Air Susp lift spacers

[JohnnyB]

Is there anyone who currently makes a lift kit or just the spaces. If someone would like to make me a set I will gladly pay a reasonable price for them.
I have a new set of ride height sensors ready for modification have fitted Gen 3's and Terrafirma 144/145 shocks just need the spacers now.
Regards
JB
0477804997

[deano2469]

There's a p38 lift kit on eBay for $160 ish if that's what you're after. 2 inch I think.

[gavinwibrow]

Is there anyone who currently makes a lift kit or just the spaces. If someone would like to make me a set I will gladly pay a reasonable price for them.
I have a new set of ride height sensors ready for modification have fitted Gen 3's and Terrafirma 144/145 shocks just need the spacers now.
Regards
JB
0477804997


I'm assuming you have already seen keithy p38's comprehensive post on this very subject?
P38 Suspension Lift Guide (https://www.aulro.com/afvb/p38a-range-rover/195023-p38-suspension-lift-guide.html)

[JohnnyB]

I'm assuming you have already seen keithy p38's comprehensive post on this very subject?
P38 Suspension Lift Guide (https://www.aulro.com/afvb/p38a-range-rover/195023-p38-suspension-lift-guide.html)

Yes I have and a very good one it is too

[prelude]

there is someone on this forum who has started production on a copy of the original hardrange lift kits. I actually have one of the very first I am installing right now. Perhaps that is what you're looking for?

Cheers
-P

[mtb_gary]

there is someone on this forum who has started production on a copy of the original hardrange lift kits. I actually have one of the very first I am installing right now. Perhaps that is what you're looking for?

Cheers
-P

Dave at British Car Components is the gentleman who is now producing the HRA derived kits. You will find him with the username of BritishCarComponents on this site

[JohnnyB]

Dave at British Car Components is the gentleman who is now producing the HRA derived kits. You will find him with the username of BritishCarComponents on this site

Thanks Gary

[JohnnyB]

Ordered a 2" suspension lift kit yesterday, will post some pics when it arrives.

[JohnnyB]

Kit has arrived, does anyone have any installation instructions for this kit.130436

[mtb_gary]

I'm surprised no instructions???

The top 2 large rectangles mount on the top of the rear axle (thin edge to the front) and provide new mounting holes for the bottom of the air springs. The two large circular metal pieces pictured with the red front extended bump stops inside them mount on top of the front air springs. To fit them you will need to remove the front air springs lock each one in place from where the spring was removed then refit the air spring. The bump stops are a straight swap for your existing ones. The "Z" shapes brackets are to reposition the front brake lines a bit further out from the chassis and also further downward (net effect is to use all of the unused brake line rather than getting extended brake lines. As for the other bits?

You will also need to extend the height sensors.

Have a look back through the articles on lifting on EAS there are quite a few pictures and comments that may also assist.

Did you get extended shock absorbers?

Good luck and let us know how you progress

[Keithy P38]

Looks like it’s all there except the shocks. The front height sensors get a 20mm metal extension, the rear ones you need to screw together to make the new sensor arm section.

The lift guide has the original HRA install instructions in it.

Cheers
Keithy

[prelude]

I just finished the install over the past few weeks.

The ss rods are used to lengthen the rear height sensors. I have found that cutting the lower arm in half and mounting pushing the ends into the tube as far as they will go (without forcing them) makes quite a nice fit. You do need to mark the rods and drill a bit of a hole in them (5 mm drill) since the alan bolt thingy won't fit in (it will not thread) without the extra space. It also makes for an extra secure fit.

The front sensors are easy: the lower pin non the radius arms is bolted in place, just remove it from the radius arm and use those short flat pieces of metal. Bolt on side to the radius arm (check the side) and the pin back in the upper hole, done :)

I did not know the Z brackets were for the front, I used them at the rear... Gotta look into that :)

About the front spacers: I suggest mounting the air springs to the spacers whilst not on the car. The air springs, mine anyway (arnott gen 3's), do not have the mounting stubs at a 90 degree angle, because of this they won't line up with the holes in the spacers. Placing the airspring plastic top in vice and very carefully closing it just a bit will help slide the spacers over the pins. They are a very right fit so getting the retaining clip on might need a bit of effort. Then mount the whole assembly in one go. It's doable ;)

Last but not least: the long ss pin is to replace the retaining clip on the bottom of the rear air springs. It threads through the hole in the spacers and is secured with the bolt that comes with it.

I intended to write a review with my findings about the set but I wanted to get in touch with dave first before I post it down here.

Cheers!

-P

Now with added pics :)

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[JohnnyB]

Thanks to everyone for the help and tips I will have a crack at it on the weekend.[biggrin]

[mtb_gary]

I just finished the install over the past few weeks.

The ss rods are used to lengthen the rear height sensors. I have found that cutting the lower arm in half and mounting pushing the ends into the tube as far as they will go (without forcing them) makes quite a nice fit. You do need to mark the rods and drill a bit of a hole in them (5 mm drill) since the alan bolt thingy won't fit in (it will not thread) without the extra space. It also makes for an extra secure fit.

The front sensors are easy: the lower pin non the radius arms is bolted in place, just remove it from the radius arm and use those short flat pieces of metal. Bolt on side to the radius arm (check the side) and the pin back in the upper hole, done :)

I did not know the Z brackets were for the front, I used them at the rear... Gotta look into that :)

About the front spacers: I suggest mounting the air springs to the spacers whilst not on the car. The air springs, mine anyway (arnott gen 3's), do not have the mounting stubs at a 90 degree angle, because of this they won't line up with the holes in the spacers. Placing the airspring plastic top in vice and very carefully closing it just a bit will help slide the spacers over the pins. They are a very right fit so getting the retaining clip on might need a bit of effort. Then mount the whole assembly in one go. It's doable ;)

Last but not least: the long ss pin is to replace the retaining clip on the bottom of the rear air springs. It threads through the hole in the spacers and is secured with the bolt that comes with it.

I intended to write a review with my findings about the set but I wanted to get in touch with dave first before I post it down here.

Cheers!

-P

Now with added pics :)

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That looks like a very familiar set up for the suspension ;)

[BritishCarComponents]

Kit has arrived, does anyone have any installation instructions for this kit.130436

PLEASE ACCEPT OUR APOLOGIES FOR NOT GETTING YOU A COPY OF THE FITTING INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE SPACER KIT.

We rushed the parcel out to you and they were missed. Pretty sure they are still on line somewhere too...

We don't get much spare time to play in the virtual world anymore, and only check in at AULRO sporadically... please just give us a call if you still have a problem.

Hoo-Roo, Dave.

[BritishCarComponents]

FINALLY SORTED AND PACKAGED UP THE LAST FEW SPACER KITS FROM THE FIRST BATCH OVER THE WEEKEND.

I REMEMBER SOMEONE ON HERE WAS AFTER A PAIR OF FRONT BUMP STOPS AND WE HAD SAID IF THERE WAS A SPARE SET THEY WERE WELCOME TO THEM AT COST... JUST CANT REMEMBER WHO THE CONVERSATION WAS ACTUALLY WITH?!?

IF IT WAS YOU, PLEASE PM US HERE OR BETTER STILL, USE A PHONE AND CALL THE SHOP ON 03 9329 5766 TO ARRANGE DETAILS.

HOO-ROO AND BEST REGARDS, DAVE.

P.S. Not sure if it breaks forum rules, but we also just advertised the last 4 of this years batch of HRA P38 spacer kits in The Verandah if anyone is interested.