Just FYI, I believe the black circular looking thing you were looking at, at 3:10 is actually the Air Accumulator. The Air Compressor is actually further behind the driver's side rear wheel behind a plastic guard. The reason I know this is because I removed mine today.
Bought my gx and ordered my lift immediately waiting on it to come in so I can do this also have wheels and tires on the way appreciate the walk through
Liked the video I have a 2006 gx470 I did my conversion already I used the Dorman one but it did not come with isolation with them so I put them on like Dorman instructed rides ok put I would like to replace shock too
I work full-time as a fireman paramedic. I will be starting the front today I just got home from work. Not sure I’ll have time to finish today with our schedule
@@crutchfieldautomotive7936 Yeah... take your time. Please document in detail so people like me could watch your video and attempt to finish the job without breaking the bank.
This is the video I've been wanting to see. You show in detail what all to expect when doing a coil conversion on my GX470. Question: Is there any risk or concern with overextending the brake lines when angling the axel while installing the springs?
Great content! I’ve managed to get my OME kit installed myself using the bottle jack method as well. Def a lil sketchy but it worked. Any way to enter the contest without a Facebook?
Hey there, great video. do you know where I could find the procedure to remove the air compressor? looking for bold positions and the correct sequence.
Just a question? I need to set my hand brake, I know you can do it trough small holes on the brake disc, just was wondering should I first pull the hand brake in position 3-4 and then set or should I do it with released hand brake?
I usually set them in the released position. You can turn the star wheel in the drum to tighten. Sometimes the actual cable needs tightened which you’d do under the cup holder/console area
Ride is very comparable to me, you do lose the adjustable features obviously, but I like them. Still smooth. As long as you disable the system all the lights go off the dash
If you don't want to go with a lift, can you recommend a quality rear spring for this conversion? Getting ready to do my wife's GX and having trouble finding a good one. Preferably USA made. I have a 4runner and lifted it and she hates the rear springs in it. Too heavy duty. (I think they were labeled wrong). Just worried it is going to be too stiff of a ride. Thanks for any help.
So you’re wanting to do rear springs but maintain stock height? Should be able to find a set of springs from a 4Runner. You’ll still need the conversion kit but those stock springs should be perfect
could the air compressor be left in its original place and converted into a compressor to air up tires (long air hose stored inside and connect to compressor when needed) ? thanks for any opinion on this.
I’m a dealer for Dobinson’s I can direct ship the kits and cut the cost of shipping off. Here is a link to the conversion kit itself, the springs will depend on the height you want to go if not keeping stock height www.dobinsonsdirect.com/products/dobinsons-rear-airbag-to-coil-conversion-kit-for-prado-120-and-150-lexus-gx470-and-gx460?rq=mk_lexus~md_gx470~yr_2002-2009
Air ride went out of my 97 Lincoln Town Car so I cut a couch pillow in half and duct taped two round balls Jack it up and stuck in between the frame in the swing arm to the rear end she was a lowrider and I drove it around that way for a long time and you should have seen the chicks and the people come up to me when I would park on the side of the road to use my phone down and Arkansas wear my cowboy hat I couldn't believe it they thought I was a pimp because my car was such a lowrider with those with the air ride suspension out my dual exhaust was just about rubbing on the ground and I drove it that way for about a year but then I stuck a sport a coil spring replacement kit in there and all it was was the springs and that's all it was easy to change out
Today, after driving in a lot of rain and big pools of water in nashville last night, I noticed a hard bounce in my GX and thought it was a flat tire. There are no lights on the dash but the rear end is definitely sagging lower. 🤦🏽♂️😞 This couldnt happen at a worse $ time as im about to move. Is there any temp fix until I can convert to coil? If I stay off the highway and drive slower does it matter or is this still dangerous? Thanks in advance
No sir, you’d have to install the spring upside down for that to work. Now the small puck is actually recommended to be installed with the not on the bottom side instead of the top the way I showed, but it’s extremely aggravating to get it to ever start that way. The lower puck won’t take a ton of shear force so either way will work.
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Wow, great idea for the give-away! Love the Wheel/tire preview, as well. They look awesome.
Thank you!
Thanks for the video! About to be a GX owner and this is very helpful!
Awesome! Thank you! It
Thanks for the detail video! New wheels look great!
Thank you! I think it’s going to look awesome finished
Nice video! I'll be looking up the front vid too!
