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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 05:03 PM
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Air lifts after Lift ??

Okay quick question don't remember ever hearing any try this yet but my question is this..
I have 3" lift on my 3rd Gen and have the OME rear springs and was wondering if any added Air lift bags after there lift for more load carrying capacity and load leveling ??
I on occasion haul my motorcycle (on my moto-tote) around and would like to level the Runner more than having in dip down in the rear.
http://www.truckspring.com/airspring...duct/60743.asp
Was wondering if these would still work with the longer springs or am I better off getting stronger springs ?? Currently running OME 891 in the rear

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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 05:21 AM
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Wondering the same thing?

I too have been wondering the same question? I will eagerly await any posts!
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 06:05 PM
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Call air lift.They make the bags in different lengths.I have been using them since 1997 on all of my trucks without one failure yet.Just have to maintain 10psi.That way they dont get pinched.
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 09:41 PM
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Talk to Lars:

http://www.larsdennert.com
http://pages.sbcglobal.net/larsdennert/4runner/airlift/

GOod Luck
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Good Times
Thanks after reviewing his web site and pics looks like it is doable and cheaper than getting replacement springs that may make it to harsh of a everday ride.
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Old Nov 14, 2004 | 03:43 PM
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Its done....

Well I went and ordered up the setup last week and installed it this morning was actually fairly simple setup and was done in less than 2 hours. So far no leaks and it feels more solid back there and will have to see how well it does with a load soon.
Figured if any one cared it works fine with lifted springs
Edit:forgot to mention when filled to the 35 pound limit made the rear go up atleast 1.5" without any major load.

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Old Nov 14, 2004 | 04:03 PM
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good to hear you got it working
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Old Nov 14, 2004 | 05:18 PM
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Cool beans!

Now the next step is being able to adjust them independently so you can level out when at full tilt!
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Old Nov 14, 2004 | 05:44 PM
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I recently had an issue with my bags. The repeated off road articulation caused the air fitting to wear against the bump stop hole. It now leaks at full droop. I suggest putting some protective hose around the air fitting. I have yet to address it on my truck. Just a little heads up. I do have about 30K miles on them.
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Old Nov 14, 2004 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by LarsDennert
I recently had an issue with my bags. The repeated off road articulation caused the air fitting to wear against the bump stop hole. It now leaks at full droop. I suggest putting some protective hose around the air fitting. I have yet to address it on my truck. Just a little heads up. I do have about 30K miles on them.
I just reviewed your pics of what came in your box my kit was a little different it had the 2 bags with 2 spacers that made up the height of maybe just your bags, I forgot to take any pictures hmm so my end nipples are protected inside of the spacers before the bump stops so I should be okay I think but only time will tell. Heck only $75.00 for the kit so we will see if it was worth the money in the long run.
Thanks for the heads up
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Old Nov 26, 2004 | 02:51 PM
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The plastic spacers they supply tend to rattle. I elected not to use them.
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