pigeon controller Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Tuesday morning me and the wife packed thirty sacks ( forty birds per sack) in to the Disco. The car was on its bump stops so I raised the back end by inflating the air springs and went into the house for a coffee before the drive to the game dealer. BANG !!!!! all the neibours out looking, Disco on its knees. So fifteen bags into the wifes car and two trips to the dealer. After that fitted a new spring and went to inflate it, will not inflate, checked with Mr Google, I had the drivers door open when I was trying it , shut the door good as new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 It's all those decoys you carry around with you that do the damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 http://www.paddockspares.com/da5136-air-to-coil-conversion-kit.html?gclid=CjwKEAiA_p_FBRCRi_mW5Myl4S0SJAAkezZrVLGHQtzIeQ1HUYG03ZxZRwcWveIti9lI34TJ52AO3RoCPdfw_wcB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 http://www.paddockspares.com/da5136-air-to-coil-conversion-kit.html?gclid=CjwKEAiA_p_FBRCRi_mW5Myl4S0SJAAkezZrVLGHQtzIeQ1HUYG03ZxZRwcWveIti9lI34TJ52AO3RoCPdfw_wcB God that is cheap £66 thought it would be much more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Get them changed to the springs,,But you need to TURN OFF In Menu or it will throw FAULTS.. Pain in the backside,comppresor will go as well,, change them PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted February 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Get them changed to the springs,,But you need to TURN OFF In Menu or it will throw FAULTS.. Pain in the backside,comppresor will go as well,, change them PC. http://www.paddockspares.com/da5136-air-to-coil-conversion-kit.html?gclid=CjwKEAiA_p_FBRCRi_mW5Myl4S0SJAAkezZrVLGHQtzIeQ1HUYG03ZxZRwcWveIti9lI34TJ52AO3RoCPdfw_wcB I'm thinking of a Two Inch lift kit in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) The first time I did one I did exactly the same ! Convert is to springs ! It's already been said ! I really should read everyone else's posts first ! Edited February 18, 2017 by Royboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacockks Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 I have a 2003 TD5, passed the MOT two weeks ago , yes that right PASSED, but did get the bags changed to springs. £185.00 all in at my local garage including all the relay changes and re-setting. After two weeks, i cannot tell the difference. Saving up for a galvanised chassis now!! Good luck Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitloop Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 I like the bags under 45minuets to change out both sides and £120 ish for the pair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacker Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Did you update your insurer with a change of suspension components? When my bag went, i thought about a swap to springs but actually, the self leveling suspension works a treat when towing the caravan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 I believe if you have a 7 seater it will invalidate your insurance if you change to springs, but I also heard that there is a landrover special spring to do this, you must at least tell your insurance company , as you know how much they like to pay out!!! I've got air on mine and it does ride lovely especially when towing the caravan, but the cost of the pipes scares the living day lights out of me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wascal Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 I like the bags under 45minuets to change out both sides and £120 ish for the pair +1 They really are that simple to change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Got them on the 1996 p38 and love them. When you leave the door open the compressor constantly runs and fills the receiver,it sounds like when you shut the door the solenoids operated and filled the airbag.If your compressor goes don't worry it's £12 for a new seal ring kit. I can't understand why people opt for springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 quote ....I can't understand why people opt for springs..... Simple..... They don't go BANG!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 But they go snap, crunch and your dampers go squash and the bush's go squeek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Had three Range Rover Classics and now run a LR90 and all of these were working tools and never had a spring break ever. Only believe I have replaced four rear shockers in over 30yrs and believe me my rear shockers have to work over time. All poly bushed and again never had a single one 'squeek'. In fact due to have a galvanised chassis fitted and don't think I will have new bushes fitted, not required after eight years hard use. But have heard so many stories about air bags and if they are the be all and end all then why are companies offering spring conversions? ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Because it's cheaper and they make money !!!??!! Lorries etc all run air springs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Obviously never been in a p38 with airbags, just heard a rumour off a mates sisters mother that may have had an issue. Im on my second p38 with fully working airbags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bang bang birdy Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 After reading all of this ,one of the front airbags on my p38 has started hissing at me. 😡 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Naughty air bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitloop Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) Because it's cheaper and they make money !!!??!! Lorries etc all run air springs actually there not cheeper.. there about the same price or more for a good spring .yes you can get the cheepo ones that you will have to change more often and will ground out if you load the back up.. the main reason people chainging the bags to springs is miss selling by aftermarket parts makers . i have just chainged the old air bags on my d2 for new ones. the ones that was on was the origanals from new in 02 .i have had coil springs that have failed in less than 2 years .coils loose there memory and get compressed shorter over time so needing them to be changed air bags just need a little air putting in via the compressor so you will have no back end sag over time. you pay to have old tec put on your truck (coil springs) and pay to have a exspensive set of second hand parts taken off you truck eg the pump and the sls ecu which then gets sold to somone else.for ££££££££ Edited February 26, 2017 by fruitloop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 I can see this developing into a ..is a 308Win better than a 7x57...argument Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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