Leaking Air Suspension (Hydropneumatic Spring Leg)
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Elk Grove, CA
2013 Land Cruiser, 2007 GL450 [SOLD], 2007 Toyota Tundra Double Cab 4x4 Limited, 2009 Corolla LE
Dealer replaced on our 2007 GL450 - left front corner. I am glad we have extended warranty. Left front air strut was leaking. I would not mind going strutmasters when it goes out next time. I really don't use the ride height option anyways. Currently odometer is reading 80K miles. Couple more months of extended warranty. After that it is will be coming out of my pocket.
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Joined: Sep 2011
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2007 GL 450
I just noticed this thread - the right rear on mine is leaking. I took it to the stealership so they could fix a couple things + replace the airbag. Apparently these things are on back-order.
Is this particularly common in the Gls?
They said they would call when they receive the airbag, and thankfully it'll be covered under ext. warranty, but I hope mine doesn't blow out in the meantime! It's been a couple weeks...oof...
Is this particularly common in the Gls?
They said they would call when they receive the airbag, and thankfully it'll be covered under ext. warranty, but I hope mine doesn't blow out in the meantime! It's been a couple weeks...oof...
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From: Maryland
2008 GL 320 CDI
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GL 320 CDI
Hi guys,
My driver side (right, as I am in Australia) when BOOM last Saturday
My mechanic want me to buy the whole suspension shock (not just the air bag) as he thinks he thinks he has no special tools just to change the air bag.
Since ALL Australian GL comes with the "Pro Off Road Kit", which shock should I be buying? The one with ADS, or without
(I have no idea what ADS mean )
My driver side (right, as I am in Australia) when BOOM last Saturday
My mechanic want me to buy the whole suspension shock (not just the air bag) as he thinks he thinks he has no special tools just to change the air bag.
Since ALL Australian GL comes with the "Pro Off Road Kit", which shock should I be buying? The one with ADS, or without
(I have no idea what ADS mean
)
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Joined: Aug 2015
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GL550 2009
Wonky air suspension
When I am driving the air ride will drop in the front, and some time later will re inflate. Sometimes when I park overnight the left front will deflate an d some times both fronts will and other times neither will until I touch the door handle and then I will hear air escape, not leak.
Any ideas
Any ideas
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R350
Have you replaced the air springs yet? They are "wear" parts, I've replaced 8 air springs between my two 2008 Mercedes. I did the R350 myself, and used my indy for our GL. I bought the parts from Arnott both times.
If you drive the vehicle too long with leaky air springs, you risk overworking and possibly ruining the air compressor.
This is a pretty straight forward issue, and is expected to happen between 75k and 100k miles.
If you drive the vehicle too long with leaky air springs, you risk overworking and possibly ruining the air compressor.
This is a pretty straight forward issue, and is expected to happen between 75k and 100k miles.
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gl320cdi
GL air bags suspencion
When I am driving the air ride will drop in the front, and some time later will re inflate. Sometimes when I park overnight the left front will deflate an d some times both fronts will and other times neither will until I touch the door handle and then I will hear air escape, not leak.
Any ideas
Any ideas
I did the work myself, was nothing special. Arnott has a youtube video as to how to change the air bags.
The total cost was about $1100.00 U$ dollars in parts, taxes and delivery.
https://www.arnottindustries.com/sea...el=69&year=146
