About Dennis Altman Expertise Electronic Air Suspension. I specialize in Range Rover air suspension diagnosis and repair, particularly the p38 with some experience with Classics.
Please, air suspension related questions only, I am not an expert on LR's in general.
www.rover-renovations.com
Experience Specialist suppliers of RR eas parts and repairs, extensive experience in troubleshooting and fault finding on the air suspension system
Organizations MENSA
Education/Credentials 7 years US Navy mechanic, high and low pressure pneumatics and hydraulics, nuclear power plant operator.
I am told that these air springs here are expensive to the tune of over $500 a piece, is that right?
If I can get the springs in the USA cheaper I will do that but should I consider a spring shock refit that I have seen on the internet for $400?
Thanks,
GW
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I recently purchased this vehicle and after reading the manual a bit discovered the unique "adjustable" suspension. A couple of times after shutting down the vehicle the suspension lowers to what appears to be a "too low" level. This does not happen every time and sometimes the suspension keeps the car at a "level" level. During a recent trip with my family the ride on the car became very bumpy and after pulling over I noticed the suspension had lowered itself and no matter what we did it would not restore to a normal level. It was a very bumpy and uncomfortable trip home for 20 miles of so. The next morning when I got in the vehicle the suspension was again lowered but restored itself shortly after I departed; very strange. This does not seem to be normal behavior and I'd like to know how to diagnose this problem and or reset the system if that is possible; could it be a loose connection or electrical? What can I expect to pay to fix this problem if necessary? I've noticed spring conversion kits for these vehicles and I wonder if I should consider that.
Regards,
George W.
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This is not normal operation. The most likely problem is a leak in the airsprings (especially with the age of your DII). That can be easily cured by replacing the springs-a DIY job. With the system up a normal height, spray a soapy water solution around the springs and airlines, if you get bubbles you have leaks. If no leaks are found you have to go to a specialist with diagnostic equipment to plug in and read the codes in the system.
Answer $500 each is outrageous, I sell them for $190 each, lifetime warranty.
www.roverrenovations.us
You can go with a coil conversion, but I don't think it's worth it for a stock vehicle. If you want to put on a lift and big tires, coils might be the way to go.
