Air Lift for rear coils of Model 3?

[EVnut]

Wow. I've never had handling issues, but would also like to avoid them. The bags I've used before have had valves that exit on the side, mid-spring. In many installations there's no place on the top or bottom for the valve.

I've only ever installed these on cars while using ramps. Things get much easier if you go up on ramps and THEN jack the car until just before the wheels leave the ground. This extends the springs as much as possible to allow for easier install. I agree that a lift would be even better!

 

[LEKTRON]

Maybe you used a different brand? The air lift 1000 kit has the valve at one end

 

[EVnut]

It definitely was not a different brand... but I think I simply mis-remembered that detail. Oops.

 

[LEKTRON]

Well, if you come up with a way let me know. There is a channel on the bottom side of the control arm that the air line could run in after it exits from the hole at the bottom of the spring seat. Its protected by a plastic cover over the control arm. But from there I'm not sure, there would obviously have to be some slack then if running back together to a T under the rear to allow control arm movement, and where to secure it. When I get some more time I'll take a look under the rear aero shield

 

[EVnut]

Just because I'm a wee bit sensitive about looking like either:

a. An idiot or
b. and old guy who's lost all of his faculties...

I'd like to present the Airlift 1000 side nipple! This is my 2002 Rav4EV installation, as well as the actual instructions from the site to prove that I didn't make it up.

 

[LEKTRON]

You were lucky....most applications require a vertical installation of the bag.

I just got this message from air lift:
"Please use kit 60743. This bag will be the correct size for your springs."
Air Lift 1000

I'm still waiting to find out if the spacer that comes with that kit is necessary for the model 3

 

[Billyk24]

Surprised that such a lift is not easily found on the most popular EV.

 

[Billyk24]

Here is a possible link for air suspension for the awd model 3 : Air Lift Performance 3P Air Ride Kit | Bag Riders Air Suspension

 

[bradley_it]

Did anyone install the airlift kit ?

 

[EVnut]

I can tell you that I never did. My intent was to add a trailer hitch, but I didn't get to that yet either. So far I haven't missed having bags on the back. But if somebody confirms what ACTUALLY fits and works, that may just put me over the top and do it. I so liked having them on past cars.

 

[bradley_it]

I can tell you that I never did. My intent was to add a trailer hitch, but I didn't get to that yet either. So far I haven't missed having bags on the back. But if somebody confirms what ACTUALLY fits and works, that may just put me over the top and do it. I so liked having them on past cars.

Hey ok cool . I will see that airlift part number from the above post works . It will be here in the next couple hours . I have the Stealth Hitch on my car ! Will let you know how things go . Thanks

 

[bradley_it]

I installed the kit today . So far everything works and feels great . Just got done taking a test drive! Next test will be with my small trailer towing ! So airlift kit 60743 fits perfect

 

[EVnut]

Outstanding! And thank you for including some great pictures too!

 

[bradley_it]

Outstanding! And thank you for including some great pictures too!

You’re welcome. Install in pretty straight forward !

 

[bradley_it]

Outstanding! And thank you for including some great pictures too!

Just need two jacks . And Jack stands for safety and wheel chocks . Lower the control arm alittle and you can slide the spacer and air bag in !

 

[EVnut]

OH! Looks like they still want some disassembly though. In previous installs, I've been able to stuff everything through the coils.