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White 2009 120 Series D4D GXL manual.
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Originally posted by winniliss View PostI got the self leveling kit with manual over ride. Its just minimal space to mount the valve behind the fuel tank.
So how does that work?
Is it like a brake proportioning valve and does the kit come with a compressor?
Its not very good that they dont know the product they sellMarc, 2003 Grande V6, Just a Bit of Stuff Done..........Work in progress.
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Originally posted by 1coolbanana View PostIve never heard of them before! Learn something everyday
So how does that work?
Is it like a brake proportioning valve and does the kit come with a compressor?
Its not very good that they dont know the product they sellWinston.
White 2009 120 Series D4D GXL manual.
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Originally posted by winniliss View PostYes it uses the same principle as a brake proportioning valve. It has a linkage that goes to a valve body. From memory they have kits that include a compressor etc.
Id be very interested to see your setup.
Did you find some info about mounting the valves?Marc, 2003 Grande V6, Just a Bit of Stuff Done..........Work in progress.
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Originally posted by 1coolbanana View PostThats great, good luck with that and please let us know how it goes.
Id be very interested to see your setup.
Did you find some info about mounting the valves?
I did speak to ultimate suspension and he laughed at me as to why I wanted to install airbags (last time I checked it was my vehicle). They also informed me that they use the existing height controls on the vehicle and have never installed a auto height control on a Prado. They just get the longer airbags from airbag man and install them on the Grande.Winston.
White 2009 120 Series D4D GXL manual.
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Originally posted by winniliss View PostN
I did speak to ultimate suspension and he laughed at me as to why I wanted to install airbags (last time I checked it was my vehicle).
Sad reflection on the industry as a whole.
Suppose thats why so many of us struggle to try and do every thing ourselves huh?
Lucky there is Pradopoint to helpMarc, 2003 Grande V6, Just a Bit of Stuff Done..........Work in progress.
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Airbag Man extended airbags going in with new shocks tomorrow.
Looking forward to the improvement.
Front is currently sitting at 810mm (880mm full droop), so will be getting the rear set to 840mm on the N setting (full doop is expected to be around 915mm or so). Nice lifted height all round, with the extra height still available on the Hi setting should I ever need it - and no worries about the airbags coming out!
Will keep you posted on the results.....2004 Grande V6 4.0, ARB colour coded bar, Magnum 9k winch, dual battery, HD King springs/Bilstein F4-BE5-A712-MO (front), Airbag Man extended airbags/OME Sport 150R shocks (rear), OziOffroad diff drop, BFG KM2s, Hella 225s, ARB CKMA12 compressor, Rhino-Rack HD bars x3/alloy tray, Sunseeker II awning, Prodigy, TX3340, cargo barrier, 50L water tank with 12v pump, rear storage system, Waeco 60L with slide, rear door table, rear camp light.
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Finally the suspension is done !! very happy with the result, what a difference specially under breaking...
Couldn't do anything to retain the bags but will get to it when I have a chance or replace with longer bags when I save up some money
Some pics..
ToughDog goodies:
Front Before: After:
Rear Before: After:
Many Thanks to all the PPs, specially 1coolbanana, amts and craigm.
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Originally posted by 1coolbanana View PostWOO HOOO......................Sweeeeeeeeet
Now we need proper pics !
Originally posted by amts View PostSo you didn't need the bolts and washers to lift the rear? They are with the bashplates which is out for delivery today.
Originally posted by craigm View PostGreat result up the front Shan.. Well done! You'll need to space out the adjusters to increase your height in the rear though.
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Originally posted by Shan View PostNope I need them !! that's why the rear is sitting only 800mm or so. couldn't get any more on the original bolt. And the washers are just what I could find. Thanks Andrew !! received the bash plates today. Will get them on before the weekend as well.
Edit: Hope you haven't forgotten the measurement you owe me .....Last edited by amts; 12-12-2011, 01:57 PM.
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Originally posted by amts View PostHope you haven't forgotten the measurement you owe me .....
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