Easy Toyota Prado 120 Air Bag Replacement

[@johnnothegreat8907]

It is obvious that a Father figure in your life took time to teach you life skills. The grounding you have shows that the skills you have gained in your journey were obtained from no doubt a bushman/tradesman/Jack of all Trades skilled at the highest level in the theatre of life. Well done.

[@danoschannel]

You most certainly taught me the best way to hurl a spanner down the paddock when fingers get crushed. The added exercise walking around trying to find said spanner is a bonus.

[@davidmccardle4031]

Thanks for the how to and showing the full beginning to end. I had to disconnect the sway bar in my 120 when doing this to get the space to get the spring out. I didn’t see one in yours.

[@danoschannel]

Thanks David, glad it was of some help to you. I was able to leave mine on although my vehicle has a 2.5" lift so I may have been able to compress my springs a little more, without that it probably would have been easier to take it off.

[@airbagmansuspension]

Awesome install, comical presentation :)

[@danoschannel]

Thanks guys, I am loving the airbags and have had no issues whatsoever 👍Next set I get will be for my old mans Hilux. Highly recommend these for anyone looking to replace their airbags and with you being an Australian owned and operated business makes them just that much better. Keep up the good work.

[@supatotenkopf88]

A fellow WA gentleman

[@danoschannel]

Haha - gentleman, keep it quite, don't tell anyone 😁

[@NUJUtroy]

Took me a while to notice you brother looking very sharp ❤

[@danoschannel]

Hahaha Cheers Troy, there have been a few minor changes 😄

[@engrmoutassim]

Beautiful spare wheel cover. Any leads on the brand name or where to snatch one?

[@danoschannel]

Hi mate, the spare wheel cover is the standard one that comes with the GXL Prado's here in Australia

[@malcolmyoungacdc]

I've confused myself. My 120 Prado doesn't have any coil springs at the rear.... What the? Air is deflating overnight and then rear end sits low. Start up and the rear end comes back up...

[@danoschannel]

Would your Prado happen to be the Grande by any chance? Mine is a GXL. The Grande comes as standard with TEMS (Toyota Electrically Modulated Suspension) shocks with coils at the front and self levelling airbags at the rear. Bags going down overnight will have a small leak. Get the soapy water out and see what you find. Might be an airline. But more than likely a bag.

[@malcolmyoungacdc]

@@danoschannel that's the one. Just bought it yesterday...

[@danoschannel]

Prado's are great little vehicles mate that are super comfortable, you will love it. I am aware that the Grande is supposed to have a "kneel" feature to lower to bags making it easier to get in and out. Not exactly sure how that one works or if it is something that can be set automatically.

[@malcolmyoungacdc]

@@danoschannel cheers for helping me out mate. Great video too - watch those fingers though 🤣

[@danoschannel]

Not even a drama my friend, thanks for checking out my video and keep those safety squints engaged 😎

[@rbleegrip]

Hi mate, where do you pick up the spring compression rods ?, or can you do this without them ??

[@danoschannel]

Hi mate, you could do it without them but it becomes a much bigger job. Mine are just cheap Chinesium ones from Ebay. They do the job however I would recommend using a bit of antisieze or similar on the threads to prevent the threads galling under load.

[@rbleegrip]

@@danoschannel what are the called ?

[@rbleegrip]

@@danoschannel what sort of impact driver drill would be best I’m thinking of grabbing this gear on eBay and having a crack myself

[@danoschannel]

Coil Spring Compressor my friend.

[@yeslad123]

Do you notice much difference? I've a 1500kg pop top that likes to make my 120 porpoise

[@danoschannel]

Hi Stephen. The airbags really make one hell of a difference. I noticed when mine were blown my boat would give me all sorts of grief when towing however now if rides beautifully.