Converting my RR hse p38 into coils springs...

[toaintamRR]

Hi guys, i had decided to convert my RR p38 into coil springs and just wondering if you guys can give me some ideas in what source of coil springs should i get and where to get it done plus the prices. i am from Victoria Melbourne...

thank you

dan

[PeterM]

Dan, I guess it depends on what you're planning on doing with it. If you're keeping it as mainly a tourer then perhaps something like King Springs would make something to suit. Dobinsons seem to get a good rap but they may be too supple for you.

When you do swap it over, if you're looking to offload your reservoir tank and compressor....... I'll take them off your hands. :D

[p38arover]

I think the Bearmach kit is about $1300.

You could try these: LAND ROVER Air Suspension Parts - Range Rover 1995-2002 (4.0 and 4.6) P38A (http://www.arnottindustries.com/part_LAND_ROVER_Air_Suspension_Parts_yid4_pid22.ht ml) US$600

[BigJon]

Just as an aside, to keep it legal after the conversion I am pretty sure you will need an engineers certificate.

[81stubee]

I believe this is reffered to as "castration" :wasntme:

I'm sure Ritters have a kit, my mechanic was telling me one of his customers, had them do it. No idea on cost, but wouldn't hurt to ask. At the least they will know who can, and what springs etc... I've now got the EAS software so can fix it myself.

If your looking to offload any of the EAS gear...

Stu

[dar373]

just had my p38 done...best thing i ever done..finally i have a rangie almost as good as my old 89 classic..i,ll post type of springs tomorrow..she handles more like the classic and less like a sports car..go for it you will wonder why you waited.:D

[rofosixone]

hey dar 373 , love your last line .i got money in my pocket now since i changed over to coils toooooooooooooooooooooo

[rofosixone]

just a footnote when to arb moorebank nsw yesterday ,purchased there old man emu nitrocharger oil /gas shocks part no n176 frount/n177 rear which are valved to suit p38a coil conv (which is the rage in usa) fitted them now no bounce ,and now when takeing courners you either hold speed or go faster rather than backing off .these shocks are wow ,changed the car from truck back to sports car again and around $300 less than bilsteins for 4 shocks .i highly recomend these for non air p38a rangies ps why did i chose them well had a ride in gregs 110 with them and was freaked out how excellent they are , said have to get these. cheers ralph

[Slunnie]

gregs truck freaks me too its also like wow.

btw... whos greg. :p

[rofosixone]

i will give you a clue slunnie ,your fellow club member (idletorque) greg sorry .we were at zukana and i was in his 110, just amazed me off road the difference between his and mine shockie wise .as said when changeing over to coils also change the shocks , no good going half way as i found out .now its like back on air but not jumping like a grasshopper on extended air .love driveing it now and anyone that has a p38a and wants to go for a burn to see the difference between theres and mine if got coils see me at lroc syd meeting ,you wont be dissapointed.

[Slunnie]

i will give you a clue slunnie ,your fellow club member (idletorque) greg sorry .we were at zukana and i was in his 110, just amazed me off road the difference between his and mine shockie wise .as said when changeing over to coils also change the shocks , no good going half way as i found out .now its like back on air but not jumping like a grasshopper on extended air .love driveing it now and anyone that has a p38a and wants to go for a burn to see the difference between theres and mine if got coils see me at lroc syd meeting ,you wont be dissapointed.
Ahhh Greg... sorry, yes I do know. Gregs jigger is a great vehicle!:(

[rofosixone]

funny thing was at zukana his back maxie diff lock didnt engage properly and a toyota landcrusers frount arb diff lock dident engage properly so they were both even but greg still beat him on the hill climb,so your correct again.

[mcrover]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/11/631.jpg

Thats a P38a on coils done by Allranges 4wd in bayswater vic.

I think the kit was supplied from LRA but im not sure, maybe Mick could fill in any gaps now he's on here.

Worked very very well after it got some decent shocks that didnt turn the rear end into a pogo stick over woopty doo's.

[rofosixone]

i actualy found that same problem,the back was jumpy on coils around courners .went to jim hunters suspension (blacktown nsw )for a free shockie test found my std factory frounts were 81 which is very good (like new almost ) but back shocks showed 62 which in english anything under 60 is unroadworthy .4 new shocks from arb changed it back to sports car ,so dont blame coils for sloppy handeling untill you get your shocks tested moral of story .by the way rang pedders liverpool way told me rangie to heavy for his shock test machine ,aragent (jxxk).jim at least didnt tell me to go away ,good person.

[POD]

Speak to Andrew at Les Richmond Automotive (formerly known as Rangie Spares) in Thomastown- he knows his stuff with springs, set me up a treat in my 88RR.