Recent content by bogieman

I would also go with the springs. I purchased a 2005 Rainier with 118000 miles with the original bags. the bags were leaking down, and after reading everything I could find on here and other forums, I switched to Moog coils (approx. $88 for 2). The Rainier is just an extra knock around car...

Decided to try the coil springs. Car is jacked up ready to start and I realized I wasn't sure what to do about the level sensors. Plan is to leave compressor in place and plug air lines at the air bags, to make it easier if I or anyone else wants to go back to air suspension. I gather if I...

I agree with you on the sensor issue. I just figure with the miles on it, I will be forced to do something with it at some point, and if coils are close in ride, that sounds like a worry free fix. What coils and shocks did you use? and is there something else causing you to sit so low...

I have read the threads about changing the rear air suspension to coil springs. First question is, have any of you done this mod and wish you had stayed with the air? I am old enough to really appreciate the ride quality of the Rainier (2005 117000mi.) and if it makes a noticeable difference...