Air suspension problem.

I got the air springs fitted yesterday, and I have to say it was a far easier job than I thought it would be.

It took me a few hours in total but mostly because I also changed the rear shocks, cleaned off the area of chassis behind the air springs, applied Kurust and 2 coats of underseal.

I fitted the Dunlop springs and I was a bit dubious about having to chop off the original connector on the end of the pipes but the push-fit connectors seem to have worked fine.

I attempted to re-inflate the system this morning, for which I left the chassis propped on axle stands, with a trolley jack under the rear diff, so that I could check that the springs inflated properly. I was slightly perplexed when after several short bursts with the engine running they hadn't inflated, then I remembered that to use the high suspension setting all the doors must be shut, so I got in and shut the door and the springs inflated straight away.

Been busy with the family most of today but hopefully I should get it back on its rear wheels later tomorrow, then I can tackle the front shocks and EGR by-pass.

i have ordered the coil conversion kit few weeks ago, then realized how good the SLS system is so few days after i have ordered the airbag spacer kit to keep the bags..now car is sitting on her a$$ every morning, lucky i havent sent the coil conversion kit back, will just install them tomorrow..not really bothered with tracing the air leak etc etc, one less system to worry about i think

I like the self levelling, fill the back up and it stats level.

torlak said:

i have ordered the coil conversion kit few weeks ago, then realized how good the SLS system is so few days after i have ordered the airbag spacer kit to keep the bags..now car is sitting on her a$$ every morning, lucky i havent sent the coil conversion kit back, will just install them tomorrow..not really bothered with tracing the air leak etc etc, one less system to worry about i think

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So the SLS system is good.... but you're going to take it out anyway?!!

GDM said:

So the SLS system is good.... but you're going to take it out anyway?!!

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yes..dont wanna spend another 200+ for new air bags sensors etc while conversion kit is sitting in the boot...

your disco 2 is already an all rounder,sls or coils is personal taste ,sls offers adjustable height but more to fail ,coils more stability and simplicity but heights fixed

I have to say the air suspension does seem to be quite a simple system and, the pump aside, the parts are quite reasonably priced. The air springs were only £55-00 each and the height sensors are available from about £20-00.

I think if you carry any weight (including seven passengers) regularly, or you tow a fair bit, then the SLS is well worth retaining.

I mentioned that one of our air springs was replaced when the car was seven years old but, interestingly, the one that has just failed was the original with a manufacture date of 10/99. So one lasted only seven years and the other managed fourteen.

Got the front shocks fitted during the week, and did the EGR by-pass kit yesterday evening.

All seems to be well, the whole car feels much more up-together, the ride is noticeable improved and the steering feels less wandery with the new damper.

One of the reasons I bought mine was SLS

Guys, i ripped out the bags.... to be honest i just wanted to have that little less to worry about , to be honest i don't miss the SLS, and the conversion was very straight forward so i would recommend it to anyone who couldnt be ar%*d messing around with any airbag or compreesor type issues that may occur.
I appreciate all the advice guys and thanks again

... and for those who dont want to mess around with tyre pressures or other tyre type issues the next move would be what thenguys with the hummer did :

Just to answer an earlier question. The air is vented back through the pump drier.