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@mtnracer ... I have a Lexus car and the UL models were equipped with air suspension as well. Folks are going crazy because it costs about 6 grand for the parts alone (1500/shock). I certainly don't want to get into that scenario. I have heard good things about Firestone bags, so I would go that route if the LC was chosen.
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I am looking at a few different vehicles, all pickups, but the 200 is the only SUV. When I showed what the 200 looks like to Mrs CY, it was her favorite since the dogs could go in the back with AC- a necessity for Texans. Plus it's a Cruiser.
2- how does it tow? It has the same engine as the Tundra and a tow rating of 8500lbs. This is more than enough for what I do. Most of the time, I am in the 7-8K range. I could cut that down by 500-700 lbs if I got an aluminum trailer. I know it won't tow as nice as my Ford, but as long as it's stable and safe in winds and trucks rolling by on the highway, I am good with that. I would put on a brake controller, that's a must.
Another question after discussing with the wife- do all 200 series have a DVD/entertainment system in the second row? Does the front nav unit ever double as a screen, like to play a movie? Only when stopped of course....
Thanks for the info on the system. Sometimes the way it behaves it feels like air bags but I guess it's hydraulic.I don't know why LX owners keep saying "air" suspension...? The LX does NOT have AIR SPRINGS that I am aware of. It has STEEL springs plus dampers that can be adjusted via a system of HYDRAULIC fluid for more or less height/compression.
Maybe Bjowett can expand on the details .... ???
I have a Land Rover with a true air suspension, it is nothing like the AHC in that mine are actual air sprung struts front and rear. Two minutes under an LX and you can see this for yourself. It's pretty cool. The fluid reservoirs are located under the port side between door sill and frame.
I do wonder the load limit for the system. Obviously the guy who took the AHC across Africa built his up with lots of steel and gear, thus decided the stiffer springs to be prudent. On my Land Rover, the air springs just seem to keep adding psi for the air column to compensate but they must also have a limit at some point. I've towed close to 8000 lbs with an 800 lb tongue 6000 miles and the rest of the time the curb weight is 7500-8000 lbs, 8200 one trip that I checked it on a scale and I was solo! That's 2500 lb in "cargo".
I do wonder if there is any aftermarket means for gaining further range out of the AHC. Now that I've had these aftermarket electronic interfaces, I am now used to being able to seriously drop the vehicle (totally slammed, tires tucked) to put the roof at 72" or raise it high enough creating 14-15" under the rear differential. That's roughly a 10"+ range. This max height puts the underside of the sill sliders and middle of vehicle/fuel tank, at about 18" clear! Granted, you can only use this super max height for short term to get over a particular obstacle then you should really lower back to the 12-14" clear range.
Loved my Diesel Excursion. Pulled great, lots of room. Broke down a lot though.