Thread: Firestone Airbags for Defender

Originally Posted by DebbieC

Hi all,
Can anyone tell me the part number for the firestne airsprings that suite defender 130 from trucksprings in the usa.
I can't seem to find the right one.

Thanks Debbie

since no one else has yet offered assistance to a damsel in distress ....


If you're asking about the bags that fit inside the coils then I think you'll find it all in post #23 of the following thread:

RED 130's Suspension Change

(..... the search function (2nd row above) is your friend )

be aware that that particular Truckspring kit is maybe for a Nissan ? .... and I don't think it includes the plastic spacers that Airbagman includes, not a big issue with the $s you will save but you may need to make or acquire the missing supports

are you after a full coil replacement? i have done quite a bit of research into this for front and rear of a defender recently, my suggestion would be to buy the kit from the airbag man and save yourself the hassle of making mounts and bump stop spacers etc, they do the kit with everything you need for about 950 i think it is, the springs from truck springs will cost you somewhere between 150-250US each depending on which type you go for and add about 130-150US shipping on top of that.

If you want i can dig out the part no's i have for the full coil replacements part no for several different lengths depending on what you are after.

thanks for the response yes i am interested in a complete air spring setup on the rear on my defender. i am a bit hesitant about air bag suspension up front because i am unsure what would happen if one blew. i also belive the shock would have to be mounted in front of the bag possibly making it vunerable. i have seen an air bag rear end setup from truck springs and noticed the air bag rubs on chassie is this normal.