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Re: AIR BAG LIFTS [Re: off-roader] #1041201 02/01/12 03:49 PM
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EDWINWKU Offline OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
so for about 200 bucks i can lift 2-3 inches? with these air bags and tighten the torsion bars. hmmm....worth a [email]shot@![/email]

Re: AIR BAG LIFTS [Re: EDWINWKU] #1041202 02/01/12 05:12 PM
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OldColt Offline
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Does anyone know if the air lifts that have the bags that go into the coil springs actually lift the truck or if they just reduce sagging with heavy loads?


I have air bags on my Gen 1 that I used for leveling the ride when towing trailers. The ride when empty sucked, The ones I had would not lift the rear much and when there was enough air in them to lift the truck the spring rate was stupid high, the articulation was gone.


Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
93 Pajero 3 door 6G75 Mivec with paddle shifted 5 speed
Then a Gen2 SR with full coil independent suspension.
Re: AIR BAG LIFTS [Re: off-roader] #1041203 02/01/12 06:00 PM
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0778drz110 Offline
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with a gen 3 independant front suspension how would I raise the front also? bigger struts?

Torsion bar crank will get you ~2" which also means a slightly stiffer front suspension and less articulation than when left stock. That said its a VERY effective way to do a front end suspension lift. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />


On a gen 3 you need bigger struts, but since you have a montero sport all you need is a torsion bar crank.

Your montero sport is not a gen 3 montero. Its a mix of gen 1 and 2.


'88 Raider, 33" Maxxis, 2" body lift, 10K winch
Re: AIR BAG LIFTS [Re: 0778drz110] #1041204 02/01/12 09:09 PM
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mxmikie Offline
Body Damage is Cool
funny ... i was outside loading up my trailer for my once a year scrap haul and what do i find ???...... yep a new set of air lift air bags i cant fathom what i should do with them ...... any body have any ideas ???


it dosent have to be surrounded by water to be an island
Re: AIR BAG LIFTS [Re: mxmikie] #1041205 02/01/12 09:44 PM
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EDWINWKU Offline OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
hmmmm what ya want for'em?

Re: AIR BAG LIFTS [Re: 0778drz110] #1041206 02/01/12 09:47 PM
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EDWINWKU Offline OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
oh ok i guess thats better.....less money spent means more towards other stuff.

Re: AIR BAG LIFTS [Re: EDWINWKU] #1041207 02/01/12 10:11 PM
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mxmikie Offline
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oh ok i guess thats better.....less money spent means more towards other stuff.
ring ring... this is edwins fone he aint here.................


it dosent have to be surrounded by water to be an island
Re: AIR BAG LIFTS [Re: EDWINWKU] #1041208 02/02/12 07:44 AM
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KrzyDav Offline
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go with Gen2 coils for an inch of lift,,,,go with the Old Man Emu springs for sale in parts bin (mine) if you want even more lift and no sag for towing.


dave h.
'89 Raider V6 5spd;Aisin Hubs;; Gen2 LS: frt. brakes, rear coils;U.C.arms;R.trailing arms;idler arm; rear LSD axle w.disc brakes ;2 battery system for Dog's fan; relocated ECU; custom bumpers;J.Baker receiver;Conferr roofrack; t-bar crank.
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