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  1. 1st August 2013, 04:10 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by horizon View Post
    Sounds like you guys think its a dumb idea.
    Not sure if anyone click on the link, but with this conversion all the TRs etc still work as you get an orange box to pug in.


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    Just buy an S model that does not have the air suspension. Heaps cheaper!
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  2. 2nd August 2013, 08:35 PM #22
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    Koos Best,

    Always good to hear from you and other over seas members of our forum as it adds another dimension. Thanks for the first hand info on the D4 XS, your evaluation of the 'new' coiler was interesting.

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  3. 3rd August 2013, 12:27 PM #23
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    Koos

    What is the price difference between the coil and air sprung in South Africa?
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    Quote Originally Posted by chuck View Post
    Koos

    What is the price difference between the coil and air sprung in South Africa?
    Here by us about $12000.00 cheaper.

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    It requires an aftermarket suspension and rear locker at least
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    What about the other way?

    I have a Disco 3 S with coil springs, is it feasible to retro fit air suspension?
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  6. 20th August 2018, 08:49 PM #26
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    Quote Originally Posted by nismine01 View Post
    I have a Disco 3 S with coil springs, is it feasible to retro fit air suspension?
    Too much work and cost involved but anything is possible.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nismine01 View Post
    I have a Disco 3 S with coil springs, is it feasible to retro fit air suspension?
    Why wouldn’t you just sell and buy one with air?
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  8. 21st August 2018, 03:48 PM #28
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    Just bought this one, it is set up how I like and at a price I could afford.
    Just a whim about the air, less potential trouble with coils anyway.

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    What about a straight swap with the OP ? You'd both get what you are after?

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    Quote Originally Posted by nismine01 View Post
    I have a Disco 3 S with coil springs, is it feasible to retro fit air suspension?
    Probably a pain in the arse to retrofit to factory specs, but you are handy you could probably make something work with factory airsprings and struts, factory tank and aftermarket controller and compressor.
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