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Larger airbags for rear after lift?

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Old 03-11-12, 09:43 PM
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Default Larger airbags for rear after lift?

I'm looking a picking up a 03 or 04 gx470.. I'm looking to upgrade the front suspension and install a iron man lift and in the rear install the airbagman.com larger kit....

Anyone have any experience with these larger bags? Hows the ride, is it too stiff?
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Old 03-12-12, 04:35 AM
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The ironman lift should get you about 2.5" which is within the adjustment range of the rear air springs.
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Only issue is that the ride is very stiff when the original bags are used... I would still like to have a nice ride.
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yes, I'd be interestd in this as well. I'd like to keep the truck lifted but from what I hear on the forum, the wife wont be happy with the ride at all.

try it out and let us know!!!
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My wife DD's our GX with a 2" OME lift with adjusted bags and E load range tires. You are going to get the same or similar ride to a steel spring lift.
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Originally Posted by Sweep
My wife DD's our GX with a 2" OME lift with adjusted bags and E load range tires. You are going to get the same or similar ride to a steel spring lift.
I understand the ride won't be the same. But does your wife complain that its too rough or stiff of a ride?
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