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  1. 29th October 2008, 12:54 PM #1
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    P38 Airsprings on D2

    I want to fit my D2 with RR air suspension. Any helpful suggestions? (besides "Don't"!)

    OK, stop laughing, I've sized up the components and they look like a reasonable fit, except the front shocks will need relocating... Air controls are from the happy-hopping aftermarket bunch: tank, compressor, valves and switches would seem to work hopefully without RR EAS woes?

    Has anybody done this? OK, maybe not!
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    Sounds good. How would you relocate the front shocks?
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  3. 30th October 2008, 11:10 AM #3
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    Haven't quite worked that out yet! I notice the P38 has a bridge affair over the spring tower which may be useful, or not...
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    I know this doesn’t help much but… during 1998 I fitted RRC EAS to my 300tdi Disco 1. Front shocks had to be relocated, we fabricated new brackets top and bottom.
    I Sent in the transport dept forms stating "change of spring medium and front shock relocation" – got a reply saying all cool. Admittedly the D1 was available in UK with full EAS in a limited option…

    I’m interested to see how you go – I’ve thought about it but can’t see a good way to incorporate the front with the factory D2 rear air suspension (electronically), I then stopped thinking about it. It would be nice to be able to raise the car at times.
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  5. 4th November 2008, 04:55 PM #5
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    I would have the SLABS computer reset to coil springs and then run the 4 airbags with an independant aftermarket controller. Wooders Garage in Sydney sell various versions of these.
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  6. 5th November 2008, 09:38 AM #6
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    My thinking exactly. I found all the gear at Boss Suspension in Qld, including the replacement bags for the P38 (originals too expensive) and the controls for independent fitment, tank, valves, gauges and switches. Getting fitted up next week at a local garage specialising in this stuff. Stay tuned.
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    Very nice! I'm really keen to hear how it all goes. I've never gotten past thinking about it, and I'm sure Buggerlugs was talking about doing the same a while ago.
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    New Year's update: all the air system installed, complete with tank, compressors, valves, gauges, switches and leaks. Rear springs removed and replaced with Arnott's airsprings for the D2 (P38 bags don't fit!). Front bags to go. Off to Wollongong next week to see if Probag can help. So far, I like the ride height adjustment, especially in the bush, and comfort of the air springs, so looking forward to getting it up on all four. Cost will probably be about double the retrofit of D2 rear bags alone (approx $2k) but then there will be twice as many axles done...
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  10. 8th January 2009, 02:16 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by harlie View Post
    I know this doesn’t help much but… during 1998 I fitted RRC EAS to my 300tdi Disco 1. Front shocks had to be relocated, we fabricated new brackets top and bottom.
    I Sent in the transport dept forms stating "change of spring medium and front shock relocation" – got a reply saying all cool. Admittedly the D1 was available in UK with full EAS in a limited option…

    I’m interested to see how you go – I’ve thought about it but can’t see a good way to incorporate the front with the factory D2 rear air suspension (electronically), I then stopped thinking about it. It would be nice to be able to raise the car at times.
    More information is required along with some photo's please

    I love the idea of air suspention but hate the idea of all the electronic controls.

    Passive suspention control would be preferable but a separate computer would be a close second
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