Using the stock self leveling system with aftermarket air bags and long travel springs?

[Racerman27410]

Can it be done? I searched around and saw some setups with airbags but nothing about how to setup the sensors with long travel springs/suspension. I have varying loads/passengers and sometimes might pull a trailer... My Icon/metal tech long travel rear suspension will be here Tuesday and i think i would like to put bags in now rather than have to take it apart later to do it.... having them air up and down automatically would be really nice since there is a pump and air lines already under there and working well with the stock suspension.

thanks for any assistance.

FM

 

[Source3]

No formal write-up. But I plan on doing the same thing soon and came across one of a few threads: GX470 Suspension suggestions and overall height question

Post #24 talks about it a little.

 

[Racerman27410]

Thanks... that is very helpful. Sounds pretty much plug and play as long as i get the right airbags.

 

[Source3]

Thanks... that is very helpful. Sounds pretty much plug and play as long as i get the right airbags.

The referenced airbags for the 4Runner will work with the extended travel shocks. You mentioned long travel. Do not know if the 4Runner bags will work for your application.

 

[jonshonda]

Thanks... that is very helpful. Sounds pretty much plug and play as long as i get the right airbags.

I don't think it's a straight forward as that. Most airbag manufacturers require a certain amount of air in the bags at all times, regardless of load. So if the truck thinks its level, there may be little to no air in the bags at all. Maybe contact airbag man, they have experience with the Prado and aftermarket airbag solutions.

 

[scparrish]

It's pretty close to plug and play. Just play with the level sensor a little bit. This has been done before, though I forget who did this previously. I want to say it was originally done by someone at SSO but I can't recall.