... all of the ones that I have circled red. None of them disabled the RAS light. Anybody know if there is another one? I drive a 2005 limited.
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Sorry to revive this thread but THIS is the silver box/computer that you need to disconnect from the kick panel:
It's a pain, it's 3 connectors side-by-side that you have to push each tab separately and pull the connector off. I used a stubby flathead to pry each of the connectors off once I pushed the tabs in.
Utah_4runner
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Sorry to revive this thread but THIS is the silver box/computer that you need to disconnect from the kick panel:
It's a pain, it's 3 connectors side-by-side that you have to push each tab separately and pull the connector off. I used a stubby flathead to pry each of the connectors off once I pushed the tabs in.
Don't know why I didn't see your quote earlier. I ended up just pulling out the cluster and desoldering the led's for RAS, haha.
Haha damn you went the extra mile! Oh well hopefully it helps someone else further down the line.
BottomDwellingT4r
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Thank you for that. I thought that box looked way to much like an ECU to mess withSorry to revive this thread but THIS is the silver box/computer that you need to disconnect from the kick panel:
It's a pain, it's 3 connectors side-by-side that you have to push each tab separately and pull the connector off. I used a stubby flathead to pry each of the connectors off once I pushed the tabs in.
Did you have any other issues? I only pulled the 2 fuses and the relay and my dash is lit up like a Christmas tree. Brake light, VSC, trac. I don’t think I came anywhere near the abs sensors. I also didn’t unlpug any harnesses from any of the compressor or anything. Just the 50a, 10a, and the air sus relay. I’m stumped atm.
Edit: so I found the culprit. Apparently I wasn’t paying attention at some point and stretched the abs speed sensor lines a little to far and one pulled out of the harness. Make sure when you do this mod that you check the lines anytime you move the axle.
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