How to replace air spring on Lexus GX470

[@thatone3116]

I don't leave many feedbacks, but when I do, it's damn deserved! And you sir provide awesome technical information, entertainment, and the most positive attitude in the world. I hereby nominate this man to be a clone specimen for humanity on Mars! I will now go pull my GX airbags out...

[@whackrapperlocator]

I can’t believe I did it. My wife’s 06 GX 470 had a hole on the rear driver side. Watched this a million times while I did it. Took me six hours but it’s riding like a dream. Thank you so much. You saved me a good chunk of change.

[@atlwrns7127]

What a great video explaining the air suspension. It answered so many of my questions. Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to make this - highly appreciated.

[@aaronbenton6575]

Excellent video!! Was able to change both rear bags inside 40 mins and changed 2 connecting rods while I was at it to get the free space! Such detail leads to understanding all the intricacies of the job before you begin and no head scratching required!! 👌🏻

[@alansexton7]

The hack job is actually a sign of intelligence. It requires complex thought and in-depth thinking that lots and lots of people are just incapable of. Just telling the customer to bite the bullet so you dont have to think is what most people run into at shops today. 5 Stars!

[@dalepremo3695]

Nicely done. You did a good job getting that clip back in after all. Thank you for sharing your fine work.

[@kingnicholasa]

Not sure if I’ve ever commented on a KZbin video before but have to say THANK YOU - used this excellent video, took some notes, and referred back to video for any questions throughout the install. Successfully replaced the airbags yesterday and my GX is driving so much more smooth. And the money saved is the cherry on top!

[@superchamp32]

Wow thank you so much, cant believe I did this. Use Arnott spring (A-2949) cause Lexus dealership was asking for $450 for single spring. I did it without removing any tires ( just lower the spare tire)

[@dohdjeschwagneesh1126]

I wish this guy was my mechanic! What a professional!

[@greenscobie86]

Used this video to replace the dry rotted 16 year old air bags on my truck. Excellent tip on using the existing clips as a removal tool!

[@kenkoch2915]

Thanks for this video. It gave me some great direction. I stumbled upon a much easier way to seat the air shocks than turning on the car and the air compressor. I have two GX's and I replaced the air shocks on both this past weekend. On the first vehicle, I installed the shocks and was ready to seat them, but the compressor wouldn't turn on when I started the car. I was resigned to replacing the compressor, so I put the wheels back on and proceeded to take the car off the jack stands I was using. Upon removing the jack stands and lowering the second side with the jack, I heard two loud snaps. I looked under the rear axle and both air bags had snapped into place. I got lucky, but I could have just jacked it back up and re-seated them had they missed. On the second car, I lowered it slowly and when the first airbag made a little snug contact (on the side opposite the jack), I snapped the nipple in place, then continued lowering the vehicle until the air bage closest to the jack made contact and snapped it into place. Turned on the car and bingo! One additional plus, the compressor in the first car kicked in!

[@flec234]

Thank you. I will try this today. I am having the same issue

[@neal8720]

My compressor did not turn on at first as well, but i just clicked the low button and it kicked right in.

[@Florida_Adventure]

Don't judge a book by its cover....it took me a bit to get used to your accent....at first I was like "this video is terrible"...but then after watching it a few times, I agree with everyone....it's fantastic and so well done. TY

[@micahweedman]

This video is so helpful that just watching it fixed my GX.

[@billypreston12]

Wow I live in the rust belt and it’s so nice to see a undercarriage with no rust, it’s always enjoyable watching you and how you explain things with your broken English:) Thank You for sharing.

[@rightlanehog3151]

An annual application of Krown rustproofing will keep your car rust free.

[@TheObimara]

I wouldn't call it "broken" : It's much better. But also I have known a lot of people from the same region as Peter and so perhaps I'm used to it. English has several structures that don't exist in other languages and these are difficult to master, and I applaud anyone who can do so well in English and then also use it to help thousands of people for free.

[@paulparoma]

@@TheObimara While his English is far from broken, he does make typical Slavic-native mistakes. It's almost predictable.

[@RandallTRoy]

Exceptionally thorough and detailed explanation. You are the best. Thank you so much.

[@willienolegs8928]

You make everything look so easy.

[@v.a.3058]

Thank you very much!! This is the best vid on how to service the suspension airbags.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Brocambro1]

Dude you are the best video ever on how to remove the rear airbags on this vehicle better even the repair manual, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. And God bless you.

[@frankponte4031]

Nice work Peter. I recently replaced the rear air springs & shocks as well as the front struts and springs on my 2008 GX470 with ~ 130,000 miles on it. Used OEM parts as well.The rears went quickly although I will say reattaching the upper clip was a challenge. Especially on the left side. I like your airline release tip using the retainer clocked 90 degrees. Sweet. In my case I used a short length of 1/4" hard plastic drip tubing sliced lengthwise to fit around the airline to release the internal lock tabs. I could have saved some big $$$ going with aftermarket parts but why take a chance on inferior quality? My GX rides like a new vehicle. Keep up the good work!!!

