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LEXUS GX 470 2004 Back Axile Keeps Going Down by lordlondo: 9:12pm On May 07, 2020
Hello cars guru in the house , please what could be wrong with my lexus, I keep noticing the back going down. I ALWAYS HAVE TO PRESS THE AIR SUSPENSION BUTTON TO HIGH TO TAKE IT BACK UP.

PLS ANY SUGGESTION OR A GOOD MECHANIC WITH EXPERIENCE ON THIS ISSUE WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
Re: LEXUS GX 470 2004 Back Axile Keeps Going Down by NaijadrivaCars: 3:29am On May 08, 2020
Staphylococcus:
Change your wind shield wipers. Due for change.

If you have funds, Just change the colour of the car

Like your moniker, you are dangerous. NL Rule 1.




Come and help this 4x4 owner
cc: gazzuzz, nurey
Re: LEXUS GX 470 2004 Back Axile Keeps Going Down by nurey(m): 5:07am On May 08, 2020
lordlondo:
Hello cars guru in the house , please what could be wrong with my lexus, I keep noticing the back going down. I ALWAYS HAVE TO PRESS THE AIR SUSPENSION BUTTON TO HIGH TO TAKE IT BACK UP.

PLS ANY SUGGESTION OR A GOOD MECHANIC WITH EXPERIENCE ON THIS ISSUE WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

cc kingreign
Re: LEXUS GX 470 2004 Back Axile Keeps Going Down by chukel(m): 9:58am On May 08, 2020
lordlondo:
Hello cars guru in the house , please what could be wrong with my lexus, I keep noticing the back going down. I ALWAYS HAVE TO PRESS THE AIR SUSPENSION BUTTON TO HIGH TO TAKE IT BACK UP.

PLS ANY SUGGESTION OR A GOOD MECHANIC WITH EXPERIENCE ON THIS ISSUE WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
the air suspension is bad. It's leaking. That's what they call the balloon. Scan it to rule out the air suspension compressor. But my bet is on the air spring (balloon) leaking.

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Re: LEXUS GX 470 2004 Back Axile Keeps Going Down by Smartchoiices(m): 10:30am On May 08, 2020
Go sell it off...
Re: LEXUS GX 470 2004 Back Axile Keeps Going Down by Nobody: 11:04am On May 08, 2020
Is there any whistling sound around the rear tyres? I'm suspecting the balloon.

2005 BMW x5 balloon is 25k (a pair, that's both legs)

Share the price of yours after buying. Let's be practical here.

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Re: LEXUS GX 470 2004 Back Axile Keeps Going Down by Covidhunger20: 12:10pm On May 08, 2020
lordlondo:
Hello cars guru in the house , please what could be wrong with my lexus, I keep noticing the back going down. I ALWAYS HAVE TO PRESS THE AIR SUSPENSION BUTTON TO HIGH TO TAKE IT BACK UP.

PLS ANY SUGGESTION OR A GOOD MECHANIC WITH EXPERIENCE ON THIS ISSUE WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

It could be torn air line or leaky bag. Get it ramped and physically inspect it.

Since the switch is still working, start saving for repairs or replacement. It might just suddenly fail on you.

A picture exists on nairaland of a chap that changed his to springs.
Re: LEXUS GX 470 2004 Back Axile Keeps Going Down by Marpol: 6:14pm On May 08, 2020
lordlondo:
Hello cars guru in the house , please what could be wrong with my lexus, I keep noticing the back going down. I ALWAYS HAVE TO PRESS THE AIR SUSPENSION BUTTON TO HIGH TO TAKE IT BACK UP.

PLS ANY SUGGESTION OR A GOOD MECHANIC WITH EXPERIENCE ON THIS ISSUE WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

The air suspension may be leaking. If possible stop driving the car and get it checked out immediately as the pump might go bad from pumping incessantly to compensate for the air loss.
Re: LEXUS GX 470 2004 Back Axile Keeps Going Down by Kingsoul1(m): 6:35pm On May 08, 2020
lordlondo:
Hello cars guru in the house , please what could be wrong with my lexus, I keep noticing the back going down. I ALWAYS HAVE TO PRESS THE AIR SUSPENSION BUTTON TO HIGH TO TAKE IT BACK UP.

