P38A Which Springs?

[O Bife]

I would like to know which spring conversion kit I should go for and which ones to stay clear of.

I've seen the following:

• a P38 Air to Coil Conversion Kit on Paddocks for just under £240.00.
• Terrafirma TF222HD Conversion Kit Medium Load 1 Inch Lift from Challenger 4x4 for £280.00
• P38A ARNOTT COIL SPRING CONVERSION KIT for €422.29

Any suggestions?

 

[tomcat59alan]

My suggestion to you would not get past the censor. What is wrong with the EAS?

 

[Saint.V8]

Best spring set????

The rubber ones filled with air made by either Dunlop or Arnott......simples

 

[O Bife]

I would just like to here some opinions regarding spring conversion kits and that's all. The EAS debate is too long in the tooth.

 

[tomcat59alan]

Not from me you won't, best buy a Series.

 

[kurtjohnson10]

Driving a P38 without air is like trying to fly a plane without wings , the EAS is superb on the P38 if maintained correctly

 

[oakey]

Sorry but I can't help never tried springs

 

[oakey]

+1

 

[tarphenry]

Series or classic

 

[jamesmartin]

I would like to know which spring conversion kit I should go for and which ones to stay clear of.

I've seen the following:

• a P38 Air to Coil Conversion Kit on Paddocks for just under £240.00.
• Terrafirma TF222HD Conversion Kit Medium Load 1 Inch Lift from Challenger 4x4 for £280.00
• P38A ARNOTT COIL SPRING CONVERSION KIT for €422.29

Any suggestions?

ive fitted several britpart kits theyve been very good ,bearmach wasnt so good ,cant say about your other 2 choices as ive never fitted them

 

[tomcat59alan]

ive fitted several britpart kits theyve been very good ,bearmach wasnt so good ,cant say about your other 2 choices as ive never fitted them

Oh no, if they were meant to be on springs then I'm sure BMW would have offered them as a CHEAP option.

 

[cooltide]

Do terrafirma do a heavy rate?

 

[O Bife]

ive fitted several britpart kits theyve been very good ,bearmach wasnt so good ,cant say about your other 2 choices as ive never fitted them

Thanks James, the first "proper" answer. By what you said I gather the kit from Paddocks is Britpart then. I've heard mixed reports about all things Britpart, but as this item doesn't have "moving" parts I guess they should stand up to the test of time.

Do terrafirma do a heavy rate?

Yes they do, in fact on the page with the above kit they mention heavy rated ones as an option.

 

[Gmacz]

http://www.mm-4x4.com/range-rover-1995---2002-air-to-coil-spring-conversion-kit-2389-p.asp
This conversion has a few positive mentions online and sellers say ---
"Comfort and ride quality is maintained, we have fitted this kit to many customers Range Rovers - we believe its the best kit on the market."
£324 for the complete kit.

 

[Gmacz]

You can also just get just the springs from the kit, should be a lot cheaper.

 

[cooltide]

Personally I would prefer a heavy rate set up, but I wouldn't be rtv trailing, just muddy tracks and fields. What is lost in traction off road will be gained in handling on the road

 

[Bix]

If you're going down that path make sure the kit you get takes into account the weight that is on the right hand side of the vehicle (fuel tank and tbox if I recall correctly). Otherwise your P38 will sag on the right side. Terrafirma make a lot of accessories for these vehicles, so I'd assume they know what they are doing in that department.

 

[tomcat59alan]

Thanks James, the first "proper" answer.QUOTE]
For "proper" read an answer that I realy want to hear, not necessarily the most sensible. The properly maintained EAS is far a superior system as has been stated ad nausium.

 

[Gmacz]

That was the first answer to the question set, the rest were just personal opinions.

 

[Grrrrrr]

I actually winced when I saw this thread. I think he got off quite lightly.