Thread: Some better spy shots at last!

Originally Posted by scarry

Stock late model LR cannot do this,you would need to mod it,or use the GAP tool maybe and fiddle around.

Not easy to do.

I think some other vehicles can do it,as can some camper,and caravans with EAS.

Figured that would be the case. My thoughts are that as long as the bags are in place then someone will come up with a mod. Fingers crossed! Thats what Defenders are about really,easy to tweak the way you want.

Originally Posted by cjc_td5

So if we end with SWB and dual cab updated D4s, that suits me just fine.

Or ... a 130 inch D4 - so you can carry people and luggage. And not go deaf.

Originally Posted by Arapiles

Or ... a 130 inch D4 - so you can carry people and luggage. And not go deaf.

Yes I hope that pilot vehicle is a MWB variant and there is a longer wheelbase version for a decent cab-chassis and dual cab.

In the 4 years of owning my L322, which is now almost 11 years old and done over 280k km, I’ve never had an EAS fault.

Originally Posted by rar110

In the 4 years of owning my L322, which is now almost 11 years old and done over 280k km, I’ve never had an EAS fault.

Where does your L322 spend most of its time?

Originally Posted by Zeros

Where does your L322 spend most of its time?

Fairly loaded question there, given the 'location' under rar's profile says Brisbane...

I note your signature only lists Defenders - How much time have you spent off-road (or on road) with EAS/TR equipped, modern Land Rovers?

My point isn't to create an argument here - rather, that we each appreciate individual opinion. Yes, a spiral piece of steel is less likely to throw a fault code than an electronically controlled air suspension. However, that doesn't make the air spring unreliable, or the coils perfect in every way.

It's almost a religious argument - neither 'side' will convince the other their way is right. Lets just hope the L660 somehow pulls off the impossible, and appeals to both traditionalists and technologists.

Originally Posted by veebs

Fairly loaded question there, given the 'location' under rar's profile says Brisbane...

I note your signature only lists Defenders - How much time have you spent off-road (or on road) with EAS/TR equipped, modern Land Rovers?

My point isn't to create an argument here - rather, that we each appreciate individual opinion. Yes, a spiral piece of steel is less likely to throw a fault code than an electronically controlled air suspension. However, that doesn't make the air spring unreliable, or the coils perfect in every way.

It's almost a religious argument - neither 'side' will convince the other their way is right. Lets just hope the L660 somehow pulls off the impossible, and appeals to both traditionalists and technologists.

I’m simply interested if anyone has spent significant time out bush with air suspension? I don’t mean a big road trip or overland trip, but rather constant bush / desert work over many years. Would be interested to hear. ...I would certainly feel more confident with the simplicity of 4 coils for constant bush work.

Originally Posted by Zeros

I’m simply interested if anyone has spent significant time out bush with air suspension? I don’t mean a big road trip or overland trip, but rather constant bush / desert work over many years. Would be interested to hear. ...I would certainly feel more confident with the simplicity of 4 coils for constant bush work.

Rangier Rover converted his 120 ute to full air and used/uses it on the farm.
I haven't seen him around for quite a while but he loved it.

Firestone truck bags are bloody tough.
Quite a few 110/130 owners on here went Firestone truck bags in the rear and I can't recall hearing of any tears/punctures but that doesn't mean it can't happen.
Apparently good old tyre plugs will work as a fix to get you going again.