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Old 02-03-19, 07:05 AM
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This the linkage mentioned above for AFS. I emailed MetalTech and others in the past since their installation instructions for AVS/RAHC models for coil conversion are incorrect. The have people pulling fuses that one doesn't want to do or you will get all kinds of different errors. They haven't updated anything but could be confusing for those who haven't seen posts on GXOR, here and on other forums.

https://www.metaltech4x4.com/content...sion%20Kit.pdf



https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...nsion-ahc.html

An unplugged compressor reportedly gives one this dash error with the yellow exclamation light.




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Old 02-03-19, 08:13 AM
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From what Acrad is saying above, I assume I still have the stock compressor and it's still plugged in.
Albeit, I now also have ARB's twin compressor under the hood.
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Thinking of doing the exact same thing...I don't want to lose the airbags and love the BIlstein ride...so when you say to "adjust" the ride to level, does that mean use the stock neutral position or are you tweaking the sensor somehow to rest at a higher position to accommodate the new front lift? I would just like to add the shocks with the 1.25" lift and leave the back air ride at stock position, with the new shocks of course all around...I will add bigger tires once this is achieved also...
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Originally Posted by Compueze
Thinking of doing the exact same thing...I don't want to lose the airbags and love the BIlstein ride...so when you say to "adjust" the ride to level, does that mean use the stock neutral position or are you tweaking the sensor somehow to rest at a higher position to accommodate the new front lift? I would just like to add the shocks with the 1.25" lift and leave the back air ride at stock position, with the new shocks of course all around...I will add bigger tires once this is achieved also...
Move rear height sensor so "neutral" height is higher than factory height. I moved the sensor to maintain the stock rake ... rear height relative to front height.
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Thank you for the clarificatiopn...can't wait to do it!
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I just realized though...what if I want to keep it level and remove the rake? Leaving the back alone would obviously achieve that, right? Thanks again...
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Originally Posted by Compueze
I just realized though...what if I want to keep it level and remove the rake? Leaving the back alone would obviously achieve that, right? Thanks again...
Yes, you can have rear height level.
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Originally Posted by Compueze
I just realized though...what if I want to keep it level and remove the rake? Leaving the back alone would obviously achieve that, right? Thanks again...
Yes, you can have rear height level.

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Originally Posted by Compueze
I just realized though...what if I want to keep it level and remove the rake? Leaving the back alone would obviously achieve that, right? Thanks again...
Yes, you can have rear height level.


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Thanks a lot...Will post pics once completed...
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Has anybody actually installed the lifted bags? I don't see any US based retailers for Airbagman and they haven't responded to my first inquiry from a few weeks ago. Tried again this morning but would love to find this kit in the US.
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Originally Posted by jakemccurd
Has anybody actually installed the lifted bags? I don't see any US based retailers for Airbagman and they haven't responded to my first inquiry from a few weeks ago. Tried again this morning but would love to find this kit in the US.
I contacted Airbag Man for a quote a little over a year ago when I started thinking about a lift. They quoted me $735 AUD shipped here to the US for the rear air bags. The part number they gave me was OA6013. I decided to go with coil springs so I never ended up ordering from them.
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