I have an '07 GX 470 with about 95,000 miles on it.
Just last week the airbags stopped working and I was riding on bump stops. Not a great situation.
I read a ton on this (and other forums) and decided to take on a coil conversion. Airbags sounds like a constant issue.
I didn't want a lift at all though, so I bought the Metal Tech stage 3 conversion:
metaltech4x4.com
I also figured I should replace the rear shocks while I'm in there. Several old posts said if I didn't the ride would be pretty bad because those rear shocks are probably worn out so I bought some Bilstein 5100s.
www.suspensionlifts.com
Then I did the install. Living in Michigan, it was a rust filled adventure, but after about 8 hours and a few new tools, everything was good to go.
The only problem is the truck looks like this:
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Obviously a big lift in the back. The stage 3 metaltech is supposed to be stock height though. I drove it around the block and it feels much better. It just looks dumb.
Any idea what I need to do to fix it?
I'm a notice at working on trucks and the concept of lifts so I appreciate and help. Thanks for the future wisdom.
Just last week the airbags stopped working and I was riding on bump stops. Not a great situation.
I read a ton on this (and other forums) and decided to take on a coil conversion. Airbags sounds like a constant issue.
I didn't want a lift at all though, so I bought the Metal Tech stage 3 conversion:

Metal-tech 4x4 GX470 Rear Coil Conversion Stage 3 (Stock Height) w/Key Cones
Eliminate the risk and hassle of leaky air bags with a stage 3 Lexus GX470 rear coil conversion kit from Metal Tech 4x4. This kit uses the stock spring-height.

I also figured I should replace the rear shocks while I'm in there. Several old posts said if I didn't the ride would be pretty bad because those rear shocks are probably worn out so I bought some Bilstein 5100s.
Bilstein 5100 0-2" Rear Lift Shocks For 2003-2009 Lexus GX470
Bilstein 5100 0-2" Rear Lift Shocks For 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Lexus GX470 Part: 2x33-313146 (old: 33-187174) Need the full kit? [product

Then I did the install. Living in Michigan, it was a rust filled adventure, but after about 8 hours and a few new tools, everything was good to go.
The only problem is the truck looks like this:
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New item by Adam Horos

Obviously a big lift in the back. The stage 3 metaltech is supposed to be stock height though. I drove it around the block and it feels much better. It just looks dumb.
Any idea what I need to do to fix it?
I'm a notice at working on trucks and the concept of lifts so I appreciate and help. Thanks for the future wisdom.