[@immabecoinz]

How much was it?

[@CarolynHubbard-w5x]

I love this video.The best one that show and explain in detail how to install for a amatour to do. Thank You so much.

[@whatwasthat3269]

Im glad the owner went with toyota parts.

[@anhelDondee]

It's a toyota duh, Toyota makes lexus!

[@j_freed]

I think that proper air suspension springs are really only sold as OEM. And pretty costly!

[@davidmike5790]

I removed all that air suspension on my GX470 and installed old man emu suspension with Prado spring conversion kit from Metal Tech in Oregon. Easier and more durable than the air suspension. One of the things I didn’t like about my GX470 was the air suspension even when it was working well. Problem solved and now it really is more like the LandCruiser Prado it is!

[@paulparoma]

Nothing like downgrading a luxury car to keep it real!;)

[@Seattle808]

Much better for off-roading on trails!!

[@paulparoma]

@Danny W It's a GX470, aka Land Cruiser 150, wiseguy.

[@rightlanehog3151]

With a rust free undercarriage like that, this Lexus should be good for another 300,000 miles.

[@can-cruiser]

True.. It looks immaculate and rust free. If that was up here in Canada, it would have had as much rust as the Titanic!!l

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@can-cruiser If it was up here in Canada but the owner was WILLFULLY ignorant of readily available, inexpensive and highly effective rustproofing options like Krown, it would indeed be very rusty. My 2005 'Toyota' gets plastered in salt every winter but has NO rust because I spend one hour per year at the closest Krown franchise. Failing to rustproof your car in the Salt Belt is as incomprehensible and inevitably destructive as failing to change the oil. One additional hour spent on an annual application of good quality paste wax will keep the shiny side looking good as well.

[@gjemd459]

Great video by a conscientious tech Bravo 👏👏👏👏

[@on-site4094]

Some people covert them to springs but it doesn't ride the same great job 👍peter

[@pedrofernandez8729]

Only buy OEM motor mounts, I learned that little fact the hard way.

[@rightlanehog3151]

True. Why would anyone want to bolt inferior parts to their Toyota?

[@howidoit9739]

Very true

[@samrame]

Excellent video and very soothing voice. Just subscribed. Thank you!!!

[@bobreese8831]

Excellent detail and explanation! Thanks much.

[@Reu_ag]

So the old air springs lasted for 300000 miles? 😱 Even for a lexus that's just insane!

[@sammax4245]

Toyata (lexus) makes the best cars

[@aerco7110]

Yeah I’ve got a 2003 Lexus gx470 and about each year I have to take it in to get the air suspension hose fixed, don’t think I’ve ever had the bags replaced only the hoses. Got about 174k miles on it and the suspension the only problem now and then

[@tunintunin3417]

Our old 120 series Land Cruiser (pretty much the same car), 500000km, the new owner, my neighbor just replaced the air springs for the first time...

[@tedlu008]

Amazing, considering that Mercedes GL air spring last only 30k miles

[@stevenelson1456]

I'm at 247k and the are starting to go, but first time.

[@MegaGemoroy]

Thanks for the follow up on the repair. Well done!

[@mikepadilla6161]

I just want to THANK YOU for this Video! You saved me $ and I learned something new. Again, Thank you so much and please keep doing videos.

[@MrD1maS]

Thank you Peter for your air line removal trick.

[@catherine005]

Hubby just replaces my brakes and rotors on the back. I think it's because of my lean passenger-side air suspension I think it's not working it's leaning. You did an amazing job explaining in leman's terms so we could understand what you were talking about. Now off to order my part. I have a 2006 Lexus gx470. I love driving her.

[@nic22bro]

Thank you so much, your video was clear and concise. It no doubt has helped many people like me. Appreciate you sir.

[@nicholash8021]

I suspect if your rear air suspension is blown, you should check your shocks. If the shocks are gone, it will put more sudden (instead of damped) stresses on your air suspension which might be why it failed.

[@spencerm106]

So bloody refreshing watching a KZbin video without all that stupid doof doof music. Well done, fantastic video.

[@arikpeterson6260]

Nice job! Very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to film this.

[@learzietaraz]

Amazing...make it look so easy..I just replaced on my both cv axle,seal,rotors, brake pads and just need to replaced my bags and I be good for a while

[@neal8720]

I did mine without removing the tires. It does help to have another person to hold a boroscope to see the clips better, but doable without it.

[@darrenlifferth4066]

Great video. It helped me swap out my air bags.

