RVBC Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I have a leaking passenger side rear air suspension "strut" in my UL with 81,000 miles and want to replace the air suspension. The OEM air bag components are more than $5K (excluding labor and taxes) and when I was at a dealership looking to trade up to a LS460, the trade-in value was pegged at $6K. I would consider replacing the airbag system with OEM springs and shocks ($2K for the parts) but the Lexus dealership wouldn't touch it. So I considered after-market coil-over struts. It appears as if Megan Racing has what I want (MR-CDK-LL01 ~ $900/4). They have the lowest spring rates I could find (a softer ride) and maximum adjustment for height (retain stock height to negate having to adjust height sensors for headlights) and multiple damping settings (drifting in my dreams). Does anyone have experience with the MR kits? I have read a number of posts about Strutmasters which have a better warranty but will cost $400 more. My research in the forums and on-line points to an number of related issues. 1. Deactivating the air compressor. ** Will removing the fuse solve this without any related consequences? 2. Disabling the dash lights. As far as I can determine, there are two lights. - One under the fuel gauge when I move the rocker switch to sport - One in the center display when I change the rocker from norm to high ** Will cutting the violet/red wire to at 7A in the air suspension ECU solve either one or both of these light issues? ** Where is the air suspension ECU located? 3. Is it prudent to "plug" the air lines at each strut after removing the air bags? Are there any other issues that should be addressed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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