Coil springs or not coil springs

I still think it's important to weigh up both sides before making an informed decision. Most vehicles from fiestas to defenders don't seem to struggle without airbags. It just depends on what you want and which you'll enjoy more

RangeRoller dt said:

I still think it's important to weigh up both sides before making an informed decision. Most vehicles from fiestas to defenders don't seem to struggle without airbags. It just depends on what you want and which you'll enjoy more

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The P38 has certain design features built into the EAS. Fitting coils remove those features making the vehicle less safe to drive in certain situations. Fitting coils to a P38 means it falls out of it's certificate of compliance conditions. No P38 was ever fitted with coil springs.

wammers said:

Well i suppose, classics are crap anyway so you cannot ruin them much more. The P38 is far superior, so it's a shame to spoil those.

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If you say so.

Ratae said:

If you say so.

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I know they are. I have 3 of them.

Western Slope Rover said:

I know they are. I have 3 of them.

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I was going to say 'Why?' but there are too many silly answers so I'll leave it with you

Ratae said:

I was going to say 'Why?' but there are too many silly answers so I'll leave it with you

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I seem to attract them. This is a country where they are not well understood.

Perhaps they know they have found a sort of refuge here on the ranch.

Western Slope Rover said:

I seem to attract them. This is a country where they not well understood.

Perhaps they know they have found a sort of refuge here on the ranch.

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Are you sure this is the right arena to reveal your softer side?

Ratae said:

If you say so.

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The classic Range rover is nothing like as good as the P38. And yes i do say so.

Ratae said:

Are you sure this is the right arena to reveal your softer side?

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I'm not that soft. The 1990 has been dead in the pasture since I shot it 2 years ago. I've been cannibalizing it ever since.

James hyett said:

Hi all were is the cheapest place to bye a
Air To Coil Spring Conversion Kit P38 95-02

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ive fitted this kit a few times da4136
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jamesmartin said:

ive fitted this kit a few times da4136
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What some will do for money. Have a good one matey.

Mine came on coils so I don't know any different I love it as it is but I am told the ride is better on bags?
The three insurers I contacted had no issues with it being on coils, I made a point of explaining the EASD wasn't working so Coil springs had been fitted

winchman said:

Mine came on coils so I don't know any different I love it as it is but I am told the ride is better on bags?
The three insurers I contacted had no issues with it being on coils, I made a point of explaining the EASD wasn't working so Coil springs had been fitted

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Same here. Ignorance is bliss.

Western Slope Rover said:

Same here. Ignorance is bliss.

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I know a few good people who have had tales of woe with bags, one of out local repair places won't touch P38 suspension, but another never seems to fail?

Well I have decided to stick with the air springs so will have fingers crossed that it is just the compressor hope so I have just payed for it so now it's just a case of waiting and seeing

James hyett said:

Well I have decided to stick with the air springs so will have fingers crossed that it is just the compressor hope so I have just payed for it so now it's just a case of waiting and seeing

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The compressor is easy to test for function and output. And relatively easy to refurbish providing the electrics are sound. You say in another thread that the compressor was seized and you freed it off. It would be interesting to know where it was seized.

James hyett said:

Well I have decided to stick with the air springs so will have fingers crossed that it is just the compressor hope so I have just payed for it so now it's just a case of waiting and seeing

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You need to check the airsprings are not leaking as that is what usually knackers the compressor.

no

urena said:

no

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Can you explain what the purpose of that post was?

wammers said:

Can you explain what the purpose of that post was?

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was it change from bags to coil springs. reason I said no.