http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/12/19/leveling-out-a-heavy-load-air-bag-suspensions/ Toyota Tundra News, Reviews, Accessories, and Information Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:03:02 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/12/19/leveling-out-a-heavy-load-air-bag-suspensions/#comment-5478 admin (Jason) Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:27:01 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=347#comment-5478 Gavin - You have a text-book lemon law claim based on the account you've provided. This is a great example of what a real lemon law issue looks like - you bought the vehicle brand new, there's an issue with the vehicle (it's not supposed to sit one inch higher on one side), and you've worked with the dealership to get it fixed to no avail. Lemon law is different in every state, so I can't speak to your situation with a lot of certainty. You should definitely contact your state's consumer affairs bureau for assistance - you have an excellent case. The dealership can help as well - make certain to document all your trips to the dealership and if possible get some insight from the GM and service manager (but get the lemon law specifics from the consumer affairs bureau). Finally, if the claim goes in your favor, you can expect Toyota to buy back the 4Runner from you - often with the stipulation you will use the funds to buy another Toyota. This is normal and in many states the only legal course of action. Good luck! Gavin – You have a text-book lemon law claim based on the account you’ve provided. This is a great example of what a real lemon law issue looks like – you bought the vehicle brand new, there’s an issue with the vehicle (it’s not supposed to sit one inch higher on one side), and you’ve worked with the dealership to get it fixed to no avail. Lemon law is different in every state, so I can’t speak to your situation with a lot of certainty. You should definitely contact your state’s consumer affairs bureau for assistance – you have an excellent case. The dealership can help as well – make certain to document all your trips to the dealership and if possible get some insight from the GM and service manager (but get the lemon law specifics from the consumer affairs bureau). Finally, if the claim goes in your favor, you can expect Toyota to buy back the 4Runner from you – often with the stipulation you will use the funds to buy another Toyota. This is normal and in many states the only legal course of action. Good luck!

]]> http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/12/19/leveling-out-a-heavy-load-air-bag-suspensions/#comment-5470 Gavin Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:13:10 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=347#comment-5470 I bought a 2008 V8 4 Runner 3 months ago with air suspension and the XREAS suspension option and have not been back to the dealer 6 times for a problem with the air suspension. I originally took it in 2 weeks after buying it because there was a 1 inch difference in body height between the left and right sides and the truck was visibly lopsided. After originally being told there was nothing wrong, a second look found multiple error codes with the air suspension and the air bags were replaced. Not only did this not fix the tilted appearance, but caused the rear end to be extremely soft, bouncy and unstable. I was then told this was the proper ride for this vehicle. To make a very long story short, I have been back to the dealer six times for this problem. The entire suspension has been replaced and the problem is still not fixed. It is still lopsided and the ride is bouncy and uncomfortable unless the air suspension is raised to high before driving it every time. After the third repair attempt, I asked the serivce mangager and the owner of the dealer about getting a new vehicle and was told my only option was the NH lemon law. This involves filing for arbitration and going to the state capital for a hearing. If the decision is in my favor, Toyota still has one final attempt at fixing the problem. I am hoping to avoid this and looking for some advice on other options. Is is worth writing to any Toyota executives to plead for a replacement vehicle? Any advice would be much appreciated. I bought a 2008 V8 4 Runner 3 months ago with air suspension and the XREAS suspension option and have not been back to the dealer 6 times for a problem with the air suspension. I originally took it in 2 weeks after buying it because there was a 1 inch difference in body height between the left and right sides and the truck was visibly lopsided. After originally being told there was nothing wrong, a second look found multiple error codes with the air suspension and the air bags were replaced. Not only did this not fix the tilted appearance, but caused the rear end to be extremely soft, bouncy and unstable. I was then told this was the proper ride for this vehicle. To make a very long story short, I have been back to the dealer six times for this problem. The entire suspension has been replaced and the problem is still not fixed. It is still lopsided and the ride is bouncy and uncomfortable unless the air suspension is raised to high before driving it every time. After the third repair attempt, I asked the serivce mangager and the owner of the dealer about getting a new vehicle and was told my only option was the NH lemon law. This involves filing for arbitration and going to the state capital for a hearing. If the decision is in my favor, Toyota still has one final attempt at fixing the problem. I am hoping to avoid this and looking for some advice on other options. Is is worth writing to any Toyota executives to plead for a replacement vehicle? Any advice would be much appreciated.

]]> http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/12/19/leveling-out-a-heavy-load-air-bag-suspensions/#comment-5381 admin (Jason) Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:20:28 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=347#comment-5381 Mickey - What Art said. They're really popular with people that own campers and RVs too. Mickey – What Art said. They’re really popular with people that own campers and RVs too.

]]> http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/12/19/leveling-out-a-heavy-load-air-bag-suspensions/#comment-5359 Art Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:42:11 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=347#comment-5359 No, this is not like those air shocks. These airbags install in addition to the shocks. If you have seen an 18-wheeler suspension, you'll see these massive airbags. Smaller version for our trucks. I have the Firestone Ride Rite and they do a good job in maintaining ride height when the truck is loaded heavy. I recently loaded the truck with 3 cu ft of gravel from Home Depot. The rear did not even compressed with the air bags inflated to 40 PSI. Yet, the ride is smooth. After the load was gone, deflated it back to 3 psi so the ride won't be too harsh. No, this is not like those air shocks. These airbags install in addition to the shocks. If you have seen an 18-wheeler suspension, you’ll see these massive airbags. Smaller version for our trucks. I have the Firestone Ride Rite and they do a good job in maintaining ride height when the truck is loaded heavy.
I recently loaded the truck with 3 cu ft of gravel from Home Depot. The rear did not even compressed with the air bags inflated to 40 PSI. Yet, the ride is smooth. After the load was gone, deflated it back to 3 psi so the ride won’t be too harsh.

]]> http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/12/19/leveling-out-a-heavy-load-air-bag-suspensions/#comment-5357 Mickey Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:34:49 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=347#comment-5357 Is this like the old air shocks from the 70's? Is this like the old air shocks from the 70’s?

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