Awesome! Starting it today
Just FYI, I believe the black circular looking thing you were looking at, at 3:10 is actually the Air Accumulator. The Air Compressor is actually further behind the driver's side rear wheel behind a plastic guard. The reason I know this is because I removed mine today.
Thank you for the correction
I did call the accumulator/reservoir the compressor and the actual compressor the reservoir... 😬
Bought my gx and ordered my lift immediately waiting on it to come in so I can do this also have wheels and tires on the way appreciate the walk through
Awesome! I’ll be getting the front done today is the plan
@@crutchfieldautomotive7936 im about to tackle the hvac conversion nav to no nav wish there was a video for it
@@SoggyCilantro that’s one I haven’t done personally, nobody has a video?
Not that I could find
Liked the video I have a 2006 gx470 I did my conversion already I used the Dorman one but it did not come with isolation with them so I put them on like Dorman instructed rides ok put I would like to replace shock too
I’ve heard good things on the bilstein shocks for aftermarket
Damn nice job! best GX rear conversion video ever.
Your channel rocks!
Front suspension upgrade?
I work full-time as a fireman paramedic. I will be starting the front today I just got home from work. Not sure I’ll have time to finish today with our schedule
@@crutchfieldautomotive7936 Yeah... take your time.
Please document in detail so people like me could watch your video and attempt to finish the job without breaking the bank.
@@kwelhand that’s definitely the plan, thanks for watching! Appreciate feedback and sharing what we do
This is the video I've been wanting to see. You show in detail what all to expect when doing a coil conversion on my GX470. Question: Is there any risk or concern with overextending the brake lines when angling the axel while installing the springs?
No the brake lines come in at the center of the axle. They split off and they’re giving you all the flex that you need
Nicely done sir.
Thank you!
Put the spring on before the isolator on the bottom. Then slide the isolater in between the spring and tighten.
That works too 👍🏼
Great content! I’ve managed to get my OME kit installed myself using the bottle jack method as well. Def a lil sketchy but it worked. Any way to enter the contest without a Facebook?
Sure, I can enter you from here 💪🏼
Hey there, great video. do you know where I could find the procedure to remove the air compressor? looking for bold positions and the correct sequence.
Let me see if I can find someone’s video for it, if not I guess I need to add that to the collection 😬
Great job
Cool video. I just bought a 2004 GX470. I'll go to your Facebook page now.
Make sure to there are only a few entries so far
Awesome music choice!!!
Nice video. Did you ever do a video on the same conversation for a Sequioa?
I have not
Just a question? I need to set my hand brake, I know you can do it trough small holes on the brake disc, just was wondering should I first pull the hand brake in position 3-4 and then set or should I do it with released hand brake?
I usually set them in the released position. You can turn the star wheel in the drum to tighten. Sometimes the actual cable needs tightened which you’d do under the cup holder/console area
I’m looking to do the coil conversion with a mild lift (1.5 “) what configurations do I need for front and back suspension to make it level?
typically you'll need about 2.5" to level that. If you go any higher you're likely to need new upper control arms to accommodate the alignment
Will taking all this air suspension off trigger any lights or error codes on the dash? How does the ride compare after job is done? Great vid, thanks.
Ride is very comparable to me, you do lose the adjustable features obviously, but I like them. Still smooth. As long as you disable the system all the lights go off the dash
Great nice sir
Do you have or can you make video how to change transmission fluid and filter thank you so much
That’s the second request for that so I’m likely to go ahead and get that one on a video soon
@@crutchfieldautomotive7936 thank you so much I really appreciate ❤️
If you don't want to go with a lift, can you recommend a quality rear spring for this conversion? Getting ready to do my wife's GX and having trouble finding a good one. Preferably USA made. I have a 4runner and lifted it and she hates the rear springs in it. Too heavy duty. (I think they were labeled wrong). Just worried it is going to be too stiff of a ride. Thanks for any help.
So you’re wanting to do rear springs but maintain stock height? Should be able to find a set of springs from a 4Runner. You’ll still need the conversion kit but those stock springs should be perfect
Can u list the links for parts used please
Can u give me the link to buy these !!
could the air compressor be left in its original place and converted into a compressor to air up tires (long air hose stored inside and connect to compressor when needed) ?
thanks for any opinion on this.
It’s such a weak system I would put in aftermarket if I wanted to have that ability
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Thank you for the video. Where did you buy the conversion kit and springs ?
