Yes. the AHC is doing great. I am REALLY glad I kept it.
For reference, the current suspension setup:
- Stock AHC system, refreshed fluid, NO sensor lift.
- Aftermarket torsion bars - Swayaway - waaaay beefy. De-indexed to maintain proper AHC pressure at stock height.
- OEM-style King rear...
Thanks there. Just finished a 4000 mi trip that included a lot of highway cruise, several 4x4 camping excursions, and a detour over Corkscrew Pass in Colorado (not enough time for all of the trails in the San Juans, but man it was amazing). The LX killed it all, with a fairly decent load. I just...
Since this is a pretty stable SUV body, I'm not concerned about major flexing between the bumper and rack (I'm NOT rock crawling, and have no intention of bouncing the bumper off something). In the case of something strange happening with major frame flex that translates to the bumper, I would...
Towing at last!
The airbags are working out awesome for both direct motorcycle mounting as well as towing. Been running between 2 and 35 psi depending on what's going on. I did some basic checks with Techstream, but my rule of thumb now is checking to see how easily the AHC goes into H mode...
that's looking pretty balanced for sure. What spacers, and what are the downsides in this configuration (or, overloading configuration with tall/skinny)?
I was in the same boat as you, OP. I also chose to stick with it for the reasons suprarx7nut details. I am close to having mine "set up", as I've gradually been adding weight to the vehicle and modifying stuff.
My modified config so far is not as dynamic as "stock" AHC with no cargo or armor...
I am very interested in this. My plan is to go 255/85-16 soon. Weight is good to know. The other thing that is needed to know is number of sidewall plys.
I've run tall/skinny on my Xterra for 3 sets of tires (235/85-16), and LOVE the handling on and off road. I frequently air down to 16 psi. I...
I just did my plugs at 102k mi, partially in response to @2001LC 's extensive reporting on this.
- 2 plugs on the driver's side were leaking a little gas (browning of the boot, slight staining of the aluminum around the coil seal)
- all plug threads were slightly rust-colored (gas staining I...
Been working in more mods.....added the list to date in the OP.
This weekend has been suspension work: Firestone air bags and SwayWay torsion bars.
The airbags will be great for overloading with AHC in N position, won't help much in getting AHC to H position with a full load, I suspect.
The...
After a few months, I just fired up the same virtualBox instance, but TS wanted a new serial number. Pasting the original back in didn't work, so I simply reloaded/reimported the original virtualBox image with TS installed, it took a minute or two, and then I was right back in business!
You...
I went with King springs and really like them. Had them in for a few thousand, both highway trips and dirt. If adding more weight, consider small spacers as well. I'm putting airbags in to boot, but that's because I will be overloading significantly.
Progress made, in spite of a crazy workload and wildfire season wreaking havoc....
- dual batteries + combiner switch + auto charging relay
- air tank/Viair compressor
- Dometic 50l fridge
Making some progress.....done in the last couple months, and need to take photos:
- Ironman bumper (sale at $999 shipped, could not resist)
- Warn VR EVO 12k synthetic winch
- Dobinson's drawers
- VHF/UHF D710G ham radio (replaced the console DVD)
- 6 switch relay box
- AC cooling fan
-...
Finally getting something done here! HD @4x4labs got my rear bumper made, it really is an expert piece of work. Super jazzed with the result and how I will use it in the future.
I asked for triple 2" hitch receivers so that I could have custom rack (motorcycles, etc) versatility. The...
Our weekend drive was great, about 100 mi, and the suspension felt good.
Changed the oil, used Royal Purple HMX 5w-30.
Also bled the AHC system with new fluid all the way around, using @PADDO's nice writeup. Amounts bled were healthy, indicating that my spheres are not trashed. This...
The King springs got here today, so I decided to put them in. The higher AHC pressures demand some adjustment, and I want to see how these ride before we start loading them down.
Following this super-easy step-by-step...
Dropped by 4x4Labs today and got an order started for a rear dual-swing w/tire carrier. Going to have three 2" receivers put in for a multi-piece motorcycle carrier, apparently @4x4labs built a system for this that's currently with Luke in MX so I didn't get to see the final version in person...
I would also like to see the info on the 2nd battery with AHC. Sounds like you relocated your PS reservoir? Anyhow, standing by. Thanks for a great thread.