Member Since: 19 Jan 2010
Location: Co. Antrim, N. Ireland
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D3 Spring Conversation
I’m seriously considering changing my suspension to Sring Coil on my 06 D3, I don’t do big mileage but tow a caravan. Can anyone give me an idea of cost for the conversion or anyone that can supply the kit?
Why would you want to change it? Having the air suspension makes it such a more comfortable tow vehicle and helps to level out any changes in load. If you go to springs you're going to struggle.1972 Range Rover Classic 2 door V8
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8th Apr 2018 5:37 pm
Sea Raider
Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
Location: None
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Presume it would be looked upon as a modification for insurance purposes as well?
Would changing to springs make it worthless when selling on, I for one would not consider buying a 3 on springs when the ride is so smooth on air
8th Apr 2018 6:13 pm
BHH
Member Since: 19 Jan 2010
Location: Co. Antrim, N. Ireland
Posts: 208
I’m just fed up with suspension faults after installing a new compressor just over a year ago, our 35 mile journey without towing took 2 hours today after stopping about 10 times to reset suspension after bottoming out, finally after getting home I parked up looking like this.....
8th Apr 2018 8:15 pm
kimmea
Member Since: 30 Nov 2015
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 290
My last Disco 3 was on springs and its a spongy ride... corners and roundabouts are not the same as Air and esp at speed as I always had the ABS on at a large offset roundabout.
On a selling note : The guy who bought mine was delighted it was on springs as he had one previously which was riddled with suspension issues and said thats why he came to see mine first......Suppose its just your luck really..
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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If yours is a 7 seater you need to be careful, also if it has Xenons you may come unstuck as they are only allowed to be fitted with selfleveling suspension
Why do i say about 7 seats, the car is type approved for 7 seats with air, there is NO type approval for seven seats with coils and as such the vehicle would or could potentially be illegal on the road and may cause you a headache if involved in a serious accidentMY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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8th Apr 2018 9:10 pm
BHH
Member Since: 19 Jan 2010
Location: Co. Antrim, N. Ireland
Posts: 208
OK Guys thanks for the advise - looks like another air suspension fix then 🤔
8th Apr 2018 9:33 pm
G_Cam
Member Since: 12 Aug 2010
Location: Fife
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look at a valve block seal kit.. it may sort your issue for around £15 IF you can do the work yourself.. 1 TR6 Rusting away quietly
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