Thread: D2 Replacement Airbag Suspension

When the dollar was high aginst USD, you could not go past Arnott Ind. for a pair landed at your door for around $370

Now you would have to check the exchange, but The AirBag Man might be almost be competitive.
Genuine (at last check, last year) was prohibitive.

Don,t change just one and don,t go 2nd hand unless you are desperately broke.

Cheers

Mark

Do it FAST!!!
otherwise you'll be up for a compressor as well.

seriously.
fast.
do it now.

Air bag man. Do it now.

JC

Glenn,

If you are sure its the airbags get quotes from Arnott Ind. (USA) and Airbagman. Original LR parts will be arounf $840ea

If you're not sure, check with soapy water from a spray bottle around the pipe joins, airbag fold and top of airbag where the metal ring is.

Heres some of my experience with airbags in these two posts.

If you're up for it, they're really quite easy to fit yourself, your first time, allow about 40 mins per side..

Good Luck

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery/...completed.html

and

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery/...tml#post916534

Guys just to tag onto Glen's thread would he be not better at looking at putting springs in the rear?

Reason I ask is my LR specialist response to me the other day was to put springs in the rear when I was talking about getting a lift, he said it's more reliable long term and the air bag really have no benefit.

Yet I see on the forums alot of guys inclusive of Glen and simon going the airbag replacement option?

Originally Posted by JayBee75

Guys just to tag onto Glen's thread would he be not better at looking at putting springs in the rear?

Reason I ask is my LR specialist response to me the other day was to put springs in the rear when I was talking about getting a lift, he said it's more reliable long term and the air bag really have no benefit.

Yet I see on the forums alot of guys inclusive of Glen and simon going the airbag replacement option?

Yes Springs are probably going to be more reliable – I say probably because I’ve replaced the coils in every car I’ve ever owned because they sagged... And unfortunately there are cases of the system failing – like all technology that’s not maintained.

The air bag really have no benefit – why are there coil sprung vehicles getting around with the “helper” bags in the center of the coil for heavy towing or loading. Clearly this advice comes from someone without a clear understanding of how it works and how to fix it. The air spring is the only medium of spring that will ride at the same height and with the same comfort no matter what load they are carrying or towing. Why does virtually every late model heavy truck/bus have air – because it has no advantage – don’t think so especially when it’s worth tons of $ to have a truck breakdown...

I really don’t get the coil conversion mentality especially in the Range Rovers – if you want a coil car; go buy a Nissan or Toyota. I would be betting that your LR specialist does’t fully understand an air system because it is not that difficult system to keep going and there are heaps of people who can fix it with aftermarket replacement parts – My D2 (1999) is the only car I’ve ever owned (out of 8) to make it to 10 years without any suspension work required – yes there are people replacing bags now but these cars are now nearly 10 years old and the failed compressor is usually due to a leak not being fixed in time – once again this is often people not fully understanding the system and getting to the cause (leak) in time (even LR dealers – I’ve seen it up here). The spring conversion is also far more profitable to the garage, they actually have to think about an air system.

If you don't like the technology or you want the cheap way out than go back to old school coils - but don't bother with "The air bag really have no benefit".

And there is ways to raise an air suspension car - he might not be aware of that... I would think an LR specialist would beable to give you all the options.

Sorry I am cranky today and I really don't mean to pick on you

Nice rant...

I'd second what you say and I'd also add that keeping it original usually helps with any resale value.

M

Those bags your complaining about have probably lasted ten years,,
go back and ask your coil guy how long did his last set of coils last,,

"no advantage" ?? WTF?? and you let this guy work on your car???