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In this video, we show you how to disable and replace the AHC (Active Height Control) suspension system on your Lexus LX470 or Toyota 100 Series Land Cruiser. The AHC system on your rig can start to get tired and malfunction. Instead of spending lots of time and money diagnosing and fixing the AHC system, we are offering another solution to the problem and that's replacing the electrically and hydraulically controlled suspension system with a conventional system. We walk you through the steps to replace the front shocks and torsion bars and replace the rear shocks and springs. We also show you how to disable the AHC system so you don't get a bunch of warning lights lighting up on your dash.
*PARTS*
*NITRO GAS 2" SUSPENSION KIT SUITED FOR TOYOTA 100 SERIES LAND CRUISER/LEXUS LX470 - STAGE 1
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*HELPFUL TOOLS*
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*6 Ton Jack Stands
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*Heavy Duty Rubber Wheel Chock (This is just one. I recommend buying two) amzn.to/3lNC3MG
*Mitivac Fluid Extractor - (used to extract hydraulic oil from pump)
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*Dewalt 1/2" Drive Impact Gun - (used to remove lug nuts and other fasteners for this job)
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*Dewalt Batteries
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*Dewalt Battery Charger
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*Milwaukee M12 3/8” Cordless Ratchet - (used to remove fasteners to access AHC ECU under the dashboard)
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*Milwaukee M12 Battery
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*Milwaukee M12 High Capacity Battery
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*Milwaukee M12 Battery Charger
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*Milwaukee M12 HackZall
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*Milwaukee Cordless Drill
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*Diablo Demon Carbide Tipped Blade - (used with hackzall to cut off shock shaft nipples)
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*Drill Bit Set - (used drill bit from this kit to drill holes into the LCAs for the reinforcement plate install)
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*Long Set of Ratcheting Box End Wrenches - (used a couple wrenches from this kit)
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*1/4" and 3/8" Flex Head Ratchet Set - (used the 1/4" ratchet for access to the fluid line bolts)
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*1/2" Drive Flex Head Gear Wrench Ratchet - (used various times completing this job)
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Flex Head Box End Wrench Set - (used to tighten rear shock upper nuts)
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*Flex Head Flare Nut Wrench Set - (used the 10mm to relieve pressure from the system by opening the bleed nipples)
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*1/2" Drive Deep Metric Impact Socket Set
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*1/2" Drive Shallow Impact Socket Set
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*1/2” Drive 6 Point Deep Metric Socket Set
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*1/2” Drive 6 Point Standard Metric Socket Set
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*Wheel Lug Nut Impact Socket Set - (used to remove lug nuts)
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*Ball Pein Hammer - (used several times for this job)
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*Brass Hammer - (used to tap off the arms off the torsion bars)
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*Plastic Mallet - (used at various times for this job)
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*X-Large Channel Lock - ( used to hold shocks for removal and installation)
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*CDI 1/2" Drive 30-250 Foot Pound Torque Wrench - (used to torque the larger fasteners for this job)
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*CDI 3/8" Drive 10-100 Foot Pound Torque Wrench
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*Brass Drift Set - (used one from this kit to tap out panhard bar bolt)
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*Long Taper Punch Set - (used to help align panhard bar with frame)
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*Mayhew 5 Piece Pry bar Set - (used pry bars from this kit at various times for this job)
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*Tape Measure - (used to measure the ride height after the suspension was installed)
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*White Paint Pen - (used to make match marks on the torsion bars)
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*Brake Cleaner - (used to clean the arms of the torsion bars)
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*Small Wire Brush - (used in conjunction with the brake cleaner to clean the torsion bar arms)
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*Adjustable Wrench Set - (used one to hold rear shock spindle when tightening the upper nut)
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*Plastic Fastener Removal Tool - (used to remove plastic fender liner clips)
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