Thread: Air suspension air filter

Ok, figured it out . The vent has four clips as seen below. You need to compress / pull the vent sideways and they will release. Do all four and it slides out giving access to release the suspension air filter from its body mount.

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Hope this helps someone else.

When I rebuild my air compressor I also want to replace this filter - anyone done it on a RRS - I assume it is the same procedure and in the same place as the D3.

Ouch - just spotted the price of these fiters at around $250 - are there cheaper alternatives or rebuid kits? Why not just put a plastic $5 inline fuel filter on the end?

Thanks

Garry

Originally Posted by garrycol

When I rebuild my air compressor I also want to replace this filter - anyone done it on a RRS - I assume it is the same procedure and in the same place as the D3.

Thanks

Garry

Not sure about the RRS side of things, but I highly recommend changing the filter out for the type I have fitted, as with all the dirt road driving I have done since, there is not a speck of dust behind the filter, but tonnes before the element - unlike my OE filter that had almost equal amounts of dust before and after the filter material.

Originally Posted by BushDisco

Ok, figured it out . The vent has four clips as seen below. You need to compress / pull the vent sideways and they will release.
Do all four and it slides out giving access to release the suspension air filter from its body mount.

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Great tip thanks. So you mean compress the entire vent body at the four points by pushing on its outer edge in the right spots?
I have the same components as Justin ready to go, just need to release this thing to get at it.

Scott

Just got mine out to take a look. Was perfectly clean under the lower filter. When I went to wash the larger primary filter it just disintegrated in my hand. I've cut a new one out of a sponge.

Originally Posted by Grentarc

My new filter arrived today, so I have now installed it - there is no speed reduction to my suspension raising after depleting the resivoir.
I have not got a photo of it mounted, as I only have it cable tied to stop it moving until I fabricate a proper bracket.

Where did you get this/make it up from please? Would like to do the same. Cheers

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

Where did you get this/make it up from please? Would like to do the same. Cheers

Filter housing

3/8PT 1.6 cm Air Compressor Intake Filter Muffler Black | eBay

Threaded to push fit

KELM PLASTIC PUSH IN FITTINGS - 8MM X 3/8" NPT FEMALE STUD 5-02449

Replacement elements

Air Compressor Intake Filter Silencer Metal Housing Replacement Paper Element

Legend!