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SteveG

Member Since: 29 Nov 2011
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 663

With some length of pipe, pipe cutter and fittings, you could cut air line to spring/s splice in a fitting and then manually inflate bag/s to desired height. Then see how system reacts to it.

This could all be done before you go to test it out, and you could even plumb in a manual override near the valve block/s prior to leaving if everything works ok.

18th Jul 2021 10:53am

J77

Member Since: 04 Nov 2019
Location: Fife
Posts: 3425

Or just go with the coils, unless you really need the extra height.

4 months I’ve had mine, no regrets not taking the air suspension. 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue

18th Jul 2021 2:09pm

zilch

Member Since: 11 Sep 2019
Location: Whitsundays & Sydney
Posts: 823

SteveG wrote:
With some length of pipe, pipe cutter and fittings, you could cut air line to spring/s splice in a fitting and then manually inflate bag/s to desired height. Then see how system reacts to it.

This could all be done before you go to test it out, and you could even plumb in a manual override near the valve block/s prior to leaving if everything works ok.

Use to be able to get emergency air up kit for the RRS, carried a set for our off road trips, pump up
with your tyre compressor and hey presto, be interested to see if a similar system becomes available
for the Defender. Some EAS could be permanently fitted.. yet another pommie bar steward down under

MY20 110 P400 SE Defender
MY10 3.0 RR Sport

19th Jul 2021 7:23am

G&T

Member Since: 13 Jul 2021
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 38

J77 wrote:
Or just go with the coils, unless you really need the extra height.

4 months I’ve had mine, no regrets not taking the air suspension.

One call with a LR dealership suggested that if I’m keeping the vehicle for longer than 12 years then coils would be a ‘good option’.

19th Jul 2021 8:29am

4B4B

Member Since: 30 Apr 2021
Location: Midlands
Posts: 83

Quote:
One call with a LR dealership suggested that if I’m keeping the vehicle for longer than 12 years then coils would be a ‘good option’. Very Happy

The same could be said of any option that adds further complexity to a vehicle.

I’d just go for what was needed for my application. If the extra height adjustment flexibility and comfort are things that you’ll think you will benefit from. Consider it. But if not, the coils feel great apparently too, just opt for those, and save the £1600 upfront expense, and the potential extra maintenance down the road.

See if you can test drive both types. [/quote] Defender 90 HSE 250D 2022MY - Gave up after two failed orders

19th Jul 2021 9:28am

G&T

Member Since: 13 Jul 2021
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 38

4B4B, to test drive both for me is a must. I’m very interested to see the difference and is it worth the extra.

I know how the extra complexity can play with your mind - when away away

Cheers
Glenn

19th Jul 2021 10:45am

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