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Firestone 2245 Airbag install

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by Brewster, Nov 26, 2020.

  1. Nov 26, 2020 at 11:26 AM
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    Brewster

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    Hey guys!

    I’m finally getting around to installing my Firestone airbags with the Daystar cradles, and I’m running into some questions.

    When they’re positioned as spec’d from Firestone, the bag rubs on the bump stop joist, and when they’re spaced appropriately they’re too far for the U-bolt tie to ‘hold’ on. Anyone done a similar install?

    For reference, I have an 06 TRD AC. Thanks in advance, and happy Thanksgiving!

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  2. Nov 26, 2020 at 11:44 AM
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    Did you remove the bump stops or ct them flush?
     
  4. Nov 26, 2020 at 11:51 AM
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    Take the Bumpstops out. Your bags are technically now your bump stops.
     
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    Here is more info from Firestone

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    Now I know what a 'jounce bracket' is and I feel better for it.

    Happy Thanksgiving, guys!
     
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    Thanks guys.

    I was under the impression that using these as your sole bump stop was no bueno? the instructions/user pics also show them mounted fore of the bumps.

    no matter how it’s angled, even with more than 1/2” of space, they ride the jounce a bit. Might just get the gas axe out and do a little snipping.

    Thanks again!
     
  8. Nov 27, 2020 at 6:42 AM
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    Seems these bags like to tear or get punctured from readings of others in the past. Sounds like you have some skills. Post up pics man!
     
  9. Nov 27, 2020 at 9:32 AM
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    Weird you have to grind. Here's mine, mounted flush with the jounce bracket and daystar cradles underneath. I have an inch of clearance between the bag and the bracket.

    IMG_20201127_102947_8.jpg
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    I ended up pushing it farther up the leaf, and just cranking on the 1/2” spacer.

    The 90 1/4” fitting for the top of the bags were junk though, so I ended up swapping them for some true compression fittings.

    Thanks for the pics @Gmillz85, I rushed it without thinking and had to try to scramble my mistakes ha.

    We’re Baja bound within the week!

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  11. Nov 27, 2020 at 3:46 PM
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    My 90 fittings were finicky. I was losing pressure in my passenger side bag until I figured out I could crank it down another two rotations (didn't want to overtighten at first ya know?!). They have been perfect since. You'll love the ride, it was night and day difference.

    At the time I did the bags I also did a Toytec AAL so maybe I had better luck getting everything positioned while it was all loosey goosey. Great to see you got it all settled!
     

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