Bouncy Bouncy

[Smitty512]

One thing i always thought would be cool for the LC is full air “coils” in the rear, like the GX has.

I don’t think that it’s practical or anything, nor do i know if someone makes them for the 200, but they are cool and would probably work very well for stuff like this.

I wonder if the GX bags are capable enough for a swap.

No dog in this fight but Arnott makes an air suspension that some folks use to replace the GX OEM offering.

Arnott Industries | Air Suspension Products - https://www.arnottindustries.com/products/

 

[orttauq]

Lots of info to consider....

I just received the Firestone Airbags and I am not a fan of the quality. I put airbags on my 80 to help with leveling and happy with those but these seam cheap by comparison. I mean the air inlet port is super weak and looks like it would even last a year.

SO back to shocks but from what I am finding BP51s are found in lift kits. Can they be used to replace OE shocks with no other mods? I do not want any lift ( I have the 80 for that). Is there an option to up the dampening/rebound w/o going with BP51s?

Thanks

 

[JohnPW]

Lots of info to consider....

I just received the Firestone Airbags and I am not a fan of the quality. I put airbags on my 80 to help with leveling and happy with those but these seam cheap by comparison. I mean the air inlet port is super weak and looks like it would even last a year.

SO back to shocks but from what I am finding BP51s are found in lift kits. Can they be used to replace OE shocks with no other mods? I do not want any lift ( I have the 80 for that). Is there an option to up the dampening/rebound w/o going with BP51s?

Thanks

I thought the Firestone airbags looked flimsy when I got them. But I had them installed @3 years ago and they have worked perfectly so far. I have two air inlets mounted by the hitch receiver.

 

[Tex68w]

Are the Firestone bags the only ones available for the 200 Series? I am not seeing anything for the Land Cruiser from Air Lift unfortunately.

 

[CharlieS]

Airbagman has some for the 200, but you need to order direct from Australia. They have a protective sleeve.

 

[orttauq]

Are the Firestone bags the only ones available for the 200 Series? I am not seeing anything for the Land Cruiser from Air Lift unfortunately.

Correct. Firestone are the only ones I have found.

 

[CharlieS]

Air bag suspension for TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 200 Series UZJ200, URJ202 &

airbagman.com.au

I emailed them last summer, and they were happy to provide a quote and would have shipped to the US (but I ran short on time before a big trip and didn't end up ordering).

 

[Sandroad]

I had the Airlift on my 100 and because they were not available for the 200 I installed Firestone. 5 years and 60k miles, mostly towing something, and they are still in good condition.

 

[orttauq]

I had the Airlift on my 100 and because they were not available for the 200 I installed Firestone. 5 years and 60k miles, mostly towing something, and they are still in good condition.

OK Based on this I will give these a try. ~$100 and a couple of hours...

 

[TeCKis300]

OK Based on this I will give these a try. ~$100 and a couple of hours...

They're pretty low tech things, but pretty bomb proof and effective. Make sure to run your lines in a way they won't get twisted or pinched. There's a convenient flange under the tailgate flap to hide the valves.

 

[mdh384]

SO back to shocks but from what I am finding BP51s are found in lift kits. Can they be used to replace OE shocks with no other mods? I do not want any lift ( I have the 80 for that). Is there an option to up the dampening/rebound w/o going with BP51s?

Thanks

Generally any aftermarket shock is going to have more damping than stock. The "regular" OME shocks, Dobinsons, Bilstein, or other shocks that are available with ~2" lifts should be good to use. For the use that you're describing combined with air bags I would go with the cheaper OME or Dobinson shocks; the monotube and remote res shocks are probably overkill.

 

[orttauq]

Generally any aftermarket shock is going to have more damping than stock. The "regular" OME shocks, Dobinsons, Bilstein, or other shocks that are available with ~2" lifts should be good to use. For the use that you're describing combined with air bags I would go with the cheaper OME or Dobinson shocks; the monotube and remote res shocks are probably overkill.

OK, based on what y'all suggested I installed the airbags, got Icon shocks and set the tires to 46. I know, I know I changed too many variables to know if any one thing would have fixed the bouncy bouncy but once I was under there to install the airbags I figured I should replace the shocks at the same time.

Truck rides so much better, even got to almost immediately load up 4 people to get dinner and am very happy with the results. I won't be able to load it up with dogs and full drawers until after X Mas to really know how it will do. Hopefully I won't have to now put Icons on the front...

Anyway, Thanks everyone!

 

[TechnicallyKeen]

Your tires are UNDER-inflated I believe.