Coil removal 150 Prado

[Oosti_1 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Oosti_1]

Hi,
Looking to install some rear air bags in the coils. The kit doesn’t come with specific instructions for the vehicle - how would I go about removing the rear coils on a 2022 150 prado?

Is this possible in your driveway with jack stands or should I get it done professionally.
thanks

[Mike-B Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mike-B]

It can be done at home if you have some tools. The most critical tool in my opinion would be some high jack stands. You want them high enough to be able to fully droop the rear differential.

[Leethal Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Leethal]

As Mike-B posted you will need a good set of high jack stands as you will need to remove the springs in order to allow you to remove the override bumpers to cut them down.

What brand airbags are you getting as most have vehicle specific instructions, for example check the Air Bag Man website where you can download installation instructions for the vehicle specific kits.

Lee

[404pug Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close 404pug]

Having more than 1 jack helps. There are some very specific instructions on here somewhere. Particularly note the need to remove the bolts securing the abs and brake lines to the diff to avoid stretching them. Do a google search as well and it may take you to the instructions. Search in the suspension section for both the 120 and 150. They are the same. The process is straightforward. From memory take right spring out first backwards then left one forwards. Left in first then right. Tighten up shocks and sway bar etc when they are back under load on the ground

[zoc Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close zoc]

Having more than 1 jack helps. There are some very specific instructions on here somewhere. Particularly note the need to remove the bolts securing the abs and brake lines to the diff to avoid stretching them. Do a google search as well and it may take you to the instructions. Search in the suspension section for both the 120 and 150. They are the same. The process is straightforward. From memory take right spring out first backwards then left one forwards. Left in first then right. Tighten up shocks and sway bar etc when they are back under load on the ground

i needed to use spring compressors for mine, are you saying it is possible to do it with out them if i lift it higher?

[Leethal Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Leethal]

Zoc,

You shouldn't need spring compressors for the rears, just as posted loosen the ABS wires and brake lines so you can pivot the diff once the shocks have been disconnected.

Lee

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A jack can help between the axle and chassis to give you that little bit extra but if you are using the standard springs should not be necessary. Make sure shocks, sway bar and the 2 bolts mentioned above are also disconnected.

[Mike-B Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mike-B]

A big thing also is loosening all rear control arms both upper and lower, also the panhard rod. In some cases, its the bind in the rubber that actually stops the differential from dropping more.
Brake/ABS lines, rear locker wiring, differential breather, handbrake cable and headlight leveling sensor all need to be checked for freeplay.
Tighten all the control arm bolts once the car has its own weight on the springs to stop premature wear on the rubber bushings.

[404pug Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close 404pug]

I have never found it necessary to loosen the control arms on either the 120 or 150

[Mike-B Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mike-B]

Its a good habit to do when installing a lift in my opinion. I usually loosen all the control arm bolts both front and rear and tighten when the vehicle is on the ground on its own weight. It minimises preload tension on the bushes caused by the new angles of the control arms.
unless you have non-bonded bushes like superpro or heim/rose joints then its not needed as they rotate freely.

[zoc Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close zoc]

so, i was able to fix my problem. i have 2 inch lift on mine but with a high lift jack in the towbar hitch i was able to lift it enough to remove the hose, recut and then put the plastic protector cap in the CORRECT way. i had them upside down and i guess that it was touching/ bouncing around to allow the bag fitting to release the hose.