Vince77
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hows the ride on these bad boys?
I can't tell any difference. I keep mine with very little pressure when not loaded. So it's not enough to notice.
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I just spoke with a lady at Air Lift, she had to go ask a tech, they do not offer a kit for the X-Runner, looks like the OP's modification is the way to go.
I've been searching and reading reviews on Amazon too, so many negative reviews saying they lose air in a day or two and defects that are hard to get refunds when mailed back to Air Lift.
Are there any other kits/manufacturers people recommend?
i ran qa1s with mine for about 7 months until the driver side shock wouldnt adjust anymore..maybe the stiffness of the shock along with bag being aired messed it up somehow..my recommendation would be keep the qas' at a low/ soft setting when aired up..facto shocks work fine for me...and you could just remove the dust cover also but they in no way put a bind on the bag
Sure, I know that they don't offer one for the X-Runner and did the offset mod like the OP.
The problem is, the bag lays right in between the swaybar and the shock.
Considering the fact that the QA1's are larger in diameter, it is a tight fit.
I can't say that it would not fit but the BLUE COVER on the stock shocks are already slightly hitting the bags.
Hence, I have a feeling that the QA1's might be a problem rubbing against the bag.
I'm sure that you can probably move the bags a little inward toward the sways but only have about 3mm clearance on the swaybar side.
Also, my kit does not lose that much air at all.
It usually takes about 1 week to lose about 10lbs max.
If you are losing so much air, you should do a leakdown test with the soapy water and see which joint is leaking air.
I think their system is well built.
i guess i forgot to mention that my offset on the mounting plate was a little more than what the op was...my bags dont sit exactly straight up and down but then again i never put anymore than 15 pounds..roger?
Yes you have to modify the lower bracket to clear, yes it will rub the sway bar slightly and may touch the shock(I run QA1s). Yes you can run up to 100lbs in them, if you need that much to level out, you have a LOT of weight in the bed. Yes they may lose air if you do a poor job at cutting the ends of the tubing. Yes, they are the best thing this truck will ever have if you intend to carry ANY weight in this truck when lowere. No, they dont degrade the ride quality because you only add air when loaded. When I load up/trail, I go 1 click firmer on the shocks.
I did have one bag fail from rubbing on the sway bar 3 months ago. Then again, I installed the kit in 2006.
Sounds good! Just ordered it!
Do you (or anyone) have an on board air system or do you fill it manually? how often do you have to add air when not loaded to maintain the 5lbs? (not supposed to run it empty, right?)
I have their onboard compressor. I add air when loaded, dump it when not needed. I never add air to keep the minimum, it stays.
I have been thinking about adding these any special thoughts with my setup:
Sitting Sic Composite leafs, sway bars and QA1.
Also what is the best price found on the kit?
i had my helper bags on with 2 3/4" blocks and it would raise to stock level just about..but pretty uncomfortable to ride unless you actually have weight in the bed