Thread: Alternative use for SLS air compressor

I had a 2"lift with SLS spacers, no problem.

My advice, sell the compressor and with the funds, spend $340 on a portable ARB unit like I did. As well as re-inflating your own tyres its great for pushbikes, beach toys and taking with you when in another vehicle.



I did the coil conversion too. Even after replacing both airbags & compressor, the car "hunted" for height every time i slowed to a stop (at lights). Also, when car was parked and the kids jumped on the rear bumper, it would "vent" all its air and sit on the bump stops until I started the engine and the compressor kicked in. Never found the cause. But now its on coils I have a lot more confidence. I do miss the self levelling though.

Polyairs! I'm more than Happy with mine.

I have a D3 suspension compressor mounted in the left-rear guard and a 9lt air tank mounted on the compressor shelf. It's fitted with a 90/125 pressure switch and works a treat.

Waz

Originally Posted by waz

I have a D3 suspension compressor mounted in the left-rear guard and a 9lt air tank mounted on the compressor shelf. It's fitted with a 90/125 pressure switch and works a treat.

Waz

Waz,

I too run an sls compressor with a 2.2 gallon airtank and find that there is only enough air to pump 1 x 32" tyre and the compressor does not really keep up.

What's your secret?

Cheers,

Franz
2004 D2a auto with mods

That's a good question. I have no problems taking all 4(32") from 20-32psi. Maybe the D3 compressor has a higher flow... maybe?

Waz

They are not known for it,,
plenty of slow raising D3 stories around,,
having said that, they must still be better than the sls,,

Originally Posted by JimboJones

Thanks to all for the replies

So far then Im gathering I shouldnt have done the conversion and I may as well just throw the compressor out?

I have had a suggestion to remove the compressor and mount a second battery in its place.....So are there any other ideas?

Hi JimboJones. I got rid of my SLS and did a 2" lift. Very Happy and can't beat the peace of mind. I was dreading the airbags going down on the ECHO Camp back track. Great suggestion for using the empty compressor space for a second battery, not much room under the bonnett.

Now my Disco came with a second battery under the bonnet, back right hand corner (looking into the engine bay from in front of the truck), jsut in front of the ABS system. Looks quite neat. Is there normally something else there? Everyone here seems to say there's no room for a second battery.