Interesting…didn’t know you get a fox it ticket for ditch lights. What if they have a cover?
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The Firestone bags (4.75"x10") didn't end up fitting into the Eibach rear load-leveling setup. The springs are smaller I.D. at 3.75" compared to standard lift springs. After some research it was recommended I pick up some Airlift 60910 (4.0" X 9.0"). My other project vehicle has been down for over a year waiting on parts so I haven't prioritized installing those for towing. I've been fairly happy with the current +250lbs springs on the rear for static load. If I add much more static weight I will probably switch to the +400 springs otherwise I will throw in the Airlift springs (will probably do that anyway).So hows the Firestone Air Bags working out for ya?
On the fence over here between the height control delete(stiffer springs, progressives?) or grabbing a pair of air bags and setting them up like you mentioned..
Im a little worried about pinching bags(heard rumors) that go inside the rear could spring, but I did see a nylon/cordoba cover for those helper bags to help things slip. Cant for the life of me find them again.
The other option is to replace the rear bumpstops with an air spring bellow and weld on a perch but I am not sure about the internal bumpstop on these things..
Although the big rigs, when not running sit on their internal stops.. But sitting and no-roading have completely different dynamics.
Anyways, I broke the bottom bolt that keeps the stock compressor from rattling so either way Im half way there!
Any input would be appreciated.
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Not for the ditch lights.. For the cracked windshield.
Safelight wont install a new one if you have a snorkel and ditch lights. That's my experience out here anyways.
*Safelite..
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Ah…i found a small windshield glass repair shop in Arcadia California (LA County) who installed a new windshield on my gx470 even though I have ditch lights.
It was under $225 in 2019 I think. But if you are in a small town, then good luck.
It was under $225 in 2019 I think. But if you are in a small town, then good luck.
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Yeah, my 03 Ford is giving me a hard time too. Held up pretty good for what it went through(2wd Cactus Jumper and 289k odo) but it is desperately in need of a complete workover.. Rattles all the time now and keeps spewing random liquids at me seemingly everytime I open the hood. But at least theres no rust, right?
Aw dang. I was really hoping those bags would work for ya. And thank you for the airbag info, numbers are always useful reads.
Have you looked into Timbren bumpstops? They have a progressive feel under load and have been pretty durable so far..
To be honest, I can barely notice the transitioning from spring to bumpstop with my rear Toytec Superflex goodies(3in/+10%).
Might work even better with higher load rated springs?..
I do have these bumpstops on the back (came with the lift kit) Progressive Bump Stop Kit - https://www.peaksuspension.com/products/progressive-bump-stop-kit and Durobumps on the front. Going from the OEM bumpstops to the Durobumps made a big difference. Will have to see if I need something more extreme when I add weight.Yeah, my 03 Ford is giving me a hard time too. Held up pretty good for what it went through(2wd Cactus Jumper and 289k odo) but it is desperately in need of a complete workover.. Rattles all the time now and keeps spewing random liquids at me seemingly everytime I open the hood. But at least theres no rust, right?
Aw dang. I was really hoping those bags would work for ya. And thank you for the airbag info, numbers are always useful reads.
Have you looked into Timbren bumpstops? They have a progressive feel under load and have been pretty durable so far..
To be honest, I can barely notice the transitioning from spring to bumpstop with my rear Toytec Superflex goodies(3in/+10%).
Might work even better with higher load rated springs?..
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Funny thing is, that's exactly why I went with Safelite to begin with.
I tried to cut the small town luck out of the equation.. Oh well.Local glass guy said he'd get back at me tomorrow regarding scheduling and price. He said that I'm at least a week out because of all the windshield fixit tickets he has open(figures). Also that it wont be anywhere near $423 and he wont whine about offroad goodies.. Sent him the windshield pic.
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Looks like I dropped the ball there.. My bad!
Its been a day..lol
If you paid with credit card, dispute the charge saying that the business did not provide the services you paid for.
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Before I went to do that, I gave corporate a chance to explain these charges to me.
Ended up with a refund, on the penny. Pretty quick too.. Kudos to corporate Safelite, or whatever we are calling positive reinforcement these days.