PLS ANY SUGGESTION OR A GOOD MECHANIC WITH EXPERIENCE ON THIS ISSUE WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

Balloons are bad. You would have to inspect and replace them ASAP! And I advice you stop pumping them.
Re: LEXUS GX 470 2004 Back Axile Keeps Going Down by sultaan(m): 10:03pm On May 08, 2020
Get some soap and water spray it to find the leak
Re: LEXUS GX 470 2004 Back Axile Keeps Going Down by RZArecta(m): 11:23pm On May 08, 2020
Change rubbish air suspensions to springs, thank me later cool
Re: LEXUS GX 470 2004 Back Axile Keeps Going Down by bayooz(m): 8:24am On May 09, 2020
Covidhunger20:


It could be torn air line or leaky bag. Get it ramped and physically inspect it.

Since the switch is still working, start saving for repairs or replacement. It might just suddenly fail on you.

A picture exists on nairaland of a chap that changed his to springs.

I was the one that changed from balloon to spring that time. The air balloon is one of the main problems with GX470. I used it for 4 years then sold it off.

https://www.nairaland.com/2029459/replaced-gx470-faulty-air-suspension

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Re: LEXUS GX 470 2004 Back Axile Keeps Going Down by Lexusgs430: 9:16am On May 09, 2020
bayooz:


I was the one that changed from balloon to spring that time. The air balloon is one of the main problems with GX470. I used it for 4 years then sold it off.

https://www.nairaland.com/2029459/replaced-gx470-faulty-air-suspension


Thanks for turning up.....

Lordlondo, this is your man. Read through his swap thread.......

The beauty of nairaland, hidden amongst other madness.......... grin
Re: LEXUS GX 470 2004 Back Axile Keeps Going Down by NaijadrivaCars: 10:35pm On May 09, 2020
4WD problems.
Re: LEXUS GX 470 2004 Back Axile Keeps Going Down by kingreign(m): 10:43pm On May 09, 2020
lordlondo:
Hello cars guru in the house , please what could be wrong with my lexus, I keep noticing the back going down. I ALWAYS HAVE TO PRESS THE AIR SUSPENSION BUTTON TO HIGH TO TAKE IT BACK UP.

PLS ANY SUGGESTION OR A GOOD MECHANIC WITH EXPERIENCE ON THIS ISSUE WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

Balloon leaks, or plumbing leaks or height leveling sensor out if sync.
Re: LEXUS GX 470 2004 Back Axile Keeps Going Down by kingreign(m): 10:43pm On May 09, 2020
NaijadrivaCars:
4WD problems.
No it's not bro
Re: LEXUS GX 470 2004 Back Axile Keeps Going Down by kingreign(m): 10:44pm On May 09, 2020
Smartchoiices:
go sell it off...
Why?
Re: LEXUS GX 470 2004 Back Axile Keeps Going Down by chukel(m): 11:27pm On May 09, 2020
bayooz:


I was the one that changed from balloon to spring that time. The air balloon is one of the main problems with GX470. I used it for 4 years then sold it off.

https://www.nairaland.com/2029459/replaced-gx470-faulty-air-suspension
I'm even planning on returning to balloon. Mine came already changed to spring from U.S
Re: LEXUS GX 470 2004 Back Axile Keeps Going Down by Lexusgs430: 11:49pm On May 09, 2020
chukel:
I'm even planning on returning to balloon. Mine came already changed to spring from U.S


Trouble siddon yanga wan pull hin tail.... grin
Re: LEXUS GX 470 2004 Back Axile Keeps Going Down by kingreign(m): 5:37am On May 10, 2020
Lexusgs430:



Trouble siddon yanga wan pull hin tail.... grin
Hehehehe
Re: LEXUS GX 470 2004 Back Axile Keeps Going Down by kingreign(m): 5:38am On May 10, 2020
chukel:
I'm even planning on returning to balloon. Mine came already changed to spring from U.S
Don't do it...
Re: LEXUS GX 470 2004 Back Axile Keeps Going Down by wura2u: 9:40am On May 10, 2020
kingreign:

Don't do it...

Tell him what wura2020 take him eye see before changing to spring. Devil go siddon jeje, people go find him trouble. Good to hear from you again king reign.

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Re: LEXUS GX 470 2004 Back Axile Keeps Going Down by Azeezs131rap(m): 12:39am On Dec 03, 2023
chukel:
the air suspension is bad. It's leaking. That's what they call the balloon. Scan it to rule out the air suspension compressor. But my bet is on the air spring (balloon) leaking.
Correct and make sure you get balloon expert to check the sensor with the leakages

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