Reply With QuoteWhy no go the whole hog and put in the original compressor assembly etc? Your SLABS then just needs to have a setting changed abd bingo you have SLS :-).
YarnMaster
SubscriberI have decided to upgrade the rear suspension by putting in the original/OEM air springs. May be with a 2 inch spacer. I am getting rid of the original coils and air helper springs, which have burst.
Looking at RAVE, I need to remove the coil spring bottom bracket and the top spacer, which I think will stay with the spring. SO the air springs will just fit in?
These will be manually operated via schraeder valves on the rear bumper.
Any traps for the unwary?
Ta
Bo
D2a Td5 Manual, Chawton White. aka "Daisy"
Build date 11th Oct 2003
Freelander 2 2011, manual, the daughter calls it Perri
Before I had a Land Rover I did not have any torque wrenches. Now I have three.
LROCV #1410
Master
SupporterWhy no go the whole hog and put in the original compressor assembly etc? Your SLABS then just needs to have a setting changed abd bingo you have SLS :-).
Cheers
Simon
2003 D2a TD5, ACE, SLS, Vienna Green.
YarnMaster
SubscriberGetting a compressor and then relocating the aux battery which sits on the compressor shelf. It is tempting.
I think I'd need a switch on the dash.
D2a Td5 Manual, Chawton White. aka "Daisy"
Build date 11th Oct 2003
Freelander 2 2011, manual, the daughter calls it Perri
Before I had a Land Rover I did not have any torque wrenches. Now I have three.
LROCV #1410
Wizard
have a look at my pics in the gallery,I modified an old compressor to use the valves them put a compressor inside the vehicle,you get to use the existing wiring and tell the computer you have air suspension,you will need the height sensors,and old compressor,a new compressor[nothing special] some extra wiring, some air line,job done.just make sure yours has the wireing,some dont.
YarnMaster
Here's a scheme how to retrofit a compressor in other place and keep the SLS working
Discovery Td5 (2000), manual, tuned
Master
SupporterInteresting thought, could an ARB compressor, looking at the twin, fit in the SLS chassis box. Solve a whole lot of installation issues would think if it does....
2004 Discovery 2a TD5 Auto Aspen Green AKA Robin
2000 Discovery 2 TD5 Auto Alverston Red AKA Edward
1997 Discovery 1 TDi Manual White - Gone but not forgotten
1994 Discovery 1 V8 Auto - Gone once it consumed half the worlds resource of oil
Wizard
Biggest issue with fitting an aftermarket compressor is that the system's exhaust valve is part of the LR compressor,that is why i [modified[roughly] the original just to use the valves.
Master
SupporterCheck if a wreckers has a known good SLS vehicle - the compressor assembly is very long lasting if it hasn’t sucked in dust and water. Mine is still original and never touched.
Cheers
Simon
2003 D2a TD5, ACE, SLS, Vienna Green.
Fossicker
SupporterI have a complete unit in my shed that needs a new home.Originally Posted by Bohica
The new unit that went in did not solve all my issues so I think i t has some good life in it.
PM if interested.
YarnMaster
SupporterGlad to hear someone is doing this - too often it's the reverse!
You'll like find a lot of cheap used components sitting around to assist you.
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