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Anyways, I dont have a windshield and no remedy for the fix it ticket yet.
My local glass guy just created a 'ticket' for me yesterday, who knows when this ordeal is going to be over..
That past due fixit ticket is bound to get interesting soon too, curious to see what happens there. Im on country time now folks! And that just is what it is.
Having so much fun out here. So glad we have a DPS. I seriously might have forgotten to replace the windshield when it obstructed my view.
My local glass guy just created a 'ticket' for me yesterday, who knows when this ordeal is going to be over..
That past due fixit ticket is bound to get interesting soon too, curious to see what happens there. Im on country time now folks! And that just is what it is.
Having so much fun out here.
So glad we have a DPS. I seriously might have forgotten to replace the windshield when it obstructed my view.
Keep records to show court that you have been trying to fix the windshield but one company couldn’t do it. The other is trying to figure out how to fix.
If you have plans to go to the next big city, schedule an appointment with an auto glass shop to replace the windshield.
In Los Angeles, I called a couple of places to check how much for a windshield for my gx470, then the next question was how quickly can they do it.
One windshield repair shop was like $200 and come in day xxx at 11 am. We’ll have the glass ready. It takes like 30 minutes except the new windshield was cracked and had to wait an hour to get a replacement.
Oh and it’s been 4 years (3/30/2018) since I replaced the windshield with a fuyao one and no cracks since then despite a few off-road trips with some medium difficult trails
If you have plans to go to the next big city, schedule an appointment with an auto glass shop to replace the windshield.
In Los Angeles, I called a couple of places to check how much for a windshield for my gx470, then the next question was how quickly can they do it.
One windshield repair shop was like $200 and come in day xxx at 11 am. We’ll have the glass ready. It takes like 30 minutes except the new windshield was cracked and had to wait an hour to get a replacement.
Oh and it’s been 4 years (3/30/2018) since I replaced the windshield with a fuyao one and no cracks since then despite a few off-road trips with some medium difficult trails
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Got the FUYAO, and its cracked already... But not their fault. I saw this on the old original Lexus windscreen that came out too.
From what I can see/tell, it was the CBI Ditchlight Brackets. Makes sense why the crack ran down that corner the first time.
Buyer beware, those CBI's do not clear the passenger side corner of your windshield and will crack it. Even when that mount is pulled all the way toward the front of your vehicle.
Cost me 2 windshields and now a new replacement.
Not to mention the passenger side fender where the bracket pokes out, it scratched the paint down to bare metal.
Got to fix that now too AAANNND trim their bracket again for the passenger side.
Once for the Snorkel, now for the fender and windshield too. Just wow.
From what I can see/tell, it was the CBI Ditchlight Brackets. Makes sense why the crack ran down that corner the first time.
Buyer beware, those CBI's do not clear the passenger side corner of your windshield and will crack it. Even when that mount is pulled all the way toward the front of your vehicle.
Cost me 2 windshields and now a new replacement.
Not to mention the passenger side fender where the bracket pokes out, it scratched the paint down to bare metal.
Got to fix that now too AAANNND trim their bracket again for the passenger side.Once for the Snorkel, now for the fender and windshield too. Just wow.
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Amazon product ASIN B087QYGBF4I used these. Seemed to work good. Especially for the price!
Ronin metals Is where I would give my money if I am in the market now. Although I got CBI now and I don't have problems like you.
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Well I'm glad it's working for someone!Ronin metals Is where I would give my money if I am in the market now. Although I got CBI now and I don't have problems like you.
Lexus GX470 Ditch Light Brackets
2002-2009 Lexus GX470 Ditch Light Brackets - Designed specifically to be used with Baja Designs S1 or S2, for the most streamlined / minimalistic look. -Provides the full functionality of a true ditch light and eliminates the wind noise and hood glare, opposed to a traditional hood mounted...roninmetal.com
All it takes is a bad day on the jig or a rushed quality control and here we are.
Ronin metals, I'll give it a shot and see what happen. Thanks as always @Jstawgn!