[@Chris-uu3cp]

Great video, very informative! Thanks for sharing!

[@samsunggalaxyv8459]

Awesome video! Thank you! You are a great teacher!

[@howidoit9739]

Toyota includes the set for the air lines with the hook up 👍 very nice 🙂

[@howidoit9739]

Very clean for 300k👍

[@anthonyhawkins3341]

I have lexus 450h do I need to reset suspension after installing new rear air bag ? Thank you .

[@syedajmal4587]

Thankyou master for teaching 💙

[@johnnyb9324]

Thank you for a very informative video 🙏

[@nadirkhan7552]

Nice informative video 📹 Just bought a Toyota Harrier AIRS with height control, this video helps Subscribed 👍

[@itsmikelake]

Fantastic video, thanks so much for this!

[@shaukatali7537]

Nice knowledge but your smile is good

[@BirdyinBOI]

Thank you, thank you. That was a fantastically made video. Very helpful!

[@barryg4452]

Very interesting. Good job!

[@orsomattianasini6058]

Hello Peter, do you know what the diagnostic procedure for the air suspension system is or where i could find it? My toyota Land Cruiser (same system as the gx) has a fault and the rear suspension appears to not fill up at all, the compressor works fine and I'm not sure on how to locate the problem.

[@Ac22768]

Watching this and the complexity of the system makes me never want to replace any of it and instead just delete it.

[@dozerman53111]

Good job !! thanks for the video.

[@johnrosshavard3528]

Do you have a video for replacing the compressor?

[@Moondoggy1941]

Very typical under carriage on almost all Ca. Az and Nevada cars, zero rust.

[@charlesmattina3787]

Great video!

[@garethburke7826]

Here in Ireland that Lexus is sold as a Toyota Landcruiser. Same interior bar the badge on the steering wheel & same exterior bar the headlights and grill

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

thanks for sharing

[@paulparoma]

It's very important to make sure "hate control" works properly in these vehicles.

[@Moondoggy1941]

19:22 And the part that I am stuck at now is the exact part that he did not film. So one air bag went on ok the other one did not, they were installed crocked so now I have to remove one of the bags and make it go back inside itself just like how it came from the factory, mine is filling extended. How do you make it go back into itself?

[@Ethan-mv2un]

The world needs more Height Control...

[@kwelhand]

Did I hear HATE👍

[@alfonso1843]

Great video, thank you

[@haraldklinger415]

I changed the two height sensors- how can I adjust these to the right height. Thanks!

[@keithhastings4092]

Changing the shocks would be a good idea...the left rear shock looked like it’s been leaking for a while....

[@halfpint3069]

Do you use oem replacement bags or do you have an alternate source for this part?

[@joyridaz]

Are there any decent sources for aftermarket airbags? Probably sell car in the next year so was hoping to avoid the Lexus penalty but also want the new owner to have a good five to ten years out of them

[@rajeshrajan4290]

Good explanation. 👍👍👍👍

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Beautifully done, Sir... May I ask, where did you purchase that bendable LED light bar? Thank you for taking the time to film and explain what you do.

[@IbnuCuruk]

I’m sorry for bothering, but could you please make a video on how to change the manual transmission oil? Would love to see it from your perspective.

[@rightlanehog3151]

He has that video, look for it in his inventory of old videos.

[@ibkazi]

Can you make a video on gx460 air suspension conversion to coil suspension, may be a air suspension delete

[@haraldklinger415]

Hello, should i take the original ones or the plastic ones from the aftermarket? Thank you!

[@ianwilkinson5549]

Thank you mate.

[@budnotu]

What is the advantage of these air springs and what is the estimated price for the labor and the cost of the new springs?

[@NytronX]

OEM cost for the GX 460 is $818 a piece! Please do a video on the GX 460 using Arnott or Westar parts

[@pedrofernandez8729]

I wonder how much that whole system adds to the cost of the car? I think I would prefer it w/o this complicated system

[@1jackvalley580]

I would love to get a good used Lexus SUV, but I realize by listening to owners of Lexus vehicles that the costs are pretty expensive to keep up with the repairs etc because parts can be expensive, and when we get a luxury vehicle, with luxury parts, I guess we're going to pay luxury prices if we want to keep it a Lexus with OEM parts.

[@dummgelauft]

@@1jackvalley580 No they are not expensive. Same parts as toyotas.. unless you are getting into LS and GS sedans..

[@elizabethjudy6340]

I still don't understand how he re-seated the bags? Does he start up the car and turn on the height control? He doesn't really say. How do you do both at once?

[@classicrocker81]

Interesting the airbags finally went bad. Usually its the ride height sensor that goes bad and messes up the whole system.

[@mhxnew6282]

I already replaced but it’s need calibration because it’s not in same level so how I can do it

[@v.a.3058]

@toyotamaintenance Other than original Lexus airbags is there another brand you recommend that are reliable and less expensive? Thank you.

