Attaching Rear Springs Isolaters to Frame in GX Airbag Delete

[co4wheel]

I bought the basic Kit from Metal Tech. Got the Isolators from Amazon for a lot less. It would seem that the isolator gets bolted to the frame in some fashion. But I don't see any hardware in the full kit from Metal Tech. Is the upper mount convex on the frame and the Isolater (which has a concave base) sits on that? Or do I run a bolt through it to attach it to the frame? I have not received the kit from Metal tech but I am starting to the removal process today? Whats the best way?

 

[BlackUSK56]

My upper isolators are not bolted to the frame. I just dropped them in the tops of the springs and centered them up.

 

[GXO]

I used FJ uppers and they do bolt on.

 

[scparrish]

I was wondering the same thing, and took the same approach in the purchasing process.

 

[BlackUSK56]

After consulting my local FJ Cruiser Club, everyone is confirming that the spring's pressure is the only thing that holds the upper isolators in place. So just drop it in the top of the spring and center it in the cup under the frame.

 

[scparrish]

Thanks for confirming that.

 

[BlackCat]

Mine are also not bolted.

 

[co4wheel]

Thanks guys. Now I can't get the air bags out. Argh. Posted a new thread.

 

[BlackCat]

Thanks guys. Now I can't get the air bags out. Argh. Posted a new thread.

I answered it on ClubLexus.

 

[moab cj5]

my upper isolaters look exactly like those pictured above, and are not bolted at the top. I did bolt my lowers to the axle though.

 

[co4wheel]

my upper isolaters look exactly like those pictured above, and are not bolted at the top. I did bolt my lowers to the axle though.

What did you use as lowers?

 

[BlackCat]

What did you use as lowers?

If you use the metal tech kit like most of us use, it's a metal hockey puck looking thing that bolts to the lower air spring mount.

 

[co4wheel]

OK. I used the same.

 

[moab cj5]

I don't have a pic, but it is a metal can with a rubber spring pad the fits over it.

 

[co4wheel]

Sounds like the Metal Tech Kit.

 

[therealdutch]

ok, so i'm digging up threads since i just got slapped with a leaking bag.

trying to figure out my parts list needed:

07-UP FJ/03-UP 4RUNNER REAR 2" SPRING KIT

GX470 Rear Coil Conversion DIY Kit

or should i just go for it and ditch my spacers and do this:
Ironman 4x4 GX470 02-09 Suspension 2" Lift Kit

 

[co4wheel]

Good luck with your choice. To my knowledge you really want the DIY Kit minimum to get rid of the airbags in the back. After that the world is your oyster of choices that fit the 4 runner/fj. So research and decide. Lots of great choices from Mild To High End. I went Mild and I am very happy so far.

 

[surfingGX]

Hello,
Im looking to do this conversion soon. I have not been able to find an aftermarket rear spring isolator. Do you have the link to the one you sourced from Amazon?
Thanks in advance!

 

[lobodog1]

Hello,
Im looking to do this conversion soon. I have not been able to find an aftermarket rear spring isolator. Do you have the link to the one you sourced from Amazon?
Thanks in advance!

Here you go....
Amazon.com: Genuine Toyota 48302-35040 Spring Seat Sub-Assembly: Automotive

 

[scparrish]

Search Craigslist also that's where I got mine, 30 bucks for the upper isolators.