Airbags on GQ's

Growler

The stabilizer release has nothing to do with the air bags. GQs have a stabilizer bar that can be released if needed depending on the terrain when 4WDing. Read your owners manual and all will be revealed.

Tjilpi

Hi mate having had a GQ....the stabilizer release does just that....it releases the rear stabilizer bar. Use it only in slow speed low range off road conditions, As it does affect the cars stability at road speeds. It lets the rear axle move with out stressing the stabilizer bar and in my opinion makes the car more comfortable over rough terrain. Some people have mentioned they have had trouble getting theirs to go back in after letting it out, but I can't comment on that as mine always went straight back in when the lever was put back in......but since it is a simple cable system which operates it it would just be a case off making sure the linkages, cable and springs are working right.

Cheers Stefan

Thanks Stefan,only picked her up yestsrday and didnt want to push or pull to much till i can get hold of an owners manual to check it all out
cheers

if you didnt get a glovebox manual with it, I have one, and a gregorys manual.. dont need either anymore.

I wonder which models had the stabiliser bar release as mine does not have it. Mine is 1994 RX 4.2 Diesel.

Mine was a 89 ST 4.2 petrol...and had the bar relese

I was told it was the ST and TI models that got the bar release.

Mine broke and Nissan wanted over $500 to buy a new ball joint so I ran around with the stabiliser bar disconnected for about 2 years. With the Polyairs I hardly noticed the difference. I ran the Polyairs at about 7psi 24/7.

Duncs

My Brother's 89 GQ base model has the stabiliser release. My series II 1991 mid model range doesn't have it. Maybe it was only on series I or earlier years? Or maybe it was an option?

I think they only came out in the 88 to 90 models. Also they won't work well if 4by lifted more than 2inches. there is a light that comes on when engaged and turns off when disengaged, I know a few guy that disconnected theirs when cars lifted over 4 inches.

Truckster, I'll buy both of you. Send me an email at fbasejag@msn.com if you could when ready.
BTW fellas it's an '89 ST Wagon Again thanks for the replies

92 models also had the release.

I threw mine, waste of effort, you dont need swaybars, remember, your not drivign an F40 Ferrari...

manuals are here if ya keen..

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