[@troytaylor1123]

Love your channel, very nice work on the bags. I replaced mine over a year ago on my 2006 Sequoia 2WD, with 123K miles at the time.. Much better for sure, but it now needs new shocks at 133k miles. I want to replace the front springs and shocks, and the rear shocks as well. What brand do you recommend? The Toyota brand are too expensive for that.

[@troytaylor1123]

@James Carroll Which ones did you use for the rear? Most of them say not for air suspension or auto level?

[@lucasstuart-chilcote7069]

I had the 2 springs/4 shocks replaced on my 06' Sequoia 4wd at 174k in January 2020. I also have the rear air suspension. My mechanic said he called and researched everywhere. There is no company that makes aftermarket spring/struts for Sequoia compatible with air bag system. I had to go with Toyota parts. The parts cost came to $630. Considering how long the original parts lasted, I wasn't mad there wasn't a cheaper part option (also makes decision making easier having just 1 option lol). My air bags certainly have a leak but it is only noticeable after not being started after a day and a half or so, then a sag in height will become noticeable. Just my 2 cents from another Sequoia owner :)

[@mpnikhil]

@@lucasstuart-chilcote7069 Did you replace the air springs yet? I just got a 2005 Sequoia limited and pretty sure atleast the driver's side airbag is leaking. 3-4 inches sag in a day. Wondering if I can go with the aftermarket ones but they definitely dont look as well made as OEMs but they are 1/3rd cheaper than them .

[@itsethan1995]

I got a question, My car seems to stay upright when I'm driving but once I park it overnight it sag down on the left side. I'm guessing my left air spring is failing, should I replace both or just the one leaking? As well, I have land cruiser 120. im guessing the parts and the job is 99% the same right?

[@ssonosk]

Thanks! This helped!!

[@All_in_mech]

Sir i like this video , I’m gonna change next week airbag , but I don’t know what’s the problem i have

[@N1WP]

How much did that repair cost?

[@kaibinrubber]

Great video! Subscribed.

[@PecanPie1102]

What is the cost?

[@PorradaPanda]

Does anyone know what I can search for to get those same extra long needle nose pliers he is using to install that clip (that is nearly impossible to reach)?

[@bigfootnmore6619]

How can I find real Toyota parts like you use and be sure I am getting a good price? Thank tou

[@Seattle808]

You have to buy them online at discounted online parts prices. Google genuine oem Toyota parts online, and shop accordingly.

[@donnierobertson3088]

Nice job and video

[@LeonardoGonzalez-ml2sp]

Cómo poder arreglar la suspensión neumática de la Toyota prado vx europea diesel 120

[@sammoe6839]

I need to fix my Lexus I have 2004 how much was the cost of that job with parts if you are near Bay Area I can drop it off at your shop

[@CalmingWhisper1]

Where is his shop?

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Looks like California.. Where I have no idea? Best thing to do is to find out his name and look him up once his name and California come together. or simply send him a message asking him where about his shop is. As far as the Rear air system, I may just replace mine with an aftermarket lift, as this looks too complicated for me.

[@erikcox1947]

Arcata California.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

@@erikcox1947 Don't know where that is, have actually never heard of it lol

[@kaibintech]

Great video!. subscribed.

[@zap...]

How did Lexus confirm that the air bags were leaking?

[@neal8720]

mine would slowly leak and you can tell the space between the tire and body is much closer. You will see it sagging.

[@Calvin7007]

Impressive 😷

[@101timber5]

hello dear. Nice work you did on it !! Mine is a Land Cruiser Prado VX V6 4.0 2008 with the same height control system. For some reason I can set it to higher position but when trying it to go to the lower, the light in the dash blinks as it comes back to the middle position. Before starting to try differents things I better ask to an expert 😁 what do you think it may be happening to my car?

[@faroukfahmi6205]

Hello, can you please share what was the issue and how did you get it fixed? Mine is getting the same problem.

[@101timber5]

@@faroukfahmi6205the lower position is only avialable when driving really slow. 4-5 mph if you go faster than that, the control module sets the suspension back to middle position. Same for higher position, it is only avialable for speed under 35mph or something 😊

[@faroukfahmi6205]

@@101timber5 Thanks a ton 👍👍👍I was under impression I can put it on High mode when offroading and low mode when cruising in high speed. Will keep it in Normal mode. Bests

[@dukegabriel5077]

Hey frn ay got a toyota prado 2003 ay check al my fuses and realay but my compresor no torn on

[@markreynolds3850]

Interesting!

[@lethan6702]

The air compressor does not come on after the installation.

[@michaelduffy2375]

Anyone know what size the diameter of the tube is?? Is it metric or imperial? Thanks