davidtan Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Hi Guys, I have been looking at Toyota's , some with air bags and others without. If the one I get has NO airbags , can I buy airbags and install it myself, or is this a big production. Are air shocks simpler and as effective ? Any input on this appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Yes lots of Toyota motorhome owners have installed their own air bag suspension. Air shocks are not recommended because of the extra strain they put on the shock mounts. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctgriffi Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Having just worked on my rear suspension, I would agree that air shocks are not a good idea. The rear shock mounts are not that beefy; fine for dampening, but you wouldn't want to use them to support weight. Air bags are definitely the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Hi Guys, I have been looking at Toyota's , some with air bags and others without. If the one I get has NO airbags , can I buy airbags and install it myself, or is this a big production. Are air shocks simpler and as effective ? Any input on this appreciated. Many of the older and smaller Toyota RVs came OEM with air-shocks. Kits are available for installing air-bag suspension into a large Toyota RV. I put a kit in my 1988 Minicruiser last year. I've got air-shocks AND ait-bags. I used the Air-Lift kit Load Lifter 5000 # 57113. Cost me $276 with a $50 rebate for a sum total of $226. Comes with Good-Year bags and fit fine. Also - their bags have a lifetime replacement warranty which is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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