Thread: Should I get rid of the SLS?

Originally Posted by brynbad

Hi,

I've just bought a 2003 D2a and after speaking with the local mechanic he advised heavily that I should get rid of the SLS and put coils in. Find a new mechanic (preferable an independant LR specialist). Are they really that much trouble to maintain? No. If you are worried, replace both air springs and keep the old ones as spares. You should get ten years out of them. Also has anyone replaced the Uni Joints in the prop shaft to ones with that are greaseable? Yes. Is it too hard for a DIY? No.

Brynley

They're a great car. Have fun.

X2. Find a mechanic who knows LRs.

You'd be mad to pull a working SLS setup. If you do decide to remove to I'd be more than happy to dispose of your junked sensors, compressor and bags.

X3. I only advocate removal and fitting coils for A) Economic reasons, or the vehicle is going into very remote places, the owner isn't mechanically minded, and TOTAL reliability is paramount. Mostly we refit the bags after the trip, as I agree it is a great system. Basic maintenance like bag replacements about 10 years and don't allow leaking ones to remain on the vehicle for long as the compressor suffers etc is the key to reliability. As regards sensors, I have only ever replaced 2, they don't seem to suffer failures all that often, and the airlines are easy to repair if chafed through, a small inline 'Legris' brand push fit joiner fixes that

JC

Originally Posted by brynbad

Hi,

I've just bought a 2003 D2a

Brynley

Keep the system and find a new mechanic that knows what he's talking about.

It is a very reliable system and fitting new bags in the rear is a fairly simple job.

M

As everyone else has said - keep them.. the Airbag rear end is a good thing.

For a remote trip I did what Justin has suggested and switched to springs - then put the air back when we returned (It's a pretty easy DIY job.)

In hindsight, I probably didnt even really need to worry about the springs in the first place.

Cool thanks for that information the next thing is where to buy a set of airbags? Is online the cheapest?

Googling "RKB101200" will get you started.
I think the Dunlop ones are pretty good, if you don't want to go to the expense of genuine.
A search for airbags on this site should also come up with plenty of options.