In this how-to I replace the rear air shocks on a 2007 Infiniti QX56 with the factory tokico replacements from the dealer. These are the same air shocks that are in 2004-2010 QX56 as well as Nissan Armada 2003-2016 SUV with rear air shocks. These are also known as auto leveling shocks or air ride.
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After watching this video I decided to cancel my appointment with the mechanic and do it myself. You saved me over $800. Thank you for the video. You have no idea how much money you are saving people.
Thanks for the video. I am having hard time finding a replacement. Thank you for sharing.
Nice video but you did not show how to release the air from the system. And this is the most difficult part of the job because of it is impossible to disconnect the air plastic hose from the shock under pressure. You just said: “I did before”. That’s it. And it is not that simple. Hopefully you add this very important part of the job.
So the good news I see here is that these things dont have air RIDE they have air SHOCKS. HUGE difference! Air RIDE means it needs the air for the spring/lift and damper function, so when it fails the suspension collapses and you are stuck in BFE with your truck dragging on the pavement (like in the Jeep Overland/Quandralift, Sequoia Platinum , Navigator, or BMW X5/Range Rover). On the other hand when air SHOCKS fail you just lose the damping function but the lift is maintained by the coils spring so that you are NOT but not stranded in BFE. So the air SHOCKs in this system just make up for say lot of tongue weight from a trailer, and keep your truck level. So as someone who takes their SUVs out into the country alot I am sold on the Nissan system now. Plus if you dont want the air SHOCK function there are conversion kits that are only a couple hundred bucks to go to normal shocks (Strutmaster etc). Great video!
I really appreciate you putting this up on here!!! I've been trying to find someone doing it the last 2 years and nothing….until now lol. Question, did you ever have to replace your air compressor, if so where did you get it? I'll probably grab a couple of those shocks soon. Thanks again
Is there any other way to quiet or lower that lifting sound?
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Hey how is the ride now since you replaced them?
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I dont see the link
Where you bought this..
I’m glad you were able to take those bottom bolts out! Mine were fused to the sleeve and were absolutely not coming off (driven in snow). I had to saw off the bolts on both sides.
Lol the little baby trying to help
I feel bad for that little impact driver 🙁
Hey on the link for the shocks is that the price bot both or Just one shock?
Hey, your video was very helpful. I wanted to make sure there were no surprises for me. I just changed out mine on my 2005 Armada SE offroad. Fortunately my bolts were not hard at all and they were very clean with no corrosion. I think the factory may have stripped yours. To the readers I suggest you also buy plastic rivets. The plastic rivets are 13 years old so they kinda crumbled. *You can put the guard on with the tire on if you forget*. You still have to jack the car up but you do not need to take the tire off. Again, supremely helpful sir.
How did you release the air from the shocks prior to disconnecting the air line from the old shock? Or is it not required? Great video! Thank you!
Was unplugging the battery post to keep compressor from coming on?