Thread: Air suspension to coil kit conversion/ride height

Why would you want to lower the capability of the L322 with one of these.

What problems did you have with your low km RRS - the only real issue is the desiccant in the compressor clogging up at much higher Kms.

Originally Posted by garrycol

Why would you want to lower the capability of the L322 with one of these.

What problems did you have with your low km RRS - the only real issue is the desiccant in the compressor clogging up at much higher Kms.

This doesn't answer my question

Originally Posted by onlybitumen

This doesn't answer my question

I think you may struggle to get an answer to your question. Removing the air suspension is going to be removing part of it's capabilities, and I don't remember reading about anyone doing that on here.

You would need engineering approval to remove the air suspension.

Originally Posted by onlybitumen

if so what height would you recommend above standard.

What ever the engineer would allow. I suspect not much. I think you can lift a coil sprung Disco 3 about 50mm above standard, that gives you a reference point.

Yes you can do it !

You can raise the suspension to the offroad height setting the airbags give you now. Anything past that the normal mods for a high lift come into play.

18" wheels are not a problem; it just depends on tyre selection for guard clearance at the height you want. Have a look at this thread further down the page
Photo's of my 322 with its new muddies

I'm with the others here the air suspension is what makes the vehicles special !! I don't know if you have driven a L322 but it rides better than the sport ! There is a wealth of information on this forum regarding the air-suspension amongst others topics, and if you purchase a FAULT READER you can do most of it your self. Just a few threads below you'll see were members have replaced whole units etc as I said plenty of help here.

I hope you buy it, BUT think very carefully before you get the coils. Take it offroad first then you will see why it just works !!

Laurie

Originally Posted by onlybitumen

This doesn't answer my question

When you post on a public forum you have to be prepared for various responses.

In my view your proposition is ill founded and by getting more information such as an understanding of what you are basing your proposal on, then other options may become clear.

Many a poster (including me) has changed their minds after hearing differing points of view, even though they do not address the specific question.

I have a RRS and as indicated, the main issue is the compressor and not the system overall, but I would not consider changing it to springs.

As mentioned by some L322 owners I doubt you will find the specific answer you seek on this forum as the proposition is a retrograde step and few would be interested - however many on here who are experienced with the L322 air suspension may be able to convince you that the mods you propose are not necessary.

Good luck with your search for information.

Just go buy a Nissan.

Running around with a permanent lift will greatly shorted CV life.