Coil spring conversion
kcabpilot, my problem is that my rear airbags keep deflating and because they are so expensive I want to switch over to the hassle free coil spring suspension. The only thing stopping me from doing it right now is that I am not sure on how to handle the compressor once I have converted to spring.
So, just take the compressor out. You'll still want to pull the underhood fuses and relays related to SLS (1 of each I believe) and you'll have the SLS light on your dash (unless you want to pay a dealer or someone with testbook/t4 $80-$170 to reprogram your truck to coils). However, its as easy as taking off the 2 screws holding the cover on, removing the 2 bolts holding it in place, and disconnecting the 3 electrical connectors and 2 or 3 air lines. Zip tie the remaining lines up and out of the way and you're done. Now you've lost some extra weight and can sell the compressor. My .02
But yes, if you can easily save your system and can afford it, keep it.
A testbook or Hawkeye is needed to shut off the SLS warning lights after you unplug the compressor, you just have to change the BCU to read you truck as a coil spring unit instead of a SLS equipted unit.
Why not buy a truck without it to begin with? Are you looking for a 7 passenger?
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