[Heinie]

I still have that special tool if anyone needs it. Cover the shipping and it’s yours. I like using priority mail and it’s right under $8 for the small box.

Edit:

Tool is sold... no longer available.

I traded the Sequoia last week on a leftover ‘19 Expedition Max. So far so good. I did buy the 100k btb warranty for it.


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Hey, just curious where and how you got ahold of this type of tool? I'm considering removing air suspension on my sequoia and going with aftermarket stiffer springs to match my 5100 struts in the front. But need to remove my airbags. Thoughts?

 

[Heinie]

Ok, so I have an 08 Ltd With rear air suspension, but NO adjustable shocks. I took out the factory struts in the front, and rear shocks, and replaced with Bilstein 5100 struts in the front, and 5100 shocks in the back. Rides a bunch firmer than stock with less bounce. Set the struts on the 1.5" lift setting... One thing I noticed is that the trear sensors matched the front height, so I'm level all around. Was a nice surprise.

BUT I want to take the air suspension out and replace with thicker springs, and install an airlift system instead, to handle more weight, as we often tow a travel trailer with 7-8 passengers. So... Was wondering on the thread above, if there are any comments on how the swap worked out? Ride quality etc? Also, my main question is were there error messages on the dashboard after taking the hardware out?

 

[Heinie]

To my knowledge no one has done the swap yet. I no longer own the sequoia though.


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Oh, so you never ended up doing the swap in the end then?

 

[Heinie]

Has anyone bought the special tool needed to release the airlines? Part number. 09730-00010

Cheapest I found in the us is around $60. I can get it for $35 on eBay from Spain. I bought a haynes manual. And was reading up on the rear suspension and found the note about the special tool needed.


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Ok, so my air suspension on my 2008 Limited just pooped the bed... Halfway up to our camping trip while towing my 6500lb travel trailer. Was a very bumpy ride lol - I pulled the fuses and kept going lol... I'm probably going to do this swap, but my plan is to not go to factory rear springs, rather either dobinsons or Bilstein springs to match the 5100 coilovers I installed 2 years ago. I already have those shocks too. Then I will likely put airbags in them - or some other type of overweight system to help keep things stable while towing/bumps etc.

I have the list of parts that the other fellow so generously supplied. I'm going to contact my Toyota dealer first to confirm everything, then probably take it to an independent shop OR have a toyota mechanic do this in his backyard...

I have a few questions... Maybe anyone knows can chime in?

That air tube separator, the one for $35 - 09730-00010 - If I have the toyota dealer do this, they should already have that part right? I would imagine they would... Thoughts? I would probably need it if another shop did the work, or is it really necessary?

Secondly I'm concerned about the dashboard lights remaining on after this - anyone know of a way around this? Will the air suspension inop lights continue to flash? And how to remedy?

I'm posting this in one of the other threads too, you might see it twice.