With airbags, (i.e. helpers for coil springs), the instructions show separate lines. With airsprings, I suppose we'll see what JC has to say. My guess is that they'd be separate as well so that they'd behave like coils and not influence each other.
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With airbags, (i.e. helpers for coil springs), the instructions show separate lines. With airsprings, I suppose we'll see what JC has to say. My guess is that they'd be separate as well so that they'd behave like coils and not influence each other.
Transfer valve will in effect be a 1 way valve, IE you then can't let them down. I just used 2 seperate valves and pipework for each one.
JC
Yes, that makes sense. The manual shows a collet and two O-rings holding the line in - did you use those original bits? (I bet you wish you did take photos now!)
Yes, the original bits are always the best, the 6mm hose just slips in no probs. I would however buy a special tool to cut the hose square , the pneumatics supplier should have them cheaply enough, or a VERY sharp razor blade at exactly 90 degrees. side cutters and scissors etc are a no no. Makes the line leak as the sharp bit left over from the cut damages the oring on the way in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Davo
JC
Does anyone know if airsprings in the rear of a D1 would be a RWC issue? The reason i ask is that i am preparing a D1 for re-registration, and hence need to get a RWC but I would prefer to work in the garage during this cold time of year, to get the disco in the garage, i need to lower it (very low carport door installed by previous owner), the best way to do that is by using airsprings. Doing this, i can keep it at a regular height on the road, and also be able to drop the rear down to get the rear hump in the roof under the roller door
No different to fitting any of the complete airbag replacement kits on the market at the moment, fitted some from Airbag man to the rear of a LC80 a while back also, fixed ALL his loading/ towing issues in one hit:)Quote:
Originally Posted by jazzaD1
IF they are reluctant to pass it, and if your D1 is a 1993/4 onward, then I would point to the little collection of square stamped holes in your chassis just forward of the rear upper shock mounts, these are the mounting holes for the height sensors for the RRC air suspension, which are factory fitted , just not in discos.
jc
I thought it was time I updated this thread so it was of some help for searches.
I wound up using King Springs KRRS02 springs, with isolators ANR2938 under the bottoms of the springs. I was also going to put them on top, but I put in some airbags while I was at it and it was just too tricky to put them in as well. But it's just as well that I didn't as the ride height is fine without them.
I was very tempted to put the airsprings in as discussed here, but they were just a bit too complicated and there was the engineering ticket to think about, but they're on the list for "one day".
Almost a year later, and it's turned out to be just right. Not too high, and no more saggy bums. The airbags are handy for when I need them, but otherwise just have about 5psi in them, (as recommended), and the load leveller seems to be doing it's job as well. And a big thanks for all of the advice!