Can i take out air suspension and fit coils legally with seven seater????

hi all

really need to know asap i have large family so i need to have the seven seats and i dont wanna invalidate my insurance either. so do i need to keep my expensive air suspension (needs new compressor) or can i fit coils and springs??

many many thanks all

sandraannf66 said:

hi all

really need to know asap i have large family so i need to have the seven seats and i dont wanna invalidate my insurance either. so do i need to keep my expensive air suspension (needs new compressor) or can i fit coils and springs??

many many thanks all

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earlier discos came with 7 seats and coil springs, cant see it making a difference. doubt they would even know that it was meant to have air bags if you had an accident.

but you should still tell your insurance any way they want to no every change you make after it leaves the factory

martinhollings said:

but you should still tell your insurance any way they want to no every change you make after it leaves the factory

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yeh thats true, can imagine they will rip you off though lol.

dan_vtec said:

yeh thats true, can imagine they will rip you off though lol.

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better than not getting paid out if you wrap it up though

why would you want to change to coils?
replacing a suspension compressor costs 200 quid and is easy to do in about 1/2 hr with a single spanner.
Changing to coils cost £100 for the kit then an hour's time at the dealer on testbook to remove the air option on the ecu. then the extra insurance premium for all the time you own the motor.

I've got rear air suspension on my Disco, once the air springs were replaced it has been fine and I love it. A friend at work has an identical vehicle but when the compressor failed he fitted a coil conversion. His car rides a little more harshly than mine now it didn't cost much and he didn't need to get the BCM reprogrammed as the car sits at the correct ride height.

My opinion....
I wouldn't replace the air suspension if I were you.