Rear airbag replacement

[macaroon1]

Macaroon, It will be help to know what suspension brand u guys are using with the lift?

Unlike your good self I did things the other way round as I had my front struts/coils and rear shocks replaced some years ago now. I kept the OE airbags; ideally if these are kept they need to be retained by a clip or pin etc. Mine were not!!!! Bad mistake!

Other members have different set- ups but I've Tough Dog 40 mm adjustables (like my sig says). In the old days they got a bad rap but I've never had a problem and they are fine for me. If you need the part numbers feel free to give me a PM. They are only adjustable from the actual shock/strut though through a dial.

As you alluded to, the job is doable for 1, just had a small space and was running out of time. After trial housing I found I had not cut enough of the top housing away for the airbag to mount..hence the need to call for help! Doing it again I would be a lot quicker with 100% achievement ..that's my reckoning! Well done 2 u, there's always immense satisfaction when you save money and do something yourself!!

[karthik2588]

Macaroon,

I had the same issue in getting the countersunk bolt to the airbag(amts kit had a different top plate). But i tried to keep my focus on to locate the holes with my fingers and try to place the bolts over there and try to bite the thread with the bolt. It was a painful exercise but succeeded at the end. (like challenges though)

With ride heights, I have 820 on the right and 830 on the left. I believe this is normal. I tried to play around with the sensors but if I change on the left the height goes down on both bags.

Yet to order my suspension kit to level the car with the raised arse end. It will be help to know what suspension brand u guys are using with the lift?

[macaroon1]

Karthick...that's a good result. It took me the course of the weekend..even had to get help from Craig. The real PITA job we found was getting the M6 allen countersunk bolt through the top of the airbag then retaining the M6 Nylock nut from the top. I'm lead to believe these were not around when Amts did his but the new OA6011's (airbag man) now have this feature. The nut sits right next to the chassis over the top of the airbag so it's a real pain to locate/sit on bolt from the top then tighten. 2 pairs of hands really help wonders here! I took some pics which I'll post on the OA6011 thread. My height has gone up and down in the last week. P/S seems OK now (825) but D/S was last at 850 @ a week ago now. Think I'll have to take some washers out.

Still a great result and product. They're not cheap but rather do this than buy OEM for a bit less money. Look a bit longer and more robust. Thanks again goes to Craigm who helped me out big time...I will post pics...

Edit..both now 820mm after a serious bump round Belthorpe N.P. ATF needs sorting tho!!

[karthik2588]

Hi guys,

Fitted my airbags today with airbagman. Took me a little less than 3 hrs and cAme out well. Thanks for all the info for the prado point members and especially Craig for the tips over the phone.

Will be doing my shocks soon after I get enough info to get the gear.

Cheers

Karthik

[craigm]

Hi can anyone help me out? I am also looking at replacing airbags for the rear but trouble accessing the top of the airbag and don't have an SST tool either.

Any help is much appreciated.

I'm not far from you (Calamvale). So PM me your mobile number and I'll give you a call (I have the SST tool)

I get my SST from my friendly local dealer. Unfortunately, not all dealers will supply the SST. try your local dealer of PP'ers. If no luck, let me know and I can send one up to you at cost.

[karthik2588]

Hi can anyone help me out? I am also looking at replacing airbags for the rear but trouble accessing the top of the airbag and don't have an SST tool either.

Any help is much appreciated.

[Dazz]

Glad to hear- did you go with airbag man? or other?

[ywork]

Thanks Dazz,
Yeah managed to change both airbags with out too much hassel.Thanks for all your advise.

[Dazz]

ywork- you don't need the special tool. I just used a pair of tweezers.
Place it either side of the air line and push into the "nozzel"- adjacent to the small cams. this will push the cams open and allow the air line to be pulled out.
I have done this at least 20 times- it takes a bit of wriggling but is simple enough.
BTW- One of the reasons I was happy with the AIRBAGIT gear was they use "quick couple" connectors- which are as simple as push in. they seal and hold pressure- I've had no issues.

[ywork]

Happy to loan you mine mate. When you're ready to do the work, let me know and we can either catch up or I can chuck it in the mail to you... I'm on the Southside ( Calamvale).


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thank you,much appreciated.I will let you know when I need it.
Cheers,

[craigm]

Happy to loan you mine mate. When you're ready to do the work, let me know and we can either catch up or I can chuck it in the mail to you... I'm on the Southside ( Calamvale).


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[ywork]

where do you get the SST (special service tool used to remove the factory air lines from, Toyota have no idea what Im asking for??

[ywork]

Check this thread out (by a really helpful guy on PP)
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...-in-120-Grande

Thanks yes this is very helpfull will be ordering my airbags soon to be replaced.

Check this thread out (by a really helpful guy on PP)
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...-in-120-Grande