It’s an Eibach kit I think it was directly from Eibach
@@crutchfieldautomotive7936 thank you bub
Thats great
Hi did you have a hard time with the upper isolator? Seem like the bold provided is too long? Mine is touch the floor board
Mine didn’t bottom out not sure why it would go that far 😕
@@crutchfieldautomotive7936 i used the wrong bolt size lol. Thanks for the reply! 👍🏼👍🏼
Great video, does that conversion turn on any warning lights?
Yes but you can disable them. I’ll send you that link
ruclips.net/video/PyZAvChLmxg/видео.html
@@crutchfieldautomotive7936 thanks!
anybody know of a way to cover and protect the end connectors from the body harness? I don't want to leave them exposed to the elements
Cut the plugs off the old shocks and leave plugged in and tape up
@@crutchfieldautomotive7936 yeah that's a good idea. Thank you
Good sir, how much does a kit like that cost?
Do you get wholesale price because you are dealer?
Not on Eibach yet. I am a dealer for Dobinsons.
If you catch a sale right as low as $700
I bought mine from yota mafia website
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could i somehow use the compressor to air up the tires when offroading?
It’s not strong enough honestly. I’ve seen lots of people add an aftermarket one on board, but the stock one isn’t rated for that to my knowledge
@@crutchfieldautomotive7936 understood... Thanks for the reply!
I have a 2004 gx470 where I want to change over to springs just like you did, Can you provide a like to the kit that you installed? Appreciate it!
I’m a dealer for Dobinson’s I can direct ship the kits and cut the cost of shipping off. Here is a link to the conversion kit itself, the springs will depend on the height you want to go if not keeping stock height
www.dobinsonsdirect.com/products/dobinsons-rear-airbag-to-coil-conversion-kit-for-prado-120-and-150-lexus-gx470-and-gx460?rq=mk_lexus~md_gx470~yr_2002-2009
@@crutchfieldautomotive7936 Is there not a complete kit with stock spring height?
The springs are all kinds of heights so they’re separated for that reason. You have the have the conversion kit then your springs and you’re all set
Shoot me your email I’ll email you a package deal and see if that is something you want
Air ride went out of my 97 Lincoln Town Car so I cut a couch pillow in half and duct taped two round balls Jack it up and stuck in between the frame in the swing arm to the rear end she was a lowrider and I drove it around that way for a long time and you should have seen the chicks and the people come up to me when I would park on the side of the road to use my phone down and Arkansas wear my cowboy hat I couldn't believe it they thought I was a pimp because my car was such a lowrider with those with the air ride suspension out my dual exhaust was just about rubbing on the ground and I drove it that way for about a year but then I stuck a sport a coil spring replacement kit in there and all it was was the springs and that's all it was easy to change out
Look great thank for the info! Fabian garza
Thank you!
What is difference in ride after removing air ones?
Not a big difference in my opinion, we do these swaps a lot and folks don’t mind the ride at all
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Today, after driving in a lot of rain and big pools of water in nashville last night, I noticed a hard bounce in my GX and thought it was a flat tire. There are no lights on the dash but the rear end is definitely sagging lower. 🤦🏽♂️😞 This couldnt happen at a worse $ time as im about to move. Is there any temp fix until I can convert to coil? If I stay off the highway and drive slower does it
matter or is this still dangerous? Thanks in advance
Could you possibly have it trailered?
It’s going to beat you up but it’s still drivable at lower speeds
@@crutchfieldautomotive7936 what is trailered?
@@crutchfieldautomotive7936 is it definitely the suspension?
Just saying could you put it on a trailer to your new place
Shouldnt the small one be up top?
No sir, you’d have to install the spring upside down for that to work. Now the small puck is actually recommended to be installed with the not on the bottom side instead of the top the way I showed, but it’s extremely aggravating to get it to ever start that way. The lower puck won’t take a ton of shear force so either way will work.
Hey thx for the videos. What rear coils do you recomend for stock ride height?
Doing anything other than normal day today driving?
Normal day to day.
Cheapest would be some for a 4Runner from local parts house and a install kit
So get same year springs as 470?
Yes same years will swap
What is the year of your GX?
I have several currently, the black one in this video is 2004 and the white is 2006
@@crutchfieldautomotive7936 Personal or for sale
Both of those are sold just doing work on them